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Cruise across Lake Atitlan and visit the villages of San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlan on a full-day shared sightseeing tour from Panajachel led by a guide.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 6.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Pickup included: Pick-up from hotels listed in Panajachel

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Laurie – United States

Juan and Pablo were very kind tour guides and always made sure we had everyone in the group. The boat ride was pleasant and San Juan was beautiful. Santiago was bigger and more touristic, but both places were great. Lunch at the Blue Moon restaurant was good (not so much the chicken pepián, though).

Kirsten – Canada

Went to San Juan and the main town. Juan Carlos was knowledgeable and informative. Learned a lot about the culture and did some interesting activities we wouldnt have done otherwise. The final stop for lunch was really good. Overall the trip was nice!

Itinerary

14 pickup location options:
Hotel Playa Linda, Banco Industrial, Playa Publica, Panajachel, Hostal Sweet Dreams, Hotel Utz-Jay, Hotel Casa Texel, Posada Don Rodrigo, Hotel Nakbé Atiltlán, Regis Hotel Spa, PRPR+P6W, Porta Hotel del Lago, Dreamboat Hostel, Hospedaje El Viajero, Hotel Dos Mundos
Speedboat
(40 hours)
San Juan La Laguna
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Shopping, Walk, Arts & crafts market visit, Workshop (3 hours)
Speedboat
(45 hours)
Santiago Atitlán
Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk (2 hours)
Extra fee
Speedboat
(50 hours)
14 drop-off locations:
Hospedaje El Viajero, Banco Industrial, Hotel Playa Linda, Hotel Dos Mundos, Hotel Nakbé Atiltlán, Porta Hotel del Lago, Regis Hotel Spa, PRPR+P6W, Dreamboat Hostel, Playa Publica, Panajachel, Posada Don Rodrigo, Hostal Sweet Dreams, Hotel Utz-Jay, Hotel Casa Texel

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Escape the hustle and bustle of modern life on a full-day tour of serene Lake Atitlan
Visit local textile communities and explore the agricultural mainstay of the Mayans
Capture the aroma of coffee plantations, chocollate processs
Admire views of the Atitlan, Toliman and San Pedro volcanoes
Experience the significance of the backstrap loom for weaving

Full description

Cruise across Lake Atitlan and visit the villages of San Juan La Laguna on this full-day shared sightseeing tour. Ringed by 3 volcanoes on its southern flank, Lake Atitlan is the deepest lake in Central America.

Departing from Panajachel, at the gateway to the lake, your private guide will take you on a scenic shared boat trip before exploring some local textile communities and the Mayan villages of San Juan La Laguna.

Get amazing views of the Atitlan, Toliman and San Pedro volcanoes, as you experience for yourself why the area became such a Mecca for beatniks and bohemian writers such as Aldous Huxley.

Capture the scent of coffee plantations, and then try some freshly ground coffee. Here, you can immerse yourself in the laid-back vibe of the Tz'utujil Mayans and turn the noisy dial of modern life down to zero.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private boat trip to San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlan
Local, bilingual guide
Free time to shop
Photography

Tips, Meals, Souvenirs

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users
People over 95 years

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sun hat
Camera
Credit card
Comfortable clothes
Cash

Not allowed

Pets
Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

This tour require walk litle bit to visit the village included

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From Panajachel: Lake Atitlan Tour by Boat with a Guide