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What to do and see in Guatemala, Guatemala: The Best Bus Tours
Coordinates: 15°30′N 90°15′W / 15.500°N 90.250°W / 15.500; -90.250
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1. Half Day Experience in Antigua Guatemala - Collective tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Youtube Video Experience: https://youtu.be/tpSymGu6yf8 Visit this magnificent colonial city of over 400 years old, and just one hour from Guatemala City. Beautifully preserved with its convents and churches, stately homes and gardens that evoke the tranquility and splendor of past epochs. Antigua is today a center of much activity. It hosts many cultural gatherings, seminars, congresses, weddings and also the center where crafts from all over the country meet. Cerro de la cruz is a must do in this experience.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By farmerjohn1324
Everything was great. Ruben was a great and informative guide. Couldn't ask for more. Definitely worth it!
2. Private La Antigua Villages Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Be picked up from your hotel to appreciate Antigua's surrounding beautiful landscape from the hill of the cross, enjoy spectacular views of the valley and surrounding volcanoes, continue to the convent/museum of the bishop’s Palace in San Juan del Obispo. A village also known for its tradicional homemade fermented wine based on local fruits and chocolate workshops that will impress your paladar, next follows a scenic ride through small towns like San Pedro Las Huertas where the jade workshops stand out and Ciudad Vieja considered an old capital. At the end we have a stop at the Mayan town of San Antonio Aguas Calientes to learn about traditional Mayan textiles at the weaving cooperative; famous for creating some of the best textiles in the country.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Bottled water
Exclusions: TIPS (10% recommended based on satisfaction), Personal Expenses
Reviewed By 61tiar
Erwin was an absolutely fantastic tour guide! He is extremely knowledgeable and definitely has a passion for his city! He even recommended and joined us for an extremely delicious, traditional Guatemalan meal. We not only had a blast on our tour, but also gained a life long friend. I highly recommend taking a tour with Erwin.
3. Lake Atitlan Day Tour From Antigua
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Lake Atitlan is one of the most beautiful destination in Guatemala. You cannot miss this place. This day tour is ideal if you want to experience culture and nature in one activity. Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Antigua to take you in a 2:30 hour drive to the beautiful highlands of Guatemala. This transfer is private an exclusively for you and your family or friends. This transportation mode gives the opportunity to stop along the road at couple of places that are worth visiting, such as the lake's viewpoint. Our tour guide is a local Mayan inhabitant that will share with you his knowledge as a certified guide but also his experience in life as a Mayan descendent.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Boat Transportation
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Trvl_Mor_Often
If you are traveling to Guatemala, you have to ride with Byron! He had all of the essentials covered! He was right there for us when we arrived at the airport with a sign and everything. His vehicle was well maintained and absolutely pristine. Not only was he polite, kind and great with kids; he also spoke flawless English which helped quite a bit because my Spanish is... a little rusty. I cannot say enough good things about this experience. He went above and beyond in every way possible including but not limited to amazing knowledge of local custom and history. My wife and I have traveled all over the world and I can say I would come back to Guatemala just to see Byron again. He was that good!
4. Yaxha VIP Private Sunset Tour with transportation
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Private sunset tour of Yaxha National Park with round-trip transportation from hotels in Flores and Tikal. You'll learn about Mayan history and culture, archaeology, flora and fauna, and see the sun set from the top of a temple. What sets our tours apart from others is our dedication and love for our work and our empathetic approach towards guests. We strive to ensure that our tours exceed your expectations in every way, but especially in terms of experience and value. Tikal VIP Tours is aptly named for the importance of our clients—we strive to provide a VIP experience for everyone and hope that your time in Guatemala will be an experience of a lifetime.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, Tour guide
Exclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Park ticket
Reviewed By shaunneh2015
Elmer was without question the best tour guide I have ever had for a tour of ancient ruins. I have been to Machu Picchu, Angkor Wat and several other sites around the world with guides but Elmers knowledge of Tikal surpassed them all. His English is incredible too, being very easy to understand. If you are touring Tikal I highly recommend his services.
