Top Central Highlands Tickets & Passes

We offer travelers an opportunity to meet other travelers in Antiguas Guatemala. Whether you're staying at a Hostel, Airbnb, Hotel, or Homestay, you'll meet like-minded travelers on our Pub Crawl.

This tour, by Due South Travels, is a unique offering as we have established relationships with specific artisans that work out of their homes. Our first stop brings you to a village established in the 1530s. We will be welcomed into the home of an artisan who has worked with jade for over 40 years. After learning about the sourcing and history of jade in Guatemala, you will be able to select your own jade stone and polish it into a small take-away charm. On our second stop, you will meet an artisan who has worked with leather since he was a young boy. He can make the most beautiful pair of handmade leather boots you've ever seen! Learn about the process of boot making from start to finish. Last, we will enjoy a light, local lunch. Our weavers will give a backstrap loom demonstration and you will be guided through a collection of beautiful, authentic examples of traditional Guatemalan dress. This tour is educational, fun, and a client favorite, especially if you like to shop!

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.

Learn about the shoe-making process in the only open workshop in Antigua. Meet the artisans, watch them work in their various positions, and design your own products with them if you wish. Or take a break in our patio and relax with a refreshing drink while you learn about the history of shoe-making in the region. Your ticket price goes directly to the artisans you see in the workshop, and includes a small gift from us when the tour ends.

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.

Visit more attractions— 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.

You will be able to reach the summit of the Pacaya volcano by means of a UTV all-terrain vehicle, during the tour you will be able to enjoy beautiful landscapes of Lake Amatitlán, La Laguna de calderas and others. You will be able to see the lava that the volcano has expelled, cook marshmallows in natural ovens formed by the same lava and maybe see lava flows. You can enjoy our pool of hot springs from a well that has a direct connection to the Pacaya volcano, do not forget to bring your swimsuit. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing and prepare for an experience you will never forget. Our route from Monday to Friday allows us to reach the highest point with the UTV vehicle, weekends (Saturday and Sunday) a section of the route you do on horseback, for your comfort.

The Pacaya Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala, with a height of approximately 2,500 meters above sea level. The environment is made up of wet forests and rocks. It has stunning views of the Calderas Lagoon and three other volcanoes: Agua,Fuego, and Acatenango. On our unique Adventure we will take ATVs from San Vicente Pacaya to various areas near and around the Pacaya Volcano. We will go on various trails to some of the villages located at the base of the volcano, where we are able to hike to the cráter and basically drive and walk on the Petrified lava. Throughout the tour we will be able to admire different views of the volcanoes and villages, drive through different off road trails, and we will even take some time to warm up our marshmallows, chocolate and even a slice of pizza from the steam coming out of the petrified rocks. The trails, stops, and views can vary depending on the season and how active the volcano is during that time.

Discover a fantastical world of hobbit houses, amazing nature, panoramic volcano views, and crumbling palaces and churches on this fun-filled day trip to Hobbitenango and Antigua. Combining the natural beauty and inspired architecture of Hobbitenango with the fascinating history and faded grandeur of the old Spanish capital, this private day trip is a great way to maximize your time in Guatemala.

Experience Antigua’s surrounding areas by motorcycle, scooter, or ATV. This half-day tour takes you to several villages on the outskirts of Antigua, including Ciudad Vieja, Guatemala’s first capital. Visit a textile market and an indigenous village at the foot of the Agua Volcano. Enjoy a short hike, hammock time, and panoramic views from a lookout point over Antigua.

Altamira is a very ecological place and has animals made by the locals with recycled materials, it has also provided an opportunity to have a job for the people of the village. Altamira has a lot of atraccions from beautiful views to giants, it has many spots so you can take photos

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.

Coffee is one of the world’s most beloved beverages, but most people don’t know just how much goes into making our daily cup of joe. Located just a short drive from the popular tourist town of Antigua, this tour gives you the chance to see all the steps in action—from growing to harvesting, roasting, and, of course, tasting. It’s also a great way to learn about rural life in Guatemala and support local.

Explore the Guatemalan countryside just outside Antigua during this flexible-length tour offering a taste of small-village life. You’ll ascend to the indigenous town of Santa Maria de Jesus at the base of the ‘Volcan de Agua’ volcano. Then travel to the tiny village of El Hato to the local eco-resort Earth Lodge, where you can relax and take in the views of Antigua in the distance.

If you are anything like adventurous, this paradisiacal place is for you. Los Amates is considered one of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls in Guatemala. This location feels magical, delightful and we might add drop-dead gorgeous! On this full-day, we will drive through the southeast side of the country, where culture, traditions, and gastronomy give you a different perspective of Guatemala. Leave any doubt behind and immerse yourself in adventure and refreshing waters. Drench yourself in nature with its exclusive humid tropical Savannah where, thanks to the warm climate, the Amates waterfall is a unique oasis to refresh your soul.

Getting to know Guatemala City at Night in a Classic Safari vehicle is a wonderful experience where you will find another way of knowing around, taking pictures of the beautiful classic and modern buildings, not only on the contemporary part of the metropolitan area but also on the historical district. The lighting of the architecture of Guatemala at Night is something that you´ll always remember.

Recorreremos los pueblos que se encuentran alrededor de Antigua: San Juan del Obispo, San pedro las Huertas y Ciudad Vieja incluye Finca de Macadamia.

Located in the middle of the subtropical forest, in the Southeast area of Guatemala, this is one of the easiest-to-climb volcanoes in the country. It will only take us 1 hour and a half to get to its emerald-blueish lagoon in its crater. This short hike will give you a breathtaking scenic route to the top, and when you think it cannot get better... you will feel at peace with the nice humid forest weather of the crater lagoon. If you like swimming, immerse yourself in the ravishing and refreshing waters. Are you ready?

Visit magical Lake Atitlan with this full-day trip. Travelers from around the world flock to this natural wonder for its gleaming waters and volcano views. After a scenic ferry ride you’ll arrive at the lakeside town of Santiago Atitlán. As you explore on foot, you’ll see locals in traditional dress and have a chance to visit quirky deity Maximón. Enjoy lunch and shopping back in Panajachel before your tour concludes.

Las Verapaces in Guatemala is a destination that can't be missed in your visit to this awe-inspiring country. We´ll take you on this full-day tour full of nature. Be ready to be jaw-dropped when visiting the paradise of Semuc Champey with its natural bridge above a river where turquoise natural pools form. On our visit, we´ll start by going up to the viewpoint of the park where you´ll be able to take great photos, walk in the middle of the forest and enjoy the weather. Since this is tropical weather, you will want to drench in the natural pools. Don´t forget your swimsuit! What makes this place even more special is that there´s no phone signal so you can enjoy it to the fullest without any distraction. Don´t forget to bring cash for your personal expenses and get ready to have one of the best days while you´re in Guatemala.

La Antigua Guatemala cuenta con hermosas vistas, estos cerros son una porción de naturaleza rodeada de cultura

The departure is from Cobán at 7:00 a.m. and return at 7:00 p.m.approximately. We make a change of vehicle in Lanquín to a 4x4. We visit the Semuc Champey National Park and the Kamba Caves (these are caves with water inside since a small river runs inside the cave and there are two sections that must be crossed by swimming.