Panajachel

Tours

Cruise across Lake Atitlan and visit the villages of San Juan La Laguna on this full-day shared sightseeing tour. Ringed by 3 volcanoes on its southern flank, Lake Atitlan is the deepest lake in Central America. Departing from Panajachel, at the gateway to the lake, your private guide will take you on a scenic shared boat trip before exploring some local textile communities and the Mayan villages of San Juan La Laguna. Get amazing views of the Atitlan, Toliman and San Pedro volcanoes, as you experience for yourself why the area became such a Mecca for beatniks and bohemian writers such as Aldous Huxley. Capture the scent of coffee plantations, and then try some freshly ground coffee. Here, you can immerse yourself in the laid-back vibe of the Tz'utujil Mayans and turn the noisy dial of modern life down to zero.

There are approximately 5 hours of walking to reach the base camp, along the way there will be several stops for rest, hydration and food. There is a option to hike the volcano of FUEGO at first day with an extra walk of 03 hours round trip, People who wish to do so must confirm with group guide to be noted, The extra price to hike Fuego Volcano is Q200 per person. Day 01: 9 a.m. Boarding at your hotel or indicated address 9.30 am Departure from La Antigua Guatemala Equipment verification and meal delivery 10:30 a.m. Arrival at La Soledad village 11 am start of the walk 13:00 Lunch 4 p. m. Arrival at a camp 7 p.m. m. Dinner Day 2: 4 am Start of ascent to the summit of Acatenango 5.45 am Arrival at the summit of Acatenango Sunrise view on the summit summit descent 7:30 a.m. Breakfast at camp team review 8:30 a.m. Start of the descent 11:30 Arrival at La Soledad Village 12:30 Arrival in Antigua Guatemala

Cruise across Lake Atitlan and visit the villages of San Juan La Laguna on this full-day shared sightseeing tour. Ringed by 3 volcanoes on its southern flank, Lake Atitlan is the deepest lake in Central America. Departing from Antigua, at the gateway to the lake by shared minivan, then from Panajachel your private guide will take you on a scenic shared boat trip before exploring some local textile communities also enjoy the ancentral tecniques using naturals plants, trees bark, coconut shells to extract dyes to make colours for the clothes of Mayan villagers from San Juan La Laguna. Get amazing views of the Atitlan, Toliman and San Pedro volcanoes, as you experience for yourself why the area became such a Mecca for beatniks and bohemian writers such as Aldous Huxley. Capture the scent of coffee plantations, and then try some freshly ground coffee. Here, you can immerse yourself in the laid-back vibe of the Tz'utujil Mayans and turn the noisy dial of modern life down to zero.

Enjoy a magical journey from Antigua to Panajachel without worrying about transport. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your pickup spot, between most hotels in Antigua Guatemala. Select your preferred departure time from four available schedules. About 3 hours after your pick up, we’ll drop you off at Atitrans Office, located in Avenida Santander, from where you can get a taxi or walk to a lot of places. From that point Panajachel and all its surroundings will be yours to discover! We encourage you to visit any viewpoint that you find as all of them offer an unbelievable sight, also you can visit any town nearby by boat, where you’ll be able to experience a lot of different activities! We guarantee a stress-free trip across Guatemala. You'll be able to relax in our comfortable shuttle, equipped with all the basics (including A/C), on a safe and budget-friendly experience. Don't miss the opportunity, book now for an awesome experience!

Start the day with a trip from Antigua or Guatemala City to the Maya town of Panajachel. During the drive there will be a brief stop in Katok, a very famous restaurant where you can indulge in a hot drink. Once at Panajachel, it's time for a boat trip to cross Lake Atitlán and visit the Tzutuhil Village of Santiago de Atitlán. In this village you will visit the confraternity of the local saint named Maximon or Ri Laj Mam, visited by people all over the world who come to ask for health and prosperity in their lives. The lake itself owes its grandeur to its enormous size and spectacular volcanic setting. Three large volcanoes, Atitlán Tolimán and San Pedro, rise gracefully from its southern shore, creating breathtaking views around the area. You will experience these views and the traditional practices still carried out by the Maya-Tzutujil and Cakchiquel women who live around the lake. After a short transfer, we will have lunch at one of the most exquisite restaurants of Panajachel. While in town, guestes will also Santander Street and experience its vast, bustling handicraft market.

