Lake Atitlán and San Juan La Laguna Day Trip by Boat from Guatemala City
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About This Experience in Guatemala City
Why Visit Guatemala City?
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What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or bus
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Round trip transfer from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlán
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- 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.
- To find pictures of our experiences, search us on Instagram as @graylinetoursgt
- 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.
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 15 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Atitlán means "between the waters
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... 40 minutes
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... 3 hours 30 minutes
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... 1 hour 20 minutes
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...
At the end of your lunch , you’ll be returned to Guatemala City via Antigua Guatemala.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
