Lake Atitlan Hiking & Walking

Walking Is the Way.

Hiking through ancient trails and Mayan villages

Lake Shore Hiking & Mayan Villages

Join us for an extraordinary day hike around Lake Atitlan. Our day begins with a moderate hike to two of Lake Atitlan off the beaten track Mayan Villages on the. Tthis route features stunning views the whole way, and across the lake Atitlan.

After we lunch at a great restaurant on the sumit of a mountain perfect point overlooking the Lake. Then we return to your Hotel or private lodge.

What is included?

  • Fun and Experienced Bilingual Guide
  • Transportation to and from your hotel
  • Admission fees
  • 3hrs to 4hrs hiking tour / easy hike involved for all ages

 

El Pico de Cielo, Challenging Hike

A challenging hike, level 4 - El Pico de Cileo its a 3hrs hike up, by far this is the highlight for many of our guests. Here, we’ll get an overview of the volcanoes near Antigua from our hike to the summit of El Pico de Cielo. This hike involves some scrambling before topping out at the 8100 ft. summit with its amazing views of the Lake Atitlan and the 5 volcanoes.

At the end of the tour, we descent to the starting point or you can request for a short 45minutes adventure on the back of a pick up truck!

- You can request for an easy way to get to this summit. We have an alternative option for families.

What is included?

  • Fun and Experienced Bilingual Guide
  • Transportation to and from your hotel
  • Admission fees
  • 3hrs hiking up - 1.5hrs down / Challenging hike requires some experience. Level 4

 

Hike el Rostro Maya or Indian Nose

The Indian Nose is one of the best-loved and most-photographed areas of Lake Atitlan. It is popular with walkers and hikers. Starting at the tiny village of San Juan or Santa Clara, you pass by a coffee plantation, a beautiful lookout, where you see the whole lake and villages. From there, the walk takes you on a winding track to the summit of el Rostro Maya. After lunch you can either descend by foot or enjoy an adventure pick-up truck ride to where our boat waits for us. The tour will end at your hotel.

What is included?

  • Fun and Experienced Bilingual Guide
  • Transportation for the family
  • Quality Bikes, helmets, gloves and water
  • Admission fees
  • 4hrs to 5hrs tour / moderate hike at 6,000fts

 

Volcan San Pedro Hike

You will be met at your hotel, then travel by boat. After a scenic 40 minutes boat transfer you arrive to San Pedro, where we connect with our land transpor to take us to the main San Pedro Park. The walk begins on the slopes of the Volcano San Pedro, into a coffee and corn platation. The hike turns more intense into a very lush cloud forest untill you reach the summit.

Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Lake and other volcanoes. After a well deserved packed lunch you will descend to the starting point. This is a very full day Hike and its recommended for experienced hikers.

What is included?

  • Fun and Experienced Bilingual Guide
  • Boat and land transport
  • Snacks & Box Lunch
  • Admission fees
  • 7hrs tour / Challenging hike at 9,000fts
  • Departing time: 7:00am - latest 8:00am

 

Or you can book a family hald day moderate hike to el Cerro de Oro. Our newest hike in Lake Atitlan. Click here to learn more

Popular family trips in Lake Atitlan

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Here are some popular tours that we have conducted for families in the past.

Lake Atitlan tour by Boat Experience the the visit of two Mayan Villages, two different cultures and Mayan believe in...

Lake Shore Hiking & Village Tour Explore the lake on foot and by boat learn about native people and photograph ama...

Kayaking & Hiking Adventure This is a very unique experience, learning about local life, fishermen and remote communities...

Birdwatching Tour If you are a bird lover, Lake Atitlan is home for over 320 bird species. Join our birders expert guides.