Top Central Highlands Nature and Wildlife

See Antigua from above on this half-day ATV discovery tour, where you’ll journey up into the mountains on a quest to get the best view for sunset. You’ll start at El Cerro de la Cruz, the popular lookout spot, before heading to a local eco-lodge and avocado plantation in a little village in the mountains. You’ll then journey onto Hobbitenango, where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into another world.

Enjoy caffeine and adrenaline in one tour on this excursion from Antigua. The eclectic tour is sure to please a variety of travelers. Climb on board your personal ATV and head to a local plantation, where you discover the coffee making process from seed to mug. After a hot cup of the local beverage, ride up to Cerro de la Cruz, which offers a spectacular view of the city and surrounding mountains.

In a city surrounded by volcanoes, adventure is hard to resist. Give into your sense of adventure on this tour around the outskirts of Antigua on an ATV, motorcycle, or scooter; take your pick of vehicle and choose to drive it yourself or ride in the back seat. Visit the mountains around Antigua, a local Mayan village, the famous El Cerro de la Cruz, and an organic farm with a full view of the valley below.

Though challenging, summiting Acatenango Volcano is a must while in Antigua, Guatemala. Going as part of this guided tour not only ensures your safety during the hike, but also removes the hassle of worrying about meals and equipment for the trek. Just bring personal essentials, your sense of adventure, and a camera to capture the amazing sunrise overlooking fuming volcanoes in the Ring of Fire.

Visit more attractions—including the Lord of the Rings-themed eco-park Hobbitenango and the Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint—in just one day than you could independently during this full-day excursion. Don’t worry about public transit as ATVs and shared shuttles are provided, meaning you can focus on enjoying the views, drinks, and range of activities that will suit most travelers.

Get up close and personal with a Guatemalan volcano during this 7-hour Pacaya Volcano hike, one of the country’s most active. Travel through volcanic vegetation and surreal landscapes on your way to the top, enjoying impressive views of three nearby volcanic peaks, including Agua, Fuego and Acatenango at the summit. Your trip from Antigua to the volcano also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel and a guide.

Get the best views of Antigua without breaking a sweat on a private hiking tour that takes you to the top of the active Pacaya volcano. If you opt for the private tour, you will be able to set the pace for the hike, so you won't have to climb the volcano at a speed that doesn't suit your fitness level.

Hike the most active volcano in Guatemala on a 6-hour guided tour from Antigua. Complimentary round-trip transportation from your hotel and an on-hand guide allow you to enjoy your adventure, instead of stressing over details. Whether you’ve reached the summit of Mount Everest or are breaking in your first pair of hiking boots, the 2- to 3-hour trek up Pacaya Volcano is a great option for all experience levels.

Explore Antigua's cobbled Old Town with a local guide on this private walking tour. You will learn many things about the rich history of the area while visiting churches, museums, convents and architectural sites. You will also have the opportunity to visit a craft market to buy local souvenirs along the way.

This popular Pacaya Volcano day trip from Guatemala City is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the country’s most active volcano. Follow your expert local guide to the top of this fiery mountain and look out over stunning views of Guatemala countryside. It’s a memorable way to experience the natural beauty of this incredible country and is perfect for novice hikers.

Private Transportation from Antigua to Pacaya Volcano. We arrive where your horse will be waiting dressed in the beautiful colors of Guatemala. Each horse has your own private cowboy guide (keeping you safe throughout the entire experience) Ride over lava rock to astounding views of 3 other volcanos serving at the foot of Pacaya volcano. Here your private lava chef awaits you as you roast marshmallows on the hot pockets of the lava and your chef prepares a pizza to be cooked on the lava coals. This is luxury style as your host will prepare a brightly colored Mayan picnic with colorful cushions, blankets and wine service. If sunset tour is available (out of rainy season....) we stay until dark so you can see the hot lava veins flowing and your cowboy guide leads you safely out in the dark, to your transportation back to Antigua.

Take in the highlights of central Guatemala over three memorable days on this action-packed tour from Antigua, including accommodation. Experience village life in the alpine town of Cobán, then spot quetzal and rare orchids on a 3-hour hike through the El Biotopto del Quetzal forest. Venture underground to explore the Lanquin Caves; marvel over the stalagmites and stalactites of the Rey Marcos Caves; and plunge into the rock pools of Semuc Champey.

Take a walk back in time as you explore the idyllic Mayan villages, ancient rituals and gorgeous scenery of Lake Atitlan on this strenuous day-long hike on the Upper Mayan Trail. Interact with the local Cakchiquel and Tzutujil Mayan tribes, visiting the town of Santa Cruz la Laguna and tracing a path along a steep path used by the tribes for centuries. You’ll also have the chance to observe the rituals of local shamans and visit the second largest market in the country. Your hike also includes round-trip hotel transport from Antigua.

