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Pacaya Volcano hike from Guatemala City: Active summit
Pacaya Volcano hike from Guatemala City: Active summit★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (31)6hA guided hike up Pacaya Volcano from Guatemala City includes hotel pickup, minibus transport to the national park, and a 3.7-kilometer trail to the summit with views of active fumaroles. The route climbs through forest and farmland on dirt and loose ash, reaching the crater where you stand at a safe distance from the volcano's vents. A live guide in English or Spanish leads groups that include children from age 7.Is it for me?The minibus pickup from your hotel means you don't need a rental car or a ride arranged separately—it settles the logistics of getting from Guatemala City to the trailhead and back. The 6-hour format fits a morning or afternoon departure without eating the whole day, and the guide manages the pace and safety on steep terrain, which matters if you're hiking at altitude for the first time.Free cancellationfromUS$ 150View ›
Guatemala City - Antigua: Private minibus transfer with A/C
Guatemala City - Antigua: Private minibus transfer with A/C★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (22)1h–1h 30mYou’ll be met right at the Pink Gate exit in Guatemala City for a private minibus ride to Antigua with air conditioning and bottled water included. Watch city life fade into green hills through wide windows while your local driver shares stories or lets you rest quietly—whatever you need after your flight. It’s an easy way to slip into Guatemala’s rhythm before you even unpack.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 60View ›
Pacaya Volcano & Guatemala City: Hike, Volcanic Pizza & Markets
Pacaya Volcano & Guatemala City: Hike, Volcanic Pizza & Markets★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (22)8hYou hike Pacaya Volcano for four hours, cook food at the lava rivers, and eat lunch at the summit before returning to Guatemala City. The afternoon is a walking tour through the Plaza of Constitution, National Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral, Central Market, and Paseo de la Sexta. Private transport, bottled water, lunch and snacks are included throughout. Plan for a full day out — you leave early and return in the evening.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Guatemala City who want both volcano and city history in one day without arranging transport or timing the sites themselves. The hike is moderate but real — four hours of climbing — so you need reasonable fitness, and the full day means an early start and an evening return.Free cancellationfromUS$ 186View ›
Guatemala City Mercado Central Walk & Culture with Guide
Guatemala City Mercado Central Walk & Culture with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (22)2hStep into Guatemala City’s Mercado Central with a local guide, sample traditional dishes like Jocón or Rellenitos, and hear stories behind historic landmarks like Palacio Nacional. You’ll meet artisans, taste real flavors, and catch moments of daily life you’ll remember long after the tour ends.Free cancellationfromUS$ 29View ›
Semuc Champey & Kamba Caves: 3-day cave swimming and climbing
Semuc Champey & Kamba Caves: 3-day cave swimming and climbing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (14)3dA 3-day cave exploration trip from Guatemala City to Lanquín combines Semuc Champey and Kamba Caves, where you swim in internal pools, climb a rope waterfall, and jump into natural basins with a local Q'eqchi guide. The package includes accommodation at Oasis Hostal, all meals, 4WD transport from Guatemala City, and cave entry fees; Day 2 is the full-day cave experience, with Day 1 devoted to travel and Day 3 offering the option to return to Guatemala City or continue onward.Is it for me?Book this trip if you're traveling with a small group or solo and want a structured, guided experience where the logistics—transport, meals, accommodation and cave entry—are arranged before you arrive. The fixed itinerary and included guide make it possible to focus on the caves themselves rather than coordinating the pieces.Free cancellationfromUS$ 350View ›
Guatemala City Airport to El Paredon: Private Shuttle Service
Guatemala City Airport to El Paredon: Private Shuttle Service★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (10)2h–2h 30mYou get picked up at the airport or your Antigua hotel, driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle to El Paredon beach (or the reverse), and dropped at your door. The driver waits for your luggage and knows the route, so you skip the taxi negotiation and the shared shuttle queue. Wheelchair accessible, suitable for families with small children, and the price is set in advance.Is it for me?Right for travelers landing at Guatemala City without a rental car or those staying in Antigua who need reliable transport to the coast. The drive is several hours, and that is exactly what a private shuttle handles — you sit back while someone else navigates the road.Free cancellationfromUS$ 40View ›
