Antigua to Guatemala City

Visit two of the Guatemala City area’s most interesting theme parks with this private day tour. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Altamira, with its gigantic wooden structures with larger-than-life hands that guests are welcome to climb on. You'll then visit Hobbitenango, a Lord of the Rings-inspired eco-park featuring hobbit houses and spectacular views out over the countryside.

Discover the indigenous lead industries of Guatemala on a private 5-hour tour from Antigua. All-inclusive transportation takes you from your accommodation to a number of communities surrounding the city. Experience the flavors of the country at a chocolate workshop, macadamia farm, and coffee plantation. You can also observe Mayan weavers at work at a textile museum in San Antonio Aguas Calientes.

This tour is the best way to enjoy your day, first we visit Guatemala City historical center, we will walk the central plaza, the central market, The Cathedral of San Jose, National Palace and the 6 avenue, after looking the amazing central plaza of Guatemala City we drive to Pacaya Volcano, this 1 hour and 30 minutes middle start just before the sunset, so we can climb with some day light to appreciate the fauna and flora of the region, once we arrive at the lava rivers we will stay there to see the sunset and all the lava that appear once the sun goes down, while there we will have a small dinner and some marshmallows roasted with the lava. After more than an hour there we start going back to the base camp and then back to your hotel.

Save yourself the effort of climbing one of Guatemala's most active volcanoes on a horseback riding tour that rewards you with some of the country's most spectacular views. This private tour gives you the flexibility to ascend the volcano at your own pace, and comes with the undivided attention of your private guide. Plus, this excursion includes a stop at the Santa Teresita Thermal Spa, home to 13 thermal pools.

Discover the mysteries of the ancient Maya civilization on this full-day tour to the archeological site of Mixco Viejo, including hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Antigua. Follow your guide around the vast Mayan ruins and learn how the city was once the capital of the Poqomam Maya kingdom as you marvel over temples, palaces and ball courts. After lunch (own expense), you’ll enjoy free time to explore independently, before heading back to Antigua.

Prepare to enjoy an incredible journey full of experiences that will delight your senses while we visit the towns around La Antigua Guatemala and the main activities carried out by local people in the different traditional towns to visit. This tour was created by Best Guatemala to show the different traditions, art and skills of the locals, such as cooking, weaving and local crops, explaining a little bit of the history, importance and life style of each town, making three stops to highlight the most important out of the five villages we will visit. TOUR PLAN Heading to our first stop, San Juan del Obispo village, you will visit the Archbishop´s Palace (if availiable). Then we will visit a local family, experts in chocolate preparation, the one you could taste if wanted (not included). Following to our next stops, you will drive through three colorful and historical main plazas of San Pedro Las Huertas, San Miguel Escobar and Ciudad Vieja village.

Visit Copán, one of the most important cities of the Mayan empire and a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this 14-hour, full-day trip from Antigua. Enjoy a comfortable ride into neighboring Honduras by coach, before taking time to explore the site’s wealth of temples, underground tunnels, ball courts, stone sculptures and altars with your guide. Along the way you’ll learn about the history of this fascinating civilization and its unique hieroglyphic writing system. Your daylong excursion also includes breakfast, all entrance fees and round-trip transportation from your Antigua hotel.

Skip the hours-long bus ride from Guatemala City to Tikal with this tour that lets you see the famous UNESCO-listed ruins in just one day. Fly right from the city to the ruins, and then see the most famous temples and monuments alongside a government-certified guide who brings them to life.

A different way to see the city. No rush to drive around. Best places for pictures. Best areas to learn the history

Visiting Pacaya Volcano and hot springs in one day from Guatemala City is a must-do for any traveler looking to experience some of Guatemala’s natural beauty, adventure, and relaxation. Situated just outside the city, and a pleasant 1-hour drive away, you will appreciate the stunning Pacaya Volcano. This is one of the 3 active volcanoes in Guatemala along with Fuego and Santiaguito. It has smooth volcanic activity and at the summit, you can experience the heat from the rocks. The hot rocks are a popular attraction to melt marshmallows, make smores, and even cook pizza. After this, you will move on to the hot springs, which are nestled in a private atmosphere. The hot, steamy waters are filled with natural minerals, making them perfect for soaking and relaxing. The day of adventures will finish by returning to Guatemala City, taking with you lasting memories of a wonderful day. With plenty to see and do, this is one tour that you won’t want to miss!

Delight in the scenic splendor of Lake Atitlán, and the charming villages that surround it, on a full-day trip from Antigua. Travel to Guatemala’s western highlands to observe virtually unchanged Mayan traditions, and then sail on the glittering surface of Lake Atitlán. Absorb the vibrant colors of lakeside settlements, Panajachel and Santiago, and delve into the region’s rich history with your guide. Lunch and round-trip transport from your Guatemala City hotel are included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Founded by the Spaniards in 1543, nowadays Antigua is a beautiful blend of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and new buildings in colonial style. It was declared “Monument of America” in 1965.

Immerse yourself in the colonial history of Antigua, plus the idyllic landscape of small villages and farms just outside of town, on this 8-hour excursion. Explore the centuries-old traditions of the tiny hamlets like San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Ciudad Vieja and San Juan del Obispo just outside of Antigua, where you’ll also stop to visit a macadamia nut plantation. Then tread the cobblestone streets of Antigua on foot, visiting city landmarks including the Arch of Santa Catalina, Cathedral of San Jose and much more. This Antigua small villages and walking tour also covers a guide, and round-trip hotel transport.

Start your travel experience to colorful San Juan Sacatepéquez and its open air flower market.  A Mayan village that retains its customs and life style of the prehispanic period.Only 60 km from Antigua Guatemala framed by an spectacular landscape, Mixco Viejo mayan ruins is so far one of the best restored arqueological sites of Guatemala, the ancient fortress offered heroic resistance to the Spanish invaders, walk through Royal Palaces, Temples, Ball Courts and More. A site that witness the end of Mayan period and beginning of colonization.

Explore the beautiful Spanish-colonial architecture and beautiful setting of Antigua during this 8-hour day trip. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed city offers a wealth of historic monasteries, churches and monuments to explore, all set among a landscape of towering volcanoes and cobblestone streets. During your trip you’ll visit a number of town’s most important buildings, check out some of the surrounding villages and have time to shop for souvenirs inspired by the ancient Maya. Your Antigua day trip also includes a guide and round-trip hotel transport.

This tour is a combination of culture and adventure. We will take you to visit the villages around Antigua on an ATV. You will have the opportunity to drive your own ATV or ride as a passenger accompanying one of your family or friends who is going. Learn about Mayan textiles in San Antonio Aguas Calientes Town. Visit the first formal city of Guatemala, called Ciudad Vieja, and its church, which in 1534 was the first cathedral in Central America. The beautiful town of San Pedro Las Huertas will be waiting for us with open arms. Here we will learn about the elaboration of jewelry made with jade. A chocolate factory as well as visiting an iconic bakery where they make loquat bread will be waiting for us in the town of San Juan del Obispo. Finally, we will go to the famous Cerro de la Cruz, recently remodeled. We will have lunch at a restaurant with delicious traditional Guatemalan dishes located on El Hato hill. *All ATV drivers will need to show a valid driver´s license

Explore the fascinating city of La Antigua, a UNESCO World Hertiageand, to learn about it´s history during colonial times, and about the customs, traditions, oral traditions and more. Our expert guide will share with you a lot of knowledge of this fabulous city, once considered the third most important Spanish colony in the Americas, then transfer to Kawilal Hot Springs to feel relaxed in the afternoon and enjoy at hot springs.