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Lake Atitlan Solo Traveler's Fav: Panajachel +San Juan +Boat Ride

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Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

12 hours 30 minutes

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Experience the beauty of Lake Atitlán, a sparkling gem surrounded by majestic volcanoes and blooming landscapes, on this solo traveler-friendly tour. Enjoy a scenic boat ride and immerse yourself in Mayan culture with a guided visit to San Juan. Discover traditional techniques for natural textile dyeing, chocolate making, and their rich cosmovision. We’ll also explore Panajachel, the region’s most famous town. If weather conditions prevent crossing the lake, we’ll visit the charming villages of Santa Catarina or San Antonio Palopó instead. These colorful towns offer unforgettable cultural experiences, ensuring your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Please note that the water taxi transfer can be a bit bumpy due to the movement of the lake waves. It is very likely that the boat will jump up and down, but don't worry, our pilots are highly professional and have years of experience. In addition, you will have life jackets at your disposal. Your safety is a priority for us.

If you choose the shared option, please note that we pick up all guests from their hotels, which may occasionally cause slight delays. Thank you for being ready on time and for your understanding. Your comfort and happiness are our top priorities.

Cancellation Policy

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

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

Gratuities

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

Guatemala City

We pick up passengers from most hotels in Guatemala City or Antigua Guatemala. The ride to Lake Atitlan is full of pretty little towns along the road, you'll see how the scenarios change from the city to agriculture, and stunning views until you get to the lake. So just sit back and enjoy the drive. It is important to mention that this is a curvy road. We would recommend you get motion sickness medicine in case you need it.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Panajachel

The first town we will visit is Panajachel, the most popular and most visited town of all. This is the starting point to reach some other towns since the only form of transportation is a boat trip. This wonderful place is a mix of the ancient Mayan culture, and the tourists who fell in love with this town many years ago, and now call it home. We will visit Santander Street. It is the town's main street, with many textiles and other souvenir shops. It is also the street where more restaurants and hotels are located. Finally, we will go to the dock, we will enjoy the beautiful views of the lake and its volcanoes. Finally, we'll take a water taxi to start the journey to San Juan La Laguna, one of the most picturesque towns on the lake, where you will see a lot of Mayan culture. Let's go!

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Shared Tour From Antigua

Visit to Panajachel + 1 town: We usually visit San Juan, but if we encounter bad weather conditions, we visit either Santa Catarina or San Antonio Palopo.
Pickup included

Private Tour From The City

Tour available every day: Visit Panajachel + 1 town, usually San Juan. If we have bad weather, we may change it to Santa Catarina or San Antonio Palopo
Pickup included

Shared Tour From The City

Visit to Panajachel + 1 town: We usually visit San Juan, but if we encounter bad weather conditions, we visit either Santa Catarina or San Antonio Palopo.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.62

74 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • An experience you won’t forget!

    EBenAdventure,

    Nov 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was wonderful- I was picked up on time. The guide was extremely knowledgeable. I felt safe throughout the experience. It was so scenic! Beautiful. The driver was excellent!

  • An adventure with stumbles

    K3610WSmarisab,

    Nov 11, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    A very long walk all day, where you visit 3 villages around Lake Atitlan. Departure time 5:45, meet you at your hotel, in our case they arrived and left us, did not wait 10 minutes or warn and left. We had to wait more than an hour for a private to pick us up at a Very comfortable bus. Mr. Carlos resolved quickly so that we would not lose the tour. It is more than 2 hours to arrive in the middle of curves, climbs and descents. I recommend drinking something for dizziness, The scenery is spectacular, you see volcanoes and lake. We visit San Pedro, San Juan and Santiago, the most picturesque clean and tidy is San Juan. There's the textile and honey factory. Santiago is the largest but lacks order and cleanliness, from here we liked a viewpoint with a beautiful view and Tuk tuk taxis. The return was chaotic, we were sent an awkward and tight small bus for 3 hours of return. They just put the air conditioner on for a while and then turned it off. We arrived more tired of the journey than of the same tour. Be sure to order comfortable transportation. The village tour was good

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  • An unexpected adventure.

    rebeca v,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The Atitlan Lake tour is a cultural and adventure experience because you sail in the middle of the lake to move between different villages. Although I had some complications the average managers always gave the best solutions and exceeded my expectations on many levels. I will definitely choose them for future trips.

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  • Female Solo Traveler Enjoyed the Tour

    Jennifer E,

    Sep 2, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This experience was amazing and I truly enjoyed myself as a solo traveler from the States! Ruben is an excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable! You can ask him anything and he’ll have an answer for you! We did a lot during the tour and learned a lot from the textiles to the chocolate factory!

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  • Fun day at the Lake

    Bhauna P,

    Sep 1, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    The tour company said they would pick me up at 7am but didn’t show up until 8am. Although the tour was good, they take you to all the tourist traps along the way. This isn’t really catered to solo women exclusively

  • Great tour, long day

    Lauren B,

    Aug 3, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    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.

  • lake and village tour not to be missed

    jwb9999999x,

    Jul 5, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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.

  • Excellent experience with Guat2do

    morfeo tko,

    May 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    An excellent company, super friendly treatment from all the guides who accompanied us, always strived to give beyond what included

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  • An unforgettable family experience with Gua2Go on Lake Atitlan

    eduardou886,

    Apr 21, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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.

  • A magical lake

    Kareem L,

    Mar 3, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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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