Departing from Guatemala City, visit Lake Atitlán on a full-day trip. Cruise across the lake to the towns of Santiago Atitlán and Panajachel and enjoy a combination of scenic beauty and a relaxed atmosphere as you are immerse yourself in Mayan culture.

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Duration 12 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Spanish
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Visit the most wonderful lake in Latin America, Lake Atitlan
Enjoy the magnificent view of volcanoes Toliman, San Pedro and Atitlan
Learn about Santiago Atitlán, the most ancient cultural village around the lake
Have the opportunity to get in touch with the local people and their culture

Full description

Spend a day on Lake Atitlán, the deepest lake in Central America, on a full-day trip from Guatemala City. Enjoy a cruise along the waters, and visit nearby villages. Departing from Guatemala City in the morning, travel to Panajachel. Then take a public boat across Atitlán and visit Santiago Atitlán, where you will learn about the local saint; Maximon. Enjoy the vibrant colors and local flavor of this village as you experience the traditional Tz’utujil Mayan lifestyle. Santiago is the most popular lakeside settlement outside Panajachel, and many atitecos (as its people are known) cling to a traditional Tz’utujil Mayan lifestyle. Women weave and wear huipiles (tunics) embroidered with brilliantly-colored birds and flowers, and the cofradías towns maintain the ceremonies and rituals of tradition — the syncretic traditions and practices of Mayan Catholicism. There’s also a large arts and crafts scene here as well. You'll then be given free time for lunch, after which you’ll be returned to Guatemala City via Antigua Guatemala.

Includes

Hotel pickup from Guatemala City hotels
Visit to Santiago Atitlán
Roundtrip in boat from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlán

Food and drinks
Optional gratuities

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

Minimum of 2 passengers (adults) is required for the tour to run. If the minimum size is not reached, the tour is subject to cancellation and all tickets are refunded or rescheduled.
Tours include bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
It is recommended that you bring walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, and a camera
Please contact the local supplier if you need a guide in any other language. French, German and Italian-speaking guides are available, subject to additional costs and guide availability.
For groups of 10 persons or more, please contact the local suppler to arrange

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4.6 /5

based on 10 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
4.8/5

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The walk on the lake is more a quick step

You should spend more time on a ride on the lake so that you will be taken in a speedboat to take you shopping in the village

May 18, 2019

Espectacular experiencia, 100% seguro y recomendada.

March 9, 2020

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February 25, 2020

Lake Atitlan Full-Day Tour from Guatemala City

Lake Atitlan Full-Day Tour from Guatemala City

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The walk on the lake is more a quick step