Iximché Archeological SiteWe´ll start this adventurous tour by picking you up in your hotel lobby at 7:00 am. We´ll follow all biosecurity products for your wellbeing. We will make a comfort stop on the road so we can take breakfast at a nice restaurant and gain energy for the day. After breakfast, we´ll continue our way to Iximché Archeological Site. The arrival at Iximché will be around 10:30 am.Discover the history of this ancient Mesoamerican city. Later on, we are going to do a short tour of the museum, and then a walking tour inside the archeological site. At the same time, we can appreciate the Mayan ceremonies that still take place in this sacred site.A delicious lunch will be taken in one of the restaurants close to the archeological site. You´ll be given some options to choose from.After lunch, we'll move to Panajachel, the main city of Atitlan's lake where we’ll get stunning views of the volcanoes where you’ll have free time to wander around. Getting to Panajachel will be a 2-hour trip and then we´ll explore this wonderful town and give you free time.Overnight staying at Hotel Dos Mundos Panajachel or similar on a double room.
Guatemala · Culture
3-Days Tour to Lake Atitlan: Nature, Adventure, Culture, & Mayas
The journey
- 01 Visit the ancient Maya archaeological site of Iximché
- 02 Explore Lake Atitlán towns by private boat
- 03 Discover chocolate, artisanal dyeing, and painting workshops in San Juan La Laguna
- 04 Experience Maya syncretism with a visit to Maximón in Santiago Atitlán
- 05 Relax or swim at Tzankujil Hill
- 06 Enjoy volcano and lake views in Panajachel
- 07 Visit Atitlán Natural Reserve, including animals and a butterfly dome
- 08 Take part in a zip line on a bicycle
Discover the beauty, culture, and adventure of Lake Atitlán on this immersive 3-day journey from Guatemala City. Visit the ancient archaeological site of Iximché, explore lakeside towns by boat, and experience living Maya traditions through local workshops, sacred sites, and vibrant community life.
Along the way, enjoy panoramic volcano and lake views, time to relax in Panajachel, and visits to San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlán. Your experience ends with nature and adrenaline at Atitlán Natural Reserve, where trails, wildlife, a butterfly dome, and canopy activities add an exciting finish to the trip.
With private transportation, a certified guide, private boat transfers between towns, and entrance fees to the itinerary sites included, this tour offers a well-rounded introduction to one of Guatemala’s most captivating regions.
The third day of the tour will be adrenaline and adventure as we visit a Natural Reserve of Atitlan where you will have direct contact with beautiful animals and enjoy a butterfly dome.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Day by day
The itinerary
Majesty of Atitlan’s LakeOn our second day, we are going take breakfast in the hotel. After, get ready to take a boat ride to the surrounding villages.First stop: San Juan la Laguna. We will take tours of chocolate, artisanal dying, and a painting workshop. We will also visit the Kiaqsiwan viewpoint. In this place, we are going to appreciate all the landscapes from the lake. Enjoy all the way up to the viewpoint and appreciate the paintings that represent the Mayan culture of this region. The paintings are captured in the stairways and the floor of the viewpoint.After our visit to San Juan La Laguna, we´ll take a boat ride to get to Santiago Atitlán Town. Over there, we'll discover this magic town and at the same time, we'll be witnesses of Mayan syncretism; a mixture of two religions: Christianity and the Mayan beliefs. For that, we´ll visit Maximón, a deity where syncretism is evident.At the end of our adventurous day, it's time to go to Tzankujil Hill where you can jump and dive into the water of the lake or just relax in a hammock. During the evening we'll return to Panajachel Town. Remember that your 3 meals of the day are included.Overnight staying at Hotel Dos Mundos Panajachel or similar on a double room
Adrenaline and Natureenjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel and get ready to visit the Natural Reserve of Atitlán, a magical place that will close this 3-day circuit with a flourish.The third day of the tour will be adrenaline and adventure as we visit a Natural Reserve of Atitlan where you will have direct contact with beautiful animals and enjoy a butterfly dome. It's time for the adventure, we are going to hike up through pretty trails to get to the biggest Canopy of Guatemala where you'll feel the green nature of Atitlan Lake. Afterward, we'll take lunch and then return to Guatemala City.It will take us 3 hours to get back to Guatemala City. We will make a comfort stop for you to go to the toilet and buy any hot or cold drink.
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Certified Tour Guide
- Private boat to visit the different towns
- Entrance Fee to all the places described on the Itinerary
- Zip line on a bicycle
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Accommodations
Know before you go
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Please note that the meal times mentioned in the itinerary serve as placeholders for scheduled stops during the tour. However, kindly be informed that meals are not included in the package.
- We pick up all travelers at their hotel lobby. The hotel needs to be in the hotel district in Guatemala City.
Logistics
Meeting & route
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