{"product_id":"guatemala-craft-culture-tour-february-19th-25th-2025","title":"Guatemala Craft \u0026 Culture Tour (November 3rd - 9th, 2027)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e7 days of art, ritual, food + community with Jess Bercovici \u0026amp; Josephine Pulitano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 days, 6 nights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLIMITED TO 14 spaces  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHARED ROOM — $3,250\/person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeally booked with a friend or family member; roommate matching available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRIVATE ROOM — $4,850\/person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$750 deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGuatemala: Craft + Culture\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStela Tours was born from a desire to travel differently and to connect communities, create meaningful spaces for women, and experience a place through the people who call it home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Guatemala is where much of that story began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Jess Bercovici and Josephine Pulitano lived in Guatemala for many years, and this week is an invitation into the places, relationships and traditions that made the country home to us. Rather than simply showing you Guatemala, we get to introduce you to\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eour Guatemala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver seven days, we'll travel between Antigua and Lake Atitlán, two extraordinary places surrounded by volcanoes and deeply rooted in Maya history and culture. We'll cross the lake by boat to visit artisan villages, work alongside local makers, dig through piles of antique textiles, gather around tables at some of our favorite restaurants, practice yoga, swim, shop, wander and leave plenty of room for the unexpected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSome of the people we'll spend time with have been our friends and collaborators for years. These relationships are what make this trip difficult to replicate and what make it so special to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis experience is for the traveler who wants to go beyond simply seeing a place. It's for women who are curious about how things are made, where traditions come from, and the people behind them. Women who value a long lunch, a beautiful object with a story, jumping off a boat into the lake, getting a little lost in a market, and making friendships along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll leave with beautiful things and photographs, of course. But our hope is that what stays with you are the people you met, the stories you heard, the things you made with your own hands and the women you shared it all with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not Guatemala from a checklist. It's Guatemala as we know and love it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTHE WEEK\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday | Arrival in Antigua + Welcome Dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFly into La Aurora International Airport. And do your best to get a window seat, you won't want to miss your first glimpse of Guatemala's incredible landscape and volcanoes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirport pickup and private transportation to Antigua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSettle into our beautiful hotel in the heart of Antigua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime to relax and explore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome dinner together at one of our favorite restaurants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals included: Dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday | Antigua → Lake Atitlán\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe ancient Maya considered the number three sacred. You'll understand why Lake Atitlán held such significance when you see it for the first time, surrounded by three magnificent volcanoes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakfast in Antigua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate transportation to Lake Atitlán\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSettle into our beautiful lakeside accommodations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree afternoon for lunch, swimming, relaxing or exploring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDinner together overlooking the lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals included: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday | Ceramics + Artisan Villages of Lake Atitlán\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional morning yoga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakfast overlooking the lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel by private boat across Lake Atitlán\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpend the day exploring Santa Catarina Palopó + San Antonio Palopó\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramics experience with local artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn to our accommodations for a relaxed evening and dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday | San Marcos + Traditional Temazcal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional morning yoga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate boat to San Marcos La Laguna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree time to swim, wander, shop and explore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch on your own in San Marcos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Maya temazcal with our longtime friend and Maya spiritual guide, T'zules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDinner together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe temazcal is an incredibly special experience and completely optional. Those who prefer can use the afternoon for additional free time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals included: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday | Lake Atitlán → Antigua\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional morning yoga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA slow final morning at the lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate transportation back to Antigua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSettle into our beautiful private home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree afternoon to explore, shop or relax by the pool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDinner at one of our favorite Antigua restaurants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals included: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonday | Natural Dyeing with Luna Zorro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional morning yoga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakfast at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural dye workshop with our friends at Luna Zorro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree afternoon in Antigua for last-minute shopping and exploring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA very special farewell dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday | Departures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakfast at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate transportation to La Aurora International Airport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLots of hugs and promises to do this again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItinerary subject to change*** \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRAVEL INSURANCE IS REQUIRED\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is a non-refundable\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stela9.com\/collections\/stela-9-tours\/products\/stela-9-tour-deposit-for-guatemala-or-mexico\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e$750 deposit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to secure your spot. Payment installments are ALWAYS available, please enquire!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAccommodation for 6 nights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDelicious meals throughout the experience (dietary requirements are always available)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional yoga \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePhotography to document the trip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDigital Travel Guides (Antigua + Lake Atitlan)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirport transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAirfare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTravel Insurance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAlcohol, except where noted\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is a non-refundable\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stela9.com\/collections\/stela-9-tours\/products\/stela-9-tour-deposit-for-guatemala-or-mexico\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e$750 deposit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eto sign up to secure your spot. By paying this deposit you are entering into terms of this agreement + will be responsible for signing our contract within 48 hours of receiving it. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT YOUR HOSTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eJosephine Pulitano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a successful entrepreneur, hotelier and healer. After selling her three restaurants in Melbourne, Australia (and having a tendency to be curious by nature and a drive to experience all life has to offer), she moved to Guatemala. She currently lives there full time pursuing a life in the wellness world. For the past 6 years she has dedicated her time to teaching and facilitating yoga and spiritual retreats throughout Guatemala and working as a life + health coach. She specializes in Kundalini yoga, Hatha yoga, breath work, tantric therapies, trans-mediation, trauma release work, Taoist and many other complimentary practices. Her knowledge and style was gathered through trainings in Bali, India, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Thailand, Denmark, Australia and Romania. She gains inspiration on her vast travels through 70 countries, immersing in the local cultures and diving into her passions of food, hospitality, design, art, music, travel and all things ancient wisdom. Josephine recently revamped and opened a new hotel and restaurant in Australia returning to her love of hospitality and experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJess Bercovici \u003c\/strong\u003eis the founder of Casa de Stela and has owned and operated the business for the last 16 years. She first traveled to Latin America in 2007 as an archaeologist and immediately fell in love with the textiles and ancient crafts in Guatemala. Her introduction to tourism happened by chance in Guatemala in 2015 when her first of two bnb's were opened. It was in this space that she hosted craft courses and weeklong retreats for artists wanting to immerse themselves in stunning Guatemala. In the last 9 years, these programs have grown to include experiences in Mexico City, Oaxaca, New Mexico, Puglia and Mallorca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e Booking - A non-refundable deposit is required at checkout. The remaining balance is due 90 days before departure and is non-refundable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShared rooms with 2 beds are LIMITED.\u003c\/span\u003e We recommend booking a private room if you are traveling solo.  Please only book a shared room if you are traveling with a friend or relative (there is a possibility that you will share a queen size bed).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePayment plans available and a 3% processing fee will be charged on cc's or bank transfers are available \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease keep in mind that Guatemala is a developing nation. All itineraries and accommodations are subject to change. While we do our very best to bring you an incredible experience within budget, there can be shifts in the itinerary and accommodation.  Patience and cultural understanding are expected from all guests and in turn, your hosts will do their very best to accommodate you (within reason). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscount codes do not apply to tours\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stela 9","offers":[{"title":"Deposit","offer_id":48829731569955,"sku":null,"price":1055.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/9984\/files\/Tezza-6268.jpg?v=1708122781","url":"https:\/\/casadestela.com\/en-au\/products\/guatemala-craft-culture-tour-february-19th-25th-2025","provider":"Casa de Stela","version":"1.0","type":"link"}