Lake Atitlán and San Juan La Laguna Day Trip by Boat from Guatemala City

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.

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 .

San Juan la Laguna , the first ideas that come mind are: peace, order, culture, art galleries, textile dyeing, weaving women, fishing men, medicinal plants, legends, landscapes, the Mayan Face and a lake that will make you fall in love with the warmth of its people. Throughout the town you will find murals painted by the Xocomeel (painters), in these paintings you can discover the daily life, history and customs of San Juan la Laguna * Time stipulated in this point, includes the time it takes to transfer by boat to Panajachel.

At the end of our walking through the town we will take a public boat to transfer back to Panajachel. In Panajachel you will take a delicious lunch (NOT INCLUDED)

At the end of your lunch , you’ll be returned to Guatemala City via Antigua Guatemala.

• 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.

• Private:Lake Atitlán Tour
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  Private: Lake Atitlán Tour
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• Zone D
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  Pick up from Hotels: Tikal Futura Hotel
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• Zone A
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  Pick up from Hotels : AC Marriot Cayala, Hilton Guatemala City
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• Zone C
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  Pick up from Hotels: Conquistador hotel & conference center, Panamerican Hotel
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• Zone B
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  Pick up from Hotels : Westin Camino Real, Clarion Suites, Radisson Guatemala, Holiday Inn, Real Intercontinental, Barcelo Hotel, Las Americas Hotel
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• 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

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• This Tour is Provided by Gray Line Guatemala.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Guatemala.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.