Kayak and Hike Adventure Tour from Panajachel in Guatemala
Overview
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6 hours
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Get ready for the adventure with this combined tour that includes kayaking and hiking to the rugged north shore of Lake Atitlan.
Explore ancient Mayan paths on an adventure tour from Santa Cruz La Laguna. Discover Mayan villages in the jungles of Guatemala, and see the villagers tending their coffee crops, and more.
You will have the option of cliff jump, only if you dare!
This section of Lake Atitlan has barely been touched by the outside world, enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Atitlan and the surrounding volcanoes.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This is an action packed day. Enjoy a full day of fun activities and experiences; includes boat ride, kayak, swim, cliff jump, nature hike, and professional guide.
What‘s Included
Round-trip shared boat transfer
Professional kayak guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located Panajachel and Santa Cruz hotels)
All activities
Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Transportation to/from Adventure Center from other locations
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Half Day Adventure Tour Packag
This tour offers the kayaking and hiking for shorter duration. Kayak for 1 hour and hike for 1 hour.
Full Day Adventure Tour Packag
This tour extends the kayaking and hiking to the maximum. Kayak for 1 1/2 hour and hike for 3 hours.
Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kayak and hike
davef38,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide and trip! I highly recommend it!
Alex was amazing!!
Megan A,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Alex was amazing!!! We had limited time in Atitlan and this was a good way to see/learn a lot in a short amount of time. You have the option to do ~1.5 hours of kayaking followed by ~1.5 hours of hiking, or you can add in a boat ride to visit some other villages in the area. Alex was good friends with the locals so we got a great look at the culture, art, and food! Alex was super helpful the entire time and was lots of fun!! He was so incredibly nice and definitely our favorite guide of our trip. I recommend you wear hiking shoes because the hike is a real hike, and they’ll bring you your shoes after kayaking so you don’t have to worry about getting them wet. There’s also an opportunity to change out of your wet clothes after the kayaking part. Bring cash with you too to pay for the boat transfers if you add in any village visits!
Not for the faint of heart
Dana Ashley V,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fernando was an excellent and patient guide. Beware: this adventure is not for the faint of heart and physically challenging
Kayaking was a lot of fun...
Alex J,May 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kayaking was a lot of fun and offered great views of the lake and also the beautiful homes along the lake. Fernán was an awesome guide, really funny and informative. We opted for a trip to San Juan for the second half of the day and it was awesome to see the textiles, bee farm, and chocolate museum.
Fantastic kayak and hike with a great guide!
Becky M,May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The kayaking was so much fun and the swim spot was amazing. The hike was lovely, had some fantastic view of the lake and surrounding villages. I would recommend trainers or sturdy shoes for the hike. The place to eat lunch at the end was delicious! The guide was super friendly!
Great way to spend a day at Lake Atitlan
debkM5616ON,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great mix of activities in and around Santa Cruz at Lake Atitlan. We kayaked, swam and hiked with a guide from the area. Ended at a restaurant with great local food. I was traveling with my two adult kids and the activity level was perfect for all of us. We loved Santa Cruz as it felt less touristy.
Amazing and not for the out of shape
Alissa S,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Diego from Santa Cruz was wonderful, and generous with sharing his knowledge of his community. The hiking was very strenuous! A never to forget experience.
Kayak/Hike Was Beautiful
Floridian2014,Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an enjoyable morning with Fernando. Because we weren't staying in Panajachel, we arranged to meet him at the lancha dock. Then it was off to Los Elementos to get the kayaks. It was great to see the lake from that level and then, later, from our hike on the Lower Mayan trail from Santa Cruz to Jaibalito. Lake Atitlan is stunning! After a stop at El Indigo (great views, coffee, and food), Fernando accompanied us back to Panajachel. He also took some great photos of our morning and shared them with us, which was greatly appreciated.
Getting active!
Monique625,Jan 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time floating out on the lake. Clear beautiful day. We did the 1/2 day which was perfect. Our guide Antonio was also great. Lunch at Indigo Cafe of fresh fish was ideal!
Perfect first day
Casandra P,Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was our first day in Panajachel and we had a blast with Diego. We picked the full day kayak and hike and we weren’t disappointed. We even got to go cliff jumping! Diego took great pictures of us and we never felt rushed.
From US$108.00
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