GUATEMALA
The trips worth taking.
The 10 tours worth your time in Guatemala. What each one involves on the ground, who runs it, and what you pay.
Hike up Guatemala’s active Pacaya volcano from Antigua for crater views, lava steam vents, and marshmallows heated by the volcano.
“This was a great trip! I got picked up at 2:15 and retuned at 7:20. The tour guide was thoughtful and gave us a background. it was chilly so bring some layers and a snack!”
Take a guided trip from Flores to Tikal with AC transport and a local Mayan guide. Pick morning departures or a sunrise climb.
“We had a tour with Edwin who was a very enthousiastic and friendly guide. He gave just the right amount of information (not an overkill) which made the enjoyable and gave us time to also look around yourself. He gave us the possibility of climbing a lot of works which gave you amazing views. We…”
A small-group walking tour of Antigua’s top churches, ruins, and markets, with stories and smart stops for planning the rest of your trip.
“Luis did a great job on the walking tour of this small town. Great overview and an engaging guide.”
Lake Atitlán in one long day from Antigua: boat hops, village culture, crafts, and Maximón, plus a small-group feel for $92.
“Everyone was very nice and professional! I loved learning about Mayan culture, and seeing the volcanos was breath taking! I would definitely go again!”
Pedal coffee farms and snack your way around Antigua with fat tires, tastings at Finca La Azotea, San Felipe de Jesús, and a beer.
“Great tour! We learned a lot about the history of the area through learning about coffee and other cultural drinks and food. The bikes were very sturdy with fat tires for the cobblestone streets. Excellent experience.”
ATV in Antigua to Cerro de la Cruz, Hobbitenango entry, and chocolate tastings at Chocolatería Antigua in San Juan del Obispo.
“Alex was our guide and he was great! Professional, amicable and attentive to everyone’s needs. The tour itself was wonderful! We saw so much but never felt rushed. It’s a great way to see Antigua. We met a lovely, diverse group of people who we enjoyed good local food with. I would totally recommend this…”
AC van and a guided route through Tikal’s top temples, ending with a pyramid sunset view. From Flores in about 8 hours.
“Our guide was great, he had a lot of knowledge around Tikal. Sunset was really beautiful. Through the day were saw a Toucan and Spider Monkeys on our trek back to the car our tour guide showed us a huntsman and we came across a super deadly snake!”
See Yaxha from Flores on a shared sunset tour with guide and transport. Explore ruins, wildlife, then climb for the Red Hands.
“Our sunset excursion was great. We were able to hike around the whole site and our guide was amazing! He explained a lot of the cultural and historical facts, he pointed out a lot of the fauna of the place (we saw many toucans, woodpeckers and other birds, hawler monkeys, etc.). The sunset was a…”
Catch Tikal at first light on a shared sunrise tour from Flores, with Temple IV views, guided ruins, and jungle wildlife time.
“Our tour guide was fantastic! He shared history & even photos of the sunrise (which we unfortunately didn’t get)”
ATV ride on active Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala, through lava fields and sand, plus Calderas Lagoon and lunch with snacks and drinks.
“What a fun day! We got to tour lava fields, right through the city and through nature, and see a beautiful lagoon. The guides were excellent at taking photos for everybody and ensuring a good time for all! It felt very safe and we had a great day!”
