Top Guatemala Outdoor Activities - page 4

Experience a different side of Lake Atitlan on this guided hike through the lush rainforests of the lower ridges of the Atitlan Volcano. Starting from Santiago Atitlan, this half-day private hike takes you from the shores of the volcanic caldera lake, deep into the tropical forest to a cascading waterfall. As you hike, keep your eyes peeled for colorful birds and monkeys.

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.

Once famously described as "too much of a good thing," Lake Atitlan's stunning beauty and broad diversity of towns can make it difficult for visitors to decide how best to see its attractions. This tour lets you see it all while connecting with the landscape and the local people in ways that few visitors get to do. After taking a boat from Panajachel to the small Mayan village of Tzununa, hop on a bike for a ride through the countryside, stopping to visit weaving cooperatives, coffee plantations, art galleries, and some of the best viewpoints on the Lake.

Experience the scenic surroundings of Antigua with this half-day mountain bike tour. Learn about the dramatic history of sites like Ciudad Vieja, once capital of Guatemala before it was hit by a mudslide from the crater of a nearby volcano in 1541. Visit picturesque ruins and a macadamia farm. Ride to Santiago Zamora and San Antonio Aguas Calientes, two towns known for their colorful textile production.

Take a tour from Guatemala City that showcases the mix of Spanish and Mayan traditions that have influenced this incredible nation. Journey into the Iximche ruins—one of Guatemala’s most famous archeological sites—with a guide for extra insight, and then make your way to the Spanish colonial town of Antigua. Follow your expert guide to all of the highlights without having to navigate, including churches, plazas, and shops.

Get the best views of Antigua without breaking a sweat on a private hiking tour that takes you to the top of the active Pacaya volcano. If you opt for the private tour, you will be able to set the pace for the hike, so you won't have to climb the volcano at a speed that doesn't suit your fitness level.

Saddle up and head to the top of Pacaya Volcano on the outskirts of Antigua on this private tour. When you reach the top, your guide will prepare pizza using hot volcanic rocks, while you roast marshmallows over hot lava. Sunset tours are available outside of the rainy season for a particularly scenic treat.

Get a short introduction to the Spanish-colonial charm of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage site, during this 3-hour morning tour from Guatemala City. This atmospheric city was the country’s capital for more than 200 years, creating a wealth of historic architecture and gorgeous scenery for you to discover during your walking tour. Tread on Antigua’s cobblestone streets as you explore sites like the Cathedral of Santiago, Central Park and the city's iconic Arch of Santa Catalina. Your Antigua visit includes a guide and round-trip hotel transport (except during Holy Week in April).

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.

Visit the UNESCO-listed city of Antigua without having to check out of your Guatemala City hotel with this private, half-day tour. See many of the city's most important old churches, take in views from Cerro de la Cruz, and learn about chocolate production at the ChocoMuseo, all in just a few short hours.

Journey from Antigua to explore the fascinating market at Chichicastenango plus the archaeological sites of Iximché, on this full-day trip. First head to the ancient Mayan town of Iximché to explore the ruins of ceremonial plazas, temples, ball courts, and more. Then, take time to browse the ceramics and woodcrafts at the famous open-air market of Chichicastenango before visiting the city’s religious structures, Iglesia de Santo Tomas and Calvary Church. Your trip also includes a guide and round-trip transportation from your hotel in Antigua.

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.

Get up close and personal with a Guatemalan volcano on a day trip to Pacaya Volcano, one of the country’s most active. Hike through volcanic vegetation and surreal landscapes on your way to the top, enjoying views of nearby volcanic peaks of Agua, Fuego and Acatenango that you won't get anywhere else. Your trip from Antigua to the volcano also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel, so you don't have to worry about finding a meeting point.

This is the only place in the world where you can ride a horse on an active volcano and the lava beds. Also, sip wine as your chef cooks you Mayan cuisine on the lava itself. View of Active Pacaya Volcano above you. This experience is truly private and a luxury tour. The surreal backdrop as you traverse them on horseback, creating a once in a lifetime adventure. We are also the Horse Rescue of Guatemala and manage 125 working tour horses for medical, food and shelter. One working Tour horse supports a family of 7-10 people. All the profits of this experience benefit the 125 horses and the 250 families of Pacaya Volcano.

Antigua Guatemala has incredible views and that is why we will take you to see the most AMAZING high points, CERRO San Cristobal, Cerro de la Cruz, Los Celajes, Hobbitenango, Altamira, so you can appreciate the impressive views of the valley and volcanoes that surround the city. Excellent to enjoy the sunsets

Make the most of your travel time and get an up close look at the history and culture of the ancient Mayan world on this Tikal and Yaxha overnight trip by air from Guatemala City. You’ll venture into the jungle with your expert local guide during this 2-day adventure that includes stops at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park and the Mayan ceremonial site of Yaxha. Enjoy sunning views, ancient history and incredible insights as you savor delicious meals and experience the convenience of round-trip airfare to and from Guatemala City on this memorable tour of Mayan ruins.

This mountain biking tour from Antigua offers an intimate look at small-scale coffee production. After an intermediate ride through the beautiful countryside, tour a coffee farm with a co-op member and visit their home to learn how beans are traditionally flame-roasted and ground by hand. Tour ends with lunch with the family for an authentic travel experience that gets you in touch with everyday life in Guatemala.

Get beyond the main attractions in Antigua with this private buggy tour for two, which will take you to some of the villages around the beloved Guatemalan town. You'll visit a nut farm, see a handicraft market, visit a wine-producing community, and see Ciudad Vieja, the second capital of Guatemala.

Altamira is a very ecological place and has animals made by the locals with recycled materials, it has also provided an opportunity to have a job for the people of the village. Altamira has a lot of atraccions from beautiful views to giants, it has many spots so you can take photos

Equal parts natural wonder and cultural landmark, Lake Chicabal is a top attraction for Quetzaltenango (Xela) area visitors. Hiking with a guide is not only the safest way to visit the crater lake—also a Mam Mayan ceremonial site—but also makes for the easiest transportation logistics straight from your Xela hotel.

Spend the day discovering the gorgeous Lake Atitlán, along with the picturesque villages that line its shore, during this 10-hour sightseeing excursion from Antigua. Take in breathtaking views of this mountain lake, its southern shore ringed by volcanoes, as you visit the town Panjachel and take a boat cruise to the hamlet of Santiago de Atitlán. This Lake Atitlán adventure finishes with time for browsing the handicraft stands and businesses along Panjachel’s Santander Street. Your tour also includes a guide and round-trip transportation from your Antigua hotel.

Swap the bustle of Guatemala City for the serene vistas of Lake Atitlan (Lake Atitlan) on this full-day tour, including hotel pick-up. Admire the trio of volcanoes that stand watch over the lake – Volcan San Pedro, Volcan Atitlan and Volcan Toliman – as you cruise across Lake Atitlan and explore the lakeside villages. Shop for handicrafts and unique souvenirs in lively Panajachel, tuck into a typical Guatemalan lunch at a local restaurant (own expense) and witness the culture and traditions of the Tzutujil people in Santiago de Atitlán.

Explore the small town village life and gorgeous scenery of Lake Atitlan during this 5-hour hiking excursion from Santa Cruz la Laguna to San Marcos. During the course of your trip you’ll observe local villagers tending to coffee and corn crops in area farm fields and pass through small Mayan hamlets like San Marcos, Tzununná and Jaibalito. Best of all your hike offers a chance to enjoy the gorgeous scenery of Lake Atitlan and its nearby volcanoes. This Lake Atitlan hiking adventure also covers one-way transfer to the start point, hotel pickup, guide and entrance fees.

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.