Lake Atitlan Villages Tour on ATV
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Panajachel, Guatemala
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the Lake Atitlan area on this half-day ATV adventure. First, head to San Antonio Palopo via the road that runs around the lake. There, visit a local ceramic factory to learn about the production process and also stop by a chocolate factory. Following that, travel to the village of Santa Catarina Palopo where you'll be able to learn about and see the weaving of blankets, and other goods. Lastly, head to Playa Blanca en Barrio Jucanya for some photo opps by the water.
- Mix sightseeing with adventure on this ATV excursion
- Learn more about Guatemalan culture and lifestyle
- Taste local coffee and chocolate during the tour
- This tour is suited for beginner ATV riders
What's Included
- ATVs and Helmets
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking Fees
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Soda/Pop
- Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Simoon Tours Panajachel1444'26 6"N, Panajachel, Guatemala
The tour starts at our office. Calle Monte Rey, casa Gloria C. We are located next to Dreamboat Hostal.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
San Antonio Palopo
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Santa Catarina Palopo
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Panajachel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Valid driver´s Licence
- You are unable to book a reservation only with a passenger rate; you must have a driver rate as well.
- Youth with drivers license can drive their own ATV but have to book as an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Travis_P
This was a great way to see beautiful towns along Lake Atitlan. Everyone as Simoon Tours was professional and kind from start to finish, especially our friendly and knowledgeable guide. If you want to learn about local culture, this is definitely one of the most fun ways to do it.
Reviews
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Kathy_R, Jul 2026
This is a great tour. Our guide was very informative and took us to great places. I highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your review and recommendation! Happy to read you enjoyed our villages tour.
Trianna_P, Jun 2026
This was a super fun experience and super fun way to learn about Guatemalan culture! The guides were great!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review, We are more than happy that you chose us to do a completely different activity like our tour of villages on the most beautiful lake, When we introduced you to our guide he was in charge of providing you with important information about the history of the small,colorful villages and what each one makes, and you learned more about Guatemala.
Ron_A, May 2026
Excellent tour from start to finish! Pedro was so friendly and made the entire experience fun and safe. The views are phenomenal and I’d highly recommend to anyone. 5 Stars!
Ashley_A, May 2026
We had a lot of fun doing the ATV tour. We saw things we wouldn’t have found on our own. Sebastian was great and explained everything thoroughly. It was a good way to spend a day inpanajchel
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your review! Glad you enjoyed your tour!
Pia_L, May 2026
Loved riding the streets and was interesting scenic spots. Bring cash for coffee, ceramics, chocolate, etc. our guide Pedro was fantastic and so knowledgeable and patient. The experience was Well worth it
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello!
thanks for the recommendation and review, We are more than happy that you chose us for our villages Tour on the most beautiful lake,from the moment you were welcomeded by our guide Pedro, whose Charisma was evident,he gave you all the instructionson how to operate the atv, he also made sure you learned a little more about the history,culture and crafts of each colorful little villages, and that you could buy some artisanal chocolate and coffee to take home a beautiful souvenir of your visit to Guatemala.
Joel_P, Apr 2026
It was so much fun! Getting to ride atvs up and down a winding mountain side into smaller towns of Guatemala was awesome. Out Guid Nemi was very knowledgeable and spoke in English extremely will and with him being our guid we (my wife and I) felt extremely comfortable we didn’t feel rushed or felt uncomfortable. I would definitely book with them again! Thank you to Nemi and Simon tours for an excellent experience!
Lisa_F, Apr 2026
This was such a fun activity! We saw amazing views of the lake! Yeshua was an amazing guide and I would definitely add this to your itinerary!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review, We are more than happy that you chose us and to be able to do a different activity on an atv as our villages tour where from the welcome of our guide Yeshua with his charisma, he can show you the history and culture of the colorgul villages
Jamie_L, Apr 2026
Two reasons why I gave this a four star. In the description, it said we were going to go on a coffee tour taste coffee, see how the process is made, etc. that never happened. We stopped by a very small coffee shop to buy coffee. Also, this tour was supposed to be four hours and we got back in less than three. However, our guide was great and it was fun to visit to Mayan villages.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review,We apologize for the minor incovenience you experienced on our coffee tour, we make it our mission to ensure all our clients get to know one of the most famous farms, where we share the history and process of coffe from beginning to end including a tasting.
Will_D, Mar 2026
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!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review, Thank you for choosing us for our villages tour on the most beautiful lake, Our guide Nehemias was so charismatic and enthusiastic that you felt right, He gave you all the instructions on how to operate the atv and started the adventure, throughout the entire tour he was always attentive to your safety, during each stop you could see the colorful villages, and he shared the history and culture of each one explaining their products in his own words,so you could learn more about chocolate and ceramic, and if you had any questions he answered them without hestitation.
