This experience is designed for travelers who:

 - Love coffee
 - Love people (and meeting new ones)
 - Enjoy authentic cultural experiences and meaningful travel, not just luxury tourism
 - Want to better understand where coffee comes from
 - Appreciate giving back and supporting local communities

No coffee expertise is required. Just curiosity and a sense of adventure.

Ground to Grounds™ is an active travel experience.
Participants should be comfortable with:

 - Walking several miles throughout the day
 - Uneven terrain on coffee farms
 - Warm daytime temperatures
 - Moderate elevations (Antigua sits approximately 5,000 feet above sea level, with some farm visits reaching higher elevations)
 - Spending extended periods outdoors

You don't need to be an experienced hiker, but you should feel comfortable staying active throughout the week.

Ground to Grounds™ is open to travelers 21 years and older. Group size is intentionally limited (10 participants maximum) to create a more personal and immersive experience.

Your Ground to Grounds™ experience includes:

 - Boutique accommodations
 - Airport transfers within Guatemala
 - Ground transportation throughout the trip
 - Guided coffee farm experiences
 - Coffee tastings and educational workshops
 - Cultural experiences and artisan workshops
 - Visits with community organizations
 - Most breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (final meal schedule to be confirmed)
 - Professional photography throughout the journey
 - A curated gallery of downloadable trip photos
 - Ground to Grounds™ welcome gifts
 - Local guideshappy® hosts throughout the experience

 - Airfare to and from Guatemala
 - Required travel insurance
 - Gratuities (if applicable)
 - Alcoholic beverages
 - Personal purchases
 - Select meals during free time
 - Optional activities

Pricing for the inaugural Ground to Grounds™ journey will be announced soon.

We anticipate the investment will be approximately:$1,995–$2,195 per person (estimated, varies based on group size)

Pricing includes accommodations, most meals, transportation within Guatemala, curated experiences, professional photography, and dedicated happy® hosts.

A deposit will reserve your spot, with the remaining balance due prior to departure.

Not at all.

Whether you're a lifelong coffee enthusiast or simply curious about where coffee comes from, Ground to Grounds™ is designed for everyone.

Yes.

A valid passport is required for international travel.
Additional travel guidance will be provided after registration.

Yes.

Comprehensive travel insurance is required for all participants and must include medical coverage and trip interruption protection.

Yes.

Professional photographers will capture special moments throughout the journey.

After the trip, you'll receive access to a curated gallery of professionally edited photos to remember the experience and to share with friends and family.

Absolutely.

Our small group format makes it easy to get to know fellow travelers.