Missions in Guatemala – House Build

Overview

Discover the beauty and heart of Guatemala on a journey filled with purpose! Your group will spend several days building a home for a family in need, serving alongside local ministries and making a tangible difference in the community. You’ll also experience Guatemala’s vibrant culture through authentic cuisine, breathtaking scenery at Lake Atitlán, and meaningful interactions with the people you meet. The Missions in Guatemala – House Build tour is the perfect blend of service, adventure, and unforgettable experiences.

*NOTE – GROUP TRAVELER COUNT LIMITED TO 19 PEOPLE*

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - House Build

Day 3 - House Build

Day 4 - House Build / Presentation

Day 5 - Adventure Day

Day 6 - Travel Day

Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel Day

Arrive and meet your JE Tour Director at the airport
Transfer to hotel for check-in
Dinner & devotions
Orientation meeting to wrap up the evening

Day 2 - House Build

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to the ministry work site
Spend your day building a house for a family in the local community
Lunch at the worksite
Continue the house build in the afternoon
Return to the hotel to clean up
Traditional Guatemalan dinner
Debrief time & devotions

Day 3 - House Build

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to the ministry work site
Spend your day building a house for a family in the local community
Lunch at the worksite
Continue the house build in the afternoon
Return to the hotel to clean up
Traditional Guatemalan dinner
Debrief time & devotions

Day 4 - House Build / Presentation

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to the ministry work site
Spend your day building a house for a family in the local community
Lunch at the worksite
Continue the house build in the afternoon
Return to the hotel to clean up
Traditional Guatemalan dinner
Debrief time & devotions

Day 5 - Adventure Day

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Lake Atitlán
Enjoy your morning exploring the town & time for souvenir shopping
Spend the day around the lake & take a water taxi to different sides of the lake
Return to hotel
Dinner at the hotel
Debrief & devotions

Day 6 - Travel Day

Breakfast (if flight time permits)
Transfer to airport for your journey home

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

Contact one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning your JE tour.

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What Travelers Are Saying

This was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on!! I can definitely say it was life-changing.

I loved that JE planned most of the meals to focus on the local cuisine. It was a great experience!

I love this organization! It makes planning so easy and we have never been disappointed.