We are more than happy that you took away such wonderful memories of our tour, and we will gladly let Nehemias know
Jalleah_C, Mar 2026
This was a wonderful excursion. We had Andreas who was very knowledgeable and patient. I have some mobility issues and he was able to help me get tuk tuk for one of the destinations requiring some steps. The views of the lake were stunning and he even took pictures of us throughout the excursion. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review, We are more than happy that you chose us to do our Villages tour on the most beautiful lake, from the moment you arrived our guide Andreas with her confidence and assurance, made you feel comfortable throughout the tour, at the same time you were able to appreciate unique views and learn a little more about the colorful villages, He was also always attentive and ready to help you at all times.
Susan_M, Mar 2026
Nimy was very good guide, excellent English, explained the cultural activites well and was patient when we took a long time to shop. Felt very safe on the ATV.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review, Thank you for choosing us for our Villages tour on the most beautiful lake, and from the moment you arrived our guide Nehemias gave you all the instructions you needed to operate the atv and start your adventure,During the tour you learned more about the history of the colorful villages and what they make, and you were able to take home a small souvenir of your visit.
Rene_G, Mar 2026
A very professional tour operator.
Our guide, Josua (not sure of spelling),was excellent. Elite.
I recommend completely.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review,We are more than happy that you chose us to do our villages tour on the most beautiful lake, our guide Yeshua also made sure that you had a fun and educational day in each villages you visited, learning about its history
Rae_C, Mar 2026
10/10 Experience !! The views were so beautiful , we got to stop & try delicious coffee as well as some chocolate ! Definitely worth it
Response from Host, Mar 2026
thank you!!
Tashara_R, Mar 2026
Our ATV experience was top notch. I give credit to our guide, Pedro. He was very knowledgeable and made sure to follow all safety protocols to make sure we had an amazing time but in a safe manner. We got to see many sites and explore the different cities along Lake Atitlan. I highly recommend this tour, and if you get Pedro as your guide you are a lucky person!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you! We will let Pedro know you enjoyed the tour with him!
Jennifer_C, Feb 2026
This whole experience was outstanding! Our guide, Nemi, was phenomenal! If you book one tour while in Pana it should be this one.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review,We are more than happy that you chose us for our Villages Tour around the most beautiful lake, and from the moment we introduced you to our guide Nehemias you felt confident enough to begin the adventure, he also made sure to tell you the history of each colorful villages surrounding the lake, and if you had any doubts or questions he answerered each and everyone of them.
Genesis_G, Feb 2026
Beautiful experience and excursion. Our tour guide Yeshua was super informative and entertaining! My favorite part was exploring the lake side village
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review, We are more than happy that you chose us for our Villages Tour on the most beautiful lake that is Atitlan, and from the moment you were welcomed and introduced to our guide Yeshua you felt at ease and ready to begin the adventure, throughout the tour you learned about the history of each magical town surrounding the lake and admire its architecture and coloros, and if you had any questions yeshua answered them without hestitation.
Lauren_M, Feb 2026
I absolutely loved this tour!! Nehemías was a fantastic tour guide—super friendly, informative, and helpful. He always made sure we felt comfortable and even took amazing photos of us. This tour is a great way to see areas around the lake that you might not get to explore on foot. It was easily one of my favorite parts of my trip to Guatemala, and I would 100% recommend it!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review, We are more than happy that you chose us to do our Villages Tour on the most beautiful lake, and from the moment you were welcomed and introduced to our guide Nehemias, you felt as ease and he gave you all the instructions on how to operate the atv and then began the adventure, at each stop you learned the history of each small colorful villages and what they make,also during the tour our guide took photos so you could have a beautiful memory of your visit to Guatemala.
Ashli_D, Feb 2026
The tour was amazing. Our tour guy was awesome patient with us and very informative! As a solo female traveler myself.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review,We are more than happy that you chose us for our villages tour on the most beautiful lake, and from the moment you arrived our guide made sure you felt safe throughout the entire tour and provided you with all the necessary information while visiting the small villages surrounding Panajachel.
Travis_P, Feb 2026
This was a great way to see beautiful towns along Lake Atitlan. Everyone as Simoon Tours was professional and kind from start to finish, especially our friendly and knowledgeable guide. If you want to learn about local culture, this is definitely one of the most fun ways to do it.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review,Thank you for choosing us for your visit to our villages tour on the most beautiful lake, we made you feel comfortable from the moment you arrived, and our guide with his kindness gave you all the instructions on how to operate the atv so you could begin your adventure and learn about the history of eachmagical. town and what they produce,and if you had any questions our guide would answer them without hestitation
William_S, Jan 2026
Really friendly workers/guides with great English and very knowledgeable, great information, perfect length, and lots of fun! We really got to see/learn about the culture of Guatemala which was awesome!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review, we are more than happy that you chose us for our villages tour on the most beautiful lake, from the moment you arrived our guide made you feel comfortable giving you al the instruction on how to operate the atv so you could begin your adventure, and during the tour you learned about the history of each magical town and what makes each one special, if you had any questions our guide was there to help you, ensuring you took home a beautiful memory of your visit to Guatemala.
