Lake Atitlan Solo Traveler´s Fav: Panajachel +San Juan +Boat Ride
Overview
Imagine an immense lake, sparkling in the sunlight, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes covered with blooming wildflowers... That’s exactly where we'll take you to discover the lake’s secret town by a boat ride and a guided tour that’ll give you an insight into the heart of the Mayan culture.
We will visit the town of San Juan where you will learn about the living Maya culture, how they naturally dye their textiles, how they make chocolate products, and their cosmovision. We will also visit the most famous town in the region, Panajachel.
Note, if the weather does not allow us to cross the lake to San Juan, we will visit either Santa Catarina or San Antonio Palopo, which are in an area with little wind. These towns are colorful and have a cultural charm that will leave you with a big smile on your face. Your security and our team members are a priority for us.
We will visit the town of San Juan where you will learn about the living Maya culture, how they naturally dye their textiles, how they make chocolate products, and their cosmovision. We will also visit the most famous town in the region, Panajachel.
Note, if the weather does not allow us to cross the lake to San Juan, we will visit either Santa Catarina or San Antonio Palopo, which are in an area with little wind. These towns are colorful and have a cultural charm that will leave you with a big smile on your face. Your security and our team members are a priority for us.
Inclusions
- Certified guide by The Guatemalan Tourism Board Comission
- Private Transportation For The Group
- Boat Ride to 1 Mayan Village, Round Trip
- Bottled water
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Guatemala City, Guatemala City, Guatemala Department
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Panajachel, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Solola Department, Western Highlands
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 main street of the town, with many textiles and other souvenir shops. It is also the street where more restaurants and hotels are located. Then, we will go to the church of the town, where we will appreciate its architecture and see a different side of this town and its people. Finally, we will go to the dock, we will enjoy the beautiful views of the lake and its volcanoes.
Finally, a boat will be waiting for us to start the journey to San Juan La Laguna, one of the most picturesque towns on the lake and where you will see a lot of the Mayan culture. Let's go!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: San Juan la Laguna, San Juan la Laguna, Lake Atitlan, Solola Department, Western Highlands
After a boat trip of approximately half an hour, we will be arriving at the dock of San Juan La Laguna, a colorful town, full of spectacular culture and much to know. Here, we will participate in 3 cultural workshops: One of the natural dyeing of textiles, one of the medicinal herbs used by the indigenous people, and a chocolate workshop. You will learn first-hand from the indigenous people about these products, their importance, and if you like, you can buy products made by themselves.
Before saying goodbye to this wonderful town, we will walk through its beautiful and colorful streets. You will be able to take incredible photos and we will prepare for our trip back to Panajachel.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Panajachel, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Solola Department, Western Highlands
Once we return to Panajachel, we will go to a charming restaurant for lunch.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Guatemala City, Guatemala City, Guatemala Department
At the end of our wonderful tour, we will take you safely back to your hotel in the city. You can take advantage of this time to relax or take a nap if you wish.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Guatemala City, Guatemala City, Guatemala Department
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Panajachel, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Solola Department, Western Highlands
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 main street of the town, with many textiles and other souvenir shops. It is also the street where more restaurants and hotels are located. Then, we will go to the church of the town, where we will appreciate its architecture and see a different side of this town and its people. Finally, we will go to the dock, we will enjoy the beautiful views of the lake and its volcanoes.
Finally, a boat will be waiting for us to start the journey to San Juan La Laguna, one of the most picturesque towns on the lake and where you will see a lot of the Mayan culture. Let's go!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: San Juan la Laguna, San Juan la Laguna, Lake Atitlan, Solola Department, Western Highlands
After a boat trip of approximately half an hour, we will be arriving at the dock of San Juan La Laguna, a colorful town, full of spectacular culture and much to know. Here, we will participate in 3 cultural workshops: One of the natural dyeing of textiles, one of the medicinal herbs used by the indigenous people, and a chocolate workshop. You will learn first-hand from the indigenous people about these products, their importance, and if you like, you can buy products made by themselves.
