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21 Lake Atitlan trips. Compare tour itineraries from 8 tour companies. 112 reviews. 5/5 avg rating.

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Maya Encounter

Maya Encounter

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-29%$2,140
17 days From$1,512

Highlights

  • Spend two days exploring the island paradise of Caye Caulker – munch on barbecued lobster, snorkel around a coral reef, nap under palm trees, go kayaking or just kick back with a couple of worry-free beach days.
  • Hit the streets of Antigua with your local leader and climb to a vintage cross lookout for views of the city and the incredible volcano that towers over it. Then, enjoy heaps of free time to take photos, wander and people-watch.
  • Get to know contemporary Maya life during a homestay in San Juan La Laguna – a lakeside village where you can share meals and conversation with a local family and see how they harvest their local medicinal plants.
  • Wander between stalls of rainbow handicrafts, fruits and flowers and get some haggling tips from your leader in the popular and colourful Chichicastenango Market.
  • Cruise up the Rio Dulce to your waterfront jungle lodge, then maybe grab a beer and relax while the sounds of nature fill the air.
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-29%$2,140
17 days From$1,512
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Epic Mexico to Costa Rica

Epic Mexico to Costa Rica

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-14%$3,385
32 days From$2,915

Highlights

  • Enjoy traditional Guatemalan hospitality with a homecooked lunch in a local home in San Juan La Laguna, after visiting a local midwife, walking through medicinal gardens and experiencing a weaving and dying workshop. 
  • Head to Tikal National Park within the dense Maya forest to explore ancient Maya ruins at the archaeological site – you might like to opt to swing through the canopy on the optional zipline experience! 
  • Hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde in Costa Rica and commune with nature in one of the world’s most incredible landscapes. 
  • Island life doesn’t get much better than Ometepe in Nicaragua and Caye Caulker in Belize – volcanoes, wildlife-rich rainforests, stunning beaches, ancient rock carvings, laidback vibes, palm tree forests and a massive lake are all at your disposal. 
  • Get a taste of six different countries in Central America on an epic Latin adventure that takes in the sights and offers a whole heap of optional activities too! You’ll have loads of free time to choose your own hike, snorkel, kayak, swimming or dancing adventure.  
-14%$3,385
32 days From$2,915
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Central America Encompassed

Central America Encompassed

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-34%$5,117
31 days From$3,370

Highlights

  • Explore the stunning Mayan temples of Palenque dating back to AD600 and stroll through Chichen Itza – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
  • Visit the community of San Pedro Tlahuac – home to Nahuatl descendants who practice traditions like chinampa farming, fiestas and ancient ceremonies.
  • Spend two days exploring the island paradise of Caye Caulker – munch on barbecued lobster, snorkel around a coral reef, nap under palm trees, go kayaking or just kick back with a couple of worry-free beach days.
  • Get to know contemporary Maya life during a homestay in San Juan La Laguna – a lakeside village where you can share meals and conversation with a local family and see how they harvest their local medicinal plants.
  • Cruise up the Rio Dulce to your waterfront jungle lodge, then maybe grab a beer and relax while the sounds of nature fill the air.
-34%$5,117
31 days From$3,370
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Ultimate Central America

Ultimate Central America

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-29%$9,499
58 days From$6,785

Highlights

  • The stars of this trip are the dramatic and varied landscapes of lush Central America. If you’re thinking active volcanoes, idyllic beaches and emerald jungles – this trip has got you covered.
  • Escape the Mexican heat in the highlands of San Cristobal de las Casas. This old-world town is surrounded by indigenous villages that have retained their traditional customs and roots.
  • Get to know contemporary Maya life during a homestay in San Juan La Laguna, a lakeside village where you can share meals and conversation with a local family.
  • Clear sea perfect for swimming, shacks serving cold cerveza and sandy shores covered in starfish are waiting in the Bocas del Toro, where you spend three nights on Isla Colon.
  • Hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde – there’s so many ways to experience the lush canopies and unique Central American wildlife.
-29%$9,499
58 days From$6,785
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Nicaragua to Belize Discovery

Nicaragua to Belize Discovery

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-26%$5,805
24 days From$4,300

Highlights

  • See the lava flow and crater at Masaya Volcano National Park – the first and largest national park in Nicaragua and a fascinating place to explore. 
  • Take a guided tour of the Copan ruins and archaeological site – a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important sites of the Mayan civilisation.  
  • Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan, with 95% of the population of Mayan descent, and meet the shamanic keepers of Maximon and share a bottle of local spirits with them as they tell you stories of local life. 
  • Gaze in wonder at the jungle-shrouded limestone temples of Tikal National Park – one of Central America's most impressive Mayan sites, as howler monkeys call from the canopy. 
  • Relax and recharge on the white sands of Caye Caulker, a tiny Belizean island made for beach BBQs, snorkel trips and lazy afternoons spent swinging in a hammock.
-26%$5,805
24 days From$4,300
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Heart of Guatemala

