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Birthland Bar Mitzvah’s basic trip has a Wednesday scheduled arrival date with a departure on Sunday. If you choose to, you can extend the itinerary by arranging for further time in Guatemala for trips, activities and more memorable family time.

BASIC ITINERARY (included services in our Birthland Bar Mitzvah package):  

Wednesday

Arrival.

AIRPORT TRANSPORT to Antigua

4 star HOTEL in Antigua – (double or triple occupancy) – max 3 adults in room or 2 adults + 2 children 10 and younger.

Thursday

BREAKFAST at hotel.

TOUR OF ANTIGUA (horse/carriage ride, short walking tour or tour of coffee finca or Children’s Folk Dance performance and hands-on tortilla making .

ORIENTATION / DISCUSSION focused on returning to Guatemala as a Jewish-Guatemalan-American family.

(Rehearsal with Rabbi Julie scheduled for Thursday or Friday.)

HOTEL in Antigua.

Friday

BREAKFAST at hotel.

SERVICE PROJECT

EVENING CANDLE LIGHTING – option to invite community and/or travelers who are in Antigua. 

 HOTEL in Antigua.

Saturday

BREAKFAST at hotel.

BAR/BAT MITZVAH CEREMONY, LUNCHEON FIESTA.

Option to invite community and/or travelers who are in Antigua (extra fee). 

Sun. – departure

BREAKFAST at hotel.

AIRPORT TRANSPORT from hotel. 

*** day trip/service project date and time depends on specifics you choose 

If you want more time in Guatemala 

Beyond the five day Birthland Bar Mitzvah package, how you spend further time in Guatemala is up to your family interests, budget and time frame. For many families, it is the first time traveling back to Guatemala and they want to experience as much as they can. For others it is more a time to relax and celebrate than explore. 

Some families may choose to spend more time in Guatemala with trips to Tikal, Lake Atitlan/Panajachel,more time in Antigua and/or to meet with their Guatemalan birth and/or foster families. Searches take time so this needs to be planned in advance. Nancy can provide you with more information and will work closely with you to meet your needs.

Facilitating a meaningful experience is our goal for you.