Top Antigua Bus Tours - page 3

Enjoy the breathtaking and wonderful views from the top of this imposing volcano. Acatenango that is located at 3976 meters (13,000 feet). Enjoy a hike of approximately 6 hours depending on the pace of the group or if you prefer by 4x4 vehicle, for an additional cost. Accompanied throughout the journey by your friendly and expert guide, who will make your experience more interesting and fun.

In Guatemala is the easiest volcano to trek you will have a private tour, the best option, guide will walk with you on your own rithm and take rest any time that you decide. Amazing endemic forest, and the great experience to climb an active volcano, (lava rivers if is a season), melting marshmellows, the great experience to walk on the cold lava, is an environment like been in another planet. Amazing views of Guatemala city and the volcanic chain in Guatemala of 33 volcanoes, only three are active and Pacaya is one of them. Opportunity to hike with a horse and try the famous lava pizza (not included) Transportation will be Collective but the tour will be private.

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Guatemala! This tour will take you to discover the magical colonial city of Antigua Guatemala, with its cobblestone streets, imposing Baroque ruins and vibrant cultural life. Stroll among centuries-old churches and colorful markets overlooking the imposing Agua volcano. But that's just the beginning. We continue to the charming villages around Antigua, such as San Juan del Obispo, famous for its handmade spirits; San Pedro las Huertas with its living culture, Ciudad Vieja with one of the first colonial churches, San Antonio Aguas Calientes, with its incomparable handwoven textiles and more. It is an experience full of history, culture, authentic flavors and landscapes that will steal your breath. Antigua and its surroundings await you with open arms!

This option allows you to have the oportunnity to know interiors and understand better why this city it was important in the history, the advances apply in the architecture, how looks like the buildings where now are use for famous weedings. Santa Clara and Capuchinas is the cherry on the cake. Don´t missed it in your stay in Antigua Guatemala. Will take amazing selfies, pictures with beautiful gardens mixed with ruins. The perfect place for tik tokers, media information. The history behind these buildings are amazing.

Make the most of Guatemala’s natural beauty on a small-group tour to Lake Atitlan from Antigua. Enjoy a mix of nature and local life with stops at three picturesque towns. Take photos from a lookout point in San Pedro, admire murals and art in San Juan, and enjoy lunch in Panajachel. Hotel pickup is included for a hassle-free start to your day.

Get a glimpse of Guatemala’s colonial past with this walking tour of Antigua. This former capital is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, beloved for its cobblestone streets and majestic church ruins. Meet your guide in the Central Plaza and visit sites like a jade factory, City Hall Palace, and Santo Domingo, an elegant hotel and cultural center. As you walk, your guide will share information on Antigua’s history and architecture.

Hike to the spectacular summit of Pacaya Volcano with a guide who knows the mountain well—and enjoy the peace-of-mind that comes with that insider knowledge. Up-to-date information on route-finding offers added security as you approach the active volcano. And unlike group tours, this private experience lets you hike at your own pace, whether or not you're an experienced trekker.

Prepare to enjoy an incredible journey full of experiences that will delight your senses while we visit the towns around La Antigua Guatemala and the main activities carried out by local people in the different traditional towns to visit. This tour was created by Best Guatemala to show the different traditions, art and skills of the locals, such as cooking, weaving and local crops, explaining a little bit of the history, importance and life style of each town, making three stops to highlight the most important out of the five villages we will visit. TOUR PLAN Heading to our first stop, San Juan del Obispo village, you will visit the Archbishop´s Palace (if availiable). Then we will visit a local family, experts in chocolate preparation, the one you could taste if wanted (not included). Following to our next stops, you will drive through three colorful and historical main plazas of San Pedro Las Huertas, San Miguel Escobar and Ciudad Vieja village.

Spend a day out in nature on this private tour from Antigua to the Atitlan area. You'll visit Los Tarrales Natural Reserve, with its network of trails and dense flora, where you'll take a birding tour with a local guide. This will be followed by lunch (at your expense) in the Mayan Village of San Lucas Toliman, a great place for shopping for souvenirs. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Get a glimpse of pre-Columbian life with a visit to archaeological site Iximche. Just 90 minutes from Antigua, this site was once capital of the Kaqchikel Maya Kingdom. Thanks to excellent restoration you can visit former palaces, temples, plazas, ball courts, murals, and a small museum of artifacts. Your guide will share background and point out historical details, such as signs of human sacrifice that linger at the site.

Guatemala has Mayan cities that had their heyday at different times, those of the Classic Maya period (200 BC to 900 AD) predominate in the north somewhat far from the current city of Guatemala, and those of the Postclassic period (900 AD to 1,524 AD) In the West, one of the most emblematic sites is Iximché, capital of the Kaqchiquel manor, nowadays the visitor can appreciate the vestiges that were left after the destruction caused by the conquerors, also this place was the scene of the foundation of Guatemala. After visiting the Mayan site, the guide will recommend a good place to have lunch, in the afternoon we will return to Guatemala City.

