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Coordinates: 15°30′N 90°15′W / 15.500°N 90.250°W / 15.500; -90.250
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1. Indian Nose Peak and Lake Atitlan Sunrise Tour from Panajachel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Enjoy the most magnificent view of Lake Atitlan, whether it be sunrise or mid-day. Over 4000 feet above Lake Atitlan you will see the entire lake and have views of seven volcanoes. Easy hike from the trail head to summit, the drive through the highlands and cloud forest are worth the trip alone. Add on a trip to the Sacred Hunters Cave as an extra bonus. Learn about the history of this cave and why it has become a sacred symbol for the hunters.
Inclusions: Round trip ground transportation, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Destination319352
We are very happy that we were referred to Lee at Los Elementos Adventure Center by our AirBnb host. From the very beginning (even when our trip had to be postponed for a year due to the pandemic), Lee was very responsive, kind and helpful. We ended up spending a day trip going from Panajachel to the Solola market. We also took a short hike and had a picnic in the forest. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and are really thankful that we got to experience the culture and beauty of this area on Market day. What really made this excursion extra memorable and fun was the fantastic guide that we had, a young man by the name of Marce! He was the perfect guide for our family, so adventurous, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile to provide a unique day for us. It is such a treat when guides are flexible and open to whatever adventures may present themselves. We would definitely go with Los Elementos again and highly recommend Lee's personalized services and wonderful guides!
2. Beautiful Portraits in Antigua Guatemala
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Bring home beautiful portraits of you or your loved ones at the most photogenic and instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala. Walk with me to my exclusive favorite spots while I capture the best memories of your visit. This photo session will be a fun and unforgettable for you and provides you with a unique memento of Antigua Guatemala. I shoot these informal street photos, using mostly available light and some fill-flash, perfect for those seeking a professional street photographer to document their trip in a natural style, whether candid and/or posing in ‘A day in the life of’ style photoshoot. The photographs can be urban style, casual or formal, relaxed, fun, or classically posed in front of beautiful monuments and architecture. I can capture the individual mood and fun of your visit to Antigua Guatemala so that you have fabulous photos to remember the great time you had here.
Inclusions: Camera plus flash equipment, 10 best edited photographs HD JPEGs files are delivered within 5 days after your photo shoot., I LOVE ANTIGUA sticker, This is a shared photoshoot. Want to make this a private photo session? Send us a message.
Exclusions: Entry fees to ruins or museums, Not a private photoshoot. Send us a message if you would like to have a private photo session.
Reviewed By taylorl302
I had such an INCREDIBLE time with Rudy on the Antigua photo walk. I learned a lot about the history of the area and learned SO MANY helpful photography tips. As a bonus he also took some photos of me on his camera and sent them to me, which was nice because I’m a solo traveler so I usually don’t have many photos of myself. It was such a fun experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone who visits Antigua. One of the highlights of my trip! Muchas gracias por todo Rudy!!!
3. Enchanting Antigua Photo Walks
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5.0 based on 194 reviews
Join us for a fun and unforgettable photographic experience in Antigua Guatemala; a top-rated activity on TripAdvisor. A must do for Antigua. Don't miss it! We will show you the best spots to photograph Antigua Guatemala’s sites and people, and share the tips, tricks, techniques and secrets of a street photographer. We are also happy to design a private photo walk for you if you would prefer dedicated one-on-one attention and to focus on specific themes or techniques. Antigua Photo Walks are led by professional photographer, Rudy Giron, who has been capturing the spirit of Antigua Guatemala’s streets since 2006.
Inclusions: Surprise gift, shooting assignment and photo cheat sheet
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By wollastonolivia
We had a great time with Rudy! He showed us all the best spots to take photos and gave us great tips about how to do it. He has so much knowledge about Antigua and it was super fun at the same time. Would definitely recommend. Thanks again Rudy!
4. Guests of the Ranch in Guatemala
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4.9 based on 18 reviews
Our Luxury Horse Experience is like none other as it is on private ranch that was never open to the public. We have a gentle herd of 22 horses that were born and raised here, run free (with their babies) Come to ride our 1.5 hour trail through the jungle, magnificent volcano views (all 3) , local agriculture and in the clouds, we end facing Volcano Fuego,. (8000ft. ASLevel) 2-3 wranglers (guides) on the trail. For non-riders you may be a guest of the ranch and experience the horses and the property, We have an antique Rustic ranch house that is a true "Campo" style of Guatemala, complete with open fire grill and stalls inside. We offer wine & cheese and a BBQ lunch, a horse will probably join you in the courtyard. Riders & Non Riders may tour our organic garden, walk to the top of the property to see the magnifcent views and 400 species of trees, orchids and succulents. This is a true cultural experience for Horse & Nature lovers, Photographers,Romantic Getaways like none other.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions:
Reviewed By travelagentincayman
An amazing day and a must for anyone visiting or living in Guatemala. The horses are very well kept, loved and gentle. They are perfect for all riding abilities but I think this would be an amazing place to have your first ever horse ride. The scenery is absolutely stunning and will take your breath away when you ride with the spectacular views of the volcanoes that surround you. Nicole, your host and guide is amazing, very friendly and knowledgable and has great love for all her horses. But it is not just a horse ride, you also can book the luxury lunch which I highly recommend plus just hanging out and meeting the mares and foals after the ride was a real highlight. Do yourself a favour, book this up now!
