Antigua to Guatemala City

Achieve panoramic views without having to break too much of a sweat on a full-day hiking tour of the Pacaya Volcano in Antigua. Trekking in a small group limited to 15 people means that you’ll have more control over the walking pace, while heading to the top of the volcano at sunset increases your chances of capturing the best views. Plus, this excursion is suitable for families with children.

On this tour you will learn the artisanal process of coffee from seed to cup, with one of the small coffee farmers in this region.

Enjoy the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation on this 9-hour day trip, ascending Pacaya Volcano and then soaking your muscles at Kawilal Hot Springs. Scale the 8,300-foot (2,500-meter) heights of Pacaya, one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala. At the top you’ll be able to peer down into the boiling lava of the crater and feel the earth’s rumble. Descend back down from the summit to enjoy an included lunch and soak in the thermal waters of Kawilal Hot Springs, including 12 soaking pools, 25 steam baths and 3 hydrotherapy baths. Your Pacaya day trip also includes entrance fees, a guide and round-trip hotel transport.

The Guatemala City Tour by a native travel guide is the safest way to know the city. Our travel guide drive you around all the highlights and historical points of the city, with a nice and comfortable vehicle. Your safety is our greatest concern. Immerse in the mystical Mayan civilization with a visit to The Archeological Museum with a unique explanation of all the magical pieces that conforms the History of Guatemala. Then we drive around the city most famous streets and zones only to stop in the Historical Center of Guatemala City, for a three-hour visit to the Market, Main Cathedral, The National Palace, Plaza la Constitution, the 6th avenue and more.

Take advantage of your visit to Guatemala by touring through Antigua’s hills where you will find spectacular nature parks such as Altamira and Hobbitenango. Enjoy your time surrounded by beautiful mountain forests and great views over the valley. Snap a unique photo in Altamira’s giant wooden hand & in Hobbitenango feel like a Hobbit and get the full experience with its hobbit-hole houses and movie-like activities.

Skip the hours-long bus ride from Guatemala City to Tikal with this tour that lets you see the famous UNESCO-listed ruins in just one day. Fly right from the city to the ruins, and then see the most famous temples and monuments alongside a government-certified guide who brings them to life.

Explore the beautiful Spanish-colonial architecture and beautiful setting of Antigua during this 8-hour day trip. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed city offers a wealth of historic monasteries, churches and monuments to explore, all set among a landscape of towering volcanoes and cobblestone streets. During your trip you’ll visit a number of town’s most important buildings, check out some of the surrounding villages and have time to shop for souvenirs inspired by the ancient Maya. Your Antigua day trip also includes a guide and round-trip hotel transport.

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.

Make your trip to Pacaya Volcano truly memorable by conquering the mountain on horseback. While traversing up the volcano, you will ascend almost to the top of the 8,373' massive active volcano. Stop for a picturesque view and admire the sporadic explosions from a safe distance, and roast marshmallow's in the steam vents surrounding your viewing location. After your trek up Pacaya stop and take a break at the Santa Teresitas Thermal Pools and Hot Spring. This exclusive hot spring spa offers a therapeutic thermal circuit and thermal steam sauna from natural thermal pools. Experience the thermal circuit along with messages, or enjoy the fun of the family pool with slide. With 13 thermal pools that are maintained at varying temperatures, you are sure to find an ideal thermal water relaxation experience.

Delight in the scenic splendor of Lake Atitlán, and the charming villages that surround it, on a full-day trip from Antigua. Travel to Guatemala’s western highlands to observe virtually unchanged Mayan traditions, and then sail on the glittering surface of Lake Atitlán. Absorb the vibrant colors of lakeside settlements, Panajachel and Santiago, and delve into the region’s rich history with your guide. Lunch and round-trip transport from your Guatemala City hotel are included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Hike through dried lava fields, green forests, and coffee and banana plantations en route to a scenic vista point on Pacaya Volcano on this tour from Antigua. Going as part of this guided tour not only ensures your safety during the hike, but also covers logistics like transportation, entrance fees, and lunch so you can just lace up your boots and enjoy the scenery.

Explore Antiguan history, culture, and cuisine on this half-day chicken bus tour, ideal for travelers tight on time. Cover more ground than you could on foot and visit unusual places many travelers overlook, such as the San Juan del Obispo Museum and Valhalla Experimental Station. Plus, enjoy access to communities that you likely couldn’t get if exploring independently.

The Guatemala City Tour by a native tour guide is the safest way to know the city. Our tour guide drives you around all the highlights and historical points of the city, with a nice and comfortable vehicle. Immerse in the mystical Mayan civilization with a visit to The Archaeological Museum with a unique explanation of all the magical pieces that conform the History of Guatemala. Then we drive around the city most famous streets and zones only to stop in the Historical Center of Guatemala City, for a two-hour visit to the Market, Main Cathedral, The National Palace, Constitution Plaza and the 6th avenue.

