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Lake Atitlan Lower Mayan Trail Hiking Tour from Panajachel
Panajachel, Guatemala
- 4 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Tread where few tourists ever set foot on this 4-hour hiking tour amidst the stunning scenery and idyllic Mayan villages of the Lower Mayan Trail. Trace the same paths followed by the ancient Kaqchikel Mayans for centuries, passing by coffee and corn fields and the rugged, volcano-laden shoreline of Lake Atitlan. As you go, you’ll also immerse yourself in Mayan village life during stops in the hamlets of Tzununa, Jaibalito and Santa Cruz. This hiking trip also includes round-trip hotel transport from Panjachel.
- Explore the small villages of the Lower Mayan Trail along Lake Atitlan on this hiking trip
- Follow a foot path used by the ancient Kaqchikel Mayans for centuries
- Enjoy beautiful landscapes, including farm fields of coffee and corn, and the volcano-ringed shoreline of Lake Atitlan
- Discover small village like near the lake during stops at Tzununa, Jaibalito and Santa Cruz
- Great way to get off the usual tourist path
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Boat transfers
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
08:30 AM
Pickup details
Departure Point: Centrally located Panajachel hotels, or Xocomil Travel office on Calle Embarcadero Dates: Daily
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Operated by Los Elementos Adventure Center & Day Spa
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Featured review
Gerben_V
Antonio from Los Elementos waz a very good guide. Nice facts about Mayan culture. We loved the scenery and views that the hike offered.
Reviews
4.5
11 reviews
Susannah_P, Mar 2024
Manuela was an excellent guide! The views along this trail are stunning. Worth noting....though this hike is described as easy, it is NOT. We are avid hikers and we live just outside of New York City. We have some challenging hikes in our area, and if this hike was at home it would be described as challenging (it's more elevation than Mt Tammany for reference). We would do this hike again but it's worth understanding the elevation change of the trail before you go.
Gerben_V, Dec 2023
Antonio from Los Elementos waz a very good guide. Nice facts about Mayan culture. We loved the scenery and views that the hike offered.
Jorge_A, Nov 2023
This hike is amazing! You get stunning views of the lake while walking through beautiful paths on the mountains between towns. We took more pictures during this hike than in the full week we stayed in Panajachel. We also had the most amazing tour guide Manuela, she was super nice and made sure we were having a great experience. In each town, you have the opportunity to buy water or snacks as needed, and there are also several options for lunch. Something to consider, this hike is long and hard. The paths on the mountain are steep, and there are a lot of stone steps you need to go up and down. So, make sure you wear the right shoes, have enough sunscreen, and bring enough water.
Antje_G, Jan 2022
The hike itself is easy and beautiful. However, the guide we had made us feel like he just wants to finish as fast as possible. I booked an english speaking guide but he did not understand me and did not say a single word until my friend started to ask questions in spanish. He was rushing through the hike and I had to actively stop in order to actually enjoy the view. He then wanted to cut it short, taking a boat from Tzununa to San Marcos instead of walking. I had booked a trip to San Marcos and when I said I would like to walk he asked if I want him to come along. After doing this hike with a guide, I personally would say it's definitely fine to do it without a guide. I liked the hike but the guided tour is overprized for only 2 hours and the guide experience we had.
Response from Host, Jan 2022
Thank you for booking the hiking experience with us. We are happy you enjoyed the trail and the views. To be clear, San Marcos is not included in the decription, so continueing on to San Marcos should not have been expected unless you engaged the guide as an add on. Our local guides are from this area and study their English continuously, and I know Mario's English is quite good.
Ann_D, Oct 2021
Humberto was a wonderful tour guide . Me and my bf had a nice time and were able to explore Lake Atitlan in a more profound way . I would recommend this tour for people who are looking for a nice hike and not too hard .
Max_O, Mar 2024
Het was een leuke wandelroute, maar we begrepen niet helemaal wat precies de bedoeling was. Om 08:30 zouden we worden opgehaald bij het hotel, om 08:20 kreeg ik een bericht dat onze gids onderweg was. Echter, kregen we kort daarna bericht dat het later werd. We besloten zelf naar de haven te lopen en uiteindelijk kwam onze ginds om 09:30 aan in de haven. We werden naar het startpunt gebracht waarna onze wandeltocht begon. De gids liep vrij snel vooruit, we hebben af en toe zelf iets meer pauzes genomen. Af en toe legde de gids wat uit over de omgeving. Verder wist ik niet echt wat de bedoeling was, ik had het idee dat hij dit zelf ook niet had. Voelde meer als een wandelmaatje die met je mee liep. We eindigden in San Marcos, we konden gaan lunchen of terug met de boot. Ik heb besloten om te blijven en zelf terug te gaan met de boot. De wandeltocht heeft totaal 2 uur geduurd i.p.v. de 4 uur die er staat, was niet echt een gids meer een wandelmaatje. Dus al met al duur voor een beetje wandelen, zonder veel uitleg. Overigens de foto's die de gids van ons maakte, heb ik nooit mogen ontvangen.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
I will have to respond in English. I feel some of the issue here was a language barrier. The clients are Dutch, and our guides do not speak this language. With limited language in common, it is true that there was not much conversation between the clients and the guide. It is true that the guide arrived late. This was his fault and he apologized to the clients, but it seemed to start the day off on the wrong foot (literally speaking). The hike is an honest 3 hours on average, and the tour also includes a boat ride to the trailhead and return to the starting point. These clients were super fast walkers, but we have to calculate the timing of the hike based on the average. I am sorry that they did not enjoy their hike nor see value in the guide.
Miguel_M, Feb 2024
Una actividad bien organizada, interesante y con un guía bueno. Para hacer el trek hay que estar en forma y las vistas son espectaculares.
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