All Panajachel Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 2

Lake Atitlán Motorcycle Adventure

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Free Cancellation
6 hours

from $87

Explore the vibrant culture of Chichicastenango on this immersive 6-hour tour from Panajachel. Experience the local lifestyle as you visit the largest market in Central America, witness the colorful cemetery, and delve into the history of traditional masks. Your journey begins with a panoramic view, enjoy a landscape that will take your breath away., followed by guided visits to significant local sites, ensuring a rich and educational experience. With transportation provided and an expert guide fluent in English, Spanish, and Tz'utujil, this tour is perfect for cultural enthusiasts seeking authentic encounters in Guatemala. - 7-hour guided cultural tour from Panajachel to Chichicastenango - Visit the largest market in Central America and the local cemetery - Transportation in a private vehicle for a comfortable experience

Explore the Market of Chichicastenango from Panajachel

Free Cancellation
6 hours 30 minutes

from $90

Immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of Quetzaltenango, and then the soothing hot waters of Fuentes Georginas Hot Springs, on this 10-hour day trip. Start with an exploration of the historic architecture and top attractions of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala’s second-largest city. Then soak away your aches and cares in the therapeutic geothermal waters of Fuentes Georginas, where you can relax and rejuvenate in a series of outdoor pools of varying temperatures. Your trip also includes a guide and round-trip hotel transport.

3.0

Quetzaltenango and Fuentes Georginas Hot Springs from Panajachel

Free Cancellation
10 hours

from $135

Panajachel is a great place to start a journey to the stunningly beautiful and culturally vibrant Chichicastenango. Located only a short drive away through the breathtaking natural landscapes of the western highlands of Guatemala, Chichicastenango is home to the famous Santo Tomas Church, an iconic colonial structure with bright white walls and stairs at its base where many devotees burn incense, bring flowers, and show their gratitude. Upon arriving in Chichicastenango, you will be amazed by the number of colors, textiles, street traditional food, and all kinds of sales in the market. We will visit the indoor and outdoor market, make stops to buy if you wish, and learn about the great history of this market, its people, its traditions, and its religion. Afterward, we will visit the Santo Tomas Church, and at the end of the day, we will go to the Pascual Abaj Hill, where if we are lucky, we´ll see a traditional Mayan ceremony.

Full Day Tour to Chichicastenango from Panajachel

Free Cancellation
8 hours

from $160

Immerse yourself in the ancient Mayan heritage and fascinating traditions of Guatemala during this 6-hour day trip to the villages of San Antonio and Santa Catarina. Explore the indigenous artisan traditions of the towns near Lake Atitlan as you tour local textile and craft cooperatives and then visit a ceramics studio. Then participate in Mayan rituals as you learn about the Protection Fire Ceremony and take part in an optional hike along the lake’s edge. Your trip also includes a guide and round-trip hotel transport from Panjachel and Santa Catarina.

Lake Atitlan: Santa Catarina and San Antonio Maya Tour from Panajachel

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Free Cancellation
5 to 6 hours

from $72

Immerse yourself in the ancient rituals and colorful culture of the Mayans during this 7-hour trip to Chichicastenango and its famous market. Discover the wealth of handicrafts, produce, herbal medicines and more for sale at this traditional indigenous market. Then spend time exploring the town’s museums, cemetery, colorful murals and Mayan heritage, including a chance to observe a Fire Cleansing Ceremony performed by a local shaman. Your trip also covers round-trip hotel transport from Panjachel.

Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel

4.6

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Free Cancellation
7 hours

from $120

Enjoy a leisurely, laid-back, 3-hour cycling trip amidst the idyllic mountain villages near Panjachel. Spend most of your trip pedaling downhill, soaking up scenic views of Lake Atitlan, quiet rural roads and the tiny indigenous towns of Godinez and San Andres Semetabaj. With more than 98% of your cycling trip on downhill terrain, it’s a chill, easy, way to see a lot of scenery with minimal effort. Your ride includes a guide, bike and transport to the cycling start point.

