Chichicastenango & Lake Atitlan Day Trip from Guatemala City

3.7(24)12 hFree cancellationBy Gray Line Guatemala

About this activity

Discover the traditions of Chichicastenango Market and the scenery of Lake Atitlan on a full-day guided tour from Guatemala City.

Travel into Guatemala’s western highlands and explore Chichicastenango’s market, where stalls display woven textiles, handicrafts, flowers, and fresh produce. With your bilingual guide, learn about the market’s role in local life and the cultural significance of Santo Tomas Church.

Continue to Panajachel to stroll along Santander Street and admire Lake Atitlan and its surrounding volcanoes from the shore. This portion of the tour offers a scenic introduction to the lake, with opportunities for photographs.

The experience includes shared round-trip transportation and an English- and Spanish-speaking guide. Lunch is included only when the corresponding option is selected.

Allow approximately 12 hours for this excursion, including extended road travel. The route may pass through Antigua Guatemala.

What's included

✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓Driver/guide
✓Air-conditioned vehicle
✓Professional bilingual guide

Not included

✕Food and drinks
✕Optional gratuities
✕Lunch

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum of 2 passengers (adults) is required for the tour to run. If the minimum size is not reached, the tour is subject to cancellation and all tickets are refunded or rescheduled.
Tours include bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
It is recommended that you bring walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, and a camera.
Please contact us if you need a guide in any other language. French, German and Italian in private services, subject to additional costs and guide availability.
For groups of 10 persons or more, please contact the local provider to arrange.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required (if you select option with lunch included)
To find pictures of our experiences, search us on Instagram as @graylineguatemala
If you are lodging in Zone 1, our only pick-up point is at the Hotel Panamerican.
If you are lodging in an airbnb please move to the nearest hotel lobby and please let us know of its name.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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