Guatemala, El Salvador · Village Tours

Shared Lake Atitlan Tour from Antigua with 3 Maya Villages

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Antigua Guatemala. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit 3 Maya villages around Lake Atitlán in one day
  • 02 Travel across the lake by water taxi
  • 03 Learn about weaving techniques and natural fabric dyeing
  • 04 Discover medicinal herbs and the cultural importance of chocolate
  • 05 Experience the spiritual atmosphere of San Marcos
  • 06 Explore the rich culture and color of Santiago Atitlán
  • 07 Shared tour with bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking guide
  • 08 Pickup service provided in Antigua Guatemala

Discover the cultural and spiritual heart of Lake Atitlán on a shared day tour from Antigua Guatemala. Travel across the lake by water taxi and visit three Maya villages, each offering a different perspective on local life, traditions, and beliefs.

In San Juan La Laguna, learn about ancestral weaving techniques, natural fabric dyeing, medicinal herbs, and the importance of chocolate through visits to indigenous cooperatives. Continue to San Marcos, known for its peaceful and spiritual atmosphere, and explore colorful Santiago Atitlán, a town rich in culture and tradition.

Discover the cultural and spiritual heart of Lake Atitlán on a shared day tour from Antigua Guatemala.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Antigua Guatemala, San Salvador, Santa Ana, Los Volcanes National Park
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

We will start this experience by picking you up at your hotel in San Salvador. Our expert staff will be ready to attend to your needs and follow all biosecurity protocols.

Getting to Chalatenango, the department where the Cerro Eramon is located will take us approximately 2 hours. Enjoy this time, relax and have fun!Once we arrive at Cerro Eramon, you will feel the fresh air and see the beautiful landscapes of this place. Start hiking, appreciate the wildflowers, the nature, and enjoy.

Getting to the very top of the mountain will take you 4 hours, but every step of it is worth it, mostly the views. From the top, you will appreciate the dam of the "November 5th" reservoir, the dam of Cerro Grande, the rivers Lempa and Sumpul, and also the volcanoes San Vicente, San Salvador, Izalco, Cerro Verde, and Santa Ana.

The name of this mountain comes from an antique indigenous language, and it means Rabbit Mountain. You will love the views from its highest point which is 937 masl.We will return to San Salvador early at night. You will want to rest and recover your energies. Thank you for choosing us for this adventure. You will have fun with every minute of it.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Antigua Guatemala. 4 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Certified bilingual guide
  • Water taxi to San Juan La Laguna, San Marcos & Santiago Atitlan
  • Tour of Artisanal Dye of Fabrics, Medicinal Herbs & Chocolate
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Meals

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • During Holy Week, the Flower Festival, or other events when streets in Antigua close, guests may need to walk a short distance outside the city center to start the tour.
  • We pick up all travelers at the lobby of their hotel or accommodation in Antigua Guatemala

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Antigua Guatemala.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Antigua Guatemala.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Antigua Guatemala..

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