Founded by the Spaniards in 1543, nowadays Antigua is a beautiful blend of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and new buildings in colonial style. It was declared “Monument of America” in 1965.

Get acquainted with the colonial treasures of Antigua, Guatemala, on a 3-hour afternoon walking tour. Replete with charming churches and brightly colored buildings, the UNESCO-listed city of Antigua is ideal to explore by foot. Alongside your guide, you’ll stroll past landmarks such as La Merced Cathedral and the Cathedral of San Francisco while listening to history-rich commentary. See, too, the recognizable yellow Santa Catalina Arch, backed by the mighty Agua volcano, and Palacio del Ayuntamiento. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

The best and only one Vespa Village Tour around Antigua Guatemala. You will enjoy the surroundings of Antigua Guatemala in a fun and unique way.

Experience the scenic surroundings of Antigua with this half-day mountain bike tour. Learn about the dramatic history of sites like Ciudad Vieja, once capital of Guatemala before it was hit by a mudslide from the crater of a nearby volcano in 1541. Visit picturesque ruins and a macadamia farm. Ride to Santiago Zamora and San Antonio Aguas Calientes, two towns known for their colorful textile production.

Prepare to enjoy an incredible journey full of experiences that will delight your senses while we visit the towns around La Antigua Guatemala and the main activities carried out by local people in the different traditional towns to visit. This tour was created by Best Guatemala to show the different traditions, art and skills of the locals, such as cooking, weaving and local crops, explaining a little bit of the history, importance and life style of each town, making three stops to highlight the most important out of the five villages we will visit. TOUR PLAN Heading to our first stop, San Juan del Obispo village, you will visit the Archbishop´s Palace (if availiable). Then we will visit a local family, experts in chocolate preparation, the one you could taste if wanted (not included). Following to our next stops, you will drive through three colorful and historical main plazas of San Pedro Las Huertas, San Miguel Escobar and Ciudad Vieja village.

A different way to see the city. No rush to drive around. Best places for pictures. Best areas to learn the history

Explore the deep and mysterious jungles of Petén, where a great many ruins lay hidden within it's thick canopies. You will explore 2 of the great ancient Maya cities that held a great influence during the Classic Era of Mesoamerica, and constitute one of the most iconic locations in Guatemala

This 3-day/2-night hike brings you up the slopes of beautiful Volcan Acatenango to our private campsite – bench-cut into the side of this towering mountain. From here we enjoy our camp meals, incredible views, and plenty of room to stretch out. In camp there we will have ample time to appreciate the sights and sounds of nearby Volcan Fuego’s violent volcano eruptions. We continue our hike across the saddle and up Volcan Fuego the next morning, where we will enjoy lunch beneath Fuego’s smoldering caldera. After a return hike in the afternoon, we enjoy another evening at camp with fresh food and a warm fire. On the morning of the 3rd day, our group will summit Acatenango’s peak (3,975m/12,720ft - the third highest volcano in Guatemala), taking in panoramic views from atop the summit. Finally, we will descend back down through a myriad of microclimates to return to Antigua by early afternoon.

Shop until you drop amidst the unique artisanal products of Guatemala during this 8-hour retail trip to Guatemala City’s markets and malls from Antigua. Discover the incredible range of colorful textiles, ceramics, leather goods and carvings on offer at Guatemala City’s Central Market, before heading to the high-end Oakland Mall to browse its exclusive range of boutiques. After a break for lunch (own expense) you’ll explore Paseo Cayalá, another unique shopping complex with a coffee shop and fun activities. A driver-guide and round-trip hotel transport by air-conditioned minivan is covered.

Explore the deep and mysterious jungles of Petén, where a great many ruins lay hidden within it's thick canopies. You will explore 2 of the great ancient Maya cities that held a great influence during the Classic Era of Mesoamerica, and constitute one of the most iconic locations in Guatemala

This tour is the best way to enjoy your day, first we visit Guatemala City historical center, we will walk the central plaza, the central market, The Cathedral of San Jose, National Palace and the 6 avenue, after looking the amazing central plaza of Guatemala City we drive to Pacaya Volcano, this 1 hour and 30 minutes middle start just before the sunset, so we can climb with some day light to appreciate the fauna and flora of the region, once we arrive at the lava rivers we will stay there to see the sunset and all the lava that appear once the sun goes down, while there we will have a small dinner and some marshmallows roasted with the lava. After more than an hour there we start going back to the base camp and then back to your hotel.