Enjoy your journey from Panajachel to Antigua without worrying about transport. We will pick you up at your preferred departure time between four different schedules: 5 am, 9 am, 12 pm and 4 pm. This shared service gives you the flexibility to choose your pick-up location in Panajachel. If you're in nearby towns like San Pedro, San Marcos, or San Juan and arriving by boat, we can pick you up near the dock in Panajachel. You will get to enjoy a relaxing trip from the beautiful lake to the incredible colonial city of Antigua. We will drop you off at your accommodation or any downtown location of your choosing. Relax in our air-conditioned vehicles for a safe, comfortable, and budget-friendly experience. Reserve your transport now for a standout experience!

Make your trip a breeze with our shuttle service from Panajachel to Guatemala City. You will have the flexibility to choose your pick-up location in Panajachel. Your journey will include a vehicle change in Antigua and then continue to Guatemala City. We will drop you off directly at your destination, including La Aurora International Airport and most hotels in Guatemala City. The shuttle has coverage in some parts of zone 9, 10, 13, or airport zone. If your hotel is in one of these zones, we can drop you off there. If it's not, we will ensure a convenient drop-off at the nearest point. Choose your preferred departure time from three different schedules: 5 am, 9 am, 12 pm or 4 pm. This way, if you're catching a flight, you can be sure you'll get there safe and sound, right on schedule.

On our amazing Lake Atitlan Villages Tour we have brought fun and excitement and mixed it in with the beauty and cultural experiences the lake has to offer. We depart from our office in Panajachel and head over to the colorful village of Santa Catarina Palopo.  In this village we are able to see and learn about local weavings, blankets, nahuales and other goods made and sold by the locals.  At the plaza of this village, we visit a local coffee house where you can grind your own coffee and taste the locally grown beans.  Once finished in Santa Catarina we hop back on our ATVs and continue our ride for a few more kilometers until we get to the village of San Antonio Palopo.  Once in San Antonio, we park at the local pier and walk over to the local ceramic factory where we visit and learn about the process to make all these incredible goods. We also visit a local chocolate factory in San Antonio where we learn about the process of turning the cacao into a finished product and get to taste some chocolate as well. Once finished in San Antonio we head back towards our office in Panajachel for a drink.

This is a real immersion in the Mayan culture and you will see the lifestyle of the Mayan people. See how ancient technology is used for textile manufacture as you visit three Mayan villages around Lake Atitlan. The departure is from Antigua, with a 2.5-hour drive to Panajachel (Lake Atitlán). Then, visit San Juan la Laguna, San Pedro, and Santiago Atitlan, returning at the end to Panajachel. This is a round trip around Lake Atitlan, and there will be a one-hour stop in every town. Admire the colorful town of San Juan. Visit its attractions down the main streets such as galleries and women's coops, and witness a chocolate and coffee production demo. Then, explore San Pedro. A small town populated by Mayan Tzutujil. Discover its interesting sights and learn about the local culture there. Lastly, make a stop in Santiago Atitlán, where you can make a visit to a deity revered by the locals and visitors. Its market day is very colorful, and you can visit Santiago Apóstol Parish Church, built in the colonial times in the Renaissance style.

Start an incredible experience in Guatemala with our shared one-way transfer to Panajachel in Lake Atitlan. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your pickup spot, between most hotels in Guatemala City and La Aurora International Airport. Select your preferred departure time from three available schedules. For airport departures, get assistance with rescheduling in the event of delays when advanced notice is given. About 6 hours after your pick up, we’ll drop you off at Atitrans Office, located in Avenida Santander, from where you can get a taxi or walk to a lot of places. From that point Panajachel and all its surroundings will be yours to discover! We encourage you to visit any viewpoint that you find as all of them offer an unbelievable sight, also you can visit any town nearby by boat, where you’ll be able to experience a lot of different activities! We guarantee a stress-free trip across Guatemala. You'll be able to relax in our comfortable shuttle, equipped with all the basics (including A/C), on a safe and budget-friendly experience. Don't miss the opportunity, book now for an awesome experience!