Top Guatemala Day Trips - page 11

I communicated all my logistics via WhatsApp a few days prior to the journey. The exit from Aurora is a bit chaotic as there are a lot of drivers, vendors etc, but my driver was able to find me, my flight had also landed 45min early. My driver was super friendly and we bonded quite a lot. I speak pretty good Spanish and was able to chat with him and get local recommendations for things in Atitlan. It was door to door service and I got dropped off at my hotel. Also we stopped for a bathroom break and food too, and he was very mindful in offering and being flexible. I’d highly recommend.

This shuttle service is excellent, very safe, reliable, flexible and accommodating with our schedule, and always on time! I was traveling with my grown kids and we reserved rides from the airport in Guatemala City to Antigua, from Antigua to Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, then back to Antigua, and then back to the airport. The three drivers we met (Mario, Wilver, and Rafael) were excellent, as was the manager/dispatcher Fabio, who was always available and quick to respond to messages on WhatsApp to arrange pickup times. They were all very nice as well as clearly professional and competent. Highly recommend!

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.

I'm not one to write reviews but this really was the highlight of our 6 day trip. Very beautiful scenery while driving, the water reserve was very nice as well. Driving the ATVs seemed a little intimidating at first but you get the hang of it fast. Would definitely do it again.

This is a great tour to help get aquainted with the city and begin to understand the history of the land. Our tour guide was Roberto and he spent several hours walking us around and giving us lots of information not only of the places, but if the architecture, food, and local culture. I couldn't recommend this more. Wear good shoes because tou will walk a lot.

This experience was very easy. Saul was my driver and he was amazing - he was waiting at the airport when I landed. The instructions were clear and I received several WhatsApp messages guiding my process until I finally met Saul. I felt very safe and taken care of -he offered to stop for coffee food and to use the restroom. I was impressed by the level of professionalism service and the great condition of the van

I thought there would be other travelers on the tour, but it ended up to be a private tour which was great. We enjoyed spending the day with our guide, Gustavo. He was knowledgeable, entertaining and demonstrated professionalism throughout our trip. We loved learning the history and hearing his stories. We appreciate that he attended to our needs, waited for us while we shopped, and took us to interesting restaurants. We love the group selfies he took!

Unforgettable experience! Much more challenging than I expected. I’m glad the “taxis” (horses) were an available along the route. Riding horseback partway up Pacaya made the climb easier while still taking in stunning views. Hiking across lava fields and roasting marshmallows over heat vents was surreal. A must-do in Guatemala — magical, humbling, and unlike anywhere else.