Guatemala · CANOES & KAYAKS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 kayaking trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Paddle Lake Atitlán, hike through villages and coffee fields, and cliff jump on a lively six-hour adventure from Panajachel.
“Awesome day!! It guide was knowledgeable and fun-he taught us a lot about the local plants and more! Hike was a bit challenging but beautiful!”
Paddle Lake Atitlán, hike its remote northern coast, meet Mayan communities, and stay overnight on a small-group adventure from Antigua.
“This was an excellent excursion. Los Elementos, Elaine and Lee, are great hosts. Our guide Alex was Mayan and got us into Mayan villages while hiking. We actually went in homes and saw first hand how the villagers live. He was an excellent guide, quite helpful to us on the hikes and kayaking. we are 59 and 60, you have to be physically fit to do the kayak and hiking, it is beautiful but strenuous. Alex helped all the time and adapted the second day to our capabilities. Cliff diving into the cool clear water, hiking unbelievable trails along the lake, and kayaking the clear blue waters. We have already…”
Paddle Lake Atitlan, hike Mayan paths, and zipline above waterfalls on a six-hour adventure from Panajachel.
“Alex was our guide. He spoke excellent English and was very easy to chat with. He picked us up at our hotel and took us into Panajachel to catch a water taxi across the lake to the kayaks. From there we proceeded to kayak for about 3 miles with a stop about half way at a cove that allowed for some casual swimming. Be sure to fully cover with sun screen! My shins got a little sunburned from sitting in the kayaks. After kayaking, we beached a little west of hotel Atitlan and walk a trail through the Atitlan Nature preserve to the zip lining location. Here Alex turned us…”
Kayak Lake Atitlán’s cliffs, then hike Mayan paths through Tzununa, Jaibalito, and Santa Cruz with a small local guide team.
Paddle Lake Atitlán from San Juan La Laguna with a private guide, hotel transfers, gear, fruit, and a fresh drink for $40.
“Amazing experience! Salvador was an excellent tour guide and went above and beyond our expectations! Would highly recommend!”
Spend seven active hours on Lake Atitlán kayaking, swimming, climbing, rappelling, and relaxing at Los Elementos for $89.
Review of Antigua’s Lake Atitlan kayak, hike, butterfly pavilion, and extreme zipline day trip, with practical advice on cost and fitness.
“Fun tour. Our guide, Alex, was friendly and gave us options. The only downside was the process to get back to Antigua. There is no system. They were asking for vouchers, which is separate from the viator voucher. We didn't have any other voucher. I'm surprised we made it back to Antigua.”
Review of a private Lake Atitlan day trip from Guatemala City, with tandem paragliding, kayaking, lunch, volcano views, and practical tips.
“This was an amazing tour. I would definitely recommend this tour, The paragliding was a smooth ride and the view was breathtaking. The operator of the paraglide was cool and down to earth. I had a blast, and this is a “must do” if you ever visit Guatemala.”
The volcanoes, the Mayan cities, the lake, and the slow days in between.
