The 15 Tours & Day Trips in Guatemala That Earn Their Price

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From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish

1.Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 930 reviews · 6 hours · from $23Our pick

Hike Pacaya from Antigua with a bilingual guide, volcanic views, lava fields, steam vents, and marshmallows for $23 plus entry.

“We had an incredible time hiking up Pacaya! The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the hike. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the best part was getting to roast marshmallows over the volcanic heat it such a unique and unforgettable experience!”

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From Flores: Tikal Guided Tour with Transportation

2.Tikal Guided Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 875 reviews · 8 hours · from $20Best value

Review of the $20 Tikal tour from Flores, with transport, expert guides, sunrise options, park fees, jungle wildlife, and practical tips.

“Everything went well. Edwin was ready to answer all of our questions, and he was very knowledgeable of the subject in matter.”

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Antigua Cultural Walking Tour

3.Antigua Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35

Explore Antigua’s churches, ruins, convents and Maya jade traditions on a three-hour small-group walking tour with local tips.

“Roberto is a very interesting and animated guide. We learned a lot about the history of Antigua. He clearly loves and knows his town well. ¡Muchas gracias!”

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Lake Atitlan Villages Tour on ATV

4.Lake Atitlan Villages Tour on ATV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 525 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $57Top rated

Ride an ATV from Panajachel to Lake Atitlan villages, with pottery, textiles, coffee, chocolate, Mayan culture, and scenic lake views.

“Yashua was a great tour guide & made us feel immersed in all aspects of the tour. Would definitely recommend!”

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Antigua ATV Sunset Tour

5.Antigua ATV Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 488 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $65

Ride an ATV through Antigua’s mountain towns, visit Cerro de la Cruz and Hobbitenango, and watch sunset views for $65.

“Had a great time! The guide was great! I definitely recommend to take this tour. It was def worth the money”

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Antigua Guatemala: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

6.City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 2h 30m · from $25

See Antigua’s churches, ruins, markets, and colonial landmarks with a small-group guide, plus practical tips for food, museums, and local sights.

“Luis was fantastic! Very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a great orientation to the city.”

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Antigua ATV Coffee Tour

7.Antigua ATV Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52

Ride an ATV from Antigua to Finca La Azotea, learn how coffee is made, taste local coffee and chocolate, and see Cerro de la Cruz.

“We LOVED our tour with Lestler. He was such a great guide, explaining to us many things about the town of Antigua and the process of coffee making. This was my first time on an atv and I felt in security driving in the streets with him guiding us. Would recommend!”

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Acatenango Volcano Overnight Tour

8.Acatenango Volcano Overnight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 358 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $119

Review of OX Expeditions’ Acatenango overnight hike from Antigua, including costs, itinerary, gear, guides, difficulty, Fuego add-on, and practical tips.

“Absolutely incredible experience. The hike is very challenging, especially if you don’t want a porter to carry your luggage, but it is worth it. The views are amazing and we were looked after extremely well.”

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Tikal VIP Exclusive Tour All inclusive from Flores Guatemala

9.Tikal VIP Exclusive Tour All inclusive from Flores Guatemala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Review of Tikal VIP Tours from Flores, with private guiding, lunch, transport, climbing, wildlife, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Elmer is the BEST guide - super knowledgeable and experienced. He anticipated every question and knew exactly where to go. Picked me up in a brand new van and even offered to wait for me while I poked around Flores after the tour. The wildlife spotting in the jungle was an unexpected extra and the authentic local food we had was amazing. Five stars!!”

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Tikal SUNRISE, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (North and West)

10.Tikal SUNRISE, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (North and West)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $98

Review of Tikal’s small-group sunrise tour, with Temple IV views, Maya archaeology, wildlife, meals, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“A great small group tour! Jose Moreno worked hard to share a lot of information with us (he is PASSIONATE about birds, ask him how many he can identify by sound) and also to keep our little group away from the other bigger tour groups around.”

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Lake Atitlan One Day Tour from Antigua

11.Lake Atitlan One Day Tour from Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 288 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $92

Review of the Lake Atitlan day tour from Antigua, with village visits, boat rides, Mayan culture, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“The tour ran smoothly. We were picked up at our hotel and shuttled to the lake where we had time for breakfast. Then we were off by boat to 3 different villages. The umbrella street was cool and we really enjoyed the honey and weaving stops. Many people said one day was too short but I think it gave you a taste of what the lake is like.”

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Coffee and Gastronomic Bike Tour in Antigua

12.Coffee and Gastronomic Bike Tour in Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $41

Ride Antigua’s cobblestones to a coffee finca, sample Guatemalan foods and drinks, and learn local culture on this lively four-hour tour.

“The coffee plantation bike tour was the perfect mix of adventure and culture. Weaving through lush green fields, shaded by tall trees, and catching glimpses of volcanoes in the distance was amazing. The pace struck a perfect balance — active but not overwhelming. The guide shared the coffee-making process from planting to roasting, and tasting fresh coffee on-site was the highlight. This tour is a good mix of culture, nature, and fun — highly recommend!”

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Antigua: ATV Mountain Tour with Hobbitenango Entry

13.ATV Mountain Tour with Hobbitenango Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 277 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Ride an ATV through Antigua, visit Cerro de la Cruz and Hobbitenango, taste Guatemalan chocolate, and enjoy local food for $69.

“We had an amazing time on this tour!! Wouldn’t Change a thing! Everyone was really great and our guide Gio was stellar!”

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Guatemala City Tour

14.Guatemala City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $65

Review of Guatemala City’s half-day tour, covering historic sights, local food, transport, guide quality, price, and practical tips.

“Excellent tour with Byron, very organized and knowledgeable about Guatemala City and its many historic features. A great way to begin to understand this fantastic city.”

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Pacaya Volcano ATV Tour

15.Pacaya Volcano ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $125

Ride ATVs across Pacaya’s lava fields, visit Calderas Lagoon, and enjoy volcanic views with guides, snacks, and transport from Antigua.

“Our Pacaya Volcano ATV tour was absolutely amazing! Our guides were amazing and made sure to explain everything before we did it, they made sure we were safe and most of all, that we had fun! Tip: bring a face covering of some sort or you’ll end up with a face covered in a layer of dirt 🤪”

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