Rohit_K, Jan 2026
Awesome experience! My guide Yeshuva made the whole ATV tour really fun and flexible. January is a great month to do this.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi
Thank you for your great review, wer'e glad you enjoyed the villages tour around the lake. Hope to see you for a next adventure!
Bikram_S, Jan 2026
Just getting to ride an ATV on mountain paths around the lake was incredible in and of itself. Add the amazing tours, demonstrations, and explanations and it was even better. 100% would recommend to anyone
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review,Thank you for choosing us for our villages tour on the most beautiful lake, and from the moment you arrived our guide made sure to teach you how to operate the atv so you could srart your adventure, and during the tour you learned about the history of the small colorgul towns and whar each one made, and if you had any question our guide will answer all of them.
Lillian_C, Jan 2026
This is a must do! So much fun riding the ATV and getting to know more about the Mayan culture. Sebastian was a great tour guide who was very helpful and he made the tour a lot of fun.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review, Thank you for choosing us for our Villages Tour on the most beautiful lake and from the moment you arrived our guide sebastian gave you all the instructions on how to operate the atv so you could start your adventure and discover colorful little villages and learn more about their history, and if you had any questions he was there to help you at all times.
Joanna_E, Jan 2026
Very fun atv ride with a small group. We visited two villages. The first village had a stop at a cafe, and the second village had stops at a chocolate shop, a pottery shop, and a fabric shop. Our guide was kind and patient. The only negative aspect was that we didn’t know ahead of time that our 17 year old had to be a passenger and wasn’t allowed to drive his own atv. That was disappointing as he was the one who had picked the atv as his activity of choice and then wasn’t able to drive it. Just be aware of that if you have any underage teens!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi,
Thank you review and trusting about the villages tour around the Atitlan Lake, wer'e glad to know that you enjoyed your visit to Guatemala! we hope to see you for a new adventure! Thank you for your recomendation for underage teens also!
Andrea_S, Jan 2026
Driving along the coast was fun and great scenery. I liked the co-operative stops and enjoyed supporting small businesses.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review,Thank you for choosing us for foing our villages tour around the beautiful lake of Panajachel, we are grateful that you enjoyed the entire tour and were able to get to know the villages and the incredible views better.
Ashley_J, Jan 2026
This ATV tour was awesome! As a first-time ATV rider, I was pretty nervous, but all my worries vanished thanks to our incredible guide, Nemy. He led our group on a perfectly paced, safe tour—never going too fast and always being super cautious, especially around the windy curves. The route itself is fantastic. A pro tip: bring a small bag or backpack for any souvenirs or goodies you pick up along the way. A friendly reminder: Please remember to tip your tour guides! They work incredibly hard to provide this amazing experience, and it’s a meaningful way to show your appreciation.
Only con is it was a bit challenging to find the tour meeting point.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi,
Thank you for your choosing and trusting, wer'e pleased to know that you enjoyed the villages tour around the Lake Atitlan, and that you had a great time driving an ATV. Untill next time for a new adventure!
Vadim_G, Jan 2026
Good for first time ATV riders - very easy trip. It’s simple and you get some interesting stops. If you really want a unique and fun experience, pick the Pacaya trip with the same company instead - that is far more of an experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review, Thank you for choosing us and for having a fun and extreme adventure on our pacaya volcano atv, and from the moment you arrive our guide explains how to operate the atv so you feel comfortable throughout the entire tour.
Angel_A, Dec 2025
Hola, this is a great and fun way to explore the little towns and culture of the lake area. Worth every penny. Big shoutout to the guides Sebas and Jeshua, they were amazing. This is a must do!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review, We are more than happy that you have chosen us to do our Villages Tour on the most beautiful lake Atitlan, and with the help of our guides Sebastian and Jeshua you can learn a little more about the histoy of the small colorgul villages and what they make, and you can also see viewpoints that no one else knows about, and throughout the entire tour your safety will be ensured
Kaira_F, Dec 2025
This tour was stunning! It was my second ATV tour with simoon rentals and I have so much fun each time riding the ATV’s. I got lucky that it was just me on the tour, and my tour guide Yeshua was amazing, he made the experience fun and relaxing and brought me around to some gorgeous places. The weather was amazing and the energy was beautiful. I’m very sad to be leaving Guatemala but I’ll absolutely be back and will be doing another ATV tour the next time as well. Thank you so much for the experience!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi,
Thank you for your trusting and your review, in this month we have amazing views, we're glad you enjoyed the Villages tour on the Lake, see you next time!
Erick_C, Sep 2025
Safety is first here! We had rain on our tour day and with that in mind, they made sure your experience was still enjoyable.
Jeshua was our awesome tour guide.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hello!
Thanks for the recommendation and review,We appreciate your trust in choosing us and despite the fact that it was a rainy day, our guide Yeshua with his security and confidence made sure that you would spend an adventurous day and that you would enjoy the adventure of driving the atv and that you could appreciate and learn about the history of each small town that surround the most beatiful lake that is atitlan and that you could take a beautiful memory of your visit to Guatemala.
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