Guatemala Tours & Trips
Walking Antigua's cobblestone streets with those massive volcanoes looming overhead? That's Guatemala in a nutshell. You'll tour coffee plantations where your morning brew comes from, haggle at Chichicastenango market, and actually walk on hardened lava at Pacaya. Lake Atitlan's so pretty it almost doesn't look real. Worth every step.
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Jason • traveled in February, 2026
Overall, the tour was well organized. We asked for a shortened, custom itinerary, and we got one! Being on a private tour was a true bonus. The parts done by Guidequidor were very good. Their guide Abraham was on time, organized, and knowledgeable. The parts with the second operator (can’t remember their name) was on time, but pretty disorganized. They did not know our itinerary at all. I had to show them where we would go and when. The highlights were definitely just that. Very happy to have seen all that we did in such a short time. The accommodations were all very nice. Two different places in Antigua were both amazing. My biggest complaint was that a flight was involved. Due to a change in that flight’s time we left Antigua, around the halfway point of our trip, earlier than expected to overnight in Guatemala City. The Antigua hotel that we stayed in, San Rafael (beautiful), charged us for two nights. We should have been offered the opportunity to check-out and save ourselves the price of that accommodation. When the client is sent their itinerary, it doesn’t contain enough facts, and therefore it was impossible to know that we were booked for two nights… until we arrived at the hotel. I don’t think I needed to pay for the extra night to simply check-out 4 hours later. Knowing what I know now about Guatemala, I would say that this tour was on the pricey side. However, I did get a private tour, with excellent accommodations along the way, and saw some very cool places.
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Lucy • traveled in September, 2025
We had a fantastic time on this tour, which was just the two of us and our guide and driver. The guide, Esmerelda, was very friendly and knowledgeable and, when I asked a fairly obscure question about the Mayans and their toilets, reached out to someone else to get the answer, and then made sure that we went to the relevant place in Tikal so I could take photos. She was exactly this helpful with everything we did, and was always happy to answer questions. All the hotels we were booked at were good, particularly the first one Rio Dulce. The sites we went to were interesting and well-managed, and covered a wide-range of the country. Each day brought something new and interesting to do or see. In particular, the boat trip to Livingston and the stop at Semuc Champey were highlights, and it felt in several places as if we were seeing things that most tourists didn't get to. There was a lot of driving included, which is to be expected from a tour that covers so much area, but the driver, Luis, was great and I always felt safe in his hands. The car we travelled in was spacious and comfortable, and had lovely aircon, which we very much appreciated. Although most meals weren't included, the places we went to were good value and served good food. We always knew exactly where and when we needed to be to meet Esmerelda and Luis each morning as, in addition to Esmerelda telling us, we also received WhatsApp updates from the head office. They were also happy to arrange slightly different transfers for us, as we were already in the country at the start of the tour, and left on different flights. They did include a free eSim, but we weren't able to get it to work, but there was wifi in the hotels so we didn't really need it.
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Cheryl • traveled in April
Fun trip to Antigua, Guatemala and Pacaya Volcano, Lake Atitlan and best of all Tikal! Expert guides made the trip most memorable!
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Table of contents
- The best Guatemala tour packages
- Travel Guatemala your way
- Best tour companies for Guatemala tours
- Best places to start your Guatemala tour
- Discover Guatemala tours for every budget
- Guatemala tours for every type of group
- Top Guatemala travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Guatemala
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Best of Guatemala 8 Days Tour (PRIVATE)
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This tour was a great immersion in the lesser visited cities and communities of the Ecuadorian Andes mountains.”
Bettina, traveled in August
Guatemala's treasures await over 8 days, with lodging at the Radisson in Guatemala City and Boutique Los Pacos in Antigua. Highlights include Chichicastenango Market, Pacaya Volcano hikes, and Tikal's ancient ruins. Program costs approx. $410 per day including internal flights, breakfast, and expert guides.