Discover the beauty and culture of Lake Atitlan on this day tour from Antigua or Guatemala City. Start your adventure in Panajachel before embarking to San Juan La Laguna, a town known for its rich indigenous heritage. Enjoy a delicious breakfast overlooking the lake, visit a chocolate factory and learn about Mayan beekeeping. Stroll down the Street of Parasols, explore art galleries and weaving workshops, and culminate at the Kaqasiiwaan Viewpoint. This tour offers an immersion in local culture and breathtaking views of the natural environment. - Breakfast overlooking the lake and lunch at a local restaurant - Visits to a chocolate factory and a Mayan bee farm - Include free time in Panajachel to explore at your own pace.

On this tour you will be able to connect with an agricultural town, learn how the country people work, and of course learn about part of the coffee processes, where the coffee grower is an expert and will know how to connect with nature. You will know the processes of the farm, from which fertilizers are used, the treatment of the plants and you will live the experience with a local coffee grower. It will be explained how to make an ideal cup of coffee and you will learn how it is harvested within the area. You will learn to make your ideal cup and you will drink coffee 100% made by coffee growers in the area.

Chichicastenango, popularly called “Chichi” by locals, is an indigenous town in the Guatemalan Highlands where a kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, traditions and tastes, takes place. Its market days predates the Spanish arrival and still draws people from far and wide to trade fresh products, handcrafted goods, vibrant textiles and local recipes. This experience walking through lively streets, visiting the cemetery, a traditional mask workshop, and the historic Santo Tomás Church, guided by experts and passioned local friends. Our visit includes one on one time with a local costume factory called Morería, where generation after generation the family has dedicated their passion and art to the creation of traditional customes worn or dressed at festive dances, step inside of Santo Tomás Church to appreciate how Maya and Catholicism Ideology has blended together.

Great option from Antigua for discovering black sand beaches, driving through volcanos and sugar cane fields, you will arrive at the best destination in Guatemala with clean beaches, great resorts, a diversity of birds excellent for birdwatchers, great waves for surfers, natural experimental stations for conservation of marine turtles. After all the activities that you can do, relax in our resort and have a beer and the best lunch in town.

Take in the highlights of central Guatemala over three memorable days on this action-packed tour from Antigua, which saves you the stress of planning travel logistics. Go off the beaten path and experience village life in Cobán, then spot quetzal and rare orchids on a hike through the El Biotopto del Quetzal forest. Venture underground to explore the Lanquin Caves; marvel over the stalagmites and stalactites of the Rey Marcos Caves; and plunge into the rock pools of Semuc Champey.

Enjoy the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation on this 9-hour day trip, ascending Pacaya Volcano and then soaking your muscles at Kawilal Hot Springs. Scale the 8,300-foot (2,500-meter) heights of Pacaya, one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala. At the top, you’ll be able to peer down into the boiling lava of the crater and feel the earth’s rumble. Descend back down from the summit to enjoy an included lunch and soak in the thermal waters of Kawilal Hot Springs.

Take a walk back in time as you explore the idyllic Mayan villages, ancient rituals and gorgeous scenery of Lake Atitlan on this strenuous day-long hike on the Upper Mayan Trail. Interact with the local Cakchiquel and Tzutujil Mayan tribes, visiting the town of Santa Cruz la Laguna and tracing a path along a steep path used by the tribes for centuries. You’ll also have the chance to observe the rituals of local shamans and visit the second largest market in the country. Your hike also includes round-trip hotel transport from Antigua.

Delve deeper into the cultural heritage of Guatemala on a tour that covers Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan from Panajachel. Rather than navigating winding roads yourself, you'll be able to soak up the highland scenery as your driver transports you between attractions. Plus, exploring the Mayan market with a guide allows you to overcome the language barrier and discover cultural information you're unlikely to find in the guide book.

We live with local people and you can take a nice memory of the area, where you will take beautiful experiences

A unique experience where we will visit ancient and majestic churches, not only history will be discussed, but also real life and some of the fascinating activities that provide income to the inhabitants of these towns. and we will finish enjoying hobitenango, rest between mountains where you will have options to eat on the mountain

Explore the UNESCO-listed colonial capital of Antigua, one of Guatemala’s most enchanting cities, on this full-day sightseeing tour – ideal for first-time visitors. Learn how Antigua is one of the oldest cities of the Americas as you follow your guide to landmarks like the San Francisco Church, the arch of Santa Catalina, Casa Santo Domingo and Plaza Central. After a typical Guatemalan lunch (own expense), admire the priceless gems on display at the Museo del Jade (Jade Museum), then visit a local coffee plantation to learn more about Guatemala’s most famous export.

Visit four traditional villages in one day with this day trip from Antigua to San Juan del Obispo, San Pedro las Huertas, Ciudad Vieja, and San Antonio Aguas Calientes. This tour packs in sightseeing at every stop: see churches, plazas, markets, and even a chocolate workshop, all while learning about the area’s Spanish and Mayan history from your guide as you go.

No trip to Guatemala is complete without a visit to Tikal. Visit the Mayan Ruins with ease on a full-day tour from Antigua. All-inclusive land and air transportation makes it possible for you to experience the UNESCO listed ruins in a single day without feeling rushed. After a guided tour of the complex, enjoy lunch and free time to explore on your own.