The best of Lake Atitlan Tour by boat

Lake Atitlan Tour by boat

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Voltan Adventures
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3 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 2 - 8
The best of Lake Atitlan Tour by boat
Lake Atitlan Tour by boat

Voltan Adventures
  • Email address verified
3 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 2 - 8

About this trip

9:00am - Guests are picked up from their hotel & transfer to Santa Cruz la Laguna, a very remote Mayan Kaqchikel community in Lake Atitlan. Here you will have a leisure walk, photograph traditional homes and the best views of Lake Atitlan and volcanoes.


After a nice visit continue to San Juan La Laguna a well-known village for its textile cooperative and you will see the back strap loom in use and how they dye with natural colors. During the tour you will visit the home and workshop of local naïf painters before boarding the boat onto Santiago Village for lunch.


After lunch guests will walk with their guide to find the house of our Mayan deity called Maximon. Each year a different "brotherhood" has the privilege of taking care of their God so his location changes. Once with Maximon you may see local shaman performing rituals for local people and if you wish you can ask your guide to help you hire the services of a shaman for you to have a personal ceremony performed.


After visiting Maximon guests can visit the local church and learn about the history of this very traditional town, a colorful market and the primitive art gallery of Nicolas Reanda that is famous from this area. After the tour you will travel back to your hotel. 

What’s included

  • Transportation
    Travel by local boats
  • Guide
    English or Spanish Speaking
  • Addmission fees
    At specific places / Guide will cover it

What’s not included

  • Personal Expenses
    Additional transport
  • Tips and Gratuities

Available Packages

The best of Lake Atitlan by boat

Explore Mayan Villages, Colorful Market, Unique Art and Textiles, best views and volcanoes 

$107

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VA
Voltan Adventures
3 reviews
Enjoy very memorable experiences in top destinations in Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. From embarking on your own Guatemalan Adventure, to a journey of discovery through Copan Ruins in Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua and pioneering expeditions in Guatemala, Lake Atitlan, The Ancient Mayan Ruins of Tikal, these are just some of the memories waiting to be made.

Reviews

This was wonderful trip! We were a large work group on a company retreat and the tour company was incredibly organized and accommodating. Our guides were so kind and knowledgeable, and everyone agreed it was a wonderful and magical experience. The tour sort of has everything, not only do you get to experience the beautiful lake and scenery, you also get to learn about Mayan culture, history, crafts, food, etc. Which, is particularly nice if you don't have a ton of time in the country. We never felt rushed, and really enjoyed our tour. Would definitely recommend!
By Arian B for Day trip to Lake Atitlan - From Antigua Guatemala on Jul 29, 2024
We had an amazing time ! We love the culture. Juan was so informative, patient, kind, and made this experience memorable.
By Helen M for San Juan la Laguna - A favorite tour in Lake Atitlan on Jul 18, 2024
We had an amazing time ! Our Tour guide, Juan, was exceptional ! He made this experience one we will always remember.
By Helen M for Indian Nose Sunrise Hike, from Isla Verde on Jul 18, 2024

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