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Pacaya Volcano Tour and Hot Springs from Antigua
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.
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$65.00
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$65.00
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Pacaya Volcano Tour and Hot Springs from Guatemala City
Enjoy the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation on this day trip, ascending Pacaya Volcano and then soaking your muscles at a thermal bath resort. 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, featuring 12 soaking pools, 25 steam baths, and three hydrotherapy baths. Your Pacaya day trip also includes entrance fees, a guide, and round-trip hotel transport.
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$65.00
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$65.00
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Antigua ATV Coffee Tour
Enjoy caffeine and adrenaline in one tour on this excursion from Antigua. The eclectic tour is sure to please a variety of travelers. Climb on board your personal ATV and head to a local plantation, where you discover the coffee making process from seed to mug. After a hot cup of the local beverage, ride up to Cerro de la Cruz, which offers a spectacular view of the city and surrounding mountains.
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$39.00
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$39.00
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Overnight Volcano Acatenango Hiking Adventure
Though challenging, summiting Acatenango Volcano is a must while in Antigua, Guatemala. Going as part of this guided tour not only ensures your safety during the hike, but also removes the hassle of worrying about meals and equipment for the trek. Just bring personal essentials, your sense of adventure, and a camera to capture the amazing sunrise overlooking fuming volcanoes in the Ring of Fire.
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$90.00
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$90.00

Antigua ATV Villages Tour
Experience Antigua’s surrounding areas by motorcycle, scooter, or ATV. This half-day tour takes you to several villages on the outskirts of Antigua, including Ciudad Vieja, Guatemala’s first capital. Visit a textile market and an indigenous village at the foot of the Agua Volcano. Enjoy a short hike, hammock time, and panoramic views from a lookout point over Antigua.
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$62.00
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$62.00
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Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Antigua
Get up close and personal with a Guatemalan volcano during this 7-hour Pacaya Volcano hike, one of the country’s most active. Travel through volcanic vegetation and surreal landscapes on your way to the top, enjoying impressive views of three nearby volcanic peaks, including Agua, Fuego and Acatenango at the summit. Your trip from Antigua to the volcano also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel and a guide.
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$82.09
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$82.09
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Antigua ATV Cultural Adventure
Explore the Guatemalan countryside just outside Antigua during this flexible-length tour offering a taste of small-village life. You’ll ascend to the indigenous town of Santa Maria de Jesus at the base of the ‘Volcan de Agua’ volcano. Then travel to the tiny village of El Hato to the local eco-resort Earth Lodge, where you can relax and take in the views of Antigua in the distance.
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$55.00
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$55.00
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Antigua ATV Sunset Tour
Take an ATV ride to three top Antigua area attractions: Earth Lodge, El Cerro de la Cruz, and Cerro San Cristobal for lunch (own expense). Travel with ease through coffee plantations and mountain passes, timing your trip for a memorable ending watching the sunset.
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$59.00
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$59.00
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Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Guatemala City
This popular Pacaya Volcano day trip from Guatemala City is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the country’s most active volcano. Follow your expert local guide to the top of this fiery mountain and look out over stunning views of Guatemala countryside. It’s a memorable way to experience the natural beauty of this incredible country and is perfect for novice hikers.
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$82.09
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$82.09
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Acatenango Volcano Day Hike from Antigua
Challenge yourself by climbing the Acatenango volcano. Your experienced bilingual guide will lead you on a roughly 6-hour climb, passing through cornfields and a cloud forest before reaching the ashy volcanic landscape. Acatenango is inactive but grants incredible views of Fuego, an active volcano nearby. Enjoy a picnic at the top before descending. Climbers are encouraged to bring good shoes, a fleece, raincoat, sunglasses, and sunblock.
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$130.20
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$130.20
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Lake Atitlan Off The Beaten Path: A Day Full of Adventure from Antigua
Get off the tourist trail in Lake Atitlan as you enjoy fun, family-friendly activities and visits to local villages on this 10-hour trip from Antigua. Pick from among a range of high-energy activities like swimming, kayaking, hiking, cliff jumping or rock climbing. Or if you’re more content to watch, simply sit back and relax. You’ll also have time explore the small villages near the lake, including Santa Cruz, San Juan and San Pedro, many of which feel largely untouched by the modern world. This highly customizable trip includes all activities plus round-trip hotel transport.
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$111.75
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$111.75
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Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour
Immerse yourself in Guatemalan culture and cuisine with a private cooking class at Cuscun Cooking School in Antigua. First, visit the local market to shop for fresh ingredients, herbs, and spices, then get hands-on in the kitchen under the guidance of a local chef. Create a variety of typical Guatemalan dishes, such as ‘tamales, ‘pepián’ (meat stew), or chiles rellenos (stuffed chilies).
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$84.11
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Tikal Day Trip by Air from Guatemala City with Lunch
Discover the ancient ruins of Tikal and gain a deeper understanding of Mayan culture and traditions on this Tikal day trip by air from Guatemala City with lunch. Take a scenic flight from the nation’ capital and make your way to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed archeological park in the comfort of an air-conditioned coach. Wander the jungle with your expert guide who will offer up facts, stories and history about the temples that surround you. Get the most of your time in Guatemala with this truly memorable day trip!
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$383.50
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$383.50
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Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class
Go beyond just sampling Guatemalan cuisine at Antigua’s restaurants and learn to cook it for yourself at a private cooking class. Visit a cooking school in Jocotenango village, and learn to make typical Guatemalan food, choosing from assorted dishes and picking up local cooking tips as you work. Then, savor your creations with your hosts on a rooftop terrace overlooking the Agua Volcano or in a colonial-style dining room.
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$71.80
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$71.80

