Top Antigua Day Trips - page 3

Tour To Chichicastenango, An Ancestral Mayan Market + Panajachel

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12 hours

from $290

Discover the breathtaking Lake Atitlán on this full-day boat tour from Antigua. Surrounded by towering volcanoes and rich Mayan culture, this experience blends adventure, history, and spectacular scenery. Start with a scenic drive to Panajachel, the gateway to the lake. Board a boat and cruise across the crystal-clear waters while admiring panoramic views of Atitlán’s volcanic landscape. Visit San Juan La Laguna, a charming village known for its traditional weaving, vibrant murals, and artisanal workshops. Engage with local artisans, explore indigenous markets, and learn about ancient Mayan traditions. Each lakeside village offers its own unique charm, from handcrafted textiles to cacao production. Enjoy free time to explore, take in the tranquil surroundings, or savor a lakeside meal. Perfect for travelers seeking culture, nature, and adventure, this boat tour provides an unforgettable glimpse into Guatemala’s most stunning destination.

Atitlán Boat Tour Explore Guatemala’s Most Beautiful Lake

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ATV Tour of the Magic Towns of Antigua

from $150

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4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $95

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.

Lake Atitlan: Upper Mayan Trail from Antigua or Panajachel

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10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $92

Explore the natural and historical wonders of the Castle of San Felipe and El Boqueron Eco Park on a private tour from Izabal. Start by journeying to the iconic castle, and immerse yourself in its fascinating history during an informative guided tour. Next, venture to the eco-park, where you'll marvel at the lush nature, navigate serene river waters on wooden kayaks, and discover hidden animal figures on the rock walls.

Chichicastenango full day shared tour from Antigua

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $90

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Chichicastenango Patron Day From Antigua

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $145

What makes this tour unique? Experience one of Guatemala’s most vibrant and meaningful cultural celebrations — the Giant Kite Festival of Sumpango, held every year on November 1st. This exclusive tour takes you beyond sightseeing: you’ll walk through the colorful cemetery, witness hundreds of hand-crafted kites soaring high, and learn directly from local artisans about the centuries-old Mayan traditions that honor the Day of the Dead. Join CA Travelers for an authentic cultural immersion where you’ll taste local dishes, explore traditional markets, and connect with Guatemalan families who keep this spiritual art alive. Perfect for culture lovers, photographers, families, and curious travelers seeking a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with color, meaning, and emotion.

Sumpango Giant Kite Festival

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13 hours 30 minutes

from $129

Copán Honduras Overnight. from Guatemala or Antigua.

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Evening sightseeing and local food-tasting tour of Antigua, Guatemala UNESCO World Heritage–listed as Central America’s most beautiful Colonial City— is one of our favorites On this tour you will learn about Antigua ,Guatemala through gastronomy. This five-hour tour of the colonial city visits the different areas of culinary culture and explains the eating habits of the Guatemalans specially of the Antigüeños and the history behind them. Cycle around the iconic Arch street and marvel at Palacio de los Capitanes Learn about Antigua history, culture, architecture and culinary prowess. Take in beautiful night time city views. Stop at a local eatery to enjoy foods famous in the city and in the region. Along the way your local host will show you the highlights of the city, share the history of Antigua and the secrets only a local can know. To end this amazing experience, we will return to the CA Travelers' office to taste traditional Guatemalan candies. The tour require a minimum of 3.

from $500

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Antigua Foodie Bike Tour

Delve into Guatemala’s rich history with a private guided tour to two significant cultural sights: Chichicastenango and Iximche. Start with a walking tour of Chichicastenango’s huge outdoor market and 400-year-old churches, then visit the Iximche archaeological site to learn about the historic Mayan city that became Guatemala’s first Spanish capital. Hotel pickup and private transport are included for a seamless experience.

from $47

Likely to Sell Out

Chichicastenango and Iximche Pyramids Private Day Tour from Antigua

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10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

from $120

This is the exclusive, private day tour of Lake Atitlan, ideal for travelers who want to experience the best of the lake without haste. Enjoy private transportation from your hotel in Antigua. Explore three unforgettable Mayan villages—San Juan, San Pedro and Santiago—with personalized attention, artisan workshops, lake views, spectacular photographs and authentic cultural immersion. Designed to offer comfort, real experiences, this tour allows you to discover the magic of Lake Atitlan and return to Antigua the same day, being the perfect choice for travelers seeking a higher quality experience. ✅ Reasons to book this tour: Greater comfort and privacy: no strangers, no waiting times. Make the most of your time: get to know three villages and return to Antigua the same day. Ideal for spectacular photos: volcanoes, murals, viewpoints Personalized attention : a guide that adapts the experience to the rhythm and interests of the group

Private Day Tour from Antigua to Lake Atitlan

4.0

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10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $130

Benefit from round-trip transportation to the picturesque town of San Juan La Laguna on this private full-day tour from Antigua. Start early with morning hotel pickup and head to Lake Atitlan to board a private boat that takes you to San Juan La Laguna. Visit local enterprises including a coffee plantation, textile and chocolate cooperatives, and an art gallery, then return to Antigua via Panajachel.

