IxBalam Rental Information
Our rates may vary by season. Please enquire via email about your specific questions.
For a reservation we require a deposit payment of 50%, which can be paid in two instalments. It is upon receipt of your payment that your booking is confirmed.
Please consider our cancellation policy outlined in our Rental Agreement.
We generally offer two rental options:
1. Rental of 9 Accommodations
With this rental, you will rent 9 Accomodations in IxBalam, with a total of 13 beds [out of which 3 sofa beds]
This Rental includes exclusive access to our 90squaremeter yoga shala | ceremonial center, the two mayan fire places on the property, access to our mayan style temazcal (TUJ), usage of our paddle boards.
Access to our Lakefront private dock and fire place [please note that the beach front is by law public in all areas of Guatemala]
This Rental option includes traditional breakfast for up to 13 people.
Please find the PDF with rental information here.
2. Rental of all 11 Accommodations
With this rental you will rent all 11 Accommodations at IxBalam, with a total of 17 beds [out of which 3 sofa beds]. Additionally to the 9 Accomodations you will rent our two newest and luxurious suites.
This Rental includes exclusive access to both, our 90 square meter shala & our 200 square meter platform
As well as the two mayan fire places on property, access to our mayan style sauna [TUJ] and the paddle boards on property
Access to our Lakefront private dock and fire place [please note that the beach front is by law public in all areas of Guatemala]
This Rental option includes traditional breakfast for up to 17 people.
Please find the PDF with rental information here.
3. Our Service for You
We offer daily arranging and cleaning of the rooms. We will need your permission to enter the room and require your written confirmation of which rooms our staff is allowed to enter for daily cleaning and arranging of the spaces.
Our staff is trained in helping arrange the retreat spaces for you, please let us know your schedule [i.e. yoga class, circle around the fire, sauna …] so we can brief our staff accordingly and help you create beautiful spaces..
4. Additional Activities
We are happy to help you arrange activities with other facilitators or tour guides. Please find some of the examples and pricing below.
Sound Healing 2-3 hours [250 - 450 USD per group depending on your requirements]
Group Oracle Board Divination Readings with Origins Oracle 2 hours [250 - 450 USD depending on group size]
Yoga Classes 60 - 120 mins [180 - 340 USD for your group depending on requirements and length of class]
Traditional Pranayama [breath] and Kriya Class, 60-90 mins [200 - 300 USD for group depending on your needs, or 150 USD for individual session]
Mayan Fire Ceremony 2 - 3 hours guided by local Mayan Elders [235 USD for max of 10 people | 350 USD for max of 20 people]
Mayan Temazcal Healing Ceremony guided by local Mayan Elders 2-4 hours [includes herbal bath | individual treatment inside the temazcal, 300 USD for max of 10 people, or 550 USD for max of 20 people]
MAYAN abdominal massage workshop, with local Mayan Elders & Midwives, 3-4 hours [55 USD per person, you’ll receive transmissions of the ancient wisdom of the “sobada” or abdominal massage, this workshop will be held for YOU to work on YOURSELF, this is not a practitioners training]
Artisanal Chocolate making workshop with Dalileo Cacao 2-3 hours [Dalileo Cacao is a Seed to Bar cacao and chocolate organization, they grow, harvest and process all of their cacao by hand. In this workshop you will learn how to make your own chocolate, roast, grind and temper your cacao. Cost per person 45 USD per person - INCLUDES 400 grams of chocolate for you to take home with you]
Workshop for natural plant dyes and traditional Textiles in San Juan La Laguna [25 USD per person, plus approximately 70 USD for group for private boat from and to IxBalam]
Sunrise Hike to the Indian Nose with guide [33 USD per person - this tour starts at 4.30 am to be able to see the sunrise view from the Indian Nose, it includes transfer from and to IxBalam, usually you’ll be back at IxBalam around 8 or 9 am]
Wakeboarding [85 USD per hour, for 1-3 people]
Private Boat tours [prices depending on routes and number of people]
Retreat Photography or Videography [we are happy to connect your with our network of Photographers and Videographers to support capturing your retreat experiences]
Massage Therapies 60 - 120 mins [massages are available on property, prices for therapies vary depending on your choice of service and availability in the moment of booking, generally prices range from 60 to 130 USD, to ensure availability of your chosen therapy please inquire upfront].
For Group Ceremonies with Master Plants please inquire with us directly.
For Private Concerts please contact us directly.
5. Additional Meals
Traditional Breakfast is included in our Rental Price [think homemade tortillas, pasture raised eggs, fresh local cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, plantains, beans, fruit, tea | coffee]
Additional Meals can be booked with us:
150 GTQ per Person per Meal [vegan/ vegetarian]
165 GTQ per Person per Meal [with pasture raised chicken]
175 GTQ per Person per Meal [wild caught fish or pasture raised beef/ buffalo]
all additional meals will be catered family style and we are happy to craft your individual menu with you. Please note we only work with happily raised animal produce as it is part of our commitment to all of life.
6. Transportation to and from IxBalam
private Car, for up to 4 people [105 USD]
private Minibus, for up to 8 people [170 USD]
private Bus, for up to 25 people [550 USD]
Please remember, IxBalam - Temple of Umbilical Arts is a sanctuary for us to connect to our innate connection to life. A space to retreat, connect to yourself and the natural environment around.
We are happy to craft your personal experience with and for you and your retreat group.
Thank you!
Maltiox,
your IxBalam Family