Half-Day Scenic Bicycle Tour from Panajachel

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $71

Shared Transport from Panajachel, Lake Atitlan to Guatemala City

3.0

(3)

Free Cancellation
4 to 5 minutes

from $44

Late-night & early-morning pickups available Private, door-to-door airport service No need to leave Lake Atitlán the day before Pickup coordinated with your flight schedule Air-conditioned, comfortable vehicle Professional, experienced local driver Space for standard luggage Enjoy a comfortable private transfer with direct pickup and drop-off—no waiting and no shared shuttles. Your private service allows flexible stops for snacks or restrooms along the way. On-Time Guarantee We track your flight to ensure your driver is ready, even if your flight is early or delayed. Safe, friendly, licensed drivers with excellent local knowledge. Bilingual drivers (English/Spanish) available by request. Top Destinations Available for Antigua, Guatemala City, Lake Atitlán, and other destinations on request.

Private Transfer from Lake Atitlán to Guatemala Airport (GUA)

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $96

This trekking adventure with a duration of 3 days of walking and a distance of 60 kilometers and a high elevation of 3,837 meters (La Torre) is the non-volcanic mountain chain highest elevation in Central America From Nebaj lasts for three days starting the hike in the (Region Ixil) to Todos Santos takes you off the beaten track and discover uncharted mountains Cuchumatanes chain where people live inthe remote communities and their traditional routes through 3 zones starting with the region “Maya Ixil, area , then here we will Mam area the “Chaplaincy, La Ventosa, Tower “up to Todos Santos mountain chain that is hardly visited Guatemala with few changes and features as unique as spectacular scenery, green valleys of pine, fir, juniper, oak, madrone is crossed, barren plateaus. The region was one of the hardest hit during the civil war (civil war that lasted 36 years) and memories of massacres and disappearances weigh on the minds of people.

Trekking from Nebaj to Todo Santos Cuchumatanes

Free Cancellation
3 days

from $215

4.5

Three Mayan Villages Tour - Authentic Mayan Culture

5 to 6 hours

from $110

This private transfer from Panajachel to Antigua Guatemala is designed for those who wish to finish their visit to Lake Atitlan. Completely private door-to-door service We pick you up directly from your hotel, Airbnb or dock in Panajachel, and take you nonstop to the door of your Antigua accommodation. You decide the departure time We adjust to your schedule. Leave early if you want to arrive in time to explore Antigua. Responsible and trained drivers We have experienced, caring, responsible and knowledgeable drivers of the route. Comfortable vehicles in excellent condition You will travel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with ample luggage space. Total focus on safety and punctuality Transfers are monitored, and we apply security protocols from departure to arrival. Seamless communication at all times From booking to arrival, you will be in touch.

Private transfer from Panajachel to Antigua Guatemala

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $75

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.

Iximche Mayan Ruin from Panajachel

4.8

(10)

Free Cancellation
6 hours

from $108

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.

Bicycle Tour Around Lake Atitlan with Weaving Coops and Coffee Plantations

4.1

(7)

Free Cancellation
6 hours

from $118

This tour starts in Panajachel where we pick up the people who are staying at the hotels in Panajachel and on the way to Santa Catarina. We also pick up at the Tzanjuyu dock. The tour starts in Panajachel where we will tour the museum of photographs, then we will go to the villages of Santa catarian to visit the colonial church, cultural center where we will learn the history of the town history of traditional costumes, then we will continue to santa catarina palopo to learn about the manufacture of ceramics, crafts made by people, view of the vegetable market, then If we find ourselves on a sunny day we will have the best sunsets of the lake with the fall of the sun on the volcanoes

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $55

Walk the Face of the Earth on the Sacred Path of the Sun: Author & lecturer Vincent Stanzione has opened his mountain home in an exclusive arrangement to offer an amazing experience. This experience will enable you to enter the Maya world in truly authentic ways. It allows visitors to learn about the Maya Civilization by entering the Maya World of the Present Day. Let us take you to places nobody but the Maya ever go while learning all you can from a researcher and writer who is hungry to share the world he has made his home. Guiding enables those of us who have attained a great deal of knowledge to share it with others in a direct way. So take a walk with Vincent along the flowery paths during this fascinating day in the highlands, high above Lake Atitlan. Learn about the Maya and the Mesoamerican traditions, their cosmo-magical thinking, their calendar, the way of living in the world, their myths and their deep sense of being the descendants of divine ancestors.

