Lake Atitlan Tour: Discover Mayan Culture by Boat

Embark on a shared tour of Lake Atitlan and explore the hidden Mayan culture in Panajachel and a secret town. Discover the art of textile dyeing, chocolate making, and the vibrant cosmovision of the Maya people.

Duration: 12 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Guatemala City - Passengers are picked up from most hotels in Guatemala City or Antigua Guatemala.
    The journey to Lake Atitlan is adorned with charming small towns along the way, showcasing a transition from urban landscapes to agricultural scenes, with breathtaking views leading up to the lake. Relax and enjoy the scenic drive.
    Please note that…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Water Taxi to 1 Mayan Village, Round Trip
  • Certified guide by The Guatemalan Tourism Board Commission
  • Private Transportation For The Group
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover the allure of Lake Atitlán, a dazzling jewel encircled by impressive volcanoes and vibrant landscapes, on this tour designed for solo travelers. Delight in a picturesque boat journey and delve into Mayan culture with a guided tour of San Juan. Learn about traditional methods of natural textile dyeing, chocolate crafting, and their profound…

Location
Guatemala City
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jwb9999999x
Jul 5, 2025
lake and village tour not to be missed - Late writing this review, went in July 2022, not July 2025. But the tour was outstanding and I just forgot to come back here to tell. The drive up to the lake was through some scenic areas, very enjoyable by itself. Took the boat across the lake to the village. Village was very touristy, but the vendors were well prepared and informative about their crafts. Please note that the main street is uphill all the way and it is STEEP, so be prepared for the climb. Bought some paintings from local artists, some artisan chocolate, and some hand-made place mats for my table that I'm using now. After coming back across the lake in the boat (and forgetting my hat in the boat), we had lunch in a nice restaurant overlooking the lake. The staff was very nice. A great way to spend a day, see some fantastic views of the local area, and find some handicraft souvenirs.
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Morfeo_tko
May 3, 2025
Excellent experience with Guat2do - An excellent company, super friendly treatment from all the guides who accompanied us, always strived to give beyond what included
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Eduardou886
Apr 21, 2025
An unforgettable family experience with Gua2Go on Lake Atitlan - We had a wonderful experience with Gua2Go on our private tour to Lake Atitlan and San Juan La Laguna. From the first moment, everything was very comfortable and well organized. We were picked up on a private bus directly from our hotel, which was ideal travelling with children. Our guide, Eduardo, was amazing. Very patient, friendly and excellent with children. It led us to discover the magic of San Juan La Laguna, where we learned as a family about Mayan textiles, natural medicine, beekeeping, chocolate making and many other local traditions. The children loved to participate and ask questions, and we all enjoyed the interactive demonstrations. It was a very enriching and fun cultural experience for the whole family. We feel safe, well cared for and connected to the local community thanks to Eduardo. We recommend Gua2Go 100% for families looking for something authentic, educational and memorable in the Lake Atitlan area.
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Kareem_l
Mar 3, 2025
A magical lake - The boat ride to the small island was amazing. Cruising across the lake on a nice clear day is nothing better Rueben our tour guide was amazing, well connected and well educated on the history and culture
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967ivonnev
Jan 4, 2025
An excellent tour - The trip led by Ruben Alonso was phenomenal. He told us the historical part of the place and noa took us on an unforgettable trip where we could meet local painters, how natural fabrics are made and, in addition, we tasted an excellent coffee. Recommended to travel with him, he sees that he loves his work and cares that the tourist enjoys his experience to the fullest. He is also very attentive.
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Samaraf431
Dec 31, 2024
Fun day excursion! - Amazing trip! Our guide was knowledgeable and flexible. Learnt so much about the area and the history. Highly recommend this tour!!
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Yuliannes
Nov 5, 2024
Delighted with Guat2do GUATEMALA - The views were unique. Don Ruben 100000 out of 10, exceeded my expectations. Fuck the excellent driver. Both made a very good synergy and thus, they gave us an experience to remember for a lifetime and want to return soon.
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V8713ebjoshuas
Oct 6, 2024
Totally worth - I had a great time, met some interesting people, and saw some really cool stuff. The guide was also right on time and very informative.
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Heguivaro
Aug 12, 2024
Wonderful tour company in Guatemala - Great service. An a very well organized company in Guatemala. The guides were knowledgeable and very accomodatimg to our needs. Our first time in Guatemala, a very nice country full of surprises beautiful scenary and very friendly people. Do not doubt for a second to use their services. .
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Lauren_b
Aug 3, 2025
Great tour, long day - This was a fun day! We got to visit 3 towns along Lake Atitlan; breakfast was included, which was nice. We had to pay for lunch, but it was worth it. The guides were very helpful, happy to take photos, and answered all my questions. I withdrew one star because the communication regarding transportation to the lake was not clear. I had to take a taxi to a closer hotel super early in the morning, because apparently my hotel was not within their pickup range. It's also a shared shuttle to get to the lake, meaning that the minibus will be packed and the people you ride with aren't necessarily all going to go around the lake with you (once we arrived, we were split into smaller groups with different people of about 8-9 total). That's good to know so pack light, because you won't be able to leave your belongings in the bus, since you will be changing bus at the end. You also ride back with whichever driver is available at the end of the tour. The ride is very long, try to get a window seat so you can take in the stunning views. Also bring a snack or two and some water! I also really loved the different activities that we did in each Mayan town. We got to visit an apiary (don't worry, those bees do not bite!) and see a textiles demonstration at a women's coop. We also had the chance to shop around for Mayan textiles at the end, which was really nice.
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From $135
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).