Guatemala · PANAJACHEL & LAKE VILLAGES
Panajachel has the dock, the road out and the boats to everywhere else. These 15 cover the village crossings, the kayak mornings and the sunrise climbs above the water, with prices and how much of each day is spent in a lancha.
Hike Acatenango from Antigua, camp beside erupting Fuego, and watch sunrise from the summit on this demanding two-day Guatemala adventure.
“It was amazing! Definetly strenuous but so worth it!”
Ride an ATV from Panajachel to Santa Catarina and San Antonio Palopo for coffee, ceramics, chocolate, and Lake Atitlan views.
“It was awesome. The guide was great. We were able to stop and take pic and our guide took pics as well.”
Hike Indian Nose at sunrise from San Pedro, enjoy Lake Atitlan views, hot drinks, a Guatemalan breakfast, and a local guide for $35.
“Has a great experience on this hike. Good communication pre-tour, beautiful experience, the hike wasn’t too difficult and the guide did a nice job at going at the pace the group needed. We had a lovely spot to see the view from with little cushions to sit on, enjoyed our cacao and sunrise, and then were given some enriching information about the local culture and history. The breakfast with the group afterwards by the lake was a lovely way to finish too. ☺️❤️”
Review of Panajachel’s Lake Atitlan kayak and hike tour, with village walks, coffee fields, cliff jumping, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Our guide, Edvin, was very kind and accomodating. He was also very knowladeble and shared all kind of information abour Lake Atitlan and the Mayan culture. He was flexible according to our need. The tour itself is a lot of fun and varied, with hiking, kayaking, visting of a village and lunch at another village. The facilities at his base are very comfortamble and has a terrific view of the lake”
Enter Lake Atitlan’s Sacred Caves for a Mayan fire cleansing ceremony, mountain views, local transport, and cultural insight in a small group.
“I did the private ceremony with Shaman Carlos, and Mario the guide. I set an intention of what I’d like to receive from the experience, and it exceeded all expectation. It was intimate & healing. Grateful to the ancestors, spirits, and shamans for their guidance.”
Join a Maya fire ceremony near Lake Atitlan, visit four sacred caves, hike to a waterfall, and take in sweeping caldera views.
“Alex was an incredible guide who was patient with us and knowledgeable when we asked a ton of questions and really made us feel welcome throughout the ceremony. Definitely worth doing and highly recommend”
Cook Maya food, make jewelry, weave, and enjoy a temazcal with local women in Santa Cruz La Laguna for an intimate Guatemala experience.
“We had an amazing time with Pauline & Elena & our translator Julie in Santa cruz. We were graciously welcomed into their home where they taught us how to cook a traditional mayan meal, bead bracelets & weave. We made pepian & tortillas, the meal was the best pepian we had in all of guatemala. We definitely recommend this experience to anyone wanting to learn more about the mayan culture in Guatemala. We also recommend an english translator if available. We were able to speak in spanish with the woman as well. We would love to go back & visit again one day. We are so thankful for our time…”
Ride an ATV above Lake Atitlán, visit Santa Catarina Palopó, and watch sunset at Café Flor on this four-hour Panajachel tour.
“At the beginning of the tour our guide was not very engaged and his explanations were brief. We didn't feel accommodated within our group. After the first stop our guide changed his attitude and we started to feel better and enjoy the activity.”
Learn Mayan and Spanish-influenced cooking in Santa Cruz La Laguna, then enjoy a three-course lunch overlooking Lake Atitlan.
“Het was een hele leuke activiteit om kennis te maken met de Guatemalteekse en Mayakeuken. Hierbij kregen we ook wat meer informatie over hun cultuur. De zoon was Engelse Gids en hij heeft ons veel verteld. Er werd één gerecht gemaakt wat heel erg lekker smaakte!”
Explore Lake Atitlán from Antigua or Guatemala City with Mayan textiles, natural dyes, chocolate, village walks, and volcano views.
“the trip was amazing. so much culture packed into one day. best experience in a long time”
Review Lake Atitlán from Antigua with a private Mayan guide, three village visits, boat rides, weaving, Maximón, and volcano views.
“La verdad la actividad ha estado excelente. Desde la puntualidad y el excele servicio por parte de nuestro chofer Osman, hasta todo el ritmo y paciencia que ha tenido nuestro guía Roberto, lo recomendaría mil veces!”
Ride around Lake Atitlán to Santiago, stopping at villages, lookouts, craft workshops, El Cerro de Oro, and San Lucas Tolimán.
“The guide Nehemias was really great. He made sure I was okay all along. The stops were nice and the ride was great all along ! I loved it !”
Try a Mayan temazcal in a Lake Atitlan village, then share a family dinner, stories, and local customs for $60.
“Rachel and her family were very welcoming. I really enjoyed the Temazcal-Experience and the dinner afterwards. I would recommend this activity 😊”
Hike ancient Kachekel Maya paths from San Marcos to Santa Cruz, with volcano views, a waterfall, river swim, and a picnic stop.
Kayak Lake Atitlán’s cliffs, hike ancient Mayan paths, and visit Tzununa, Jaibalito, and Santa Cruz with a local guide.
Pick a volcano, a shoreline or a market day.