Hike in pristine Forest, a view from above Atitlan

Free Cancellation
4 to 7 hours

from $94

Traditional & Colorful Chichicastenango Market Walking Tour

4.6

(5)

7 hours

from $90

Immerse yourself in traditional Mayan culture during an overnight homestay near Panajachel. The 15-hour experience is a great way to help support local communities in Guatemala. Your hosts, who are part of the Kakchiquel group, are happy to show you around the village and introduce you to their customs. In addition to one night of accommodation, you also enjoy a traditional breakfast and dinner prepared by your host mother.

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Mayan Home Stay San Jorge

Free Cancellation
15 hours

from $40

Tour of Market of Solola with Lunch at Mayan Family.

Free Cancellation
6 hours

from $80

Sit alongside local women and learn the art of Maya beading with this hands-on workshop in Santa Cruz la Laguna. Not only is this socially responsible tour a great way to learn about the Maya cultures found on Lake Atitlan, but it also directly benefits local communities. Upgrade to include lunch at Lake Atitlan’s top restaurant—also run by a social enterprise—or a community-led tour of the village.

Beading Class and tour a Non-profit vocational training center a Fun cultural sharing experience

Free Cancellation
5 hours

from $28

Step inside the Maya community of Santa Cruz with this NGO visit. Check out a successful non-profit vocational training center with classes in cooking, beading, sewing, and carpentry. Visit a classroom, café, and store run by the organization. Explore the village of Santa Cruz, home to one of the oldest churches in Guatemala, and end your tour with lunch at the NGO-run rooftop café overlooking the waters of Lake Atitlan.

Tour a NGO non profit Vocational Training Center Amigos de Santa Cruz and explore the Mayan village

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Free Cancellation
4 hours

from $63

Boat tour in Mayan villages

Free Cancellation
6 hours 30 minutes

from $36

This is a tour that starts from Panajachel where in our office we will go to the ferry to take a public boat that will take us to the town of Tzununa, from there our bicycle adventure begins, visiting the towns of Tzununa, San Marcos, San Pablo, San Juan and San Pedro, on the bike tour stops will be made where you can appreciate panoramic views, you will also visit weavers, medicinal plants, colonial churches, and coffee plantations. The route has a total of 7 miles, so the bicycle tour lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours, the road that starts with dirt for approximately 3 miles later with a paved road, there are also ups and downs of small hills so It is recommended to be in good condition.

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Get to know San Marcos, San Pablo, San Juan and San Pedro by bicycle

Free Cancellation
5 hours

from $67

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.

Shoreside Lake Atitlan Hike

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Free Cancellation
5 hours

from $51

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What are people saying about Panajachel

Lake Atitlan Villages Tour on ATV

Will_D, Mar 2026

Incredible Tour - Even Better Tour Guide in Nemy

This was an absolutely incredible tour that we would recommend to anyone. Riding the ATVs is so much fun, and the stops along the way were exactly what we were looking for. Our tour had five people on it including us, which we felt was perfect. Our tour guide is what really perfected the tour for us though. His name is Nemy and he is an incredibly nice and knowledgeable guy with a huge heart. He took good care of us, took the time to get to know us a bit, never rushed us, and gave us such interesting information at each stop. We stopped at a local coffee spot with local coffee beans, a traditional textiles location where we got to spin some cotton and learn about all the dies and textile making process from some locals with Mayan heritage, and a traditional ceramics shop where we got to see the various steps of the ceramic making process. We found some of our favorite souvenirs on this tour as well at these stops. We feel incredibly lucky to have found this tour and to have had Nemy as our tour guide in particular, and we would recommend the tour company and Nemy to anyone. Thanks again Nemy!

