Guatemala · VILLAGE TOURS
Weaving co-operatives, dye gardens, kitchens and workshops in the villages around the lake and the highlands. These 8 visits are priced and clear about how much time is spent in each village and how much in the boat or the van.
See Lake Atitlán from Antigua in one long day, with village visits, a private boat, Mayan culture, breakfast, and bilingual guides.
“Really enjoyed the tour and had the chance to see some beautiful places. Kevin, our guide, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I hope he gets the chance to see the Bulls play in Chicago someday!”
Ride a Guatemalan chicken bus from Antigua to village chocolate, loquat, jade, and macadamia stops on a friendly half-day cultural tour.
“Friendly guide and driver. Informative, engaging and funny. Made the trip very enjoyable and educational!”
Review of the Lake Atitlan day tour from Guatemala City or Antigua, with boat rides, Mayan workshops, guides, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“I gave this 3 stars because of the views. The itinerary states, "we will participate in 3 cultural workshops: One of the natural dyeing of textiles, one of the medicinal herbs used by the indigenous people, and a chocolate workshop." We only did the first one. Also I requested an English speaking guide in my booking. 5% of the tour was in English. I did reach out to the company via What's app, however nothing changed. I also stated how we didn't follow the itinerary according to the description. The guide truly did what he wanted to do. I basically paid $300 for a bus ride. We were supposed to…”
Review of Antigua’s private buggy village tour, with macadamia farm, chocolate, markets, lunch, local culture, pricing, and practical tips.
“Great half day tour with an amazing company! Very knowledgeable tour guides and very accommodating! Would recommend this tour and company to anyone traveling to Guatemala.”
Review of Panajachel’s 4-hour Lake Atitlan ATV tour, with village visits, coffee grinding, ceramics, chocolate, guides, value, and practical tips.
“Pedro was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun.”
Review of Antigua’s six-hour ATV tour through villages, chocolate, jade, textiles, volcano views, local food, and Guatemala’s first cathedral.
“Very fun, safe experience. We got a little glimpse into the non touristy areas around Antigua and met some lovely people who taught us the basics behind how they make chocolate, do traditional weaving, etc”
Review of the Lake Atitlán Mayan villages tour from Antigua, with San Juan, San Pedro, Santiago, boat travel, costs, and practical tips.
“El servicio y amabilidad de nuestra guía Breda María. Muchacha muy servicial y agradable que nos ofreció información y tuvo la paciencia y buen servicio en el tiempo estipulado. Muy agradecidos con ella, es una guía 10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Review of the Lake Atitlan day tour from Antigua or Guatemala City, with Mayan villages, textiles, chocolate, medicine, and boat views.
“The guide was great as usual, this was my second time with him. Hated that we weren't able to see the medicine making portion, as that was the main reason I chose this excursion.”
Pick a volcano, a ruin or a market.
