Saturday: Travel to Guatemala 

Sunday: This morning we enjoy Church Services in the local community.  We will spend the day learning about Guatemala through team activities and humanitarian leadership workshops.

Monday: Travel through the mountains of Guatemala to the homes of local Myans. Get to know individuals and families without words and work together to build and install garden boxes with Cultiva International.

Tuesday: Explore Lake Atitlan and participate in spiritual and leadership workshops. The evening is filled with more amazing leadership workshops.

Wednesday: Travel through the mountains of Guatemala to the homes of local Myans. Get to know individuals and families without words and work together to build and install garden boxes with Cultiva International.

Thursday: Ride a boat across beautiful Lake Atitlan and take a cultural tour in San Juan La Laguna. Learn how Mayan women naturally dye cotton and weave intricate textiles, see how local chocolate is made from cacao beans, and watch a demonstration on local leather manufacturing. Dive into Lake Atitlan from a 30 ft platform. The evening is filled with more amazing leadership workshops.

Friday: Zip-line through a pristine nature reserve (with the chance to see monkeys and butterflies), go on a hike in the beautiful mountains surrounding the amazing Lake Atitlan and be inspired to do more and be more! The evening will include souvenir shopping and an evening celebration.

Saturday: Travel home

OR Continue on to Book of Mormon Lands Extension.

This humanitarian experience is all inclusive (except airfare) for $1995 per person. In the case of flying in on Friday, an extra fee of $50 is required to cover expenses.

Discount available for those who participate in Book of Mormon Lands Tour Extension.

 A $300 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot and locks in the discounted pricing. Prices are in US Dollars. Everything will be on a first come, first served basis.

This humanitorian experience is all inclusive (except airfare). This includes all private in-country transportation, all food, snacks, lodging, workshops, guides, medical insurance, and t-shirt. It is a huge value!

We include medical travel insurance in the cost of the trip. This covers any emergency medical or dental expenses, as well as emergency evacuation or repatriation.

International Airfare

All participants are encouraged to book their flight through Traverse Tours and Travel (801-821-2299) or dani@flytraverse.com). This agency will assist our group with connecting in major airports, to arrive at Guatemala City on Saturday before 3pm, and depart on Saturday after 12pm, whenever possible. This agency will handle all issues that may arise during travel. Travel can and will be coordinated as much as possible.

Passport:  A valid passport is needed to travel to Guatemala. At the time of travel, it must have at least six months left before it expires. This can take time to receive, so you should order your passport as soon as you are accepted.

Visa: When you arrive in Guatemala, your passport will be stamped, giving you a 90 day tourist visa.

Cultiva International teaches self-reliance principles to local Mayan families. They teach a ten-hour nutrition and garden box program where Guatemalans can work and earn their own garden box. We will be working with these families to help them install and plant their new garden box they have earned. We will be with these families at their homes, and get a unique and personal view into how they live.

Age: 15+

Safety:  We take this very seriously and recognize this is a big question for many participants. We have taken all precautions to make this trip safe of our participants. Greg Jensen lives full time in Guatemala. He has been bringing groups of families and youth to Guatemala for over five years. Participants stay in safe hotels, including the volunteer housing for Cultiva International. All transportation is private and with responsible drivers. Participants are always in groups and accompanied by adult leaders.

Lodging:  Lodging for participants is in Casa Cultiva’s volunteer housing. Casa Cultiva is private and secure and it is not open to the public. All rooms have three beds and a full bathroom with hot water. Three participants of the same gender will share a room. Depending on flight times, there may be a need to overnight in Guatemala City (extra $50). We use a safe, secure trusted motel near the airport. All participants would be accompanied by the adult leaders.

Food:  Breakfasts are provided by Casa Cultiva and include things like Guatemalan beans and eggs or pancakes and fruit. Lunches and dinners are either dine in at Casa Cultiva, at a local restaurant, or provided in the field on service days. All food is washed and prepared using modern practices. The food is delicious and healthy. We do not serve a lot of processed food. We will make sure you have plenty of food. We will also provide safe drinking water at all times.

Transportation:  All in-country ground transportation is in private, modern vans with trusted, professional drivers. This includes rides to and from Guatemala City, as well as transportation on service days.

Every tour will have a professional and trained director to lead the youth skillfully through the scriptures and to help guide and protect our young participants. Greg Jensen will be the humanitarian director and personally provide a safe and enjoyable experience to all participants.

Gather-NOW Humanitarian is teaming up with Greg Jensen and his amazing team at Cultiva International who live in Guatemala, understand poverty and the local circumstances that are contributing to chronic poverty. 

Greg and his team will teach, train and provide an amazing opportunity for participants to build and install lifesaving grow boxes at the homes of local Myan people and make a real difference in the lives of these individuals and families. 

What you will learn from Greg:

• Defining poverty (it’s probably not what you thought)
• How to help those in poverty without doing harm
• How to lead humanitarian efforts that really make a difference
• Design a vision for life
• Improve communication and interpersonal skills
• Develop real-life leadership skills
• Increase self-confidence and overcome fears

*Vacinations are encouraged, but not required. Masks may be required at many establishments. 

*Rules change and will be updated accordingly

Each participant is allowed one checked suitcase or bag, and a carry-on bag, such as a backpack. Each participant will be provided with a detailed packing list. It includes basic clothing, toiletries, a journal, pen, and a water bottle. You do not need to bring anything out of the ordinary.