Lake Atitlan Tour
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. Enjoy the complete Atitlan experience with THGuatemala. Book now or please email us via our contact form.
Atitlan Village to visit:
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 Atitlán 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 DetailsTrip Summary
Availability: Mon-Sun.
Total trip time: 5 hours.
Departure time: 8:30am from Panajachel.
Price: $60.00 – with a minimum of 2 people.
Included: Boat transportation and a bilingual guide.
Additional costs: Spending money to buy handcrafts, souvenirs, and food and drinks if required.
What to bring: Sensible clothing and shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, and a rain jacket (May to November).
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If you would like to book a private tour and visit more villages around Lake Atitlan, please contact us.
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. Book now or please email us via our contact form.
Tour DetailsTrip Summary
Availability: Mon-Sun.
Total trip time: 4 hours.
Departure time: 8:00am from Panajachel.
Price: $65.00 – with a minimum of 2 people.
Included: 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, sensible shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, and a rain jacket (May to November).
Useful Information
If you would like to book a private tour and visit more villages around Lake Atitlan, please contact us.
Kayaking
Experience Atitlan as its indigenous communities have done for centuries by kayaking across its expansive beauty. The whole trip takes place on the water and passes the villages of Santa Clara and San Antonio Palopo. Better understand the lake and its communities with THGuatemala. Book now or please email us via our contact form.
Tour DetailsTrip Summary
Availability: Mon-Sun.
Total trip time: 3 – 4 hours.
Departure time: 8:00am from Panajachel.
Price: $60.00 – with a minimum of 2 people.
Included: 4 hours of kayaking and a local guide.
What to bring: Light clothing appropriate for kayaking, flip flops and sealable waterproof plastic bags if you are bringing personal items (phones, wallets, etc.)
Useful Information
If you would like to book a private tour and visit more villages around Lake Atitlan, please contact us.
Cycling Tour
A fun, healthy and rewarding way to see the lake for those with a passion for cycling. These trips are for people with some cycling experience and good levels of fitness. Experience Lake Atitlan in an environmentally friendly way with THGuatemala. Book now or please email us via our contact form.
There are three tour options with different levels of difficulty:
Easy: A 3 hour trip from Tzununa to San Pedro La Laguna.
Intermediate: A 5 to 6 hour trip to from Panajachel to Santa Catarina Palopó, San Antonio Palopó, lake Godinez, the Montenegro viewing point and finally returning to Panajachel.
Difficult: A 9 to 10 hour trip through Pana a Sololá, San Jose Chacaya, Santa Lucia, Utatlan, Santa Clara la Laguna, San Marcos la Laguna, and finishing in San Pedro la Laguna.
Tour DetailsTrip Summary
Availability: Mon-Sun.
Departure time: 8:00am from Panajachel.
Price:
• Easy and Intermediate level: $80.00 – with a minimum of 2 people.
• Difficult level: $120.00 – with a minimum of 2 people.
• Included: Transportation, bike, bike equipment and guide.
Additional costs: Money to buy water if required.
What to bring: Good shoes, appropriate clothing for cycling, water and a rain jacket (May to November).
Useful Information
If you would like to book a private tour and visit more villages around Lake Atitlan, please contact us.
San Pedro Volcano Hike
Get some incredible lake views against a beautiful backdrop of coffee farms, ancient landscapes and local villages. Add in Atitlan’s remarkable variety of plants, animals and insects and this fabulous hiking trip has it all. Bird and plant enthusiasts especially will have plenty to see and get excited about. At around 3000m (9800ft) above sea level, the hike requires a moderate level of fitness and takes between 7-10hrs depending on experience. Get great views of the lake on a trip that most people can do with THGuatemala. Book now or please email us via our contact form.
Tour DetailsTrip Summary
Availability: Mon-Sun.
Total trip time: 9 hours.
Departure time: 6:00am from Panajachel.
Price: $55.00 – with a minimum of 2 people.
Included: Boat transportation, entrance fee and a local guide (Spanish speaking).
Additional costs: Spending money to buy food and drinks if required.
What to bring: Appropriate clothing and footwear for hiking, hat, sunglasses, water, snacks and a rain jacket (May to November).
Useful Information
If you want an English speaking guide, please contact us.
Atitlán 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 to San Lucas Tolimán. 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. Book now or please email us via our contact form.
Tour DetailsTrip Summary
Availability: Mon-Sun.
Total trip time: 2 days.
Departure time: 3:00am from Panajachel.
Price: $200.00 – with a minimum of 2 people.
Included: Camping equipment, a local guide, entrance fee, transportation and 3 meals.
What to bring: Sensible clothing, good shoes, hat, sunglasses, water, snacks and a rain jacket (May to November).
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This hike requires a good level of fitness.
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. Get spectacular views of these inspiring volcanoes on the shortest of these great hikes with THGuatemala. Book now or please email us via our contact form.
Tour DetailsTrip Summary
Availability: Mon-Sun.
Total trip time: 6 hours.
Departure time: 6:00am – from Panajachel.
Price: $55.00 – with a minimum of 2 people.
Included: 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.
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This hike requires a good level of fitness.
