Top Guatemala Bus Tours - page 6

See Guatemala City's top attractions as you learn about the culture, heritage and traditions of this capital city. Tour the financial and commercial centers, navigate the main thoroughfares and quiet squares. It's the perfect overview for first-time visitors who want to get oriented to this diverse city.

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.

Experience Yaxha National Park on this private sunset tour that includes roundtrip transportation from Flores and Tikal. Learn about Mayan history and culture, archeology, and the local flora and fauna at this site that features monumental clusters with pyramidal temples, palaces, and residential complexes. Plus, see the sun set from the top of a temple.

Spend a fun-filled day enjoying the many outdoor activities of Lake Atitlan during this full-day trip that’s perfect for families and kids. Swim and kayak amidst the idyllic scenery of this beautiful lake. Or get your heart pumping with some cliff jumping or a rock climbing adventure with harnesses and ropes. If relaxation is your aim, sit back and chill out at the tour activity center under a shaded cabana as your kids enjoy the game center. Your family-friendly day trip also offers an optional lunch and includes all activities and round-trip hotel transport.

Discover the lively highland culture and beautiful scenery of Guatemala during this 12-hour visit to Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan from Guatemala City. 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, optional lunch upgrade and round-trip hotel transport.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tikal comes into its own at sunset, which is also when the site is quietest. On this private tour, learn about Mayan history and culture, as well as the wildlife that still frequents the jungle here, and watch the sunset from the top of the Lost World pyramid. Your package includes hotel transfers, water, entrance fees, and guiding, but excludes lunch and museum entrance tickets.

Why is the sunset tour in Tikal unique? Unlike traditional tours, the tour not only focuses on visiting the ruins, but on living Tikal with all the senses. Walk on quiet jungle trails, allowing you to connect with nature, listen to birds and monkeys, and enjoy the authentic atmosphere of the Mayan forest. In addition, the tour is designed to make every moment relaxing and memorable: start with a leisurely tour, explore the most emblematic structures and culminate with the sunset at Mundo Perdido, a place that combines history, astronomy and the magic of the jungle. It offers personalized experiences, without haste and away from the crowds, for those who seek more than just a sightseeing visit: an encounter with the history, nature and unique atmosphere of Tikal.

On your own, it’s difficult to squeeze the Chichicastenango market (Mercado Santo Tomás) into a single day, but this guided tour makes it a breeze by handling all the transportation logistics from Guatemala City, with a Lake Atitlan photo stop too. Going with a guide keeps you from getting lost in the crowds and provides tons of insight into the rich cultures you’ll see practicing rituals in Santo Tomas Church.

We'll pick you up at your hotel and the guide will take you through some neighborhoods in Antigua that you probably wouldn't visit without a local guide. There you will try incredible and unique street food dishes made by the locals themselves, each place will be a delicious surprise for you. You will learn about the history and culture of each town you visit. All locations are family businesses with unique recipes.

Discover Semuc Champey National Park and the Kanba Caves on this all-day tour from Coban. The park boasts a great variety of fauna, with more than 100 species of birds and more than 34 species of mammals, along with unique turquoise waters and natural pools. Before lunch (included), explore the Guatemalan caves by candlelight and learn about the different Mayan communities.

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.

Step back in time to the ancient world of the Maya during this 6-hour exploration of the Iximche ruins near Lake Atitlan. Explore this 1,000-year-old city’s wealth of ball courts, pyramid-temples, royal palaces and the on-site museum. You’ll also learn about the history of this iconic archaeological site up through the Spanish colonial era, and discover details about the Mayan calendar, astrological studies and the attitudes of the present day Mayan people towards their ancestors. Your trip includes entrance fees, a guide and a choice between shared and private round-trip hotel transport.

Spend a full day discovering the fascinating history and cultural wonders of Yaxha on this private day tour from Flores. A great way to deepen your understanding of Mayan culture, this tour includes a guided walk around the archaeological site and the chance to climb different temples. You’ll also learn about the Mayan Biosphere, the second-largest jungle in the Americas. After your tour, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch before returning to your hotel.

Explore Tikal National Park on this all-day private guided tour from Flores. Located in Guatemala's Peten Province, this landmark is one of the major sites of the Mayan civilization, containing temples, palaces, and public squares. While you can explore the site on your own, learn more about its history and surroundings from a guide.

Watch the sunrise over the ruins and hear the sounds of the jungle as it wakes up on this private all-day tour of Tikal National Park. Roundtrip transportation from hotels near Flores and Tikal is provided. Tikal is one of the most important archeological complexes that remains from the Mayan civilization and is considered a must-see when visiting Guatemala.

Explore one of the largest and significant Mayan sites in Central America—Tikal—on this private all-day tour. Roundtrip transportation from the airport and hotels in Flores is provided. During your visit to Tikal National Park learn about Mayan and Guatemalan history and culture, archeology, and the region's flora and fauna. Tour also includes lunch near the park.

Hike to the summit of Acatenango Volcano on an overnight journey that includes spectacular mountainside camping. While some opt to tackle the 13,041-foot (3,976-meter) mountain in just one day, this trek splits the challenging hiking into two days—giving you more time to savor the views. Included camping gear, meals, and warm clothes take care of the logistics, so you can focus on the hike.

Take a trip back through the history of Guatemala, both ancient and modern, during this private 6-hour exploration of Guatemala City’s top museums. Stop by the Popol Vuh Museum, housing artifacts from some of the oldest cultures that lived in Guatemala. Then explore the wealth of indigenous weaving on display at the Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Textiles and Clothing and learn about Mayan engineering at the Miraflores Museum. This museum-themed excursion also includes a private guide, entrance fees, an optional lunch upgrade and round-trip hotel transport from Antigua or Guatemala City.

Discover the true essence of Antigua Guatemala on our exclusive village tour by private vehicle. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and fascinating history of each town as you capture unforgettable moments with your camera. With incredible views and a unique experience at each stop, this tour is essential for any visitor. Book your adventure now!

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 one of Guatemala’s most important archeological sites at your own pace on a private sunset tour of Yaxha from Flores. Wandering the area at sunset not only lets you see the area bathed in magical light, but it also means you’ll be able explore in cooler temperatures that keep you more comfortable.

Visit the ancient Mayan ruins of Iximche on a half-day tour from Panajachel. Your guide shares live commentary about the Mayan civilization in Guatemala, and the importance of key structures you see. You’ll travel early to beat the heat, and ride in comfort by air-conditioned minivan.

Visit two of the Guatemala City area’s most interesting theme parks with this private day tour. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Altamira, with its gigantic wooden structures featuring larger-than-life hands. You'll then visit Hobbitenango, a Lord of the Rings-inspired eco-park with hobbit houses and spectacular countryside views.

If you are spending your vacation in Guatemala and want to visit the ancient Mayan cities of Peten, most probably you are staying at the shore of Lake Peten Itza. This is a beautiful lake located in the department of Peten in the north of Guatemala. It is the third-largest lake in the country and one of the most beautiful ones. Don´t miss the chance to have a tour of the lake on a boat, appreciate its beauty, and visit 2 more magical places that are connected to the lake, we are talking about the white-sand beach of El Chechenal and El Mirador del Rey Canek, a lovely viewpoint with lots of history. Spend a wonderful day full of adventure, history, nature, fun, and more, in the company of an expert team that will ensure your comfort and security at all times.