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Katie_W, Jul 2026
Perfect day in Lake Atitlan
First of all, we didn't realize this was a private tour, which was a nice surprise. I suggest noting that in the name of the tour. We were promptly picked up at our hotel in Antigua the arranged time by Andres, stopped half way to Lake Atitlan for breakfast at a super cute lodge cafe. After that, we continued our way to the lake and met David, who was our tour guide for the day. We had a private boat and went 3 cities along the lake (San Juan, Pedro, and Santiago) while David guided us. We toured a chocolate factory, textile cooperative, and had a bee demonstration with honey tastings. We had lunch at an amazing place David recommended in Santiago and took the boat across the lake to start heading back to Antigua. David and Andres were friendly, knowledgeable, and friendly. I felt safe and it was nice having a private tour guide. I highly recommend this tour!
ISAAC_R, May 2026
The Pacaya tour was an...
The Pacaya tour was an amazing experience. The pickup was prompt and everything else was as advertised. The hike was quite challenging but there are horses for rent if needed. The tour guides were great and helped us with anything we needed. Overall the experience is absolutely a MUST!
Jennifer_P, May 2026
Oscar and Brandon— 10/10 Tour!
10/10!! Oscar and Brandon were our tour guides. Tour started promptly after filling out paperwork and grabbing our helmets. Cacao demo was informative and fun — Naomi was our presenter. We purchased some rums and lotions. Hobbitenago was our favorite (definitely get the pizza - delicious!) our tour was a little over 6 hours. Wonderful weather, felt safe despite the crazy steep drive. Oscar not only guided us but entertained us and took our pics at every stop. Would highly recommend!
Cami_S, Apr 2026
Great Private Shuttle
I was extremely satisfied with my experience. We booked a private shuttle for 3 people from Antigua to Guatemala City. The car was clean, spacious and had AC which was much appreciated. The driver was very friendly and helpful, and arrived on time for our scheduled booking. I would highly recommend booking this service.
Drew_H, Mar 2026
This was a great...
This was a great excursion that was relaxing, peaceful, and beautiful. We enjoyed perfect weather on a boat that zoomed across Lake Atitlan, then enjoyed a cacao tasting, honey tasting, and textile demonstration all in the city. The guide was very kind and informative, and we had some time to walk around and explore/shop.
Katherine_S, Mar 2026
Recommended!!
Great tour! A driver picked us up at our hotel for a semi-private tour with one other couple that we picked up on the way. Explored the grounds and learned about Mayan life from our native, English-speaking guide. Witnessed modern-day Mayan rituals that still take place at the site. Would definitely recommend if you can’t make it to Tikal, which was too far for us to travel on this vacation.
Angela_H, Mar 2026
Highly Recommend
Absolutely worth every penny. We had to walk to get from the market to the class because the roads were closed for the processiones, but even that was amazing and beautiful. The class was fun, Karina was a great teacher, Estaban was very helpful and informative as a guide and interpreter when needed. 100% would do again.
Christopher_J, Feb 2026
Awesome Tour
Turns out I was the only one for the time slot I chose. They gave me the option to have a guide all to myself or join the sunset group. I chose the one on one option. I opted out of the ATV and Diego drove me to all the spots and took great photos! I highly recommended Diego and this tour because they were accommodating.
Kenneth_S, Jan 2026
Antigua to pecaya
Bus ride from Antigua was about 1.5 hours. We decided to take the horses up and back and made taking in the scenery amazing. Was 120 us for 2 horses up and down. Volcanoes is beautiful and sunset was amazing. All guides were super friendly and knowledgeable. Truly a beautiful experience!
Steve_S, Jan 2026
Awesome volcano hike!
One of our favorite excursions. Hiking up to the viewpoint at the base (?) of Volcan Pacaya with beautiful landscapes, and a stop on the way there from our hotel pickup to see Volcan Fuego belching smoke. At various viewpoints we could see all 3 other volcanoes and the different lava flows from recent pacaya eruptions. On the way home we drove by Volcan Agua for more great views and driving through neighboring towns. Our guides were terrific and knowledgeable and the private tour for the two of us made it all the more special. They were also patient with our hiking pace as we climbed.
Lori_J, Dec 2025
Good option for one day
It’s a long ride from Antigua, be ready! Streets are steep, wear comfortable shoes and be ready to walk some. Guides were great, offered Spanish and English. If you only have one day to visit this is a good way to pack a lot into it. Very touristy, not much nature, plenty of shopping if you’re interested.
Matheus_A, Dec 2025
Great experience all...
Great experience all around. Oscar, our guide, was amazing. Knowledgeable, kind and generous, with an awesome personal history to boot. The driver was careful and we had no trouble during the trip. Chichicastenango had a once-a-year event going on ("convite", if I'm not mistaken), which meant it was jam-packed with people and there was a huge traffic jam. Oscar was able to make it work and we even got to enjoy the festivities! Really, I have nothing but positive things to say.
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Even though there’s plenty to keep you busy inside the UNESCO-listed city, Antigua also serves as the gateway to many of Guatemala’s top natural and archeological attractions. On Antigua day trips, you can climb to the bubbling crater of the country’s most active volcano; explore culture-rich, lakeshore villages in the Guatemalan Highlands; and travel back in time while at an atmospheric, pre-Columbian archeological site surrounded by lush jungle. Arranging these experiences yourself can take up hours of precious vacation time, but these stress-free excursions save you the time and hassle of sorting tickets and transfers.
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