Guatemala City to Panajachel

Swap the bustle of Guatemala City for the serene vistas of Lake Atitlan (Lake Atitlan) on this full-day tour, including hotel pick-up. Admire the trio of volcanoes that stand watch over the lake – Volcan San Pedro, Volcan Atitlan and Volcan Toliman – as you cruise across Lake Atitlan and explore the lakeside villages. Shop for handicrafts and unique souvenirs in lively Panajachel, tuck into a typical Guatemalan lunch at a local restaurant (own expense) and witness the culture and traditions of the Tzutujil people in Santiago de Atitlán.

Discover the beauty and rich cultural heritage of Lake Atitlan on this private full-day lake tour from Antigua or Guatemala City. Your adventure starts with a scenic drive out to the lake, stopping at viewpoints along the way. After breakfast in Panajachel, you’ll jump on a boat over to San Juan la Laguna, swing by San Pedro and Santiago Atitlan, and end the day on a sweet note with a hot chocolate in Tecpan.

Imagine an immense lake, sparkling in the sunlight, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes covered with blooming wildflowers... Lake Atitlan is exactly where we'll take you to discover 3 lovely Mayan towns by the lake. To get to the towns, we will take a boat ride from Panajachel and show you the best of the living Mayan culture. This is a full-day tour with lots of fun, discovery, learning, and appreciating an ancient civilization such as the Mayas. The local indigenous say that Lake Atitlan holds unique energy fields that run through the area. Whether you feel the vibes or not, there’s no denying that the lake is a special place.

Founded on the 10th of March of 1543, Antigua Guatemala was declared Cultural Humanity Heritage by UNESCO in 1979. This beautiful and enchanted Colonial City holds almost 500 years of history. It has phenomenal spring-feeling weather and an exceptional view of the Volcanos around its territory. Get to know by first hand the true local culture of Antigua Guatemala and its colorful towns. The people of each town have specialized in distinctive handicrafts which differentiates them and highlights the importance of nowadays Mayan culture, the roots of Mayan textiles, syncretism, daily life, and its talented artisans. Not to mention the terrific photos you´ll take back home. So if you are looking to be part of an out of the ordinary Antigua Guatemala experience this is exactly for you.

The gem of Guatemala, Lake Atitlan is a crater lake surrounded by volcanoes and a living hub of Mayan cultures. Visiting on a day trip from Guatemala City simplifies transportation to this highland destination and lets you see the best of the lake in just a day—a difficult feat to accomplish on your own. This tour includes stops at top Lake Atitlan sites including the Maximon shrine and the busy town of Panajachel.

Discover the lively highland culture and beautiful scenery of Guatemala during this 12-hour visit to Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan from Guatemala City. Start by checking out the colonial architecture and sprawling market of Chichicastenango, where vendors hawk everything from colorful handicrafts to candles, food and machetes. You’ll then have a chance to explore the picturesque town of Panjachel on the volcano-rimmed shores of Lake Atitlan. Your Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan trip includes a guide, optional lunch upgrade and round-trip hotel transport.

The tour of the Guatemalan highlands is a contrast of nature and unique culture, our first point to visit is the Chichicastenango Handicrafts Market, which is only held on Thursdays and Sundays, in the place we will know the daily life of the Mayan Quichés, thus Even the respective time for shopping for handicrafts is very important, in the afternoon the visit is to the town of Panajachel, to have lunch and have a panoramic view of the beautiful Lake Atitlán that was formed just over 85,000 years ago and is now guarded by three imposing volcanoes, at the end the return to Guatemala City begins.

Immerse yourself in the colonial history of Antigua and the idyllic landscape of the small villages and farms just outside of town on this 10-hour excursion from Guatemala City. Explore the centuries-old traditions of 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 lunch (optional), a guide, and round-trip hotel transport.

On your own, it’s difficult to squeeze the Chichicastenango Market into a single day, but this guided tour makes it a breeze by handling all the transportation logistics from Guatemala City. Plus, going with a guide keeps you from getting lost in the crowds of one of the largest open-air markets in Central America and provides tons of insight into the rich cultures.

Immerse yourself in the scenic splendor of Lake Atitlán, and the charming villages that surround it, on a full-day trip from Guatemala City. 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. Round-trip transport from your Guatemala City hotel is included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Uncover the highlights of Guatemala City on a private tailor-made tour with a local guide. A great way to ensure you’re focusing on what interests you, your support team will help put together your dream itinerary for exploring Guatemala’s capital city. Customized to your group, you can choose from half-day or full-day tours, evening pub crawls, historical walking tours, food tours, or even shopping tours around the city’s different malls.

Delve deeper into the cultural heritage of Guatemala on a tour that covers Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan from Panajachel. Rather than navigating winding roads yourself, you'll be able to soak up the highland scenery as your driver transports you between attractions. Plus, exploring the Mayan market with a guide allows you to overcome the language barrier and discover cultural information you're unlikely to find in the guide book.