This is the ideal day-tour for those who love culture and nature. We will leave Antigua at 6 in the morning and drive for 1:50hrs to visit the beautiful Los Tarrales Natural Reserve. This 1,300-hectare private reserve is located right at Atitlan´s volcano slope. In its extension, experts have counted more than 350 species of birds reside. During our morning visit, you will also enjoy miles of trails with coffee bushes, ornamental plants, jungle and water springs. For lunchtime, we will visit the charming Mayan Village of San Lucas Toliman. Before to take our shuttle back to Antigua, don´t forget to interact with the locals right at lake Atitlan´s shore and check out their products and handicrafts. This activity has been designed to amaze and fulfill the expectations of travelers looking for re-encountering nature. From amateur/nature lovers to avid birders.

Experience the beauty of riding horses through cloud forests and on the slopes of volcanoes up in the Guatemalan highlands around Antigua, followed by an open-fire BBQ in a beautiful secret garden. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation and taken out to the ranch, where you’ll meet the horses and go on a horseback ride through the wilderness, followed by lunch and a tour of the homestead and gardens.

If you are looking to experience the adrenaline of Guatemalan volcanoes without too much physical effort, this tour is for you. This trip allows visitors to approach as much as possible to one of the Acatenango Volcano summits in a comfortable 4WD vehicle, and therefore you will only need to walk for approximately 1 and a half hours to the top. Enjoy a nice meal at the top of the summit and appreciate the mesmerizing views. Don't forget your camera and comfortable clothing to have the best time! Take note: This tour works better during non-raining months. Rainy months: from May - August

Discover Semuc Champey National Park and the Kanba Caves on this all-day tour from Coban. The park boasts a great variety of fauna, with more than 100 species of birds and more than 34 species of mammals, along with unique turquoise waters and natural pools. Before lunch (included), explore the Guatemalan caves by candlelight and learn about the different Mayan communities.

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 lively highland culture and beautiful scenery of Guatemala during a 2-day visit to Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan. Explore the fascinating market of Chichicastenango, where vendors hawk everything from colorful handicrafts to candles, medicinal plants, food and machetes. You’ll then spend the night in the picturesque town of Panjachel on Lake Atitlan (accommodations at your own expense) before enjoying a scenic boat tour of the lake and visit to the village of Santiago Atitlan the next day. Your Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan trip covers a guide, round-trip hotel transport and lake cruise.

Discover the lively highland culture and beautiful scenery of Guatemala during a 2-day, 1-night visit to Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan. Immerse yourself in the fascinating market found in Chichicastenango, where vendors hawk everything from wood handicrafts, ceramics to offerings for Mayan religious ceremonies. You’ll then spend the night in the picturesque town of Panjachel on Lake Atitlan before enjoying a scenic boat tour of the lake and visit to the village of Santiago Atitlan the next day. Your Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan trip includes a guide, accommodations, breakfast, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Picture yourself in the middle of the jungle surrounded by abundant orchids, tropical flowers, and wild birds. Breathing fresh air and the singing of the birds will give you joy. Due to its location and tropical weather, Guatemala has more than 1,400 species of orchids. In this tour, we'll take you through a 1-km-long path with 9 interactive stations so you will have the chance to observe 450 species of orchids. Not only that, but you will also learn about the connection between these mesmerizing flowers and butterflies, do birdwatching, and if you're lucky enough, you will see the Scaled Antpitta, a unique and not-frequently observed bird. And if you are a nature lover as we are, many other activities will bring all your senses to life. The Natural Reserve of Orquigonia is a rescue and conservation center located just a few minutes away from Cobán. So don't hesitate and get amazed by this delightful place!

Visit the Pacaya Volcano on a full-day tour from Guatemala City that allows you to view the active volcano from a safe distance. Your tour includes round-trip transfers from major hotels in Guatemala City, and a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned minivan. Hear insightful commentary from the guide, and get great photo ops along the way.

Observation of wildlife, hiking in mixed forest, appreciation of Guatemala City from the viewpoints, enjoying & having fun with your family or friends, share special moments and learn about the nature reserve of waterspring. Capture cozy moments in beautiful gardens, paths, lookout towers, jungle bridges and giant swings.

This is a Luxury experience- we have 3 guides (private cowboy with horse, English speaking and guide that tells you details of volcano.) We book the private lava chef, have chips & salsa on a brilliant colored picnic and your sunset dinner is served with wine-We also have tasting of gourmet chocolates of Guatemala-to accompany S'mores you roast on lava- ALL at the base of an active volcano overlooking 3 other volcanos.