Guatemala · TOURS
Anything that comes with a guide, a boat or a seat on a minibus, gathered in one place. The 15 below are the ones that justify giving up a whole day, with prices, start times and the rest underneath.
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”
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).”
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!”
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…”
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!”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Review of Tikal’s sunrise tour from Flores, with temple views, jungle wildlife, practical ticket advice, transport details, and honest value notes.
“Our Tikal Sunrise tour was an unforgettable experience! The shuttle arrived right on time, ensuring a smooth start to the adventure. Loid, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the ruins and wildlife. He kept everything on schedule while allowing us plenty of time to explore and take in the breathtaking views. Though the sunrise was hidden by fog, we were able to hear the jungle come to life, which was an incredible experience in itself. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a well-organized and enriching adventure!Read more”
Ride an ATV from Antigua through Pacaya’s lava fields, volcanic sand, villages, and Calderas Lagoon on a guided seven-hour adventure.
“We had such a fantastic tour with our guides, Juan and Grace! They were so attentive, always looking out for our safety and keeping us entertained. They even took photos and videos of us as we were amazed by the beautiful Guatemalan countryside and the majestic Pacay volcano. I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Review of Pacaya Volcano tour from Antigua, with hike difficulty, guides, costs, horse rides, views, logistics, and booking advice.
“Excellent experience. Our tour guide Daniel was incredibly nice. He was right on time to pick us up from the hotel. The ride to the Volcano was a bit long, but our tour guide made it up with a pleasant conversation, providing detail information of the area. It was my first time visiting Pacaya, what an unforgettable experience. I would recommend it. My advice would be make sure to wear a nice pair of hiking boots.”
Ride an ATV from Antigua to La Azotea coffee farm, taste coffee and chocolate, and see the city from Cerro de la Cruz.
“The ATV quad bike tour was very good. We drove for 15 minutes up to Cerritos De La Cruz viewpoint. Then for another 15 minutes to the coffee plantation. The polite and enthusiastic guide gave a good tour of the coffee site and explained how it is made. We were able to try the coffee and afterwards were able to try chocolate. Then a 15 minutes drive back to the offices. So we had good time on the ATVs also which were easy to use and we drove on public paved & cobbled roads.”
Roast marshmallows over Pacaya Volcano on a six-hour Antigua tour with bilingual guides, striking views, a steep hike, and optional horse rides.
“Such an amazing day! Guide was very knowledgeable and made it such a fun adventure!”
Review of the Pacaya Volcano day tour from Antigua or Guatemala City, with hiking details, horse options, views, costs, and practical tips.
“Our guide was kind, in time, friendly and very well informed. We really enjoyed our experience and felt very safe.”
Taste Antigua street food, Mayan corn dishes, sweets, fruit, coffee, and atol while exploring its market, history, and colonial streets.
“Our guide Roberto was amazing! We tried all sorts of delicious food, coffee, pastries and fruits. We were lucky and got the tour on a Saturday so the large local market was open and we explored all of that. We learned lots of local facts and history while walking from place to place. We highly recommend this tour.”
Pick a volcano, a shoreline or a market day.
