3-Day Tour of Lake Atitlan & Chichicastenango Market
ID: GYG28684-33318
Category:
Country: Guatemala
Duration:
3 days
Description
Delve deep into Mayan culture during this 3-day tour from Antigua. Visit Chichicastenango to see Central America's most impressive open-air market. Explore the town of Panajachel, and enjoy a cruise on spectacular Lake Atitlan.
Experience two of Guatemala's most celebrated points of interest: sparkling Lake Atitlan and the Chichicastenango Market on this 3-day tour from Antigua.
Visit the highland town of Chichicastenango, world-famous for its open-air market. Here you'll find amazing handicrafts created by the indigenous Maya people as you witness an incessant exchange of fruits and vegetables. Next to the market stands the Church of Santo Tomas, a 16th-century church where you can observe age-old Mayan rituals being performed.
Filling an enormous caldera and surrounded by volcanoes and traditional Mayan villages, Lake Atitlan has become renowned for its indescribable beauty and unique cultural history. Spend a day on a guided boat tour of the lake and surrounding towns, then experience the nightlife of Panajachel.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Antigua ̶ Chichicastenango – Panajachel
Travel from Antigua to Chichicastenango. Explore the open-air market, where a wide array of produce, finely woven textiles, and intricate handicrafts are for sale. Afterward, visit the Church of Santo Tomas. Evening transfer to Panajachel for overnight.
Day 2: Lake Atitlan Boat Trip
Board a private boat for a scenic trip across Lake Atitlan. Visit two traditional Maya villages that line the shores of the lake and admire views of the nearby volcanoes. Afterward, enjoy free time in Panajachel on your own.
Day 3: Panajachel ̶ Antigua
Have free time to further explore Panajachel. In the afternoon, transfer to Antigua Colonial City.
Highlights
- Visit the famous market of Chichicastenango
- Admire the Church of the Santo Tomas
- Enjoy a cruise on beautiful Lake Atitlan
- Marvel at views of Atitlan, Toliman, and San Pedro volcanoes
- Explore traditional Mayan villages
- Experience the nightlife of Panajachel
- Immerse yourself in colorful Mayan culture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be sure to have cash on hand for any shopping you may wish to do.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