Panajachel / Lake Atitlan Tour

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from $225

If you are looking to visit Lake Atitlan for one day this is a great option since you visit San Juan La Laguna, San pedro and Santiago on a boat tour and enjoy a delicious breakfast in the lake. You will count with plenty of time to enjoy one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Atitlan owes its grandeur to its beauty caused by the combination of authentic mayan sorrounding villages and spectacular, volcanic settings. You will visit the Cooperatives famous for the custom of maintaining the practice of traditional weaving techniques of Maya-Tzutujil where women who live around the lake hand-make textiles .and the cooperative where locals use of Medicinal plants for healing and curing. Lake Atitlan was formed after a massive volcanic eruption .and as result three stately volcanoes came to exist, Atitlan, Toliman and San Pedro , their perfect cones reflect in the mirror of the lake.

Atitlan Mayan Villages Tour

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8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $120

The tour of the Guatemalan highlands is a unique contrast of nature and culture. Our first point to visit will be the Chichicastenango craft market, which is only installed on Thursdays and Sundays. In this place we will know the daily living of the Quiche Maya and we will have time to make purchases of crafts, a very important part of the experience. In the afternoon, the visit continues in the town of Panajachel, where we will have lunch and enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful Lake Atitlan, formed more than 85,000 years ago and currently guarded by three imposing volcanoes. At the end, the return to Guatemala City begins.

Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan: From Traditions to Paradise

3.8

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from $90

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Hike to Pacaya Volcano

from $100

Likely to Sell Out

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.

Atitlan Hiking and Birding - Day tour from Antigua

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8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $95

The giant kite festival is connected with the Mayan kaqchikel heritage from Santiago and Sumpango Sacatepequez through generation. This time you will have the chance to explore the festival with me, a local Mayan kaqchikel guide. During our visit I will help you to understand the connection of the Mayan spirituality and cosmovision/worldview expressed in the giant kites, also, you will have the chance to understand more about Mayan kaqchikel culture and all traditions related with the day of the dead.

The textiles are part of the artists' inspiration.

Explore the Giant Kite Festival with Wilson for Nov 1st, 2026

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8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $70

Discover the indigenous lead industries of Guatemala on a private 5-hour tour from Antigua. All-inclusive transportation takes you from your accommodation to a number of communities surrounding the city. Experience the flavors of the country at a chocolate workshop, macadamia farm, and coffee plantation. You can also observe Mayan weavers at work at a textile museum in San Antonio Aguas Calientes.

Villages And Plantations Around Antigua Guatemala

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from $60

Explore the hills and mountains around Antigua by motorcycle with this tour. You'll visit a variety of great viewpoints, from a Hobbit-themed lodge to an organic farm, wrapping up your visit at an indigenous village situated a mile (1.6 km) above sea level. If you're an experienced motorcyclist, you'll be able to do your own driving, but don't worry if you aren't—you can always take the back seat.

Motorcycle around the best colonial city Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Motorcycle Adventure

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from $79

Explore the villages around Antigua Guatemala.

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Experience an adventure-filled day on the majestic Lake Atitlan. Hike through ancient Mayan routes, enjoy landscapes that seem to have been lifted from a dream and feel the adrenaline rush as you take to the water from a natural trampoline. Explore villages full of color, art and traditions where Mayan culture lives on in every detail: its textiles, its gastronomy and its legends. This tour is not just a walk, it is an authentic experience that combines nature, history and excitement in one day.

from $85

From Antigua: Lake Atitlan, Hike, Jump and San Juan La Laguna

14 hoursFree Cancellation

from $100

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Pacaya Volcano and Thermal Pools

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $255

Wander through the quaint cobblestone alleyways, enjoy the colonial-era churches and monuments, and take in the stunning views of the volcano from Cerro de la Cruz. After a delightful dinner at an upscale restaurant, discover Guatemala's renowned coffee culture through a guided tour and tasting at Finca La Azotea. This unique experience blends history, architecture, culture, and culinary delights, offering an extraordinary journey through one of Latin America's most enchanting cities.

