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Volunteer to Teach English in Guatemala

Participating with GVI not only allows you to work on programs assisting disadvantaged communities or endangered ecosystems but it also offers wonderful opportunities to travel in the local area in your down time or further afield either before or after your program. Below is some information on trips and travel options in Guatemala.

Included Side Trips

For a small fee (see dates and costs) you can choose to take an unforgettable trip to Lake Atitlán, led by professional guides. This is an all-inclusive alternative method of seeing one of the most beautiful volcanic lakes in the world, by mountain bike, hiking and kayaking. You will leave early on Saturday morning and spend the afternoon mountain biking the last miles to the lake. The following day you will spend hiking and kayaking around the beautiful surroundings of Lake Atitlán.

Further Travelling Opportunities

Guatemala is a fascinating country which has so much to offer the inquisitive traveller. Some of the best Mayan ruins in the world can be found, such as the mighty Tikal whose huge structures tower above the canopy of the rainforest in which it is situated. It is very easy to make time for the beach, perhaps on the beautiful volcanic sands of Monterrico, or for the more adventurous there are a whole host of volcanoes which can be hiked and provide breathtaking views. For relaxing, the impressive Lake Atitlan is always an easy trip, or simply resting in the beautiful colonial world heritage site which is Antigua.