Guatemala Craft & Culture Tour (November 13th-19th, 2024)

Culture, Holistic and Creative Tour hosted by Josephine Pulitano + Jess Bercovici 

7 days, 6 nights

LIMITED TO 12 spaces  

Shared Room - $2150 (ideally with a friend or family member) - per person 

Private - $2950 - per person

Stela Tours was born out of a desire to connect communities, foster safe spaces for women, and mend a gap in the travel market.

The Craft + Culture Trip covers two main destinations – Antigua + Lake Atitlan. The Ancient Maya believed the number 3 to be sacred, and each of these locations is nestled within three impressive volcanoes.

This week-long experience is curated by Jess Bercovici, who has lived and worked in Guatemala for over a decade. Together, we travel in water taxis to her favorite artisan villages around the glistening, dine at her friends' restaurants in the cobblestone streets of Antigua, and navigate through heaps of antique textiles in the artisan's market.  

This trip is for the adventurous traveler who no longer sees themselves as just a tourist and individuals who care more about the people and communities than just ticking off a list of locations or posing in front of all the "insta-worthy" spots. It's best for those who seek to connect with a like-minded group of women who value making not only experiences but also friendships that will last a lifetime.

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Itinerary subject to change*** 

Included: 

• Accommodation for 6 nights

• Airport pickup and transfers

• All transportation 

• Delicious meals throughout the entirety of the experience (dietary requirements are always available)

• 2-3 days of yoga

• Photography to document the trip

Not included:

• Airfare

• Travel Insurance

• Health Insurance

• Alcohol, except where noted

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS REQUIRED  

There is a non-refundable $750 deposit  to secure your spot. Payment installments are ALWAYS available, please enquire!

Included: 

• Accommodation for 6 nights

• Airport pickup and transfers

• All transportation 

• Delicious meals throughout the experience (dietary requirements are always available)

• Optional yoga 

• Photography to document the trip

• Not included:

• Airfare

• Travel Insurance

• Health Insurance

• Alcohol, except where noted

• Digital Travel Guides (Antigua + Lake Atitlan)

There is a non-refundable $750 deposit to 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. 

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Josephine Pulitano is 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. 

Jess Bercovici is the founder of Casa de Stela and has owned and operated the business for the last 12 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 7 years, these programs have grown to include experiences in Mexico City, Oaxaca and New Mexico.