Kayaking at Lake Atitlan: Paragliding and lunch included

Two water sports in one day, with the paragliding first and the lake to yourself after.

A full-day activity at Lake Atitlan combining paragliding and kayaking, departing from your hotel in the Central Highlands with private transport, a professional paragliding flight of 15–20 minutes, kayaking on the lake, and lunch with views of the volcanoes and surrounding towns. A certified guide leads the day in English or Spanish, and the itinerary includes all transport, water, and meals. Paragliding depends on weather. If conditions are unfavorable, you can reschedule or substitute another water activity.

Step-by-step itinerary

Paragliding and kayaking at Lake Atitlan

• Pick up at hotel lobby
• Travel to Panajachel (3 hours)
• Paragliding over Lake Atitlan (15-20 minutes)
• Kayaking on the lake
• Enjoy lunch with lake views
• Return to Guatemala City (3 hours)
• Drop off at hotel lobby

The experience

The day starts with a three-hour drive from your hotel to Panajachel, a small town on Lake Atitlan's shore where the landscape shifts through different crops and climates as you climb toward the highlands. Once there, a professional paragliding team takes over: you'll spend 15 to 20 minutes in the air above the lake and its surrounding towns, with time to record video or take photos before landing.

After paragliding, you move straight to kayaking on the same stretch of lake, keeping the adrenaline going without a long break. The kayak time is unstructured. You set the pace and stay as long as you want on the water. Lunch happens at the same location, served with views of the volcanoes and a garden overlooking the lake. You eat when you're ready and rest as long as you need before the three-hour drive back to your hotel.

Weather is the only variable: paragliding requires clear conditions, and if the day turns, you can reschedule to another date or swap the paragliding for an additional water activity on the lake instead. The operator prioritizes safety and will confirm conditions before you commit to the flight.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return.
• paragliding flight with a professional team.
• kayaking on Lake Atitlan.
• lunch with lake and volcano views.
• bottled water.
• certified guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (14 to 90 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Guat2do Travel Experiences

Is this one for you?Book this if you want paragliding followed by kayaking in one trip. The drive from the Central Highlands is substantial, so commit your full day if you're based there.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long does the paragliding flight last?

The paragliding flight runs 15 to 20 minutes in the air, with a professional team managing your safety and setup so you only have to relax and enjoy the views.

What's included in the day?

Private hotel pickup and return transport, the paragliding experience with a professional team, kayaking on the lake, lunch, bottled water, and a certified guide who speaks English or Spanish.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day I book?

Paragliding depends on good weather conditions. If conditions aren't favorable, you can reschedule the full day to another date or choose an additional water activity on the lake instead of paragliding.

How much time do I spend driving?

The drive from your hotel to Panajachel takes around three hours each way, so six hours of the day is transport. The remaining time covers paragliding, kayaking, lunch, and rest.

Is there a minimum age or weight limit?

Participants must be at least 14 years old and weigh no more than 90 kilograms to take part in the paragliding portion of the day.