Before saying goodbye to this wonderful town, we will walk through its beautiful and colorful streets. You will be able to take incredible photos and we will prepare for our trip back to Panajachel.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Panajachel, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Solola Department, Western Highlands
Once we return to Panajachel, we will go to a charming restaurant for lunch.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Guatemala City, Guatemala City, Guatemala Department
At the end of our wonderful tour, we will take you safely back to your hotel in the city. You can take advantage of this time to relax or take a nap if you wish.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- All our vehicles are being sanitized and cleaned on a daily basis. Please feel safe with our staff, we are taking all the appropriate measurements for your and our safety.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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June 2023
Amazing views and a beautiful experience connecting with the people of Panajachel. The colorful culture was wonderful to observe. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and insightful.
Amazing views and a beautiful experience connecting with the people of Panajachel. The colorful culture was wonderful to observe. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and insightful.Keith_H
March 2023
The logistics and pacing could be handled better but overall really cool way to see the lake towns in 1 day.
The logistics and pacing could be handled better but overall really cool way to see the lake towns in 1 day.CardiacRN23
February 2023
The collective was one of the BEST tours I’ve been on in a long time. I booked this trip randomly with my good friend and it did not disappoint. Our tour guide Manuel Salvador Galdámez Aguirre aka Manny Galdámez was AWESOME!!! Very funny, engaging and informative. Everything was a history lesson ...
The collective was one of the BEST tours I’ve been on in a long time. I booked this trip randomly with my good friend and it did not disappoint. Our tour guide Manuel Salvador Galdámez Aguirre aka Manny Galdámez was AWESOME!!! Very funny, engaging and informative. Everything was a history lesson about the beautiful country of Guatemala. We ate breakfast at a beautiful restaurant Kota on the way there and the food was amazing and very affordable. We then took a boat ride on Lake Atitlan to San Juan where we experienced the most authentic textile business and learned about the process of making chocolate. The tour is full of murals great for picture taking. While on the trip we met a very nice couple who joined us on the tour and we had a blast! We ate dinner at Panajachel and enjoyed each others company. I will definitely be booking with Manny Galdámez again.Roxanna M
December 2022
We did so much on the store. Well worth the money Carmen was our guide and was very nice and helpful. She answered all my questions. You get to see so much of Guatemala on this trip and do so much. I highly recommend it.
We did so much on the store. Well worth the money Carmen was our guide and was very nice and helpful. She answered all my questions. You get to see so much of Guatemala on this trip and do so much. I highly recommend it.Elizabeth R
November 2022
The tour picked us up in Guatemala City, so we were in the car for quite some time on crowded, narrow, winding roads. We had breakfast on the way (not included), so had a full stomach the rest of the drive, then got on a boat. I didn't loose my breakfast in the water, but nearly. The lake and vol...
The tour picked us up in Guatemala City, so we were in the car for quite some time on crowded, narrow, winding roads. We had breakfast on the way (not included), so had a full stomach the rest of the drive, then got on a boat. I didn't loose my breakfast in the water, but nearly. The lake and volcanos are stunning, and all our drivers very skilled. The market at San Juan has so much stunning art to purchase, be sure to pack accordingly so you have room to bring your items home with you. Some of the shops only take local currency, but many take credit cards, so maybe just ask before you make your final selection. Our demonstration on native methods of textile production was short, but informative, maybe if our group had asked more questions, the demonstrator would have been more engaged. We ate at a lovely restaurant on the way home, but didn't spend much time in Santa Catarina. Our guide was kind and informative, the driver was efficient and skilled. We had a great day!Kathy D
July 2022
If you’re short on time, this is a great way to visit some of Lake Atitlán’s villages in one day. Winston was a wonderful guide - very informative and attentive. My tour included four guests plus Winston and the driver so it was a very personalized experience.
If you’re short on time, this is a great way to visit some of Lake Atitlán’s villages in one day. Winston was a wonderful guide - very informative and attentive. My tour included four guests plus Winston and the driver so it was a very personalized experience.