Guests of the Ranch in Guatemala
Our Luxury Horse Experience is like none other as it is on private ranch that was never open to the public. We have a gentle herd of 22 horses that were born and raised here, run free (with their babies) Come to ride our 1.5 hour trail through the jungle, magnificent volcano views (all 3) , local agriculture and in the clouds, we end facing Volcano Fuego,. (8000ft. ASLevel) 2-3 wranglers (guides) on the trail.
For non-riders you may be a guest of the ranch and experience the horses and the property, We have an antique Rustic ranch house that is a true "Campo" style of Guatemala, complete with open fire grill and stalls inside. We offer wine & cheese and a BBQ lunch, a horse will probably join you in the courtyard.
Riders & Non Riders may tour our organic garden, walk to the top of the property to see the magnifcent views and 400 species of trees, orchids and succulents.
This is a true cultural experience for Horse & Nature lovers, Photographers,Romantic Getaways like none other.
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$102.57
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$102.57

Tikal Day Trip by Air from Antigua with Lunch
Experience one of the ancient world’s most incredible archaeological sites at Tikal, a celebrated Mayan city deep in the Guatemalan jungle, on this convenient 10-hour trip by air from Antigua. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Guatemalan jungle on your flight to this UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mayan site, spending the day exploring this incredible city’s steep temples and beautiful plazas with the help of your guide. Your day trip from Antigua to Tikal also includes round-trip transportation from your Antigua hotel, lunch, and all entrance fees.
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$415.50
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$415.50
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Cooking Classes
Delve into local culinary culture with a cooking class held inside the ChocoMuseo. With the guidance of bilingual chefs, learn how to cook some of Guatemala’s most typical, (and delicious) dishes. Your class also includes a tropical fruit tasting, Guatemalan rum tasting, and wine and soft drinks.
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$49.04
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$49.04

Semuc Champey Full Day
The departure is from Cobán at 7:00 a.m. and return at 7:00 p.m.approximately. We make a change of vehicle in Lanquín to a 4x4. We visit the Semuc Champey National Park and the Kamba Caves (these are caves with water inside since a small river runs inside the cave and there are two sections that must be crossed by swimming.
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$71.80
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$71.80

