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We compared all 60 experiences in Western Highlands so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.8 60 experiences from US$ 28 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Lake Atitlan ATV Villages Tour: Weaving & Chocolate
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Lake Atitlan ATV Villages Tour: Weaving & ChocolateATV tour of Lake Atitlan villages from Panajachel. Visit ceramic and chocolate factories, local weaving workshops, taste fresh coffee. Includes ATV, helmet, fuel.Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · From age 13★ 4.97 (607)4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
ATV riding in Panajachel: Sunset views of Lake Atitlán
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ATV riding in Panajachel: Sunset views of Lake AtitlánRide ATVs through villages around Lake Atitlán in Panajachel, then watch the sunset from the shore with dinner or drinks, the afternoon includes.Every day · 14:15 · From age 9★ 4.96 (191)4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Lake Atitlan: Indian’s Nose Sunrise Hike & Volcano Views
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Lake Atitlan: Indian’s Nose Sunrise Hike & Volcano ViewsWake up early for a sunrise hike on Indian’s Nose above Lake Atitlan, with panoramic volcano views, coffee at the summit, and small group transport included.Every day · Pickup optional · From age 6★ 4.77 (159)4h 10m–4h 25mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person

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San Pedro La Laguna: Coffee Tour & San Juan Textiles with Lake Boat
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San Pedro La Laguna: Coffee Tour & San Juan Textiles with Lake Boat★ 4.86 (124)2h 30m–2h 50mEN · ESfromUS$ 35per person
Lake Atitlán: San Juan, San Pedro & San Marcos ATV Tour
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Lake Atitlán: San Juan, San Pedro & San Marcos ATV Tour★ 4.93 (82)4hEN · ESfromUS$ 65per person
Lake Atitlan: Boat Day Trip San Juan & Santiago with Mayan Textiles
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Lake Atitlan: Boat Day Trip San Juan & Santiago with Mayan Textiles★ 4.53 (80)6h 30mEN · ESfromUS$ 40per person
Lake Atitlan Mayan Fire Ceremony: Sacred Caves with Shaman
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Lake Atitlan Mayan Fire Ceremony: Sacred Caves with Shaman★ 4.85 (62)2hEN · ESfromUS$ 118per person
Kayaking Lake Atitlan: North Shore & Mayan Villages
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Kayaking Lake Atitlan: North Shore & Mayan Villages★ 4.95 (57)6hEN · ESfromUS$ 108per person
Learn traditional crafts & cook with women in Santa Cruz
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Learn traditional crafts & cook with women in Santa Cruz★ 4.66 (38)3h–5hEN · ESfromUS$ 86per person
Lake Atitlan Towns Tour from Panajachel: Textiles & Traditions
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Lake Atitlan Towns Tour from Panajachel: Textiles & Traditions★ 4.81 (36)8hEN · ESfromUS$ 59per person

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Indian Nose sunrise hike: Lake Atitlan views at dawn
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Indian Nose sunrise hike: Lake Atitlan views at dawnHike to Indian Nose at 4 a.m. to watch the sun rise over Lake Atitlan and three volcanoes: 45 minutes on foot from the trailhead.Every day · 04:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (27)4h 15mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Lake Atitlan boat tour from Panajachel: Textile weaving
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Lake Atitlan boat tour from Panajachel: Textile weavingBoat tour from Panajachel to San Juan la Laguna and Santiago Atitlan with hotel pickup, a live guide in English or Spanish.Every day · 09:00 · Pickup optional★ 4.50 (28)6h 30mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Shared Transfer Panajachel to Guatemala City: 3.5 Hours
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Shared Transfer Panajachel to Guatemala City: 3.5 HoursShared transfer from Panajachel to Guatemala City or La Aurora Airport with hotel pickup, air-conditioned vehicle, and a midway restroom stop.Every day · First departure 05:00, last 16:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.58 (12)3h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Birdwatching in San Juan La Laguna: 5-Hour Private Tour
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Birdwatching in San Juan La Laguna: 5-Hour Private TourPrivate birdwatching tour in San Juan La Laguna with specialized guide, binoculars and digiscoping equipment. Hotel pickup included and guides speak English or Spanish.Every day · Pickup optional · From age 10★ 4.89 (28)5hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Lake Atitlan Cultural Tour: Mayan Villages & Colonial Churches
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Lake Atitlan Cultural Tour: Mayan Villages & Colonial ChurchesWalk through San Juan, San Pedro and Santiago Atitlan with a live guide, visiting a Mayan bee sanctuary, chocolate factory.Every day · Pickup optional · From age 3★ 4.92 (36)6h–7hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Lake Atitlan Mayan villages tour: San Pedro, San Juan, Santiago
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Lake Atitlan Mayan villages tour: San Pedro, San Juan, SantiagoTour three authentic Tz'utujil villages on Lake Atitlan with a local guide: walk through colorful murals and markets, meet textile weavers.Every day · 09:00 · Pickup optional · From age 6★ 4.70 (10)7hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Lake Atitlan North Shore hike: Remote Mayan villages
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Lake Atitlan North Shore hike: Remote Mayan villagesHike the North Shore of Lake Atitlan between Santa Cruz and Tzununa on a 4-hour tour from Panajachel with boat transfers and hotel pickup.Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.69 (16)4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 51per person
Panajachel: Maya Cooking Class & Lake Atitlan Lunch
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Panajachel: Maya Cooking Class & Lake Atitlan LunchHands-on Guatemalan cooking class in Panajachel with lunch you prepare. Learn Pepian, Tamalitos, get printed recipes. Lake Atitlan views, English or Spanish instruction.Every day · 09:00, 10:00 and 17:00 · From age 12★ 5.00 (32)3hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 66per person
Horseback Riding in San Pedro La Laguna: Lake & Volcano Views
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Horseback Riding in San Pedro La Laguna: Lake & Volcano ViewsRide through San Pedro La Laguna's colorful streets and mountain trails for 2 hours with a guide, ending at a hidden viewpoint overlooking Lake Atitlan and San Pedro Volcano.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 16:00 · All ages★ 4.89 (27)2h 10m–2h 30mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 67per person
Iximche Ruins Day Trip from Panajachel with Transfers
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Iximche Ruins Day Trip from Panajachel with TransfersStep through ancient plazas at Iximche, hear Mayan stories, and watch rituals with a local guide: includes pickup from Panajachel and round-trip transport.Every day · 08:00 · Pickup optional · From age 5★ 4.80 (10)6hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 108per person
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Western Highlands at a glance ✓ 2026-10-25

  • Most booked: Lake Atitlan ATV Villages Tour: Weaving & Chocolate, US$ 57 (4h, 4.97★ · 607).
  • Top rated: ATV riding in Panajachel: Sunset views of Lake Atitlán, US$ 63 (4h, 4.96★ · 191).
  • Best value: Lake Atitlan: Indian’s Nose Sunrise Hike & Volcano Views, US$ 40 (4h 10m–4h 25m, 4.77★ · 159).

Of the 60 experiences: 59 with free cancellation, 60 with instant confirmation, 34 with hotel pickup and 38 last-minute.

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