Things to do in Guatemala

Antigua textile tour

In the morning, you take a guided tour around Antigua, with the focus on learning about the complex Guatemalan and Mayan textiles and folk art.

Chichicastenango market

Explore the colorful fruit, vegetable, craft and textile stalls at this famous market. This excursion allows you to explore Chichicastenango Market at your own pace with the advantage of your own driver to take you there and back to your hotel at the end of the day.

Boat tour of the lake and Santiago de Atitlán

Travel across the calm waters of Lake Atitlán by boat to the lively village of Santiago de Atitlán. Here you can explore the fascinating Catholic church and haggle for a bargain at the bustling market.

Pacaya Volcano hike

Hike up the smoldering cone of the active Pacaya volcano to see small eruptions and glowing hot lava flows, all framed by magnificent views of the surrounding landscape and imposing, distant peaks of neighboring volcanoes.

Comalapa market & paintings tour

Travel through the stunning scenery of the highlands passing local communities farming their land using traditional methods, for about an hour, before reaching San Juan Comalapa.

Excursion to San Juan Comalapa

Explore the historic town of San Juan Comalapa and its bustling market, where local traders sell everything from fruit and flowers to beautiful tapestries and paintings. Your guide will take you to see the other highlights throughout the town including museums, local art galleries and excellent bakeries to sample the much-loved roscas.

Street food tour of Antigua

This is the perfect tour for any foodies with a flair for local flavor and an adventurous attitude toward cuisine!

Tikal tour

Tikal is most definitely the most impressive of all the Mayan sites in Central America not only for its historical remains but because it is also a haven for wildlife, making the trip to Tikal all the more enchanting.

Yaxha at sunset

Yaxha, q'equchi' for green water, is located 73 km from Flores. This Maya site, discovered in 1904 by architect Teobert Maler, is situated within the Maya Biosphere Reserve along with the sites of Nakum and El Naranjo.

Chicken bus, carpentry & local school excursion

This morning you will be met at your hotel by a local NGO representative and driven by local 'Chicken' bus to Ciudad Vieja.

Uaxactun camping excursion

A two day / one night excursion visiting the ruins of Uaxactun and the opportunity to enjoy a locally cooked, evening meal.

Responsible travel coffee tour

Visit coffee farmers in the lush plantations surrounding Antigua and see how the families pick, pulp, ferment and roast the fresh beans to produce some of the finest coffee in Guatemala. Your visit will also help support a local charity working to improve the lives and pay of the farming families.

Antigua Valley mountain biking

This is a great way to explore Guatemala and see how the local people live. You visit tranquil villages and churches, coffee plantations and come into contact with the local Mayans.

Guatemala city tour

This Guatemala city tour will cover the main monuments of the capital, including the cathedral, the National Palace, the Central Square and the main craft market.

Santiago Bay kayak & hike

Begin your exploration of Lake Atitlán by taking the kayaks to paddle through Santiago Bay where you pass by the local Tzutujil Maya people working in the fields, washing clothes and fishing from their unique wooden boats.

Antigua city tour

Stroll through the beautiful cobbled streets of Antigua and visit the city's highlights, including the Church of St. Francis, the Central Plaza, the San José Cathedral and the Church of La Mercedes.

Acatenango Volcano hike

Trek through open fields, farmland and Pacific cloudforest with spectacular views over the Antigua valley area.