Best Day Trips in Panajachel 2025

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 65.00

If you are visiting the southern part of Lake Atitlan this is a tour you cannot miss. This tour will take you to mountain tops and lookouts of San Pedro la Laguna. Here we visit a few look outs located above the village where we are able to enjoy great views of San Pedro and San Juan La Laguna, the lake, and the Indian Nose aka “Rostro Maya or Nariz del Indio”. After the look outs of San Pedro we have our longest drive of the tour going all the way to San Marcos la Laguna passing the town of San Juan and San Pablo La Laguna. In San Marcos we visit the Natural Reserve of “Cerro Tzankujil”, where we can take a swim on the lake or enjoy the views from the rock / mountain formations. After enjoying some time at the natural reserve we will hop back on our ATVs and head back to San Juan La Laguna, where we visit the famous lookout named “Kaqasiiwaan” viewpoint.To get to the actual lookout we have to hike about 15 minutes up the steps which takes us there.

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 35.00

Cruise across Lake Atitlan and visit the villages of San Juan La Laguna on this full-day shared sightseeing tour. Ringed by 3 volcanoes on its southern flank, Lake Atitlan is the deepest lake in Central America. Join at this tour to inmerse at the mayan traditions by getting a change to live a performing of mayan woman, using trees bark, natural plants vegetables etc, to extractic several colours to dye their clothes, Explore the lake Atitlan by boat to meet the mayan people of Santiago Atitlan, speccially meet their bileafs, Mayan God called Maximon ( Rijal Mam) grandpather, also explore their art, handygraft. and paintings works.

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 133.95

Enjoy the most magnificent view of Lake Atitlan, whether it be sunrise or mid-day. Over 4000 feet above Lake Atitlan you will see the entire lake and have views of seven volcanoes.  Easy hike from the trail head to summit, the drive through the highlands and cloud forest are worth the trip alone.  Add on a trip to the Sacred Hunters Cave as an extra bonus. Learn about the history of this cave and why it has become a sacred symbol for the hunters.

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 107.95

Visit the closest Mayan ruin to Lake Atitlan. These well preserved ruins include pyramid-temples, ball-courts, royal palaces, museum, and interpretive signs explaining the history of the site. Built over 1000 years ago, this site is worth exploring. Mayan rituals are still performed at this site. Learn about the ancient Mayan civilization, the 5000 year old Mayan calendar, astrological observations, and how the modern day Mayan views their culture.

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 45.00

As members of a local indigenous community, we are proud to share our cultural heritage with you. Our tours and activities are designed to offer you an authentic immersion in everyday life, traditions, culture and local craftsmanship.

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 111.95

This is an easy bike ride which is very scenic and perfect for families, beginners, and intermediate riders.  It includes boat rides to see Lake Atitlan from all perspectives.  Ride through unique Mayan villages and countryside, visit weaving cooperatives, coffee plantations, art galleries, or just enjoy the nature.

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 150.00

Visit three typical Mayan villages from around Lake Atitlan.Witness the lifestyle of the Mayan people, learn their natural techniques for making textiles and see the local way of life.

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 90.00

Enjoy and discover the colorful market day of Chichicastenango! This is an unique experience that you will see how is the local people live and doing their activities in the market days. The real Mayan culture is still live. Also since their typical dress till the Mayan language that they speak.

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 95.99

This full day tour takes you to Guatemala’s most famous market. This market is a traditional indigenous Quiche market, and includes a walk to the cemetery and Paschal Abaj, the Shaman Hill. You are likely to witness a sacred Fire Cleansing Ceremony conducted by a Mayan shaman. Learn about the Mayan story of creation, the Mayan ceremony, the base-20 counting system, and the 5,000 year-old Mayan calendar. Even visit the Mayor's office.

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 51.29

This hike very known will guide you through stunning views, so be prepared. We will begin from Santa Cruz la Laguna and will end in San Marcos la Laguna. It is a up and down trail 9 km long. Relatively easy I recommended this hike for all ages. • Lake view • Mayan Villages • Corn and beans field • Pickup/drop off: Panajachel or Lake Atitlan Area. • Lenght: 4 hours total (2 hrs hike) • Begin at 7:30 am.

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 59.00

Panajachel Wake up with local flavor ✔ Enjoy an authentic Chapin DE breakfast, full of Guatemalan tradition and flavor. San Juan La Laguna Immerse EN a magical corner of Lake Atitlan, where every street, gesture and handcrafted creation tell a story. ✔ Live a workshop DE Maya textiles and know the symbolism DE each design. ✔ Learn about melipone bees, guardians of natural balance. ✔ Walk DE los Paraguas Street and Calle DE los Hatros, full DE art and color. San Pedro La Laguna ✔ Short stop to rest or explore the picturesque Hummingbird Street. Santiago Atitlan Let yourself be wrapped POR the mystique DE this town full DE living traditions, spirituality and Mayan heritage. ✔ DE discover its artisan market, full of color and flavor. ✔ Visit the Church and Convent DE Santiago Apostle, symbol of cultural syncretism.

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 110.00

Visit two colorful mayan villages around Lake Atitlan.Witness the lifestyle of the Mayan people, learn their natural techniques for making textiles, muralls, mayan sacred saint and see the local mayan culture and we immerse you in this amazing tour. We included a Guatemalan lunch in one of the lake view restaurant that serve Guatemalan food.

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 80.00

You will be taken from Panajachel to Solola Market, there you see the colorful market and local cultures, Afterwards you willgo ride to San Jorge La laguna to explore a local authentic village and will see how original village is. Later, you will go by local mayan family to experience a mayan kitchen how mom to cook and shared delicious lunch together afterward come back to Panajachel.

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 85.00

This is a community tour that starts from Panajachel we will take a private boat that will take us to the first town where you will meet women weavers that the guide will explain the whole process from cotton to clothing using natural plants to obtain different natural colors, then the guide will take you to a chocolate factory where you will be able to taste and see the elaboration of various products made from cocoa to chocolate and to continue learning with the local people you will visit a group of women who work with plants to treat different types of diseases Also on the tour you visit the vegetable market, colonial churches, parks among others. This tour is conducted by people from the community who speak Spanish, English and Mayan

Panajachel , Western Highlands

From $ 94.42

Walk the Face of the Earth on the Sacred Path of the Sun: Author & lecturer Vincent Stanzione has opened his mountain home in an exclusive arrangement to offer an amazing experience. This experience will enable you to enter the Maya world in truly authentic ways. It allows visitors to learn about the Maya Civilization by entering the Maya World of the Present Day. Let us take you to places nobody but the Maya ever go while learning all you can from a researcher and writer who is hungry to share the world he has made his home. Guiding enables those of us who have attained a great deal of knowledge to share it with others in a direct way. So take a walk with Vincent along the flowery paths during this fascinating day in the highlands, high above Lake Atitlan. Learn about the Maya and the Mesoamerican traditions, their cosmo-magical thinking, their calendar, the way of living in the world, their myths and their deep sense of being the descendants of divine ancestors.