Lake Atitlan Adventure: Kayaking, Hiking, and Mayan Villages Exploration from Panajachel
4.9
57 Ratings
Panajachel

Embark on an exhilarating adventure in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Kayak, hike, and explore Mayan villages while enjoying breathtaking views of the lake and volcanoes.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kayak Guatemala Los Elementos Adventure Center - This is an action packed day. Enjoy a full day of fun activities and experiences; includes boat ride, kayak, swim, cliff jump, nature hike, and professional guide.
What's Included
  • Round-trip shared boat transfer
  • Professional kayak guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located Panajachel and Santa Cruz hotels)
  • All activities
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase)
  • Transportation to/from Adventure Center from other locations
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Prepare for a journey of a lifetime with this mixed excursion featuring kayaking and trekking along the untamed northern coastline of Lake Atitlan.
Embark on an exploration of ancient Mayan trails with an adventure tour from Santa Cruz La Laguna. Uncover Mayan hamlets nestled in the Guatemalan jungles and witness local inhabitants cultivating their…

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Davef38
Mar 8, 2026
Kayak and hike - Excellent guide and trip! I highly recommend it!
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Megan_a
Jan 20, 2026
Alex was amazing!! - Our guide Alex was amazing!!! We had limited time in Atitlan and this was a good way to see/learn a lot in a short amount of time. You have the option to do ~1.5 hours of kayaking followed by ~1.5 hours of hiking, or you can add in a boat ride to visit some other villages in the area. Alex was good friends with the locals so we got a great look at the culture, art, and food! Alex was super helpful the entire time and was lots of fun!! He was so incredibly nice and definitely our favorite guide of our trip. I recommend you wear hiking shoes because the hike is a real hike, and they’ll bring you your shoes after kayaking so you don’t have to worry about getting them wet. There’s also an opportunity to change out of your wet clothes after the kayaking part. Bring cash with you too to pay for the boat transfers if you add in any village visits!
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Dana
Jul 25, 2025
Not for the faint of heart - Fernando was an excellent and patient guide. Beware: this adventure is not for the faint of heart and physically challenging
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Alex_j
May 21, 2025
Kayaking was a lot of fun... - Kayaking was a lot of fun and offered great views of the lake and also the beautiful homes along the lake. Fernán was an awesome guide, really funny and informative. We opted for a trip to San Juan for the second half of the day and it was awesome to see the textiles, bee farm, and chocolate museum.
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Becky
May 14, 2025
Fantastic kayak and hike with a great guide! - The kayaking was so much fun and the swim spot was amazing. The hike was lovely, had some fantastic view of the lake and surrounding villages. I would recommend trainers or sturdy shoes for the hike. The place to eat lunch at the end was delicious! The guide was super friendly!
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Debkm5616on
May 2, 2025
Great way to spend a day at Lake Atitlan - Great mix of activities in and around Santa Cruz at Lake Atitlan. We kayaked, swam and hiked with a guide from the area. Ended at a restaurant with great local food. I was traveling with my two adult kids and the activity level was perfect for all of us. We loved Santa Cruz as it felt less touristy.
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Alissa
Apr 22, 2025
Amazing and not for the out of shape - Our guide Diego from Santa Cruz was wonderful, and generous with sharing his knowledge of his community. The hiking was very strenuous! A never to forget experience.
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Floridian2014
Feb 6, 2025
Kayak/Hike Was Beautiful - We had such an enjoyable morning with Fernando. Because we weren't staying in Panajachel, we arranged to meet him at the lancha dock. Then it was off to Los Elementos to get the kayaks. It was great to see the lake from that level and then, later, from our hike on the Lower Mayan trail from Santa Cruz to Jaibalito. Lake Atitlan is stunning! After a stop at El Indigo (great views, coffee, and food), Fernando accompanied us back to Panajachel. He also took some great photos of our morning and shared them with us, which was greatly appreciated.
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Monique625
Jan 28, 2025
Getting active! - We had a great time floating out on the lake. Clear beautiful day. We did the 1/2 day which was perfect. Our guide Antonio was also great. Lunch at Indigo Cafe of fresh fish was ideal!
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Casandra_p
Jan 27, 2025
Perfect first day - It was our first day in Panajachel and we had a blast with Diego. We picked the full day kayak and hike and we weren’t disappointed. We even got to go cliff jumping! Diego took great pictures of us and we never felt rushed.
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