Departing from Guatemala City, visit Lake Atitlán and some surrounding villages, a winning combination of scenic beauty and a relaxed atmosphere, immersed in Mayan culture. In particular, visit Santiago Atitlán, a small town on the south side of Lake Atitlán, famous for a shrine to Maximón.
Departing from Guatemala City, visit Lake Atitlán and some surrounding villages, a winning combination of scenic beauty and a relaxed atmosphere, immersed in Mayan culture. In particular, visit Santiago Atitlán, a small town on the south side of Lake Atitlán, famous for a shrine to Maximón.
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Gray Line Guatemala - The name Atitlán translates to “between the waters.” In the Nahuatl language, “atl” means water, and “titlan” signifies between. The “tl” at the end of “atl” is omitted, and the words are combined to create “Atitlán.”
Guests will be picked up from their hotel to embark on a full-day tour of Atitlán Lake, including a boat visit…
- Gray Line Guatemala - The name Atitlán translates to “between the waters.” In the Nahuatl language, “atl” means water, and “titlan” signifies between. The “tl” at the end of “atl” is omitted, and the words are combined to create “Atitlán.”
Guests will be picked up from their hotel to embark on a full-day tour of Atitlán Lake, including a boat visit to the town of San Juan La Laguna. During the tour, participants will enjoy the stunning scenery that the lake provides.
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 “atl” is dropped, and the words are combined to form “Atitlán.”
- PRVX+37X - The journey will take us to the western part of the country, where many of Guatemala’s indigenous villages are located. The trip begins in a forested area with pine trees and other species, and as we continue, we will pass through a valley where locals cultivate a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Upon reaching Panajachel, we will board a public boat to cross Lake Atitlán and visit San Juan La Laguna.
- The time allocated at this point includes the boat transfer to San Juan La Laguna.
- San Juan la Laguna - San Juan la Laguna evokes thoughts of peace, order, culture, art galleries, textile dyeing, weaving women, fishing men, medicinal plants, legends, landscapes, the Mayan Face, and a lake that captivates with the warmth of its people.
Throughout the town, murals painted by the Xocomeel (painters) depict the daily life, history, and customs of San Juan la Laguna.
- The time allocated at this point includes the boat transfer back to Panajachel.
- PRVX+37X - After exploring the town, we will take a public boat back to Panajachel.
In Panajachel, guests can enjoy a delicious lunch (NOT INCLUDED).
- Gray Line Guatemala - After lunch, guests will be transported back to Guatemala City via Antigua Guatemala.

- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or bus
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Round trip transfer from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlán
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or bus
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Round trip transfer from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlán
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- 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…
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.