Lake Atitlan: Upper Mayan Trail from Antigua or Panajachel
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Lake Atitlan: Upper Mayan Trail from Antigua or Panajachel
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Lake Atitlan: Upper Mayan Trail from Antigua or Panajachel

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About this activity
The day begins in Antigua or Panajachel with a 2-hour plus drive to Lake Atitlan.

Exit the shuttle and meet your local bi-lingual guide. Together you will jump on a boat for an exciting ride along the north shore of Lake Atitlan. This will be your first contact with the local Cakchiquel and Tzutujil Mayan that are indigenous to this area.

The locals are friendly, and will engage you in conversation if you wish.

Exit the boat in Santa Cruz la Laguna and the start of your 3-4 -hour hike begins here.

Visit the isolated village of Santa Cruz la Laguna and then head high into the mountains. The trail gains altitude quickly, and you are a thousand feet above the lake in less than a hour. You hike along ancient paths that have been used by the Kachekel Maya for centuries.

You will view villagers going about their daily life, encounter farmers tending their maize and coffee fields, and see some of the most magnificent scenery in the world. You can visit a sacred Mayan site where rituals are performed by the local shamans, and make your own offering at the alter.

This rugged and remote area has barely been touched by the outside world.

Our hike takes us 2,500 feet above the waters of Atitlan for breath taking views and pristine scenery. It is a difficult walk/climb, but is not overly challenging for those in good health. The hike is approximately 3 hours through magnificent scenery.

Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way, or eat in a local restaurant (own expense).

You walk though a remote Mayan village high in the mountains where we find the road. There we take a shared van which will pick us up for the last few miles into Solola.

Here we will visit the second largest market in Guatemala, then return via chicken bus or pickup into Panajachel. The shuttle back to Antigua departs at 4:00pm, so you may have a bit of time to explore Panajachel.

This is a very full day and only advisable if you are in good health and excellent shape.
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Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach
  • Outdoors adventure, plus learn about the Mayan culture
  • All activities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located Antigua hotels only)
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
55%
Sport
25%
Reviews
4.0
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Jason G
4 | 2017-01-08

Awesome hike and amazing views! Definitely worth it if you find yourself in Antigua. The guide took us swimming after the tour was over as we waited for our ride back to town. The guide was super friendly, and made the hike very enjoyable.

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