Mayan Nose Sunrise Hiking + Chichicastenango Market Tour
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
We departure from San Pedro or San Juan la Laguna. We have some meeting point and normally we departure from there. Then we do a trip by car during 30 minutes to reach another town where we start the hiking for our sunrise. The trail lenght is 1.2 km, takes 45 minutes up. While we reach the top, we wait and watch the sunrise and also we share a hot beverage. After the sunrise we come down to reach the van and then we move to Chichicastenango, we will take an hour and half to get in the market, our guide will join with us for the walking tour in the judge traditional market. Then we walk to see the catolic church, market point view, mask factory and the cementery. After the tour we takes you to the local restaurant to have the lunch and its not included in the cost.
We are coming back to San Juan or San Pedro around 3:00PM.
Order the box breakfast prior the tour and that we eat during the trip. (Extra $$)
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
1. San Pedro Casa Lobo, Crown Coffee San Pedro or Sababa Resort
Professional guide
Tarifa de entrada
You can order a box breakfast
Gratuities
Local restaurant
What To Expect
Indian Nose
We departure from San Pedro or San Juan la Laguna. We have some meeting point and normally we departure from there. Then we do a trip by car during 30 minutes to reach another town where we start the hiking for our sunrise. The trail lenght is 1.2 km, takes 45 minutes up. While we reach the top, we wait and watch the sunrise and also we share a hot beverage. After the sunrise we come down to reach the van and then we move to Chichicastenango, we will take an hour and half to get in the market, our guide will join with us for the walking tour in the judge traditional market. Then we walk to see the catolic church, market point view, mask factory and the cementery. After the tour we takes you to the local restaurant to have the lunch and its not included in the cost. We are coming back to San Juan or San Pedro around 3:00PM. Order the box breakfast prior the tour and that we eat during the trip. (Extra $$)
Options
4am Hike
One of the most visited and hiked mountain on shore Atitlan Lake. From that point it's possible to watch the sunrise and the volcanic chain of Guatemala. Especially to watch the sunrise!
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Indian nose? Ask for Salvatore ! He is the best
jesse s,
Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a challenging hike tho well worth it. Waking up at 2:30 am and traveling with Salvatore was smooth and fun - It’s so beautiful - absolutely a must do while here
View of a lifetime/preview of heaven
W1145MEdanielap,
Mar 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Henry is amazing! This man is a trip lol he is very interesting to listen to and is a wealth of knowledge about his beautiful country. I couldn’t find a more proud Guatemayan person! The hike is relatively easy but challenging at times. be ready to laugh and learn as he walks you through the history. His English is pretty great! A little more detail about the Hike, because I didn’t know what to expect and I couldn’t find it in the reviews. if you don’t live in San Pedro, you can coordinate a pick up with Henry with a private boat, relatively cheap, considering they’re picking you up at 3:30 a.m.. you will get to San Pedro around 4 AM and then you will get in a shuttle that will drive for about 30 minutes up the mountain. It will drop you off on a little village and you will start your hike. There are three stops in the Hike where he will use them as a rest stop as well as teaching moments. You will reach the peak of the hike around 5:40 AM. (If the hike was nonstop it would take like 45 minutes to an hour) the peak is absolutely breathtaking and he takes some pretty good pictures! The back down is a lot easier. Please note that Hike up will be in the dark and requires you to be careful where you step and have some free hands as there are times you have to pull yourself up with the rope (you don’t need major upper body strength) it would be great to bring a little flashlight to put on your forehead.
Henri best guide out there!
undercoverf00die,
Jan 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Henri was incredible! Best tour guide I don’t think you can beat him! Great Knowledge great vibes - learnt so much about the history of the lake and Guatemala! 🫶
Magical view
Nicolas W,
Jan 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The view was amazing and well worth waking up so early! Our guide, Salvador, was so friendly and knowledgeable. He definitely made me glad that my girlfriend and I booked with a guide versus going just ourselves.
If there is a hike in Guatemala, this is it
Claudio D,
Aug 15, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great experience, our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. He speaks great English. As for the hike.. we are hikers and can consider this a fairly hard one... Especially since you have to get up before 4 am!
Indian nose hike
Bensloan13,
Dec 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Salvador was a great tour guide and person! He was very knowledgeable and helped us through the entire hike. He picked us up at 4 am from the town where we were staying. (This is very nice because if you aren’t staying in Santa Clara the you either have to have a private boat take you there or have a driver). We then drove to Santa Clara and hiked up to the top (45 min in total). He provided walking sticks and coffee at the top! Salvador was extremely friendly and an experienced hiker. Highly recommend
Good experience
hkedia7,
Oct 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Salvador was an excellent guide, very thoughtful and patient. He also pointed out to us eruptions of the Fuego volcano visible before sunrise. Strongly recommend!
Steep but Incredible
Victoria C,
Sep 17, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00An incredible hike with an incredible guide. Edvin was amazing! Decided to do this hike during the rainy season- it was muddy, wet leaves and steep. Edvin was incredible with his help, taking brief breaks, making sure we didn't fall in the mud, and provided us with walking sticks. The hike was steep, but morning sunrise was completely worth it! 100% recommend this hike with Edvin.
Mother and daughter review
Kimberly J,
Jul 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Henri was knowledgeable and entertaining! He gave a wonderful tour of the Mayan Culture along with history of the area! Amazing!!!
Amazing tour guide and Gorgeous views - do it!
Lchmlw84,
May 27, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a phenomenal experience. Salvador was an excellent guide. He was punctual, communicated well and is very knowledgeable about Guatemala. A true ambassador for not only Guatemala but Central America. What I appreciated most about Salvador was his patience. One of my sisters realized she is not in the best shape and we stopped frequently to allow her to catch herself. He was very kind and encouraging. I was prepared to not go all the way if she felt she couldn’t do it but with Salvador’s patience we did it! The view is spectacular and immediately etched in your memory for eternity , just absolutely gorgeous. It’s rainy season here, and it rains about everyday. A walking stick and good lighting is helpful. Salvador provided us with a headlamp and I had two travel flashlights. The uphill hike is almost entirely in the dark. I’m in good shape and hike regularly, and was fine uphill with good lighting. Downhill caution , because of the rain it’s muddy and the slip and slide was rough on the knees. I’m pretty well traveled and have seen some pretty spectacular views. The views of the lake , the surrounding cities, mountains and volcanoes is now definitely amongst my favorites. Thank you Salvador
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