Copan Ruins & Macaw Mountain: Overnight Tour from Guatemala City
Copan Ruins & Macaw Mountain: Overnight Tour from Guatemala City★★★★★★★★★★ 3.88 (8)2dYou’ll cross borders and centuries on this overnight trip from Guatemala City: wander among Copan’s ancient Mayan ruins with a local guide, sleep in a cozy hotel near the plaza, then meet rescued macaws at Macaw Mountain Bird Park before heading home. Expect real stories, small surprises, and moments you’ll carry with you long after—especially if one of those birds decides you’re interesting.Free cancellationKids −31%fromUS$ 395View ›
3 Days Acatenango Volcano Hike & Camp from Guatemala City
3 Days Acatenango Volcano Hike & Camp from Guatemala City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (6)3dA three-day guided hike and overnight camping trip on Acatenango volcano, departing from Guatemala City with hotel transfers included. You climb through farmland, cloud forest and alpine terrain to a high-altitude campsite, camp overnight with views of the active Fuego volcano, then summit before dawn and descend the same morning. The operator manages all logistics—tents, sleeping bags, meals and entrance fees—so the day holds together without you arranging transport or gear.Is it for me?Book this trip if you're staying in Guatemala City or Antigua without a car and want the logistics handled—pickup, transport to the trailhead, all camping gear and meals are arranged, so you show up at your hotel and the three days unfold without you organizing anything. The early start on day three (4 AM) and the full descent the same morning mean you're back in Antigua by midday, leaving your evening free.Free cancellationfromUS$ 265View ›
Copán Day Trip from Guatemala City: Mayan Ruins & Breakfast
Copán Day Trip from Guatemala City: Mayan Ruins & Breakfast★★★★★★★★★★ 3.20 (5)14hYou’ll set off early from Guatemala City for a full day exploring Copán’s Mayan ruins with a local guide — breakfast is included en route, plus hotel pickup and border help. Walk among ancient stelae and temples, climb the hieroglyphic stairway, then wander Copán Ruinas town before heading home as dusk falls.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 270View ›
Guatemala City Airport Transfer: Private Minibus & Flight Tracking
Guatemala City Airport Transfer: Private Minibus & Flight Tracking★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (3)25m–45mYou get picked up at La Aurora Airport with a name-sign greeting, or collected from your hotel with 15 minutes' notice. Your driver tracks your flight and speaks English or Spanish. The ride to or from any Guatemala City hotel takes 20–45 minutes depending on traffic, and bottled water is included. No negotiation, no surprises, no waiting around.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi scramble and arrive at your Guatemala City hotel without arranging transport yourself — the fixed price and name-sign pickup mean you know exactly what to expect and where to find your ride.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 60View ›
Copán Ruinas & Macaw Mountain: Overnight Tour from Guatemala
Copán Ruinas & Macaw Mountain: Overnight Tour from Guatemala★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (3)12hYou’ll cross from Guatemala to Copán Ruinas for an overnight stay packed with Mayan history, fresh fruit tastings on the road, guided walks among ancient temples and carvings, plus time at Macaw Mountain Bird Park where you’ll meet rescued macaws up close. Expect early mornings, honest food, friendly faces—and moments that stick with you long after you’re home.Free cancellationKids −83%fromUS$ 300View ›
Guatemala: Semuc Champey, Tikal & Río Dulce 5-Day Tour
Guatemala: Semuc Champey, Tikal & Río Dulce 5-Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (1)5dYou travel from Guatemala City through five distinct landscapes — limestone pools, jungle temples, river canyons, and carved monuments — staying in eco lodges and eating included meals. The pace is built around sunrise at Tikal and the boat ride through Río Dulce, with a bilingual guide handling the driving and narration. You return to the capital or Antigua on day five afternoon.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to see Guatemala's major sites without arranging transport, guides, and lodging separately — the five-day structure and included meals mean you show up and move through the itinerary, which is what makes covering Tikal, Semuc Champey, and Río Dulce in one trip possible.Free cancellationKids −71%fromUS$ 700View ›
Copan & Quirigua: Private 2-Day Mayan Ruins Tour from Guatemala
Copan & Quirigua: Private 2-Day Mayan Ruins Tour from Guatemala2dYou’ll cross borders and time on this private Mayan ruins tour: touch intricate glyphs at Copan, wander among towering monoliths at Quirigua, share laughs with your local guide, and relax in a quiet Honduran town overnight. It’s not just history—it’s feeling those ancient stories under your feet.Free cancellationKids −79%fromUS$ 1,075View ›
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