Your chance to
- See the hidden treasures of Guatemala
- Learn about the cultural history
- Relax at one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
- Learn about Natural Dyes
What's Included
- All land & water transportation for listed Activities
- Professional bilingual guide
- Admission fees if required
At a glance
- Learn about the local daily life
- Good place for souvenirs
- Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Lake Atitlan
- See how people still use mayan teqniques for their art and textiles
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Tips & Gratuities for your guide / driver
- Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Visas or vaccinations
San Juan & Santiago Atitlan Best Tour by Boat!
Tour Itinerary
- 9:00am- Depart from your hotel
- 12:30am - Lunch time
- 4:00pm - Approx. Return time to your hotel
One of our expert bilingual guides will meet you at your hotel lobby, once you meet him he will take you for a cultural adventure on the shores of Lake Atitlan. San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlan, by far are our guest's best and favorite tour in Lake Atitlan, that offers a wonderful and more complete understanding of both kaqchike and Tzutujil Mayan culture. During the tour you will experience the visit to weavers cooperatives that work on natural dyes, learn about naïve art of the Tzutujil Mayan People at their home studios, murals, see local markets, the medicinal gardens, plazas and possibly see a Mayan ritual at Maximon in Santiago Atitlan. At the end of the tour you will get dropped off at your hotel right in time to enjoy the sunset or simply relax.
- This tour can run in most days. Still on Tuesdays and Fridays we can see an spectacular market in Santiago Atitlan.
- From November to April the weather is great and we always recommend to bring, comfortable shoes and sun protection, hat or and long sleeves shirts.
- In some of the transfers on windy days like in January and February to end of March - we recommend bringing wind-breaker jackets / or waterproof
Very important!
- Keep us informed on your hotel location, as sometimes they do not have a proper dock and we need to operate different with other transport
My mom and I spent a fun day at the market in Chichi with Isaias as our guide and with our driver Ricardo. The ride from Panajachel to Chichi... read more took almost 2 hours but was extremely comfortable and smooth. Ricardo is an excellent driver and the SUV looked brand new and super clean.
The market is quite large and it was so much easier navigating through it with Isaias instead of trying to do so on our own. As we approached the center of the town, Isaias noticed that a Mayan procession was getting underway and we were able to follow it to the church where the Mayan brotherhood made their offerings. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we would have never found this on our own.
Isaias is extremely knowledgeable about the ancient and modern Mayan culture. It is apparent that he loves Guatemala, its nature, animals, and people. Both Isaias and Ricardo were fun to be with and we will definitely ask for both of them again on our next visit to Guatemala.
We also went with Isaias to several towns on Lake Atitlan. Rene, the captain of the boat did a great job and they were both very patient and helpful while we took our time shopping at the many art galleries, textile co-operatives, ceramic workshops, and other stores.
My mom and I only had a few hours in Guatemala City before our return back to the US. We knew that it wouldn’t be enough time to thoroughly visit the city but we wanted to get an overall feel for it. Well, we did! Our guide Vinicio and driver Josue made our short time in Guatemala City unforgettable. They both have really fun personalities and we got a great overview and history of the city while having a great time. Vinicio is a very experienced and knowledgeable guide that was able to answer all of the questions we had. We were so fortunate that Josue stopped on the side of the road just before we got to the airport so that we could see the active volcano erupt.
Sarah107751
March 13, 2021
My girlfriend and I were in Guatemala for a couple of extra days for a wedding. We chose Voltan based on the Trip Advisor reviews and were not let down.... read more We were picked up directly from the airport, did a tour of Guatemala City and...More
TonyD5858
April 20, 2019
I hired the company based on Tripadvisor reviews for both ground transportation and for day tours in Antigua and the Lake Atitlan area. We were a group of 4 adults,... read more including two super seniors in their 80's. The plan was to have Voltan pick us...More
Morgan v
August 27, 2018
- Can I book this tour as a day trip from Guatemala city or Antigua Guatemala? Yes
- Would I get picked up at my hotel in Guatemala City or Antigua Guatemala? Yes
- Will you pick me up at any hotel in Lake Atitlan. Yes, most hotels in Panajachel, Santa Cruz la laguna, San Marcos, San Juan and San Pedro la Laguna.
Note: If you are staying in Casa Palopo, San Antonio, San Lucas or Santiago Atitlan additional cost will apply and that will be notified by email at the moment of booking. $30 additional fee.
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