From Antigua: Explore authentic Mayan villages around Lake Atitlan

About this activity


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Duration:

14 Hours

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Departures:

Everyday | 05:30 am

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Trip style:

Lake Atitlan / Mayan Culture

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Start/End:

Antigua / Antigua

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Transportation:

Shared Minivan/ Scenic private Boat

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Physical Rate:

3/5

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Group size:

Minimum 1 - Maximum 18

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Age Required:

5 - 80

Experience

Highlights:

  • Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Atitlán with views of the three surrounding volcanoes.
  • See the rainbow colors of traditional clothing worn by people in the local communities.
  • Relaxed boat trip around Lake Atitlán, discovering authentic Mayan communities and local culture
  • Enjoy a scenic and comfortable ride from Antigua to Lake Atitlán, with return to Antigua

Tour Itinerary:

You will be picked up at your hotel in Antigua and travel by shared van to Panajachel. After breakfast, you’ll board a scenic speedboat across Lake Atitlán to San Juan La Laguna, where you’ll explore authentic Mayan culture with a knowledgeable local guide. This village is known for its traditional art, textiles, and community-based projects. Afterward, you’ll continue by boat to Santiago Atitlán, the largest village on the lake. Here, you’ll meet the Mayan Tz’utujil people and learn about their daily life, traditional craftsmanship, woodwork, and rich cultural heritage. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant recommended by your expert guide. At the end of the tour, you’ll return by boat to Panajachel, where you’ll meet your shared van for the return transfer to your hotel in Antigua.


Schedule:

  • Visit by Boat San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlan
  • Duration: 14 hours
  • Departure time: 5:30 am
  • Return time: 6.40pm

Includes:

  • Scenic Shared boat trip.
  • English Mayan Billingual guide
  • Shared Minivan Round Trip Antigua - Panajachel - Antigua
  • Breakfast in Panajachel
  • Pick Up/Drop Off.
  • Tips to the guide
  • Souvenirs.
  • Entrance fee (Q10.00)

What to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Cash

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