Guatemala · LAKE ATITLAN BOAT TRIPS & VILLAGE HOPPING
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The launches leave Panajachel when they fill and the wind gets up after two, which is why the good crossings start early. Here are the 11 best boat trips on Atitlán: the village order each one takes, how long you actually stand on land, and which include the weaving co-operatives rather than just the pier.
Antigua to Lake Atitlán villages in a single day, with a private boat, bilingual guides, volcano views, and cultural stops in San Juan and Santiago.
“We loved it! Kevin was an amazing guide, he really knew what he was talking about and was incredibly friendly. We got to see so many things in one day, everything was very well organized. 100% recommended!”
Antigua to Lake Atitlán boat cruise and village walks, with volcano views, Maximon, and craft shopping in Panajachel and Santiago.
“Our guide was wonderful. He was well informed about the history of Guatemala and its people. We enjoyed the boat ride across Lake Atitlan, our visit to the town, and our meals in the restaurants we stopped at.”
Sail Lake Atitlán from Panajachel to Santiago de Atitlán, meet Ri Laj Mam, and soak in volcano views with a guided day trip.
“I was the only person on my trip and therefore I was not provided with an English-speaking guide. I was travelling in a private vehicle and had a box to myself which was an advantage in terms of comfort but possibly detracted from the experience of meeting other travellers. My trip was scheduled to last 12 hours however it only lasted for nine. I feel that I have missed out on information that a local English speaking guide would have been able to give me about the village that I visited. The trip was extremely expensive and I subsequently found out that I could have visited three villages for a…”
Lake Atitlán cruise from Guatemala City with volcano views, Santiago de Atitlán culture, and Panajachel shopping, plus transport.
“We love this bike tour Alex and Sergio was very nice goy he work very good and help us to let us know about country recommend for this tour”
Lake Atitlán day trip from Guatemala City with a boat ride, San Juan la Laguna workshops, and Panajachel lunch time.
“El tour muy completo, los guías muy profesionales resolvieron todas las dudas. Lo único que de ida el transporte nos exigió puntualidad y de regreso tardaron en recogernos y el regreso fue a la plaza y no al hotel, cuando se suponía era al hotel, fue lo único que no me gustó.”
4-hour ATV tour from Panajachel to two Lake Atitlán villages, with coffee grinding, ceramics, and chocolate tasting for $57.
“It was the highlight of our trip, Namiel is honestly the coolest guide there is. Thanks to him”
Ride ATVs through villages around Antigua on a 6-hour loop with chocolate making, nispero wine, jade crafts, tortillas, textiles, and lunch.
“Sergio was the best. liked the variety of shopping areas, especially that there was no hard sell. Our favorite stop was the chocolate factory.”
ATV sunset tour from Panajachel: rugged climb to Ojo del Águila, crafts in Santa Catarina Palopo, then Café Flor for Lake Atitlán sunset.
“Our guide was amazing and made this activity a memorable part of our trip. Couldn’t have asked for a more fun guide and tour”
12-hour Lake Atitlan tour from Antigua or Guatemala City, with a water taxi, Mayan villages, natural dyes, and chocolate making.
“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.”
Ride a 200cc-style motorcycle around Lake Atitlán from Pana to Santiago with lake lookouts, artisan stops, and a San Lucas Tolimán beach break.
“Pedro was a super guide! However, the tour is meant to be a sightseeing tour, with little focus on motorcycling. The motorcycle are not well maintained (run down tires, bad idle), also the route has little nice roads and mostly it is just cruising speed and speniding time behind cars and trucks. The price is way to high for experience is offered. If you are looking to enjoy motorcycling I would suggest renting and find your own route, because there are many nice roads around the lake.”
Kayak Lake Atitlan’s rugged north shore, then hike Mayan paths through Tzununa, Jaibalito and Santa Cruz with small-group guides.
