All Central Highlands Tours & Excursions in 2026

Discover a fantastical world of hobbit houses, amazing nature, panoramic volcano views, and crumbling palaces and churches on this fun-filled day trip to Hobbitenango and Antigua. Combining the natural beauty and inspired architecture of Hobbitenango with the fascinating history and faded grandeur of the old Spanish capital, this private day trip is a great way to maximize your time in Guatemala.

Take a morning to learn the Maya art of backstrap weaving in a beautiful central Antigua courtyard, surrounded by plants. Sit alongside a master weaver and learn her story. Guatemala is a country rich in its textile tradition, with lots of colors everywhere. But do you know what it really takes to create a weaving? Beginners can gain appreciation of this tradition, and advanced weavers can dive into the nitty gritty details of single-sided or even double-sided brocade. Stitch by stitch, learn to weave a traditional motif.

Take an unexpected excursion through Guatemala City, discovering its unique mid-century architecture, bustling markets and fascinating museums, during this 7-hour excursion. Start with driving tour of city’s main avenues and its National Palace before admiring Guatemala City’s collection of 50s and 60s architecture like the Supreme Court Building and City Hall. During your visit you’ll also get a taste for daily life and shop for souvenirs at the city’s central market and explore Popol Vuh Museum. Your Guatemala City trip includes a guide, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Head to Antigua Guatemala from Guatemala City in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Avoid the need to rent a car while visiting the country and book this service that's available any time of the day. Depart from your hotel in Guatemala City and sit back and relax as you travel to any destination in Antigua Guatemala.

Skip the expense of organizing your own taxi and the stress of lugging your bags to a local bus stop with this shared door-to-door shuttle service from Antigua to Guatemala City’s La Aurora Airport. Departing regularly, this shared shuttle service will pick you up from your hotel and drop you at the departures lounge. You can also request to be dropped in Guatemala City (must be confirmed in advance).

Discover the vibrant birdlife around Antigua, Guatemala with Nighthawk Birding Tours! Choose from six unique, guided tours—through forests, coffee plantations, and hidden birding hotspots. Perfect for casual birdwatchers, photographers, and avid birders alike, our tours showcase hummingbirds, toucans, motmots, and other tropical species. Tours are usually private, ensuring a personalized experience, but smaller groups may occasionally be combined for shared adventures. Prices vary depending on tour and group size.

Shared shuttle from Guatemala City to Panajachel, on Lake Atitlán, with pickup at selected hotels in the city or at La Aurora International Airport. Choose the departure time that works best for you. The trip lasts 5 to 6 hours by air-conditioned vehicle, with a vehicle change in Antigua Guatemala or El Tejar operated by the same provider. We leave you at Socialtel Atitlán, a few steps from the pier, hotels, and restaurants in the center of Panajachel.

Embark on a unique adventure to Lake Atitlan, where we will explore three charming villages: San Antonio Palopó, San Juan la Laguna and Santiago Atitlán. What makes us different? We offer you a comfortable and safe trip, plus breathtaking views and the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of these fascinating places. And that's not all! The boat service is also included, so you can relax and enjoy the trip while we take care of everything. We are the most complete option for your experience at Lake Atitlan.

Our 9:30 PM shared shuttle is designed for travelers arriving at Guatemala Airport on evening flights, combining the convenience of a pre-booked transfer with the affordability of shared transportation. Enjoy a clear airport meeting point, professional service, air-conditioned transportation, and a central drop-off in Antigua Guatemala. Our team coordinates your arrival and meeting point via WhatsApp, so travelers must have access to the phone number provided in their reservation and be able to receive WhatsApp messages after landing. Please have your booking ticket or voucher available, either printed or digitally on your phone. It will be required at check-in to verify your reservation and confirm all travelers before departure. Standard luggage is included per traveler. This service is not suitable for bulky or oversized luggage, such as surfboards, bicycles, large equipment, or excessive baggage, unless arranged in advance.

Travel with us and we will make your adventure an unforgettable experience for you and your family or friends, 4x4 vehicles in excellent condition, we also have camps in front of the volcano of fire, with cabins designed especially to withstand the low temperatures of the Volcano, we offer different food menus for the different tastes of today, professional guides that will make your trip a better experience. If you wish to tour privately you must choose 1 person in the private option. Otherwise you will be added on a group tour.

Travel between your Guatemala City hotel and the airport in comfort, without having to wait for taxis, by pre-booking a transfer to or from the airport. If you opt for an arrival transfer, your driver will be waiting for you at the airport to ferry you to your hotel. With departure transfers, your driver will pick you up at your hotel with plenty of time to make your flight.

Walk through Guatemala city to see all the sites, and also travel like a local on the public bus, with help from your local guide. Together with your small-group, you’ll visit prominent places like The Constitution Plaza, The Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago of Guatemala, and more, plus stopping at historic houses like Pavon House in San Martin for the chance to purchase a Guatemalan coffee.

