Trip Length: 14 days
Departure Dates : 26 Jan / 23 Feb / 15 Jun, / 17 Aug / 21 Sep / 16 Nov. **Dates can be tailored for private groups**.
Price : £1,520
LEARN SPANISH IN THE HEART OF GUATEMALA'S HIGHLANDS
Stay with a local family, take one-on-one Spanish lessons, and put your new language skills to use while engaging with grassroots organizations. This is Spanish language learning in action.
2-WEEK ITINERARY:
DAY 1- INTO THE HIGHLANDS
Travel from Guatemala City or Antigua to Xela (Quetzaltenango), stopping at San Juan Comalapa’s beautiful murals to uncover the country’s story. Settle in with your homestay family.
DAY 2 – SPANISH & EVERYDAY LIFE
Join your host family at the local market, enjoy home-cooked meals, and begin personalized Spanish lessons in the afternoon.
DAY 3 – LANGUAGE IN MOTION
Explore Xela’s streets, take a lively salsa class, then return for your daily Spanish session.
DAY 4 & 5 – COFFEE, CONFLICT & COMMUNITY
Stay overnight at a coffee cooperative founded by ex-guerrilla fighters. Walk through coffee fields to a waterfall, share lunch with local families, and hear former fighters reflect on their experiences and the community’s journey.
DAY 6 – COOKING & CONVERSATIONS
Join an NGO for a cooking class on a local dish followed by a lunch discussing key social issues relevant to the community. Continue your Spanish studies in the afternoon.
DAY 7 – GIVE BACK & GAIN PERSPECTIVE
Collaborate with a local organisation, hike to the Santiaguito Volcano lookout, and help distribute meals to families working near the local landfills. Finish the day with a chance to reflect with the organisation on what you did during the day.
Day 8 – CHOCOLATE & LANGUAGE
Enjoy breakfast with your host family, dive into an extended Spanish lesson, then head to a Chocolate Museum to make your own cacao treats and enjoy their chocolate fondu with fresh fruits.
DAY 9 – HOT SPRINGS & RELAXATION
Enjoy a free morning to explore the vibrant streets of Xela before unwinding in the soothing thermal pools of the nearby hot springs.
DAY 10 – SPANISH PRACTICE & PURPOSE
Continue with Spanish lessons, talk with a local NGO partner learning about their mission while putting your Spanish to use.
DAY 11 – STOVE-BUILDING ACTIVITY
Work with a local NGO to help build an energy efficient stove and discover how this simple innovation lowers families expenses and supports environmental sustainability. This activity is accessible to participants of all fitness levels.
DAY 12 – SPANISH CLASSES
Dedicate the day to refining your Spanish and building confidence as you put into practice everything you have learned throughout your journey.
DAY 13 – FREE TIME & SPANISH CLASS
Spend a relaxed morning at your own pace, followed by a final shared lunch with your homestay family. Later complete your last Spanish lessons and reinforce what you’ve learned before coming together for a memorable farewell dinner.
DAY 14 – FAREWELL
Spanish Immersion in Guatemala: Learn, Connect & Explore
Learn Spanish in Guatemala with a program that blends language classes, cultural immersion, and community engagement.
It’s the perfect mix of learning, travel, and local connection.
Each tour operates with small groups with a minimum of 3 participants, keeping things flexible and personal. Solo travelers can join our scheduled group departures, while private groups can request custom dates.
This 2-week tour is £1,520 per person.
From the moment you arrive, everything’s taken care of, including 20 hours of engaging one-on-one Spanish lessons, cozy homestay accommodation, authentic Guatemalan meals three times a day, all local transport, and a full itinerary of guided experiences that connect you with the heart of Guatemala.
- Flights
- Visas
- Medical & travel insurance
- Vaccinations
- Snacks and meals outside the included main meals
- Personal shopping
Email us at [email protected] . We’ll set up a quick Zoom chat to answer your questions and guide you on next steps.
ready to take next steps?
Join one of our upcoming group trips — perfect for solo travelers or small groups who want to connect with others on the same adventure.
Next departure dates:
26th January
23rd February
15th June
17th August
21st September
16th November
Already a group of three or more? Get in touch and we can arrange custom dates just for you.
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