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From Antigua: Explore Mayan villages around Lake Atitlan
(9) Reviews
Avenida Norte
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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After being picked up by your local driver from your hotel in Antigua, make your way to Panajachel at Lake Atitlán and set off on a scenic boat trip across the peaceful waters. Your bilingual guide will share insights about life in the Guatemalan Highlands as you visit the villages of San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlán. In these traditional Maya communities, learn about local culture and the positive impact of textile and bee farming industries on the region’s economy. In San Juan La Laguna, visit women’s workshops to see traditional dyeing techniques using natural resources such as plants, tree bark, coconut shells, and vegetables to create vibrant colors for woven textiles. You will a...
Highlights
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Foots
Guide and Language In-person: English, Spanish
Shared Minivan for 14 passengers
Breakfast
Shared Speedy Boat
You have a 30 minutes to make stop for quick lunch (US$12.00 per meal)
Tips (optional)
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Café Condesa
Central Park of Antigua Guatemala
Return
Itinerary
1
Antigua
An experienced driver will meet you at your hotel door at 5:30 a.m. in Antigua to drive through beautiful mountains and valleys on the way to Panajachel, Lake Atitlán. The journey takes approximately 3 hours.
3 hours
2
Panajachel
Enjoy meeting a local host at a restaurant on Santander Main Street in Panajachel for a traditional breakfast (approximately 50 minutes). At this location, you will also meet your local guide at around 9:20 a.m.
50 minutes
3
San Juan la Laguna
Take a 40-minute boat ride to San Juan La Laguna, a charming village rich in ancient culture. Visit local women’s cooperatives and experience traditional textile workshops, where you will learn how natural dyes made from plants and trees are used to color fabrics.
4 hours
4
Santiago Atitlan
From San Juan La Laguna, take the same boat to Santiago Atitlán, one of the most traditional villages in the region and home to the Mayan Tz’utujil people. It is a unique and impressive experience to meet the locals, who are known for being friendly and highly artistic. You will learn about their traditional backstrap loom weaving techniques and how they create their own textiles by hand.
Note: In this largest village around the lake, there will be an optional lunch stop, recommended by your local guide.
2 hours
5
Antigua
Your driver will pick you up in Panajachel at 4:00 p.m. for the return transfer to Antigua. The drive takes approximately 3 hours.
Note: Depending on traffic conditions in downtown Antigua, the driver will drop you off at your hotel. However, in some cases, direct hotel drop-off may not be possible.
3 hours
From Antigua: Explore Mayan villages around Lake Atitlan
(9) Reviews
Avenida Norte
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After being picked up by your local driver from your hotel in Antigua, make your way to Panajachel at Lake Atitlán and set off on a scenic boat trip across the peaceful waters. Your bilingual guide will share insights about life in the Guatemalan Highlands as you visit the villages of San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlán. In these traditional Maya communities, learn about local culture and the positive impact of textile and bee farming industries on the region’s economy. In San Juan La Laguna, visit women’s workshops to see traditional dyeing techniques using natural resources such as plants, tree bark, coconut shells, and vegetables to create vibrant colors for woven textiles. You will a...
Highlights
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Foots
Guide and Language In-person: English, Spanish
Shared Minivan for 14 passengers
Breakfast
Shared Speedy Boat
You have a 30 minutes to make stop for quick lunch (US$12.00 per meal)