GUATEMALA · DESTINATION
The trips worth taking.
The 10 antigua tours worth your time in Guatemala. What each one involves on the ground, who runs it, and what you pay.
Guided hike from Antigua to active Pacaya Volcano: lava vents, marshmallows, big views, optional horses, and convenient round-trip transport.
“A great 1/2 day adventure for anyone visiting Antigua! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and transport was on time.”
Lake Atitlán in one long day from Antigua: boat hops, village culture, crafts, and Maximón, plus a small-group feel for $92.
“A great way to see the lake and towns in a day. A lot is covered including 4 towns, cooperatives, and learning about the area and its history. Breakfast was good size and included which was nice. Only issue was the restaurant that was chosen for lunch wasn't great food quality. I'd recommend going to…”
Pedal coffee farms and snack your way around Antigua with fat tires, tastings at Finca La Azotea, San Felipe de Jesús, and a beer.
“We had an amazing tour and learnt a lot about the history of Guatemala, as well as coffee and chocolate production. It was so much fun and really recommended if you are in Antigua”
Shared shuttle with hotel pickup and air-conditioning for the ~3-hour transfer between Antigua and Panajachel on Lake Atitlán, with flexible times.
“Prompt and efficient pick up. Got us there in a very timely manner. Happy to chose them again. Shuttle was clean and nice.”
Overnight hike from Antigua to Acatenango: camp under stars, included sleeping gear and warm drinks, tough climb, budget add-ons.
“Terrible experience, from the beginning they had over 50 people scrambling in the morning and our group was about 30 when advertised said no more than 15ppl, they advertised hats and jackets which were all gone and we asked but never received so we were cold most the trek,, Our guides barely spoke to us…”
ATV adventure in Antigua, Guatemala with hikes, eco-parks, and big viewpoints. AltaMira, avocado lodge, and Cerro de la Cruz in 5 hours.
“It's a good activity. There is alot of walking at Altamira. Especially the stairs that take you to different viewpoints and photo ops. Bring a mask or bandana to cover your mouth and nose while on the ATVs.”
Hike Guatemala’s active Pacaya from Antigua with a native-language guide, hotel pickup, and roasted-marshmallow summit views.
“We had a very good experience at Pacaya. We had a lot of road closures on the way due to processions around Easter but our driver expertly navigated them and got us there. Our guide Daniel, who took us up to the top, knew a lot about the area and went at our pace. We…”
Shared door-to-door shuttle from Antigua to La Aurora Airport (GUA) with hotel pickup, A/C comfort, and easy departures-hall drop-off.
“Good service, only two pickups for my trip and communication was good. Be ready early. My pickup time was 4:00 AM and they said be ready by 3:45 but he arrived at 3:37. Fortunately, I was there. The next pickup was caught by them being early.”
Walk a family eco-farm near Antigua to pick coffee, taste honey, make guacamole and tortillas, and learn organic compost and bee tech.
“We loved our time at The Little Green Farm! Michael was a fantastic tour guide! He’s very knowledgeable about coffee, farming, sustainability, and bees. Our favorite parts included, learning about coffee from the beginning to the end, and making guacamole with our own tortillas. Everything was fantastic! Michael made sure that everything was hands on…”
Lake Atitlán cruise from Antigua with hotel transport, volcano views, and guided time in Panajachel and Santiago de Atitlán.
“First, I want to say that as a SOLO traveler Viator charged me double the price. I don’t understand how this is fair if I’m not the ONLY person on this tour or even if I am, it’s not cool. So be aware solo travelers, this “cruise” is NOT worth it for double the price,…”
