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    A Private Travel Studio for Guatemala

    Guatemala, Designed Around Your Family.

    Private luxury stay. Personal chef. Private vehicle & driver. Curated experiences. Concierge. 24/7 doctor access. We take care of everything else.

    4–10 days · Designed for private groups of 4–6

    From $395 USD per person / day.

    Private stays. Private chef. Private vehicle. One seamless journey.

    Lake Atitlán at golden sunrise with three volcanoes silhouetted across calm volcanic waters
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    For once, you don't have to be the one holding the trip together.

    Bring Your Family.
    We'll Take Care of Guatemala.

    Planning a journey for several people usually means coordinating rooms, transportation, dietary needs, different energy levels and dozens of small decisions.

    Not here.

    You arrive as guests. Your journey is designed before you land and cared for throughout—so your time is spent together, not managing logistics.

    No shared tours.

    No rigid schedules.

    No rushing from one attraction to the next.

    Just your family, your own pace, and a Guatemala designed around you.

    Private boat gliding across Lake Atitlán at golden hour with volcanoes silhouetted in the distance

    One Journey. Every Detail Considered.

    Private by Design.

    Every Necia journey is built on the same foundation of privacy, comfort and attentive service.

    Private Luxury Stays

    Private Luxury Stays

    Beautiful private villas and selected luxury properties where your family has the space to slow down, reconnect and feel at home.

    Your Private Chef

    Your Private Chef

    In-villa dining inspired by Guatemala's ingredients and culinary traditions, complemented by selected restaurants. Dietary needs considered before you arrive.

    Private Driver & Premium Vehicle

    Your dedicated vehicle and driver accompany the entire journey—from airport arrival to every destination, dinner and experience.

    Dedicated Host & 24/7 Concierge

    One point of contact throughout your stay. Changes, reservations and everyday details handled for you, with local guides brought in when deeper expertise enriches an experience.

    24/7 Doctor Access

    A trusted local doctor available around the clock by phone, with in-person assistance when needed. Reassurance when traveling with the people who matter most.

    Not a Tour Package. Not a Blank Canvas Either.

    Tell Us What Draws You.
    We'll Shape the Journey.

    You don't need to research Guatemala or build an itinerary yourself. Tell us what interests your family and the pace that feels right — we curate the route, properties, meals and logistics around you.

    A morning with the people who grow itCoffee
    01 — A moment

    A morning with the people who grow it

    Walk a shade-grown estate outside Antigua with the family that has farmed it for generations. Learn how the bean travels from branch to cup, then sit down to a private tasting together.

    The ancient ritual of chocolateCacao
    02 — A moment

    The ancient ritual of chocolate

    Ancestral cacao, prepared by hand the way it has been for centuries. A private workshop where your family turns roasted beans into something you share together.

    Fire, and a slower afternoonVolcán Pacaya
    03 — A moment

    Fire, and a slower afternoon

    A gentle ascent of Pacaya with a private guide, volcanic landscapes unfolding below. Then thermal waters and an unhurried evening back at the villa.

    Artisans, weavers and the waterLake Atitlán
    04 — A moment

    Artisans, weavers and the water

    A private boat to San Juan La Laguna. Meet the master weavers who preserve the textile traditions of the lake, share a meal with local farmers, and let the day unfold at its own pace.

    A restorative pauseTemazcal
    05 — A moment

    A restorative pause

    A traditional Temazcal ceremony in the privacy of your villa. Heat, steam and stillness — a moment of restoration woven naturally into the rhythm of your journey.

    When the rainforest is the reason you cameTikal
    06 — A moment

    When the rainforest is the reason you came

    Enter one of the great cities of the ancient Maya world. Private guiding, carefully coordinated stays and domestic flights built seamlessly into your journey.

    You tell us what matters. We make it work together.

    Where Guatemala Can Take You

    One Country. Many Ways to Experience It.

    Your journey can stay deeply rooted in one region or connect several destinations over 4 to 10 days.

    Antigua Guatemala
    01

    Antigua Guatemala

    History, architecture, coffee and cacao—all surrounded by volcanoes.

    Lake Atitlán
    02

    Lake Atitlán

    Private boat journeys, artisan workshops and life beside the water.

