Guatemala · LAKE ATITLÁN DAY TRIPS IN ANTIGUA GUATEMALA
What the money buys on 10 lake atitlán day trips in Antigua, and which one fits the day you have spare.
Review of a 14-hour Lake Atitlán tour from Antigua, with volcano views, village visits, boat travel, breakfast, and Mayan culture.
“We loved it! Kevin was an amazing guide, he really knew what he was talking about and was incredibly friendly. We got to see so many things in one day, everything was very well organized. 100% recommended!”
Review of the Lake Atitlan day tour from Antigua, with village visits, boat rides, Mayan crafts, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“From start to finish everything was spot on. I got picked up on time. There was no delays in transportation. Loved that the group fell in line. It is a LONG drive almost three hours. As soon as got out the car we were greeted by breakfast which is included. Then to the board. Please note that the group is split according to language spoken. Our guide was YAEL(JAEL) he was a true professional. He made everyone comfortable and was pleasant. There are plenty and ample time and opportunity for photo opps. My only recommend is this can be strenuous I was not prepared for the walk uphill to umbrella…”
Review of the $20 shared shuttle between Antigua and Panajachel, with hotel pickup, air conditioning, scenic views, and practical booking tips.
“Had a booking for 9 and got a call at 8:30 asking where we were, luckily we were nearby but if we had been further away we could have missed our transport. Not sure how they made this error. Ride was otherwise fine.”
Ride across Lake Atitlán to a Maya village, see volcanoes from the water, shop in Panajachel, and return to Antigua in one long day.
“The most memorable part for me was seeing all the indigenous people and learning about how they make textiles and weave scarves.”
Explore Lake Atitlán by boat, visit Santiago de Atitlán and Maximon, and browse Panajachel on a full-day trip from Antigua or Guatemala City.
“Our trip was absolutely beautiful. The views from the city through the mountains and farmlands to Lake Atitlan were amazing, as well as our tour guide! We loved that he was always there with us every step of the way. He was quite knowledgeable of all the current and past events of the country and always cheerful and upbeat. He even went so far as to contact us the night before so that we knew who to expect/what vehicle to look out for in the morning. The weather forecasted rain, but we didn’t see much of it. The weather along the lake was a bit foggier than expected, but once…”
Explore Chichicastenango’s market and Santo Tomás Church, then see Lake Atitlán from Panajachel on a practical 10-hour tour from Antigua.
“Everything about this tour was great, our guide was extremely knowledgeable. The ride was safe. The only thing to be aware of this does include the lake in the extent of eating at a restaurant overlooking the lake. I went for the market so I didn’t mind but if you want a more immersive lake experience this might not be the tour for you.”
Review of the full-day Lake Atitlan tour from Antigua, with boat rides, tuk tuks, Mayan towns, market stops, costs, and practical tips.
“Horrible experience from beginning to end. I originally booked a non-private tour for five people. A few days prior to our scheduled tour, Nelson from Guate Tours, messaged me asking if I wanted to switch to a private tour at an extra $25 per person. Nelson advised he already had 15 people signed up for the non-private tour and we could tailor our tour accordingly. I agreed since we would be able to switch pick up time from 6:00 am to 8:00 am. The additional $125 payment had to be in cash. We were picked up at our Airbnb at 8:00 am. This was the only thing that went right.…”
Tour Lake Atitlán from Antigua, visiting San Juan, San Pedro, and Santiago with a private boat, local guide, and Mayan culture.
“De todas las actividades que he comprado con este app..... La mejor de todas! Brenda la mejor guía de Guatemala, amable, muy conocedora de su cultura y de sus tradiciones. Dispuesta a ayudar y mostrar todo lo bonito que tiene Guatemala. Ojalá cuándo compren esta actividad su guía sea Brenda! 200% recomendado!”
A practical two-day trip from Antigua to Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan, with a Maya market, volcano views, villages, and shared transport.
“Honestly I would not do this tour again. It would be easier to book in pieces by yourself. I thought that it was a group tour that stayed together for the two days but it isn’t. After the allotted time in chichicastenango I went back to the shuttle and found out it was going back to Antigua not Panajachel and so I got dropped off on the side of the road to a different shuttle. Day two of the tour ended up going smoothly but day one was a mess. Would all have gone much smoother if the company communicated ahead of time - wasn’t concerned when I thought everyone…”
Review of a Lake Atitlán day tour from Antigua, with San Pedro, San Juan, Santiago, boat views, breakfast, guide, price, and practical tips.
“Everything was great it was. It was very organized. They picked you up at the hotel you’re staying. Highly recommend.”
Pick a volcano, a shoreline or a market day.
