Atitlan
Lake Atitlan tour
This is a semi private tour that will allows you to understand a bit more Mayan culture and life.
A must see amongst on any Guatemalan trip, Atitlan has much to offer. Our village tour is the perfect way to experience Atitlan’s beautiful vistas, artisan communities, and indigenous cultures.
What towns are we visiting during Lake Atitlan tour?
» San Marcos La Laguna is a popular destination for anyone interested in spiritualism. Learn about meditation and yoga while enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings of this wonderful village.
» San Pedro La Laguna is a picturesque village best known for its coffee production. The local market and church are must-see attractions, and you can also try some authentic Guatemalan dishes. All this, along with its warm and welcoming people, make San Pedro is a great place to visit.
» San Juan La Laguna’s main attraction is its fabulous range of authentic arts and crafts. It has a weaving centre run by local women that supports local Mayan textile traditions. At the centre, you can see dyes being made, arrange a workshop or create your very own scarf or shawl. Support local women and get a great hands-on experience that puts centuries of tradition at your fingertips.
» Santiago de Atitlan was the pre-Colombian capital of the Tzu'tujil Maya. It’s famous for the colourful traditional dress still worn today by the locals. It’s also home to the largest and oldest church in the Tzu'tujil territory and has a popular local market. Another unmissable stop on this colourful and cultural day out.
Tour Details
Availability: Mon-Sun
Total trip time: 7 hours
Departure time: 8:30am from Panajachel
Price: $85.00
Included in Price: Boat transportation and a bilingual guide
Additional costs: Spending money to buy handcrafts, souvenirs, and food and drinks if required
What to bring: Comfortable clothing and shoes for a walk, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, and a rain jacket from May to November.
Useful information: If you would like to book a private tour and visit more villages around Lake Atitlan, please contact us.
Atitlan
Coffee Tour
Stunning scenery, the finest coffee in the world, and all with sustainability at its heart. See how local cooperative producers grow, pick and process some of the world’s finest coffee beans. Come along and enjoy this fascinating trip with THGuatemala.
Tour Details
Availability: Mon-Sun
Total trip time: 4 hours
Departure time: 8:00am from Panajachel
Price: $75.00
Included in Price: Boat transportation, entrance fee and a local guide
Additional costs: Spending money to buy coffee, souvenirs, food and drinks if required
What to bring: Appropriate clothing, comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, and a rain jacket from May to November.
Atitlan
Atitlan Volcano Hike
Love hiking and adventure? Then this challenging hike has everything you need. Forest environments, a beautiful sunrise, and last but not least Atitlan’s mesmerising natural beauty. The tour starts with a trip from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlan, where the equipment is waiting for you. The hike takes one night – two days. The first day you will go up until get the camp base that is locater 45 minutes before getting the top. We prepare dinner and sleep there, next day at 4:00am we start walking again to get the top, and the most spectacular views of other volcanoes and the Lake Atitlan. The trip requires a good level of fitness and is ideal for those with a keen interest in hiking. Be challenged and get rewarded with some of the best panoramic views of the lake with THGuatemala.
Tour Details
Availability: Mon-Sun
Total trip time: 2 days – 1 night
Departure time: 7:30am from Panajachel
Price: $210.00
Included in Price: Camping equipment, a local guide, entrance fee, transportation and 3 meals.
What to bring: Comfortable and warm clothing, good hiking shoes, hat, sunglasses, water, snacks and a rain jacket from May to November.
Useful information: This hike requires a good level of fitness.
Atitlan
Rostro Maya Hike
Get some of the best views possible of the Atitlan, San Pedro and Toliman volcanoes. Seeing these volcanoes all together reminds you of the powerful forces responsible for carving out this majestic landscape. Rostro Maya is a somewhat difficult hike that lasts around 5 hours and takes you to about 2265m above sea level. The first stop is at San Juan La Laguna, a picturesque town, with friendly people and spectacular views, that´s the case of the Kaqasiiwaan viewpoint, which is our second stop. After, We will start the hike. This hike requires a very good physical condition, since the level of difficulty is high, but it is worth it. Get spectacular views of these inspiring volcanoes on the shortest of these great hikes with THGuatemala.
Tour Details
Availability: Mon-Sun
Total trip time: 6 hours
Departure time: 8:00am from Panajachel
Price: $70.00
Included in Price: Local guide, entrance fee, transportation.
What to bring: Comfortable clothes and good shoes, hat, sunglasses, water, snacks and a rain jacket from May to November.
Useful information: This hike requires a good level of fitness.
A must see amongst on any Guatemalan trip, Atitlan has much to offer. Our village tour is the perfect way to experience Atitlan’s beautiful vistas, artisan communities, and indigenous cultures.
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If you are imitated on time, this tour is perfect for you, you can´t miss a Tikal tour if you are in Guatemala.
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