2-Day Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan Tour from Guatemala City or Antigua
Overview
Available languages
2 days
Mobile ticket
The trip consists of a visit to the open market of Chichicastenango on the first day. On the second day you will be visiting Panajachel and Lake Atitlan on a boat.
In Chichicastenango you will be able to explore the indigenous market and be witness of the incessant exchange of fruits, vegetables and handicrafts between local people and foreigners.
Lake Atitlán was formed when a volcanic caldera depleted of its magma. Three stately volcanoes, Atitlan, Tolimán and San Pedro rise gracefully from its southern shore, their perfect cones reflected in the azure mirror of the lake. Weaving made and worn by the Maya-Tzutujil and Cakchiquel women who live around the lake and many of the men also wear traditional, hand-woven clothing.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
May be operated by a multilingual guide
What To Expect
Guatemala City - Chichicastenango - Panajachel
Accommodations
Overnight at Posada de Don Rodrigo Panajachel or Similar
Plaza y Mercado Santo Tomas
Arrival to Chichicastenango’s Market. In the center of town is the local market where you can buy wood products, ceramics and even gifts that the Mayan priests offer on their prehispanic altars. You can also admire the Church of Santo Tomas which was built by Dominicans and Kichen in the year of 1540 on a Maya altar, which even today is used on the front steps of the church. On the other side is Calvary Church, in the square you can see a high stick where they have done each year the presentation of the Palo Volador.
Boat tour to Santiago Atitlan - Guatemala City
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lago de Atitlan
After breakfast, we will take a private boat to cross Lake Atitlan and visit the Tzutuhil Village of Santiago de Atitlán. In this village you will visit the confraternity of the local saint named Maximon or Ri Laj Mam, visited by different people of different ethnicity who come to ask health and prosperity in their lives. Transfer back to Panajachel by boat.
Options
From Guatemala City or Antigua
Overnight Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan boat tour departing from Guatemala City or Antigua. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Overnight accommodation
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour with...
VictorWady M,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with knowledgeable guide who made the trip worth the while. Beautiful scenery and introduction to ancestral towns and culture surrounding an amazing view of the volcanoes.
2-Day Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan Tour
Lois,Feb 18, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic experience with a very good guide in Davos who is not only knowledgable but personable and lots of fun too! We learned lots and have some super photos to help us remember this experience—actually many experiences! Highly recommend this tour!
Enjoyed very much...guide was very...
Margaret L,Jul 21, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed very much...guide was very informative and accomodating
This was one of my favorite tours...
Joseph M,Jul 6, 2015
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of my favorite tours ever. Our tour guide from Guatemalan adventures was very knowledgeable of the areas we visited and, especially, the Mayan culture. I've spent several weeks in these areas about six months ago but learned and saw much more on this tour. The hotel in Panajachel was excellent. I toured in many countries and this was in the top five tours I've ever taken
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