5. Danta The Viewpoint
Description of the three archeological sites to visit: EL TINTAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES “EL TINTAL Y LA MUERTA EL MIRADOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE GREAT PYRAMID OF THE DANTA
Inclusions: Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Departure tax
6. Walking Tour Antigua
Within this tour you can take unique experiences learning secrets, legends, and stories of the city.
Inclusions: Private tour
Exclusions: Entrance to the monuments this is additional
Reviewed By lisa_curti
We came across this coffee workshop by chance and are so glad we did!! We learnt so much about the different processes in coffee and the different types of coffee in Guatemala. This workshop is great as its really practical- you get to do everything yourself from hand grinding the beans, to the many different brewing techniques. I had very little knowledge before on the different kit you can use at home to brew great coffee - in this workshop you get to make coffee with 3 at home kits (chemex, V60 and aeropress). The staff are super friendly with amazing English and Jorge is super knowledgeable on everything coffee!! The coffee is amazing - so good you don’t need milk, which i wouldn’t dream about back in London. I am super excited to try everything I learnt at home and you get instructions to bring home so you dont need to worry about remembering it all. I am glad our volcano trek was postponed due to the weather otherwise we might not of stumbled upon this workshop!
7. Birdwatching Day to Finca la Gracia (From the Cruise Ship, Puerto Quetzal)
We invite you to come at FINCA LA GRACIA nature reserve for a birding day and observe large list of birds among endemic, resident and migratory birds. We pick you up at the Puerto Quetzal, Antigua or Lake Atitlan area, if you arrive by Puerto Quetzal, we pick you up one hour after your cruise arrive. If you are thinking about an activity to do near of the port, this is the oportunity to have a good birding day in Guatemala. The place is called FINCA LA GRACIAS and is located near, just one hour to drive from the port quetzal. The guide will pick you up at the port and then to take a car for your transfer to the nature reserve and then get there to start a birdwatching activity on one of the trails through our expert guide in bird watching. Departure Point: Antigua, Lake Atitlan or Puerto Quetzal (1 hour after your cruise ship arrive or disembark) Departure: Puerto Quetzal, Antigua or Lake Atitlan
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By 309kattieh
Okay FIRST OF ALL, Salvador is the best guide we’ve had out of four trips here. The hike was either incredibly hard or we were very out of shape ???? but he worked with us to still have an amazing time. We ended up also birdwatching and found many Quetzales. It was a beautiful time. He’s super knowledgeable, very kind, speaks English/Spanish, and even will offer you a raincoat if you tell him ahead of time! :) I would recommend this hike if you’re a cross fitter or really in to long hikes, but if recommended Salvador taking you anywhere whether you are traveling alone as a female, or this is your first time in Guatemala, or you’re in a family with kids, or a business trip, or literally whatever- he’s the guy!! We felt safe and taken care of the entire day. We can’t wait to come back and see more with him next year and the years to come.
8. Artistic Tour
The art tours give us the magnificent historical panorama of the city of Quetzaltenango, we are a city of artists of different types. A great influence of different cultures is observed in its architecture, frescoes, etc. And currently there is a wide variety of emerging artists and it is felt throughout the city. It is necessary that the visitor has an experiential experience with art, and can delve into himself to externalize his own creativity. In this tour you will meet several of the best Quetzalteco artists as specialized guides with whom they can learn and even make with their own hands a personalized souvenir made by you. There is the possibility of participating in workshops or special classes according to the time as we continually visit and collaborate with international artists as well.
Inclusions: Express art class
Exclusions: Tip
Reviewed By dolazugar
One of my best memories visiting Xela was this tour. Our tour guide picked me and my sister up at the city center and took us to a lovely couple’s home. They invited us into their home to show us their artwork; their craft; taught us hands-on how to roast and package cacao. The tour concluded with a hot, cup of chocolate and local sweet bread, a chatting with this lovely family.
