From Panajachel Meet Different Towns of Atitlan by Boat
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6 hours 30 minutes
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As members of a local indigenous community, we are proud to share our cultural heritage with you. Our tours and activities are designed to offer you an authentic immersion in everyday life, traditions, culture and local craftsmanship.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
9:00 AM We stopped by your hotel and then boarded a boat to visit 2 of the towns belonging to the Lake Atitlan basin, San Juan la Laguna and Santiago Atitlan. Towns with a lot of history, customs and color, these towns are a great setting for your photographs.
San Juan la Laguna
09:30 AM transfer by boat to San Juan la Laguna. 10:00 AM you will be happy to learn a millennial process of cotton extraction, spinning, artisan dyeing, and weaving. 11:30 PM We will visit an artisan chocolate factory, learn about the importance of cocoa in the Mayan world, and the best part, taste chocolate and cocoa rum.
What‘s Included
Admission fee
Boat for the group (all day)
Guide (English & Spanish)
Lunch
tips
Using tuc tuc (Optional)
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From Panajachel Meet Different Towns of Atitlan by Boat
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Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide, Kevin.
Julia F,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Kevin was very friendly and dedicated to explaining everything to my non-Spanish speaking dad, doing double duty. It accommodated us and maintained organization and at the same time fun while taking us everywhere. He knows a lot about indigenous history and is Mayan himself so it was a very representative experience. I highly recommend this tur and think it is cheaper than other options too!
A warning to skip if you have back/neck issues.... boat rides are ROUGH
Erin C,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The two towns were beautiful, but the tour was pretty disorganized. The lake was not particularly choppy but the three boat rides were extremely bumpy--felt slammed around a lot. If you have ANY sort of neck or back problems, do not attempt this tour. I think the boat captain could have driven slower to make the ride a bit less jarring, but did not ever check in with passengers. Wouldn't do this one again.
A must do tour in Panajachel
Hedy R,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great valué , for the money . A must do . Tour guiides are very knowledgeable, and attentive to everyone needs
The tour is fun and well coordinated!!
Onasito T,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I can highly recommend this tour. From the moment the tour guide picked us up at our hotel in Lake Atitlán until the end of the day, the service was excellent. The guide was very professional and spoke English fluently, which made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Everything was well organized, and we received a reconfirmation the day before the tour. The boat was on time, and only the people who booked the tour were on board, which made the experience more comfortable and personalized. At pickup, the guide already had all the information and only asked for our first and last names. One of the nicest parts of the experience was my first-ever ride in a tuk-tuk, which was arranged by the tour guide—fun and well coordinated.
Fantastic experience and...
John D,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience and very thoughtful. Kevin was a great guide and took his time explaining in both english and Spanish since we had a bilingual group. The tour was fantastic and he was very knowledgeable. He was also transparent about prices and what is included and not included. One of the best experiences my father and I had in the country!
A beautiful day
Clemence N,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day when you don’t have too much time to see Lake Atitlan and 2 of the most important cities around. The 2 excursions around cocoa and fabric making were interesting and the guide Kevin was very attentive and spoke very good English (well perfectly understandable for a French 😉). I recommend
We were able to see two...
Travis M,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were able to see two cities surround the lake during the tour. Kevin was great at explaining all the different sites in the cities and the views alone are worth it. I will say the boat ride can be a bit rough so be prepared but this was a tour.
Amazing experience! Choose Brenda as a guide
L3661MUfranciscojavi,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brenda was an amazing guide: attentive, funny and extremely patient. Super recommended experience in general, and Brenda in particular.
Family Friendly!
Ava S,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My family and I truly enjoyed this tour! The guide was very informative, and the team accommodated us perfectly from pick-up to drop-off. We loved learning about the culture of Guatemala and experiencing it firsthand. Our kids (6 and 8) especially enjoyed the hands-on activity and the boat ride. Highly recommend this tour for families—it’s both educational and fun!
Awful experience
lcncarrera,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Awful experience Towns are not towns Infrastructure a fragile disgusting mixture of modernity and chaos ! This tour is a scam for tourists There s nothing to see but the three artisan shops where the guide takes you To see and buy Not recommended
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