Heart of Guatemala

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-26%$1,478
6 days From$1,095

Highlights

  • Visit San Andres Itzapa and see the shamanic ceremonies devoted to San Simon, a popular chain-smoking saint that has stolen the hearts of the Mayan people.
  • Soak the day away in the volcanic hot springs in Xela, surrounded by lush, green ferns, volcanic landscape and rainforest trails.
  • Take an elaborately decorated chicken bus to a local market and witness the larger-than-life vegetables this region’s known for – decide for yourself whether it’s the result of the fertilizer or the blessings from God.
  • Visit Chichicastenango market – known as Chichi for short – and pick up your very own huipils (a traditional Mayan garment worn by women and girls) or some handmade jade jewellery.
  • Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan, with 95% of the population of Mayan descent, and meet the shamanic keepers of Maximon and share a bottle of local spirits with them as they tell you stories of local life.
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-26%$1,478
6 days From$1,095
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Heart of Central America

Heart of Central America

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-22%$3,180
15 days From$2,475

Highlights

  • Take a guided tour of the Copan ruins and archaeological site – a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important sites of the Mayan civilisation.  
  • Visit an Indigenous artists’ village in Nicaragua to meet with a local artist who makes traditional masks – an important part of the history of the country's revolution. 
  • See the lava flow and crater at Masaya Volcano National Park – the first and largest national park in Nicaragua and a fascinating place to explore. 
  • Visit Chichicastenango market – known as Chichi for short – and pick up your very own huipils (a traditional Mayan garment worn by women and girls) or some handmade jade jewellery. 
  • Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan, with 95% of the population of Mayan descent, and meet the shamanic keepers of Maximon and share a bottle of local spirits with them as they tell you stories of local life.
-22%$3,180
15 days From$2,475
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Best of Central America

Best of Central America

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-31%$6,881
44 days From$4,756

Highlights

  • Whether its slumbering on the sands of Playa del Carmen, gazing at the pyramids of Tikal or haggling in the vibrant markets of Chichicastenango, you'll experience multiple sides of Central America.
  • Get to know contemporary Maya life during a homestay in San Juan La Laguna, a lakeside village where you can share meals and conversation with a local family.
  • Hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde – there’s so many ways to experience the lush canopies and unique Central American wildlife.
  • Cruise up the Rio Dulce to your waterfront jungle lodge, then maybe grab a beer and relax while the sounds of nature fill the air.
  • Put your chef hat on and help prepare a traditional Caribbean dinner with a local family in their home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
-31%$6,881
44 days From$4,756
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Top Lake Atitlan Attractions

  • Exploring the local villages around Lake Atitlan, and getting a sense of how each is different from the other in style and attitude. 
  • Indulging on the delicious (and extremely cheap) food and cocktails at all of the local restaurants, all while enjoying beautiful lake and mountain views.
  • Going scuba diving in the clear waters of Lake Atitlan, and being surprised by the abundance of aquatic life and the ruins of old houses at the bottom of the lake.
  • Going on a tough (but rewarding) hike of Volcan Pacaya, and being rewarded with an incredible panoramic view of Lake Atitlan once at the top of the hill.
  • Taking part in the casual, but vibrant, nightlife scene in the various lake towns, and noticing the the friendly blend of locals and expats at each of the bars.

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Feb 2023

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Guatemala: See & Experience it ALL in 8 Days, 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler

The Guatemala trip through CharlieTheTraveler had so much packed into 6 days.

The Guatemala trip through CharlieTheTraveler had so much packed into 6 days. I had such a good time on each daytrip and going to each attraction. I was intrigued by...

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Tyler N.

Feb 2023

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Guatemala: See & Experience it ALL in 8 Days, 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler

I am an adventurous person, so the trips on this Guatemala trip were perfect for me.

I am an adventurous person, so the trips on this Guatemala trip were perfect for me. My experience was emphasized by our excellent tour guide and the well-planned tr...

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Brianna M.

Feb 2023

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Guatemala: See & Experience it ALL in 8 Days, 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler

The company was well-organized and I enjoyed every activity they planned for this trip!

Although I have a friend from Guatemala who has told how magnificent the country is, I had never gone. One night I was doing research when I came across CharlieTheTr...

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Tom Walker

Feb 2023

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Guatemala: See & Experience it ALL in 8 Days, 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler

CharlieTheTraveler balanced nature and culture in this Guatemala trip.

CharlieTheTraveler balanced nature and culture in this Guatemala trip. It was awesome to go on the exhilarating excursions. I could not believe all of this way for o...

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Rachel G.

Feb 2023

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Guatemala: See & Experience it ALL in 8 Days, 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler

I don’t think I can ever take a vacation without this assistance from this company again!

I don’t travel a lot, but after booking through CharlieTheTraveler, the company kept in contact with me to answer any questions and let me know how to prepare for my...

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