Exploring The Villages of Lake Atitlan - 5 Days

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Explore most beautiful villages of Lake Atitlan on a quick 5-day trip to Highlands of Guatemala. Learn about the history of Atitlan during a guided tour of  San Juan La Laguna, and Santiago Atitlan. Take a scenic boat ride to travel to the traditional Mayan village of San Antonio and Santa Catarina Palopo. Learn about our Mayan deity of Maximon, kayak and hike on ancient trails and meet local weavers, painters of Guatemala.

Highlights:

  • Spend time exploring the colorful town of San Juan La laguna
  • Meet local weavers & Painteres
  • Enjoy a wonderful hike on an ancient trail on the northen shores of Atitlan
  • Kayak and explore small mayan villages

Brief Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive to Guatemala City & Travel to Lake Atitlan

lake atitlan 5 days tripWelcome to the Highlands of Guatemala! Upon arriving at the  international airport of Guatemala City you will be transferred to Lake Atitlan, renowned for its natural beauty. Our private car ride from the airport takes around 3 hour and 30 minutes to Panajachel, Lake Atitlan. Lake Atitlan is one of the four main lakes in Guatemala. Lake Atitlan is grand yet peaceful and quiet, surrounded by forests, ancient Mayan Villages and three imponent volcanoes, Toliman, Atitlan and Volcano San Pedro. The lake is popular with travelers from around the world and has attracted numerous celebrities who own villas along its shores, including Francis Ford Coppola and others.

Day 2. Walking Tour and Ceramic Workshop
Day 3. Adventure Hike, Kayak & Village Visit
Day 4. Picnic with a View of Lake Atitlan
Day 5. Travel Back Home

 

What is included?

  • Translator & Fun Bilingual Guide 
  • Transportation to and from your hotel
  • Expenses and donation for the Shaman
  • Admission fees

Keeping you safe during COVID-19

What you can expect during your visit
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Regular temperature checks for staff

Our top birding tours in Lake Atitlan, Tarrales and el Rincon Suizo

Experienced, Bilingual and Fun Birding Guides

You can choose to book any of the below tours, as a day trip from Lake Atitlan or Antigua Guatemala.

Quetzal Birding Tour Atitlan

Day trip to see the Guatemala National Bird. Perfect morning tour for passionate birders and anyone who wants to see this magnificent bird.

belted flycatcher atitlan birding tours

Endemic Birds in Atitlan this tour is for avid birders in search of specific birds. Belted flycatcher, White faced groud sparrow, blue-throated motmot...

day tours and trips to tarrales from atitlan

Day trip to Tarrales Natural Reserve, an important birding national park for Guatemala. A top place to see docens of birds!

Pink-headed Warbler birding tours atitlan

In search of Pink-headed Warbler a unique, beautful pink headed warbler in the world. Day trip from Lake Atitlan or Antigua.