Duration 8 days Destinations Guatemala City, Antigua, Pacaya National Park, Lake Atitlán, Chichicastenango, Flores, Tikal Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator GUIDEcuador Travel From
- US$3,490
Guatemala Overland in 11 days
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Guatemala itself is so beautiful and colorful and the people are very welcoming.”
Dafna, traveled in July
Guatemala's finest sights cost approx. $240 per day, featuring Tikal's Temple of the Great Jaguar and Quetzal Biotope's cloud forests. The journey winds through colonial Antigua's streets, across Lake Atitlán with its volcanic backdrop, to Chichicastenango's market, Santo Tomás Church, and textile cooperatives.
Duration 11 days Destinations Guatemala City, Quirigua, Río Dulce, Livingston, Flores, Tikal, Coban, Semuc Champey, San Agustin Lanquin, PurulháSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From $2,549
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Guatemala - Discovering Guatemala in 5 days
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip was amazing. The company was super helpful and responsive.”
Felicia, traveled in August
Colonial Antigua's Church of La Merced and Plaza de Armas lead to Chichicastenango's busy market and Church of Santo Tomás. A boat ride across Lake Atitlán's waters offers views of Atitlán, Tolimán, and San Pedro volcanoes, with a stop at San Juan La Laguna to check out chocolate and textile cooperatives.
Duration 5 days Destinations Guatemala City, Antigua, Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlán, San Juan La Laguna Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From $669
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Glimpse of Guatemala 5D/4N
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Fun trip to Antigua, Guatemala and Pacaya Volcano, Lake Atitlan and best of all Tikal!”
Cheryl, traveled in April
Guatemala's landscapes range from Guatemala City to Antigua's preserved streets and Pacaya Volcano's 2500m summit. Traditional villages around Lake Atitlán showcase Santiago Atitlán's Maximon shrine and San Juan La Laguna's markets, concluding at Tikal's ancient Mayan complex.
Duration 5 days Destinations Guatemala City, Antigua, Pacaya National Park, Sololá, San Juan La Laguna, Santiago Atitlan, Flores, Tikal Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Bamba Travel From
10% Off- US$1,661
Tailor-Made 8 Days Best Guatemala Tour with 4-star Hotels, Daily Depart (Private Guide)
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Transfers were very smooth, very enjoyable trip.”
Nicholas, traveled in March
Rich Guatemalan heritage unfolds at UNESCO-listed Antigua and Tikal archaeological site. The centuries-old Chichicastenango market, Lake Atitlan's villages, and Yaxha's ceremonial center feature prominently. Luxury stays at Camino Real Antigua and Villa Maya included.
Duration 8 days Destinations Guatemala City, Antigua, Iximche, San Juan La Laguna, Flores, Yaxha National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Agate Travel From
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Tikal's UNESCO temples and plazas from 600 BC await exploration before a boat crosses Lake Atitlán to Santa Cruz village for traditional Mayan lunch and tree planting. There's a cooking class in Antigua to learn Pepián and local dishes, plus swimming at Finca Paraíso's hot springs waterfall.
Duration 9 days Destinations Antigua, Lake Atitlán, Panajachel, Flores, Río Dulce Age Range Ages 18+ Operator G Adventures From $1,599
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Guatemala's cultural mosaic spans 8 days from Antigua's colonial architecture to Tikal's Mayan pyramids. The route includes Iximche archaeological site, Chichicastenango's indigenous market, and Lake Atitlan cruises to Santiago Atitlan, with 3-star hotels and English guide services.
