Kayaking on Lake Atitlán from San Pedro La Laguna

Paddle across the lake, stop at a natural beach, and return with fresh fruit and a local guide

Kayaking on Lake Atitlán is a three-hour paddling activity that starts from San Pedro La Laguna and reaches Las Cristalinas Beach, with a local guide, kayak, gear, hotel pickup and drop-off included. The guide speaks English or Spanish. Minimum age is 16, and moderate fitness helps. Bring a bathing suit (optional), sunglasses and comfortable clothes.

The experience

You start from Juan la Laguna, where the outfitter has a storage spot and café (El Pajarero) with toilet access. From there you paddle across Lake Atitlán to Las Cristalinas Beach. The route takes three hours total, and a local guide leads the way in English or Spanish. Kayak and all gear come with the booking.

Once you reach Las Cristalinas Beach, you stop to rest and swim. Before heading back, the guide brings out natural beverage and fresh fruit. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the starting point.

You'll need at least moderate fitness to paddle for the duration. Wear comfortable clothes and bring sunglasses. A bathing suit is optional but useful for swimming at the beach. Public transportation options exist nearby if you prefer to meet the group on your own.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or Spanish.
• kayak and all paddling gear.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• natural beverage and fresh fruit at Las Cristalinas Beach.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 to 50 years) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Tours / Activities SA ((T&ASA))

Is this one for you?Book this if you're comfortable paddling for three hours and want to swim at a natural beach. The guide handles navigation and pacing, so you focus on the paddle and the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the minimum age to go kayaking on Lake Atitlán?

Kayakers must be at least 16 years old.

Does the kayaking activity include a guide?

Yes, a local guide leads the paddling in English or Spanish and is included in the booking.

What happens at Las Cristalinas Beach during the kayaking trip?

You stop at Las Cristalinas Beach to swim and rest, then the guide serves natural beverage and fresh fruit before the return paddle.

Is hotel pickup included in the kayaking booking?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included. You don't need to arrange separate transport to Juan la Laguna.

What fitness level do I need for this kayaking activity?

Moderate physical fitness helps, since you'll be paddling for the full three hours across the lake.