Explore the colorful towns of Panajachel and Chichicastenago on this exciting day trip from Guatemala City, complete with round-trip hotel service. You’ll wander through open-air markets and comb through the unique handmade goods Guatemala is famous for on this popular day trip. Visit the Church of Santo Tomas and Calvary Church in Chichiscastenango’s central plaza with your expert local guide, and make your way to the lakeside town of Panajachel, where you’ll navigate the Santander Street towards incredible views of Lake Atitlan and check out handcrafted leather goods, pottery and fabrics along the way.

Departure from Guatemala City at 06:30 am. with direction to the department of Sololá to make the guided tour in Santa Catarina and San Antonio Palopó. At the end there is a mobilization to Panajchel where the guide gives an estimated time for lunch. At 16:00 pm return to Guatemala City.  The Guatemalan Altiplano is one of the most important destinations for the appreciation of Mayan culture.

The tour of the Guatemalan highlands is a contrast of nature and unique culture, our first point to visit is the Chichicastenango Handicrafts Market which is mounted only on Thursdays and Sundays, in the place we will know the daily life of the Quichés Mayas, so the same time for handicraft purchases is very important, in the afternoon the visit is to the population of Panajachel, for lunch and have a panoramic view of the beautiful lake of Atitlan that formed just over 85,000 years and that is now guarded by three imposing volcanoes, at the end the return to Guatemala City begins.

Discover the lively highland culture and beautiful scenery of Guatemala during this private trip to Chichicastenango from Antigua. Check out the colonial architecture and sprawling market of Chichicastenango, where vendors hawk everything from colorful handicrafts to candles, food, and machetes. This private Chichicastenango trip includes a private guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Visiting Lake Atitlan from Guatemala City in just one day is tricky without the benefit of private transportation. This tour not only makes the drive easy, but also includes a guide to provide tons of information about the unique Maya cultures found around the lake. Visit a traditional market skipped over by most tourists plus Lake Atitlan highlights before returning to Guatemala City.

Explore Guatemala with ease on a 10-day tour that includes accommodation and transportation. Benefit from traveling with a small group to top destinations such as Antigua, Pacaya Volcano, Lake Atitlan, Chichicastenango, Semuc Champey, and the archaeological ruins at Tikal. Learn about modern-day and ancient Mayan cultures, take in stunning scenery, go hiking at Pacaya Volcano and boating on Lake Atitlan, and more during this action-packed tour from Guatemala City.

Discover the lively culture and beautiful scenery of Guatemala's highlands on this private tour to Chichicastenango from Guatemala City. Admire the colonial architecture and sprawling market of Chichicastenango, the largest outdoor market in Central America, and check out the wares from textiles to flowers to street food. A private guide and vehicle plus round-trip hotel transport make for a hassle-free trip.

If you are a lover of extreme sports and adventure, this tour is for you! We will take you to live an adventure like no other in the beautiful Lake Atitlan. We will start the day with an incredible paragliding trip over the sparkling waters of the lake, and then, you will be able to practice more water sports on the shore of it. If you like kayaking and a banana boat ride, then you can do all of this today. In addition, you will enjoy a delicious lunch in front of incredible views. We are sure that you will love all aspects of this tour, do not hesitate to come with us and enjoy! Important: Paragliding depends on good weather conditions. If the weather is not favorable, you will have the option to reschedule the tour to a different day or have an additional water activity at the Lake. Your security is a priority for us.

Probably Antigua Guatemala is one of the places you want to go on your visit to Guatemala, and there is no doubt why ... it is a colonial city of more than 400 years, perfectly preserved, full of color, history, and visual attractions in every corner. . But this time we want to take you on a different tour. We want you to know the towns around Antigua. These towns are also called cultural towns. We will take you to know 6 of them, you will learn about the crafts that identify them and all the history behind them. You will also visit a very famous macadamia farm in the area. Learn about this nut and its importance for the skin and all the nutrients it provides in meals. At the end of your visit to the macadamia farm, you will receive a pleasant facial massage with oil obtained directly from this wonderful nut. We have no doubt that this tour is something different and that you are going to love the great variety of history and culture that you will learn!

Visit to the most important handicrafts market in the western region where syncretism can be visualized on a large scale since the local people have preserved their Mayan beliefs which are mixed with Catholic practices, this place is multicolored since the Quiché people He still wears his regional costume, on our visit it is contemplated to enter the morerías, the market, the Santo Tomas church and the Turkaj hill where the Maya Pascual Abaj shrine is located, we will have time for lunch and shopping, at the end we begin the return to Guatemala city.

We will leave from Guatemala City towards the town of Panajachel which offers a spectacular view of the most beautiful Lake in the world "Lake Atitlán" which is guarded by three imposing volcanoes; The journey by public boat will allow us to be in direct contact with its crystalline waters. Upon arrival in Santiago Atitlán, the visit is to the art galleries (traditional art paintings), the Rilaj Mam brotherhood (Santo Maya) and the Santiago Church, at At the end the return to Panajachel begins to take lunch and then start the return to Guatemala City.