    The Guatemalan Highlands
    03

    The Guatemalan Highlands

    Chichicastenango, Iximché and living Maya traditions.

    Tikal & Petén
    04

    Tikal & Petén

    Ancient Maya civilization in the rainforest, with domestic air connections.

    Explore one. Combine several. We'll recommend what makes sense for your time and your family.

    What Are You Drawn To?

    Experiences Selected Around Your Curiosity.

    Don't think about schedules. Simply choose what sounds meaningful — we turn those interests into a journey with the right balance of discovery and time together.

    • Private walks through Antigua
    • Maya and colonial history
    • Iximché
    • Museums and private galleries
    • Architecture and heritage
    • Private coffee experiences
    • Cacao workshops
    • Market visits and Guatemalan cooking
    • Private chef experiences
    • Rum and wine tastings
    • Textile and weaving traditions
    • Visits with farmers and artisans
    • San Juan La Laguna
    • Respectfully facilitated cultural encounters
    • Maya ceremonies with local spiritual guides
    • Pacaya Volcano
    • Private Lake Atitlán boat journeys
    • Swimming and kayaking
    • Volcanic landscapes
    • Pacific coast experiences
    • Traditional Temazcal
    • Thermal waters and spa treatments
    • Quiet mornings beside the lake
    • A slower rhythm when the family needs it

    Interested in several?

    That's exactly what the curatorial process is for.

    Maya woman weaving traditional textiles on a backstrap loom in Guatemala

    Guatemala Beyond the Tourist Checklist

    Closer to the People Who Make This Place What It Is.

    Our journeys are built through relationships with local guides, cooks, farmers, artisans and communities.

    Understanding coffee with the people who grow it. Learning about textiles from the women who preserve those traditions. Exploring a place with someone who calls it home.

    Always privately.

    Always respectfully.

    And never simply to check another attraction off a list.

    Everything Arranged Before You Arrive

    One Journey. One Clear Investment.

    From $395 USD

    per person / per day

    Minimum 4 days · Up to 10 days

    Designed primarily for private groups of 4 to 6 guests. Couples, groups of three and up to eight may be accommodated upon request.

    Depending on your journey, that can include:

    Private luxury accommodations

    Personal chef and in-villa dining

    Carefully selected restaurant meals

    Non-alcoholic beverages

    A curated allowance of alcoholic beverages

    Private premium vehicle and driver

    Airport pickup and departure transfer

    24/7 concierge and journey coordination

    Dedicated host-guide

    Local specialist guides when required

    Private experiences and entrance fees

    Private boat transportation

    Domestic flights when included in your designed route

    24/7 access to a local doctor

    No surprise activity fees. No daily transportation bills. No constant calculations.

    What doesn't change is the promise: your proposal is clear before you arrive.

    International airfare to and from Guatemala is not included.

    A family sharing a quiet moment together during a private journey through Guatemala

    You bring the people you love.
    We take care of everything else.

    From an Idea to Your Private Journey

    You Give Us the Signals.
    We Do the Planning.

    01

    2–3 minutes

    Tell Us About Your Family

    Share your approximate dates, number of guests, desired trip length and the experiences that interest you. You don't need to know exactly what you want yet.

    02

    15 minutes

    Travel Curation Call

    We meet briefly to understand your family, preferred pace, food, interests, mobility considerations and what would make this trip meaningful.

    03

    Tailored proposal

    Your Private Journey

    We create a private proposal page designed specifically for you—with destinations, accommodations, selected experiences, inclusions and your complete investment. No generic PDF. No pre-built package.

    Your Guatemala journey.

    04

    Secure your dates

    Reserve

    When everything feels right, secure your dates with your deposit. From there, we take care of the details.

    A Few Things You May Be Wondering

    A serene Guatemalan landscape at golden hour, inviting you to begin a private journey

    Your Family. Your Rhythm. Your Guatemala.

    Come to Guatemala.
    We'll Take Care of the Rest.

    Tell us who you're traveling with and what draws you here. We'll turn it into a private journey designed entirely around you.

    Private. Personal. Unhurried. Completely Taken Care Of.

    Private journeys from $395 per person / day · 4–10 days · Guatemala