Top Central Highlands Day Trips - page 4

Step into the heart of living Maya culture on this unforgettable journey just one hour from Antigua Guatemala. Explore a vibrant traditional market, discover one of the last towns founded by the Maya before the Spanish arrival, and experience authentic daily life, commerce, religion, and social traditions. Visit the sacred House of Maximón, where fascinating rituals are performed to seek prosperity, protection, and good fortune. Enjoy meaningful interactions with local communities and immerse yourself in a rich cultural heritage that continues to thrive today. A truly unique and rewarding experience you will never forget.

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.

Explore the traditional markets of Antigua and learn about regional cuisine on this popular tour from Guatemala City. Spend the day learning how to cook some of the nation's most iconic dishes, including beans, tortillas and more. Take home printed recipes to share with friends! You can even participate in a chocolate making workshop and learn how bitter beans are made into one of the world's sweetest treats!

Discover the lively highland culture and beautiful scenery of Guatemala during this full-day visit to Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan from Antigua. Start by checking out the colonial architecture and sprawling market of Chichicastenango, where vendors hawk everything from colorful handicrafts to candles, food and machetes. You’ll then have a chance to explore the picturesque town of Panjachel on the volcano-rimmed shores of Lake Atitlan. Your Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan trip includes a guide and round-trip hotel transport.

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.

Discover the beauty and rich cultural heritage of Lake Atitlan on this full-day lake tour from Antigua or Guatemala City. Your adventure starts with a scenic drive out to the lake, stopping at viewpoints along the way. After breakfast in Panajachel, you’ll jump on a boat over to San Juan la Laguna, swing by San Pedro and Santiago Atitlan, and end the day on a sweet note with a hot chocolate in Tecpan.

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.

Considered one of the most popular places to visit in Guatemala, Semuc Champey, located in Las Verapaces, is a lush, tropical park with jungle views, caves, and swimming holes. On this private all-day tour from Coban, get a bird’s-eye view of the natural turquoise pools of the park then take a refreshing dip in the water. Following that, explore Lanquin Caves, which the Mayans used to believe were the entrance to the infraworld (a place that exists parallel to your own). Even now, some Mayan ceremonies still take place there.

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.

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.

A unique experience where you can get to know one of the three active volcanoes of Guatemala, see beautiful landscapes and live unforgettable moments, where you will connect with nature. Please note that we start picking up our clients 15 minutes of the hour, and the maximum delay after 6 am or 2 pm is 15 minutes past the hour , you must know that you have to have a suitable physical condition , inside the place you can rent horses for the hike but they cost approximately 500 the two ways

We offer much more than a simple tour! You will live an authentic, safe and adventure-filled experience from Antigua Guatemala to our beautiful mountains where you can see the wonderful coelages in an ATV. Our guides are certified, mountaineering experts and passionate lovers of Guatemalan nature and culture. Each ATV tour is designed to show you not only the stunning landscapes and mountains of our region, but also immerse you in the local cultural richness, giving you stories, customs and places you wouldn’t see on a conventional tour. If you are looking for a personalized, exciting and deeply connected experience with the heart of Guatemala, this tour is for you.

A nice experience to be involved with the Mayan people when the environment turns full of colors, mystical ambiance in the Mayan church, ceremonies, and full of products for locals and visitors. Also to have the experience of seeing close Mayan rituals in the cemetery and religious petitions to the deaths in the underworld. You will have the opportunity with our experienced guides to discover and learn deeply about the Mayan culture. Together with lake Atitlan two of the most amazing destinations in Guatemala. Take the oportunitty don't loose it. NOTE: The concept of private means that vehícule is private for costumers from Viator, Guate Tours. That means could be shared but not large groups. If you really need a private tour just you, please contact to your agent, prices are not the same.

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.

Experience one of the ancient world’s most incredible archaeological sites at Tikal, a celebrated Mayan city deep in the Guatemalan jungle, on this 17-hour trip by air from Antigua. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Guatemalan jungle on your flight to this UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mayan site, spending the day exploring this incredible city’s steep temples and beautiful plazas with the help of your guide. Your day trip from Antigua to Tikal also includes round-trip transportation from your Antigua hotel, lunch, and all entrance fees.

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.

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.

Explore the colorful towns of Iximché and Chichicastenago on this exciting day trip from Guatemala City, complete with round-trip hotel service. You’ll wander through open-air markets and comb through the unique handmade goods Guatemala is famous for on this popular day trip. Visit the Church of Santo Tomas and Calvary Church in Chichiscastenango’s central plaza with your expert local guide, and make your way to the ancient Mayan town of Iximché to explore the ruins.

Visit to the most important handicrafts market in the western region where syncretism can be visualized on a large scale since the local people have preserved their Mayan beliefs which are mixed with Catholic practices, this place is multicolored since the Quiché people He still wears his regional costume, on our visit it is contemplated to enter the morerías, the market, the Santo Tomas church and the Turkaj hill where the Maya Pascual Abaj shrine is located, we will have time for lunch and shopping, at the end we begin the return to Guatemala city.

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.

Guatemala is a amazing city with a lot to offer a mixture among old and new places in one same city.

Skip the hours-long bus ride from Guatemala City to Tikal with this tour that lets you see the famous UNESCO-listed ruins in just one day. Fly right from the city to the ruins, and then see the most famous temples and monuments alongside a government-certified guide who brings them to life.

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure in one of Guatemala's hidden gems! This full-day, private tour is designed for thrill-seekers who crave both nature and history. Descend into the stunning Bombil Pek Caves by rappelling, an experience that will make your heart race as you enter a world of ancient wonder. These caves are not only natural marvels but also the first place in Guatemala where rock paintings were discovered, dating back 28 centuries. Managed by the El Porvenir community, this tour blends adventure, culture, and history, making it an unforgettable experience you won't want to miss!

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.