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.

Travel between Antigua or Panajachel, the gateway to Lake Atitlan, to Chichicastenango without covering the full price of an expensive taxi by joining a shared shuttle between the destinations. Spend plenty of time exploring the famous markets before returning to your departure point or opt for a one-way service that will take you from Chichi to Antigua or Lake Atitlan or vice versa.

Come and be part of our family of travelers on the road to Panajachel! With our transportation from Antigua, we guarantee you a safe and comfortable journey. Make your reservation now and join us on this unforgettable adventure!

What makes this experience unique is that it goes beyond a typical cooking class. Guests will begin by visiting a local market to select fresh ingredients, gaining insight into everyday life and food culture in Guatemala. Together, we’ll prepare a complete traditional meal—from Chiles Rellenos to Jocón and the beloved dessert Molletes—while learning the stories, traditions, and techniques behind each dish. This is a hands-on, small-group experience hosted in a home kitchen, offering an authentic opportunity to connect with Guatemalan culture, cuisine, and hospitality. By the end of the class, guests will not only enjoy a delicious homemade meal but also leave with recipes, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for Guatemala’s culinary heritage.

Take a walking tour through Antigua without worrying about being corralled into shops by signing up for this tour. You'll visit and learn about the city's numerous historic landmarks and gain insight into the history of the area since pre-Colombian times. And if you do want to shop, your guide will take you to a shopping area after the tour is over.

What sets this experience apart is its quiet intimacy and authenticity. Rather than a group-led ritual, this is a self-guided cacao ceremony, allowing each guest to move at their own pace and connect in a personal, unforced way. The ceremony centers on Guatemalan ceremonial cacao, honoring its cultural roots and heart-centered tradition. Every element—sage cleansing, intention-setting, ritual release, and gratitude—is intentionally simple, creating space for reflection rather than instruction. The result is a grounded, memorable experience—one that feels both sacred and approachable, and lingers well beyond the cup itself.

From the vibrant City of Guatemala, the journey to Lake Atitlán connects you with a landscape of majestic volcanoes and charming indigenous towns. With collective transport options that leave daily at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., or a private service adapted to your schedule, the experience is as flexible as unforgettable. Enjoy the cultural and natural beauty of the region while being dazzled by panoramic views on a comfortable and safe journey.

Guatemala has a wide variety of delicious street food to try, but it can be tricky for travelers to know where to find the best—and safest—outlets. On this tour, travel to some of the towns around Antigua and visit street food stalls that you wouldn’t find without a local. Your guide is on hand to order and explain each dish along the way.

Get out in nature and enjoy some tasty pizza cooked in the most unusual of ways in the process with this private tour to Pacaya Volcano. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in Guatemala City and take you out to the volcano for a roughly 90-minute hike up to the top. Once you reach the summit, you'll dine on pizza cooked using volcanic rocks.

Ideal for curious travelers looking for history, culture, local perspective and a more authentic connection with Guatemala. Comfortable transportation, safe exploration, local insight and a personalized, relaxed experience through the history, culture and everyday life of Guatemala City. Born and raised in Guatemala, I guide travelers from Europe, the United States and Latin America across the country, sharing local stories, traditions and perspectives beyond the typical tourist experience. As someone who has worked in Alaska's salmon fishing industry and traveled extensively, I enjoy connecting travelers with the authentic side of Guatemala through real conversations, local insight and meaningful cultural experiences beyond the usual tourist route. This tour combines history, architecture and authentic culture with the comfort of exploring the city alongside a passionate local guide. A memorable introduction to one of Central America's most unique and misunderstood capitals

It will be 3 hours of Guatemalan magic, you will live a stately experience, where I will show you the cuisine of Guatemala. I will take you to my house that is located in one of the most exclusive areas of the city, you enjoy beautiful avenues from a 21st floor, and I will invite you to cook in my kitchen, I will take you back to the past with a demonstration of a Mayan ceremony, and we will be tasting the dish that you choose, I will explain step by step and where your dish comes from. Includes 3 times where I choose your entry and posts I am is a surprise to you. I use fresh and seasonal ingredients, traveling more than 200 km to bring the best of Guatemala and include it in your food. Depending on the season we can make hot cocoa, a surprise gift from our culture, I will take home a special ingredient, a photo with a typical Guatemalan costume. The hours of 11 am are the only ones where we will visit the Traditional Market

This is a shared standard minivan for up to 14 passengers traveling from Guatemala city to Panajachel. Enjoy this transport service while riding through the beautiful hills and mountains along the way. The trip takes approximately 4 hours. During the journey, passengers may request a stop for the bathroom or to buy snacks if needed.