Enchanting Antigua Photo Walks
Discover the best spots to make photos of Antigua’s landmarks and people during a 2-hour photography tour led by a photographer-guide. Your guide shares tips and techniques for improving your street photography skills, and takes you to scenic locations that many visitors miss. Your tour includes entrance ticket to the Centro de Formacion de la Cooperacion Espanola, and an itinerary can be tailored to the group's interests.
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$35.00
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$35.00
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Carve your own jade jewel in Antigua
You will put your creativity to work, from selecting your piece, carving it yourself, giving it shine and customizing it with a special engraving.
Always guided by our expert carvers and at the end you can take home a unique creation, made with your own hands.
You will take a piece of culture and our land Guatemala with you.
An experience that you can not miss!
We will wait for you.
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$59.00
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$59.00
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Atitlan Boat Tour from Guatemala City
Lake Atitlan & Villages is part of the traditional one-day tours of Tikal Go. The tour can start from Antigua Guatemala or Guatemala City, depending on where you are.
If you are looking to visit Lake Atitlan for a day, this is a great option since you’ll be visiting Panajachel and also Santiago de Atitlán in a private boat. You’ll have enough time to enjoy one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
Atitlán owes its greatness to its enormous size and its spectacular volcanic environment. Lake Atitlán was formed when a volcanic caldera detached itself from its magma. Three majestic volcanoes, Atitlán, Tolimán and San Pedro, increase its grace from its southern shore, its perfect cones are reflected in the blue mirror of the lake. You can also see the fabric made and worn by the Mayan women Tzutujil and Cakchiquel who live around the lake and many of the men also wear traditional hand-woven clothes, in this wonderful and incredible place.
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$136.22
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$136.22

ATV Rental in Antigua Guatemala
An ATV is a great choice for traveling around the cobbled streets of Antigua and its surrounding hills and mountains. This Antigua ATV rental lets you choose where you want to go and create your own itinerary of Antigua sights and attractions, perfect for those who want to see more in less time. Each ATV fits two people, so it's fine to bring a buddy along for the ride.
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$55.00
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$55.00
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Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Arco
Learn how to prepare chocolate desserts in the country that does it best during a 2-hour workshop at the ChocoMuseum in Antigua. Learn all about the chocolate making process from cacao bean to candy bar. Afterwards, with the help of an instructor, prepare your own creations. Take home 120g of your handmade desserts to share with friends or, more likely, devour all on your own.
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$25.65
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$25.65

Cooking class/Pepian Workshop
Come to be part of this Guatemalan community where love is shown through food, sharing and enjoying a delicious dish living a unique experience with a family. Learning unique Guatemalan stories and traditions of this beautiful town that you will discover called Parramos.
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$21.54
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- Las Capuchinas (Convento de Las Capuchinas)
- Iglesia de Santo Domingo
- National Palace
- Plaza de la Constitución (Parque Central)
- Lanquín Caves (Grutas de Lanquín)
- Mixco Viejo
- Biotopo del Quetzal
- Jade Factory and Museum (Jade Maya)
- Catedral de Santiago (Antigua Cathedral)
- IRTRA Mundo Petapa
- Popol Vuh Museum (Museo Popol Vuh)
- Casa Santo Domingo (Monasterio de Santo Domingo)
- Santa Catalina Arch (Arco de Santa Catalina)
- Antigua City Hall (Palacio del Ayuntamiento)
- Acatenango
- Semuc Champey
- Relief Map (Mapa en Relieve)
- La Aurora Zoo (Zoólogico la Aurora)
- National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology (MUNAE)
- Pacaya Volcano
- Church of San Francisco (Iglesia de San Francisco)
- Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross)
- ChocoMuseo Antigua
- La Merced Church (Iglesia de la Merced)
- Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
- Antigua Central Park (Parque Central)
- Iximché
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