Sumpango Kite Festival – (Nov) – RY Marketplace

– A once in a lifetime experience in Guatemala, ‘All Saints Days’- are Nov, 1st and 2nd.- A once a year festivity, very local and a feast for the eyes- Seeing huge kites that are 6-10 meters in diameter

– A very local and quite surreal experience, where else can you see these massive kites in the world? A true highlight of the year!

Description

Meet up at the designated meet point (info on hub event). Get greeted by local guide and expert in culture, board the vans and travel for about an hour and a half to Sumpango. Upon arrival we will leave the van in a parking lot and head out to where the massive kite festival is being held. Sometimes the same massive parking lot where we leave the van is where the event is held. If not we walk to the nearby football field or cemetery to check out this amazing once a year all saints day event.

We are at the location for about 3-4 hours, depending on the crowds and ambience sometimes we leave after 2 hours, as crowds get quite big. Also the aim of the event is to check out these massive kites, take in as much of the culture and leave with memories and leave only footprints.

We do not have an area for food or restaurants, this is a 100% local area and festivity so if you plan to join, take into consideration that there are only local stores to buy snacks.

Who this experience is good for

– Any one who wants to do something really out of the norm- Folks who love markets, culture and festivities- People who like local fairs- Any one who wants to do an experience of the bucket list!

Meet our local host

Sumpango Kite Festival is our host! Accompanied by our local guide expert, and drivers. Sumpango is world famous for its ornamental kites and some actually do fly for minutes at a time. These are huge kites representing the link with our ancestors, similar to prayer flags used in the Asia, we make massive kites for ‘All Saints Day’ a true feast for the senses.

Itinerary

Meet up at the designated point (details on Hub event) and travel for about 1 hour and a half, depending on traffic this could take up to 2.5 hours. Upon arrival we will check out where the festival is being held and head out by foot to the area. Sometimes the festivities are held right at the main parking lot of Sumpango if not at a nearby field or cemetery. The aim is to get as much pictures and overall enjoy the festivities for a couple of hours and head back to Antigua. We have a local guide and expert to give us great insight of this once a year festival. Due to the fact is a very local town, there are no options for food that we trust, so we take in as much as we can from the festival and head back to Antigua, dropped off at a central area we can have lunch afterwards (not included).

Whats included

– Roundtrip transport to Sumpango – Local guide

What’s Not Included

– Food / lunch or snacks- Drinks / beverages

– Extra food or drink

Know before you go

– A once in a lifetime experience! As no other Central American Country have this festivity for ‘All Saints Day’ – Wear a comfy pair of shoes Bring a jacket or sweatshirt for the cool mountain breeze and also be prepared for loads of sun as there is no shade around the festival grounds, so sun protection, is a must.- If you get hungry frequently bring some snacks or spare change to buy some at the local stores, also if you like souvenir shopping there are always cool things to buy. But be aware that this is not a touristy place so do not bring any flashy jewellery or credit cards. -Bring cash, minimum Q300 so you can buy a snack-Bring snacks just in case there is nothing you can buy that fits your dietary needs – Minimum to operate: 10 people- Maximum: 30 people

– Deadline to book: 25th of November, so we can reserve the van and guide

What is the refund policy?

If you need to cancel your booking, no problem! Just send us an email at [email protected] with your Order # and let us know. If you cancel within 24 hours, you’ll receive a full refund. If it’s outside of the 24 hour window, don’t worry – our Local City Team will take a look and do their best to issue a refund if possible. Keep in mind, some financial commitments may have already been made, but if the minimum number of participants for the event is still met, we’ll do our best to give you your money back. If something unexpected comes up – like extreme weather or last-minute cancellations from our suppliers, don’t worry! In those cases, we’ll automatically process a refund for you. Just allow us 7-10 days to complete the process.

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!

If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

Will I be able to work on this experience?

If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.

I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?

We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.