5. Tikal VIP Private Sunset Tour with transportation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Private sunset tour of Tikal National Park with round-trip transportation from hotels in Flores and Tikal. You'll learn about Mayan history and culture, archaeology, flora and fauna, and see the sun set from the top of lost World piramid. What sets our tours apart from others is our dedication and love for our work and our empathetic approach towards guests. We strive to ensure that our tours exceed your expectations in every way, but especially in terms of experience and value. Tikal VIP Tours is aptly named for the importance of our clients—we strive to provide a VIP experience for everyone and hope that your time in Guatemala will be an experience of a lifetime.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Tour guide, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, All Fees and Taxes, Park ticket
Reviewed By shaunneh2015
Elmer was without question the best tour guide I have ever had for a tour of ancient ruins. I have been to Machu Picchu, Angkor Wat and several other sites around the world with guides but Elmers knowledge of Tikal surpassed them all. His English is incredible too, being very easy to understand. If you are touring Tikal I highly recommend his services.
6. Coffee Tour & Local Villages Tour in Antigua Guatemala
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Do you want to learn more about the real culture of the surrounding villages of Antigua Guatemala? This is the perfect opportunity to really see the local towns and to have a one-to-one experience. The tour has culture, beverages tasting and the chance to know great local people and learn about their colorful costumes. We are sure you will enjoy this tour.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, A coffee tasting is included, An artisanal wine tasting is included
Exclusions: Gratuities
7. Tikal VIP Private Day Tour from Flores with transportation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Private day tour of Tikal National Park with round-trip transportation from the airport and hotels in Flores. You can expect to learn about Mayan and Guatemalan history and culture, archaeology, and the region's flora and fauna. What sets our tours apart from others is our dedication and love for our work and our empathetic approach towards guests. We strive to ensure that our tours exceed your expectations in every way, but especially in terms of experience and value. Tikal VIP Tours is aptly named for the importance of our clients—we strive to provide a VIP experience for everyone and hope that your time in Guatemala will be an experience of a lifetime.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour guide
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Park ticket
Reviewed By zacharyk2014
I visited both Tikal and Yaxha with VIP tours. Elmer is absolutely a phenomenal tour guide. You cannot go wrong booking Elmer, as his knowledge is outstanding and he really gives people a VIP treatment with hotel pick up, flexibility, and the small touches. As far as the park itself, it was well worth the visit. Smaller than Tikal. The day I went, there was literally 1 other group in the entire place, so it felt like I had the entire place to myself. Maybe this was due to COVID and/or going mid-week. Either way, it was awesome to go. One tip - do the sunset tour. It overlooks two lakes & you can see for miles.
8. Guatemala City Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
The tour is guided by local people who want to share with you their knowledge and experiences of living in this great city. The route has been specially designed to show you the city in an authentic and fun way. You will discover a vibrant city, full of color, with people always ready to give you a smile. Book this tour with us!
Inclusions: Local taxes, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Parking Fees
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Ajuice
Fabio was fantastic! He was excellent with our last minute change of plans. Things we LOVED in no particular order: -Friendly, punctual, and safe drivers -They followed covid safety practices -Clean and sanitized vehicles -Our tours were private and fully customizable -Good mix of local culture with the lake towns, and nature activities (boating, kayaking & swimming). Literally something for everybody -Guides monitored our safety while doing different excursions -Great guides with good local food and shopping suggestions -They also took amazing pics of us with our personal devices -Definitely would do again!
9. Tikal Day Trip with Local Lunch from San Ignacio
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4.8 based on 99 reviews
Take a day trip from San Ignacio to the Mayan ruins of Tikal, located in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park (Parque Nacional Tikal). A professional guide leads you on a tour of the famous archeological site, once inhabited by the pre-Columbian Mayan civilization. Step foot in the heart of the jungle and experience Guatemalan history, culture, and nature all in one day! Round-trip hotel transport, crossing the border from Belize, is included.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio town limits, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Departure tax fee (US$ 19 per person, due on day of travel), Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside San Ignacio town limits
Reviewed By RetireBlz
I would highly recommend for tours or transfers. My husband and I were lucky enough to have Francisco "Cisco" as our guide for the transfers and the cave tubing. He is extremely knowledgeable about the trees, plant, birds, etc. We learned a lot from him. When we transferred to Placencia, our lodging was hard to find, but Cisco stayed with us until we found the place and made sure we were able to get into the room before leaving! He even carried our bag with all our snorkel gear in it!!. He was amazing! Rick & Donna H
10. Lake Atitlan: Mayan Ceremony at the Sacred Caves
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 5 reviews
Experience an ancient Mayan custom at a fire cleansing and protection ceremony at the Sacred Caves of Lake Atitlan. Immerse yourself in the mysticism of a holy place, and learn why the highland tribes travel for hours to connect with the spirits. Your guide will explain why the ceremonies are performed, and teach you about the ritual and unique meanings of the Mayan calendar.
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Materials for your own ceremony are available for an additional fee
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!
