Shared Lake Atitlan Tour: Explore Panajachel, San Juan and more

Panajachel, Guatemala

Visit to Three Cultural Towns in Lake Atitlan Collective Tour from Panajachel

6 to 7 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Each town and village surrounding Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan boasts its own unique culture and traditions, but many travelers miss out on experiencing the lakeside region’s diverse heritage. Get an insider’s introduction to three towns—San Juan La Laguna, San Pedro, and Santiago Atitlan—during this small-group cultural tour by boat. Full-day experiences focus on Mayan ancestral practices, including chocolate-making, fabric dying, and the production of natural medicines.

Tours are capped at just 10 participants to ensure an intimate experience
Explore three unique towns along the lake in a single day alongside a guide
Visit a chocolate-making facility, a medicinal herb garden, and much more
Bring your cameras: Get ample photo opportunities during the scenic boat ride

What's Included

Certified Tour Guide
Boat Ride to San Juan La Laguna, San Pedro & Santiago Atitlan
Tour of Artisanal Dye of Fabrics, Medicinal Herbs & Chocolate
Bottled water

Gratuities
Personal Expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Porta Hotel Del Lago
2a Avenida 6-17 zona 2, Panajachel 07010 Guatemala

Start time

09:00 AM

Pickup details

We pick up our clients at the lobby of Porta Hotel del Lago (2nd Avenue 6-17 zone 2, Panajachel, Solola). Whether you're staying at the hotel or arriving just for the tour, here you'll meet our friendly tour guide and fellow explorers.

What To Expect

Panajachel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Juan La Laguna

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

San Pedro La Laguna

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santiago Atitlán

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Panajachel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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.

Reviews

4.0

8 reviews

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A beautiful day visiting villages of Lake Atitlán.

Kimberly_E, Feb 2024

Our guide, Elena was very informative which made the experience even more enjoyable. I enjoyed learning about backstrap weaving and having free time to wander as well.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hello Kimberly! Thank you for sharing your beautiful day exploring the villages of Lake Atitlán with us. We're thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience. We are so glad to know that Elena, your guide, added a special touch to your tour with her informative commentary. We genuinely appreciate your kind words, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more wonderful adventures in the future. Until then, keep making beautiful memories!

Do the tour on your own

Valentina_A, Jan 2024

I think this tour has of convenience, of not having to think about how to get from one village to another; otherwise I did not see the interest. The first stop is the only one worthy of interest in that you are taken to learn how chocolate is made and how local textiles are made. The second village, is described as an unnecessary stop by the guidebook itself, and consequently I wonder why it is not replaced. The third stop consists of going to an affiliated restaurant and taking a mini tour to the church. For all this, the price paid is really excessive!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hello Valentina! Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your experience on the Shared Lake Atitlan Tour. Your feedback is truly valuable to us. We appreciate your perspective on the convenience of the tour for transportation between villages, but we're sorry to hear that it didn't meet your expectations in terms of interest and value. Your insights regarding the stops and their worthiness will certainly help us review and enhance the tour. We're committed to providing our guests with the best experiences, and your feedback will contribute to our ongoing improvements. We apologize if the price felt excessive for what was offered. Your comments will guide us as we work to make sure our tours provide excellent value for our guests. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity in the future to provide you with a more satisfying experience. Thank you for your candid review, and we look forward to serving you better next time.

Nice tour to visit 3 Mayan towns around lake Atitlan

Monica_A, May 2023

As a first time visitor to Guatemala and Lake Atitlan, this tour was an excellent introduction to the mayan towns, culture and attractions. The tours to see the weaving/textiles and chocolate in San Juan La Laguna were very nice and informative. We were able to shop very nice items and tasty chocolate. The ride in the local transportation - tuk tuks was a lot of fun and we were able to purchase some local paintings. The restaurant we ate in Santiago Atitlan had really good food. I was surprised that most of these places accepted cards. The boat rides felt safe and allowed excellent views of the lake. Overall, the tour was very nice and well organized.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hello Monica! Thank you for choosing our tour to visit 3 cultural towns in Lake Atitlan for your first-time visiting to Guatemala and Lake Atitlan. We're thrilled that it provided an excellent introduction to the Mayan towns, culture, and attractions. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the tours of the weaving/textiles and chocolate in San Juan La Laguna, and that you could shop for nice items and tasty chocolate. We're glad you had a fun experience riding in the local transportation and that you were able to purchase local paintings. We're also pleased to hear that the food at the restaurant in Santiago Atitlan was really good. Thank you for highlighting the safety of the boat rides and the excellent views of the lake. We appreciate your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of serving you again.

Nice excursion but do not expect much insights from the tour guide !!!!

Monica, Apr 2023

The excursion went according to plan and my only complaint is that the guide, although very nice and helpful, was not knowledgeable enough about the history, culture,....she limited herself to take us from one place to another. For the price we paid I honesly was expecting much more content !!!!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hello Monica, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent excursion with us. We are sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments regarding the guide's knowledge of the history and culture of the places you visited. We will certainly take your feedback into consideration as we strive to improve our services and provide an outstanding experience. We always aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our clients, and we are sorry that we did not meet your expectations on this occasion. We value your feedback and will take it into account as we continue to improve our tours. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future and provide you with a more fulfilling experience. Thank you again for your feedback.

A tour of a lifetime.

Cynthia_S, Jan 2022

Our guide Joel was phenomenal - nice & extremely knowledgeable. We got to see and learn things that you’d only get to know if you came to this land. Thank you. Don’t hesitate to book.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Hello Cynthia! Thank you so much for letting us know about your experience at Lake Atitlan. We are happy to know that you had a great time with Joel, our tourist guide and that you got to see special places in the towns surrounding the lake. We hope to have you back to show you more beautiful places in Guatemala. We have a great history, cultural heritage, and culture, not to mention the natural places and the old Mayan Cities. Please take care and let us know if you need any other tour, accommodation, or transportation. We will be honored to serve you every time you need.