Duration 8 days Destinations Guatemala City, Antigua, Iximche, Chichicastenango, Panajachel, San Juan La Laguna, Santiago Atitlan, Flores, Tikal, Yaxha National Park Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Bamba Travel From
15% Off- US$2,441
Travel Guatemala your way
Best tour companies for Guatemala tours
Culture Trip runs a solid Guatemala tour that our customers really like - their "Gorgeous Guatemala" gets consistently good feedback, especially when Aura is leading the group. People tell us they appreciate how everything's properly organized and you get to do things regular tourists might miss. The pace keeps you moving but that's because they fit in all the essential spots you'd want to see. If you're watching your budget, Marvelus Tours offers good alternatives with their Guatemala Highlight Tours and their week-long Gorgeous Guatemala option. Just keep in mind that a few travelers mentioned some hiccups with the transport arrangements and sometimes had trouble getting quick responses from the company. These aren't deal-breakers, but worth noting if you like everything running like clockwork. The nice thing about both companies is they actually take you beyond the usual tourist spots - you're getting proper local experiences rather than just ticking off the main sites. Culture Trip seems to have the edge on organization and service quality, while Marvelus is the more budget-friendly choice.
Best places to start your Guatemala tour
Guatemala City kicks off most of our tours - 53 of our recent groups started there, while another 18 began in colonial Antigua. We've found booking about 33 days ahead works well for most people, giving you time to lock in good accommodations and preferred dates, especially when volcano hiking conditions are at their best. Our travelers who've done these trips tell us you'll want 2-3 days in Antigua to get used to the altitude before tackling any volcano climbs, and suggest taking at least 3 days to properly explore Lake Atitlan's villages by local boat. Want good value and nice weather? Look at October-November or March-April - you'll see fewer tourists but still get pretty stable conditions for outdoor activities.
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Best time to visit Guatemala
- Winter 2025 / 2026
Winter in Guatemala really shines from November through February, with several excellent routes worth considering. Starting in Antigua, you'll walk those old cobblestone streets before heading up Pacaya Volcano - our travelers love that you can actually cook pizza using the volcanic heat as the sun sets. There's also a great route through the highlands to San Andres Itzapa where you'll join a traditional shamanic ceremony at the Temple of San Simon and then ride those famous painted chicken buses to local markets. Over at Lake Atitlan, the winter tours include boat trips to Santiago Atitlan where local families welcome you into their homes to share their Maximon shrines and show you what daily life is like on the lake.
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- Spring 2026
Spring opens up perfect weather for getting into Guatemala's culture. The 5-day routes combining Antigua's colonial areas with Lake Atitlan's indigenous villages are particularly popular with our customers. You'll join local women for corn workshops, visit chocolate cooperatives in San Juan La Laguna and learn how they create those intricate textile patterns using traditional dyes. Some tours stop at the Candelaria Caves - our travelers tell us exploring these underground rivers with local guides who know every twist and turn makes for quite an adventure. For those wanting more activity, spring tours often include hikes around Lake Atitlan's three volcanoes and visits to coffee plantations where you'll follow the whole process from growing and picking to roasting and brewing.
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- Summer 2026
Summer tours connect Guatemala's ancient Maya sites with its natural areas. The fullest routes begin in Guatemala City and head to Quirigua Archaeological Park, where you'll find the Maya world's tallest carved stelae reaching over 10 meters high. You'll take boats through the Rio Dulce canyon to reach Livingston's Garifuna community, with its unique mix of reggae music and coconut bread recipes. Many summer trips include early morning visits to Tikal - our customers say watching the sunrise from Temple IV is something they never forget. Some tours add the Quetzal Biotope reserve, where you can spot ancient trees growing up to 120 feet tall while learning about the 50 different species in Guatemala's cloud forest system.
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- Fall / Autumn 2026
Fall offers ideal conditions for mixing volcanic landscapes with living Maya traditions. Several routes start with evening hikes up Pacaya volcano, taking you through humid forest to reach active volcanic cones. Lake Atitlan plays a big part - our travelers particularly enjoy kayaking along the shoreline and visiting the artist workshops in San Juan la Laguna. The cultural side continues at Iximche's ancient Maya ruins, where local spiritual guides share traditional customs and ceremonies. Some fall tours include optional zip-lining across Lake Atitlan, which our customers say gives you amazing views of the three volcanoes surrounding the water.
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