Lake Atitlan Lower Mayan Trail Hiking Tour from Panajachel

Connor_H, Mar 2026

Edwin and Cesar were...

Edwin and Cesar were wonderful tour guides! It was a beautiful and interesting hike. I was very slow but no one made me feel rushed. This hike is HARD- lots of uphill and some rock scrambles. Despite that I found it enjoyable and rewarding. I would happily book with them again.

Lake Atitlan Guided Tour by Boat from Panajachel

Hansia_B, Mar 2026

Best Tour of Lake Atitlan

We had an amazing time with our girls. Maria, our Mayan tour guide, was so accommodating and knowledgeable. My husband has a physical limitation walking and she was so kind to make sure he was okay and to get us tuktuks at the different stops. Our favorite part was the boat ride from town to town…lol please have motion sickness meds on hand if you’re not used to a high speed, choppy ride.

Lake Atitlan: Mayan Ceremony at the Sacred Caves

Jay_S, Feb 2026

Wonderful Mayan cultural tour

Wonderful experience! So special to learn about Mayan culture and tradition. The Shaman, Carlos, and our guide, Mario, were incredible. The chicken bus was really fun. Definitely wear sneakers, the walk would not be good in flip-flops and you can get ash on you, so don't wear white. Highly recommend this tour. It was such a unique meaningful experience. Learning more about my Mayan sign and how it interacts with my partner's sign was amazing.

Indian Nose Peak and Lake Atitlan Sunrise Tour from Panajachel

Jennifer_S, Jan 2026

Perfect Sunrise Hiking experience

Was picked up at hotel in Panajachel it was definitely an early pickup of 330am driver said 90-minute drive to start of hike, but we got there after about 70 minutes we slept on the way which helped pass time along. It was certainly a challenging 30-minute hike towards the end to get to the top with the switchbacks, but guide was very patient and waiting on me because I was the slowest. Bring your own water they do not provide water. Once at the top guide found us our own spot for our small group and brought us hot chocolate because it was very cold that early in the morning and also offered us cinnamon like bread. Definitely bring layers and hat and gloves with wind and chilly early morning temps. Sunrise was gorgeous to watch we got plenty of time to take a ton of pictures before we started hike back down. On way back we had a different vehicle was a more comfortable van where we could recline seats and sleep on way back. We were brought back to hotel by about 845am which gave us rest of day to explore more of Lake Atitlan. Would highly recommend company! :)

Lake Atitlán Sunset Tour

Yan_Z, Jan 2026

The best part of our Lake Atitlan trip was the ATV sunset tour

The highlight of our Lake Atitlán adventure was definitely the ATV tour! We’re so happy we went; it was my first time driving my own ATV. I was a little nervous at first, but then I got really excited. Our guide, Sebastian, was fantastic, making the whole tour smooth and safe. The views were absolutely breathtaking and totally worth every moment.

Maya Cooking Class from Panajachel

Clayton_B, Dec 2025

So much fun and supporting a good cause.

We had an amazing time at the cooking class. The chef was patient and informative. It was very fun learning about the local ingredients and indigenous techniques used in the different courses. The class is taught at a woman owned nonprofit vocational school that provides training and job placement for local people. We ate at the fabulous restaurant and purchased some things made on site to support this effort as well. I highly recommend taking this class!

Kayak and Hike Adventure Tour from Panajachel in Guatemala

Alex_J, May 2025

Kayaking was a lot of fun...

Kayaking was a lot of fun and offered great views of the lake and also the beautiful homes along the lake. Fernán was an awesome guide, really funny and informative. We opted for a trip to San Juan for the second half of the day and it was awesome to see the textiles, bee farm, and chocolate museum.