Lake Atitlán and San Juan La Laguna Day Trip by Boat from Guatemala City
Overview
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12 hours
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Departing from Guatemala City, visit Lake Atitlán and some surrounding villages, a winning combination of scenic beauty and a relaxed atmosphere, immersed in Mayan culture. In particular, visit Santiago Atitlán, a small town on the south side of Lake Atitlán, famous for a shrine to Maximón.
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
Tours include bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
It is recommended that you bring walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, and a camera.
Minimum of 2 passengers (adults) is required for the tour to run. If the minimum size is not reached, the tour is subject to cancellation and all tickets are refunded or rescheduled. • Tours include bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
For groups of 10 persons or more, please contact Gray Line Guatemala to arrange.
Please contact us if you need a guide in any other language. French, German and Italian in private services, subject to additional costs and guide availability.
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If you are lodging in Zone 1, our only pick-up point is at the Hotel Panamerican.
If you are lodging in an airbnb please move to the nearest hotel lobby and please let us know of its name.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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Atitlán means "between the waters." In the Nahuatl language, "atl" is the word for water,and "titlan" means between.The "tl" at the end of the word "atl" is dropped and the words are combined to form "Atitlán." You will be pick up in your hotel to start a full day on Atitlán Lake, visiting San Juan La Laguna town by boat, in our tour you will be able to appreciate the beautiful landscape that the lake offers us. Atitlán means "between the waters." In the Nahuatl language, "atl" is the word for water,and "titlan" means between.The "tl" at the end of the word "atl" is dropped and the words are combined to form "Atitlán."
We will go to the west of the country where most of the indigenous villages of Guatemala are concentrated. On the way to our destination we will start in a wooded area surrounded by pine trees and other tree species continuing our journey we will see a valley where a variety of vegetables are grown, as well as fruits and vegetables grown by local people. Upon arrival to Panajachel we will take a public boat to cross Lake Atitlan and visit San Juan La Laguna. * Time stipulated in this point, includes the time it takes to transfer by boat to San Juan La Laguna .
What‘s Included
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or bus
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Driver/guide
Round trip transfer from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlán
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Zone A
Pick up from Hotels : AC Marriot Cayala, Hilton Guatemala City
Pickup included
Zone D
Pick up from Hotels: Tikal Futura Hotel
Pickup included
Zone B
Pick up from Hotels : Westin Camino Real, Clarion Suites, Radisson Guatemala, Holiday Inn, Real Intercontinental, Barcelo Hotel, Las Americas Hotel
Pickup included
Zone C
Pick up from Hotels: Conquistador hotel & conference center, Panamerican Hotel
Pickup included
Private:Lake Atitlán Tour
Private: Lake Atitlán Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gérardmer: a sweetness like Vosges sweets
Sanglier08600,,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gérardmer: the city and the lake. Gérardmer is a very pleasant city: airy, beautiful streets and avenues, ease of parking by car and many non-paying parking. Of course, the essential: linen in all these forms and sales available in many factory stores in downtown and nearby, with always very interesting prices (outlet, second choice). Its lake, quiet and its "green" environment, restaurants and shops full of specialties from the east of France.
Amazing experience
Jordi U,,Sep 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked this trip last minute and it was one of the best decisions we made on our trip to Guatemala. The tour guide was early, interactive, and provided a lot of history of the cities we visited. Would definitely recommend this tour, you won’t regret it.
Amazing Tour with Juan Pablo!
Jessica L,,Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I went on a tour with Juan Pablo. There is nothing, but positive things! He was an amazing guide; very kind, friendly and intelligent. Please ask for Juan Pablo when booking a tour :)
Weaving in San Juan La Laguna
640mariannec,,Mar 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We attended a weaving class in the village at a place called Tinte Maya, a cooperative of women artisans. The ladies helped us make beautiful scarves in a lovely patio setting. They were so patient with us! It was a really great experience
A Must Do
Standralyn T,,Feb 23, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00From the front door pick up at our hotel to the kindness & patience of our guide, this trip was awesome. The van was clean & comfortable, the information was valuable and the views and people were amazing. The lake is beautiful and a must do activity.
Great
patper100,,Jan 18, 2020
- Review from Viator
4.00Was very good tour The only thing was that the tour required twi minimum people, So I had to buy an additional ticket, Otherwise the tour would be canceled
Fun Experience
Ruth A,,Jan 6, 2020
- Review from Viator
4.00It was very fascinating to go into the communities of the various Mayan societies. It was a good boat ride across Lake Atitlan. Panajchel and the Santiago Village were each full of culture and history. During this journey we happened to spend a lot of time with street vendors and dining venues with the objective of returning business to the community which I appreciate. It was a good excursion, however, I would have enjoyed a little more history or direct interaction with members of the Mayan culture.
Excellent
Freiser1994,,Nov 7, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved knowing Lake Atitlan, the day was beautiful and that helped a lot, the guide Juan Carlos told us a lot about the history of Guatemala and
Lake atitlan trip.
Siva N,,Jul 23, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00Drive from guatemala city to the lake was through very scenic route. Took 3 hrs. The lake and its communities are diverse, artistic and deep in culture. Weather was kind, mild and cloudy.
Great visit and guide
felcaz5,,Apr 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tourist guide was Adoldo, a very friendly person who knows a lot about Guatemala. The lake was worth visiting and the towns around it have beautiful handicrafts.
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