Guatemala tour update (March-April 2027)

Tour of Northeast Alta Verapaz, March 30- April 5, 2027

Sowing Opportunities is pleased to offer new dates for our pioneering tour of Northeast Alta Verapaz and our greenhouse projects in five public primary schools. Join us March 30-April 5 on a 7-day escorted tour!

Immerse yourself in Sowing Opportunities’ mission to build agricultural capacity in remote indigenous villages and schools in Guatemala. Led by Guatemala-based Jaguar Tours, the trip includes visits to scenic and culturally important sites, including the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal.

Cost: USD $1,800 (single occupancy). Includes all meals, ground transportation, and flights inside Guatemala, but not international airfare. 

Itinerary:

March 30: Arrive in Guatemala City from your country. Meetup and dinner with the group at a hotel near the airport.

March 31: Flight to Flores in the Department of Petén, the nearest airport to Alta Verapaz. Spend the evening enjoying dinner and accommodations on scenic Lake Izabal.

April 1: School greenhouse tours Day 1: Visit three schools in Northeast Alta Verapaz and chat with students and teachers (interpretation provided)

April 2: School greenhouse visit Day 2: Two additional schools

April 3: Visit the historic San Felipe Castle in the Department of Izabal; dinner and stay on Lake Petén Itzá

April 4: Visit the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal, a flourishing urban center between 200 and 850 A.D.

April 5: Return flight to Guatemala City at 7:30 AM. Connect with a return flight to your country.

Watch the video to learn more about this exciting trip and contact info@sowingops.org for the full brochure. 

Space is limited to 9 participants. Please contact info@sowingops.org by February 28, 2027 to finalize your registration.

We’re waiting for you!

Fern and Ricardo of Sowing Opportunities