Guatemala Tours: The 15 Worth Building a Trip Around

From Antigua: Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano - La Soledad is the gateway to the climb

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,189 reviews · 2 days · from $54Our pick

Climb Acatenango from Antigua, sleep in a basic dome camp, watch Fuego erupt, and catch sunrise above the clouds on this demanding budget trek.

“The experience was amazing!! I have some background in hiking but I’m not a crazy hiker and there were people in the group who were hiking for the first time! So if you’re unsure whether you’re able to do it, as long as you’re in okay shape and down for a good challenge it’s totally doable! The hardest part was the sunrise walk since it included a very steep uphill climb and was freezing and windy at the top (so much so that I couldn’t enjoy the view as much) but that part is optional. The guides were great - we had 4 which allowed the group to walk in…”

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From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish

2.From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 930 reviews · 6 hours · from $23

Hike Guatemala’s Pacaya Volcano from Antigua, see lava fields and volcano views, and warm marshmallows over natural steam vents.

“The views are great, it is worth the uphill hiking”

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From Flores: Tikal Guided Tour with Transportation

3.From Flores: Tikal Guided Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 875 reviews · 8 hours · from $20Best value

Explore Tikal from Flores with air-conditioned transport, a certified guide, jungle wildlife, major temples, and an optional sunrise start.

“Knowledgeable guide (Jose) who was well aware of Mayan history and local animals. He helped us identify multiple animals based on sounds and sightings, including a tucán, spider monkeys, and 2 other animals I can’t remember (one was similar to a capybara and other was relative of a rodent).”

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From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Trek

4.From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 798 reviews · 6 hours · from $23

Review of the $23 Pacaya Volcano trek from Antigua, with hike difficulty, lava views, horse options, transport tips, and what to bring.

“This is a fantastic day trip! We selected the 6am pick up option as we hoped we would have clear skies to see Pacaya. It hadn't yet cleared up to see the view of the 3 volcanos but by the time we got to Pacaya and down into the crater, the sky cleared and we had fantastic views and blue skies. The hike is relatively easy, there are some steep parts but the group goes slow and a guide was always with the people who climbed slower. You can rent a horse for the way up and down and they looked in good condition. We were picked up right on…”

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Antigua, Guatemala: Volcano Acatenango Overnight Hiking

5.Antigua, Guatemala: Volcano Acatenango Overnight Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 645 reviews · 2 days · from $90

Climb Acatenango overnight from Antigua, sleep in an A-frame cabin, and watch Fuego erupt beneath sunrise for $90.

“This definetly is a hiking adventure. Maybe the best view I've ever seen. The location of the basecamp was amazing! The size of the group was also perfect. About 13 of us, which was small enough to feel like a team and big enough to meet new people from around the world. The guide was super kind! His effort is truly admirable, and as an English speaker you felt safe and included. This is a once in a lifetime thing, and a memory for life. The hike is hard, no mistake. But if you are in pretty good shape (5 hour climb with many many brakes) and bring the right…”

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Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

6.Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 502 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $35

Review of the Pacaya Volcano hike from Antigua, including steep trails, lava fields, costs, horses, guides, views, and practical tips.

“it was so much fun! very informative and the guides were so kind and friendly. I sincerely enjoyed every second! 10/10 recommend.”

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Antigua Guatemala: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

7.Antigua Guatemala: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 2h 30m · from $25Top rated

Explore Antigua’s churches, ruins, markets, and colonial center with a small-group guide in 150 minutes for $25.

“Luis was great, the tour was super interesting and informative!”

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FROM ANTIGUA, ROUND TRIP: EXPLORING THE VILLAGES OF LAKE ATITLÁN.

8.FROM ANTIGUA, ROUND TRIP: EXPLORING THE VILLAGES OF LAKE ATITLÁN.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 382 reviews · 14 hours · from $95

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!”

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From Antigua: 2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hiking with Guide

9.From Antigua: 2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hiking with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 366 reviews · 2 days · from $53

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!”

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Lake Atitlan One Day Tour from Antigua

10.Lake Atitlan One Day Tour from Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 288 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $92

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…”

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Coffee and Gastronomic Bike Tour in Antigua

11.Coffee and Gastronomic Bike Tour in Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $41

Ride Antigua’s cobblestones to Finca La Azotea for coffee, chocolate, local sweets, and Guatemalan drinks on a small-group bike tour.

“My friend and I had an amazing time on this tour! Our guide was so knowledgeable and we found out that the money from the tour goes back into the local community. Highly recommend!”

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Antigua: ATV Mountain Tour with Hobbitenango Entry

12.Antigua: ATV Mountain Tour with Hobbitenango Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 277 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Explore Antigua by ATV, visit Cerro de la Cruz and Hobbitenango, taste Guatemalan chocolate, and enjoy local food on a six-hour mountain tour.

“This tour was FANTASTIC! Edgar was so nice and friendly. Everything was safe and even when it started raining he had ponchos for us. We had a great day going to all the different spots, so cool! Ended the day with the best Guatemalan food in the cutest restaurant. 10/10 would recommend.”

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From Flores: Tikal Sunset Tour

13.From Flores: Tikal Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 234 reviews · 8 hours · from $25

Review of the $25 Flores to Tikal sunset tour, covering temples, wildlife, transport, ticket costs, guides, and practical tips.

“We had an excellent day trip with Sunset over Tikal! Our guide Lloyd was knowledgeable of both the history and the animals and trees at Tikal - he was very humourous as well. We highly recomment him and the great value for money tour as well.”

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Flores: Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide

14.Flores: Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 176 reviews · 7 hours · from $25

Explore Yaxha from Flores on a budget sunset tour with transport, bilingual guide, jungle wildlife, Maya ruins, and a Temple 216 sunset.

“Floyd was an excellent guide. He was both knowledgeable and friendly. Our van driver was safe and pleasant. The ruins ourselves were intriguing and we enjoyed being able to climb up many of them. Staying long enough to see the sunset was a plus. It’s a great value.”

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Shared shuttle – between Antigua and Panajachel, Lake Atitlan

15.Shared shuttle – between Antigua and Panajachel, Lake Atitlan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 153 reviews · from $20

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.”

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