Antigua Guatemala Tour & Lunch at a Fine Dining Restaurant

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7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $250

Lake Atitlan One Day Tour from Antigua

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What are people saying about Antigua

Susana_K, Apr 2026

Must see place!

Must-see place! The tour operators allowed us to spend most of the time in the last village, Santiago Atitlán, where we stayed for about 2 hours. However, in San Juan La Laguna and San Pedro La Laguna, we only had around 25–30 minutes in each village. In my opinion, the first two villages were the most beautiful, with amazing artistic wall paintings. We didn’t have enough time to fully explore San Juan and San Pedro La Laguna. I would definitely recommend allocating more time to these two villages.

Lake Atitlan Day Tour From Antigua

Jessica_B, Apr 2026

A perfect day trip! We...

A perfect day trip! We started off with a comfortable (but long!) car ride to Lake Atitlan. Upon arrival, we met our guide, David, and had breakfast with a view. He was a wonderful guide who made sure we experienced all we wanted to see. We loved San Juan and Santiago. We opted to skip San Pedro so our kids could have time swimming in the lake. Would highly recommend this excursion. And if you go, hope you are lucky to have David as well!

Iximché Ruins Tour

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.

Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour

William_G, Feb 2026

Best cooking class ever

We helped prepare a four-course dinner using local foods and recipes. Dario, the guide/chef first gave us a tour of the central market and purchased some of the ingredients for the dinner. We rode a chicken bus to the dining location just outside the city. Then we drank wine and chopped it all up. He and his assistants did the final preparation while the guests chatted. We were all dropped off at our hotels about 6 hours later. This was a wonderful experience, best cooking class we have ever taken!

Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

Crystal_H, Feb 2026

The hike is harder than it looks

I had a great experience. I went for my birthday as a solo traveler please do not take this hike lightly. I started out on foot, but had to use the horses 10 minutes in the only thing I was disappointed in was the price of the horse it said it was 300 online then the employee changed it to $300 going up the hill and $300 going down. Also, please bring a hat and gloves and also walking sticks. They’re $40 on Amazon and it’s definitely worth it.

The Antigua Foodie Tour

Dillon_G, Jan 2026

Some of the best food I’ve had in a long long time

Each place we went to we got a little history about where we were, the restaurant, city, and the food. It was just our group so it was very personalized and easy to make conversations. Each place the food was amazing, they even helped us get a reservation for later at a place we’d normally stop but was completely full. Absolutely would highly recommend!

Pacaya Hike from Antigua an Adventure with Roasted Marshmallows

Krysta_M, Jan 2026

Had a great time, tough climb, totally worth it

Had a wonderful time! We were almost the last stop of shuttle for the morning, so a bit of a wait, but comfortable ride once we got going. Stopped for coffee on the way since it was the last stop, and appreciated with early start. We're given option to rent a horse-taxi and/or a walking stick once we got to the volcano start. Price of admission to park is not included in tour, bring $100Q. The climb is med/difficult, but plenty of breaks, bring lots of water. Many scenic outlooks for photos make it worth it. Lots of time at the top to enjoy the view and cool off. First halfway thru lush greenery, 2nd half was lava rock and more slippery and dusty, the rented pole really came in handy. "Roasted" marshmallows toward the bottom of the decent, more like melted, but still fun. Very tired and sweaty at the end. There place to get refreshment at both side of hike and along the decent as well. Horses come along and are offered to people when the climb up becomes too much, the price goes down the further up you make it. Starting at $225Q then I heard half price at one point. Be aware, while English is listed as a spoken language, is minimal, announcements are all in Spanish and you have to ask the English speaking guide if you have a question to explain.

Antigua Sky High Adventure

Priya_N, Dec 2025

Truly a SkyHigh adventure!!

Such a cool experience!! Highly recommend if you’d like to experience Antigua as a whole! Ethan was our guide and was so great!! Very knowledgeable about the city, thoughtful throughout it all and flawlessly captured every fun moment. He also had a “break check” on the ATVs to ensure safety! Seriously loved my time on the 9am tour!

Chichicastenango and Iximché Day Trip from Antigua

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.

Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport

Travis_M, Nov 2025

Great and easy ride to the airport.

This was a great ride from our hotel to the airport. Our driver was a few minutes early to pick us up which is really appreciated with how unpredictable traffic can be and he even pointed out some sites along the way to the airport. I would recommend this company again and use them on our return trips to the area.