Boating Tours in Guatemala
Boating tours take travelers to Guatemala's best aquatic ecosystems, including the Río Dulce and the mangroves around Monterrico. As such, these tours are a great way to see birds, plants, monkeys, and other animals. Boating tours are often combined with other activities, including visits to towns and cultural attractions.
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Fishing Tour Full Day
Guatemala’s Pacific Coast has healthy populations of enormous fish, and this tour allows you to catch some of the most impressive species. This tour is also an excellent opportunity to see sea turtles, dolphins, and the occasional whale.
Explore TourSan Felipe Castle and Río Dulce
Explore both the San Felipe Castle and the Río Dulce during this tour. The castle, which is set at the mouth of the Río Dulce, dates back to the 17th century and has fantastic views of Lake Izabal.
Explore TourMangrove Forest & Tule Boat Tour
Monterrico's mangroves are a great place to see birds and other animals. This tour explores the mangrove forests and tule grasses that grow alongside the banks of the mangroves.
Explore TourAll-Day Pelagic Tour
There’s a busy world just beyond Guatemala’s coast. On this boating tour, you’ll stick to the area known as the pelagic zone, which is the area between the shore and the open sea.
Explore TourPlaya Blanca & 7 Altares Tour
This full-day tour visits a number of places on the Río Dulce and around Lívingston, including the white-sand beach of Playa Blanca & 7 Altares.
Explore TourCrater Azul Tour
Morning transfer to the Rio La Pasión pier where a boat will be boarded to reach the crystal clear waters of the river's source. In the Lagoon you can enjoy nature and you can also bathe. During the visit you can enjoy a packed lunch.
Explore TourExplore The Shore Tour of Lake Atitlan
This tour explores several towns along Lake Atitlán. In the process, you'll enjoy wonderful views of the lake and also learn about the culture and history of the region.
Explore TourCultural Tour
Experience all that Lívingston and the Río Dulce area has to offer during this tour. Lívingston is set along Guatemala’s Caribbean coast and hosts an interesting assortment of Garífuna culture.
Explore TourRoute to El Estor
Explore several different areas around Lake Izabal during this tour. As you make your way towards the lakeside town of El Estor you’ll visit the limestone canyon of El Boquerón, the warm-water fall at Finca El Paraíso, and the San Felipe Castle.
Explore TourLake Atitlán Villages Half-Day Tour
Lake Atitlán is one of the most beautiful places in Guatemala. The villages that surround the lake are unique and fascinating. This tour takes you to three such villages—San Juan La Laguna, Santiago Atitlán, and San Pedro La Laguna.
Explore TourMangrove and Salt Mine Boat Ride
Mangroves are some of the most biologically productive places in Central America. This tour explores the mangroves around Monterrico, as well as a local salt mine.
Explore TourBirdwatching Antigua
Get ready to spot some colorful birds during this full-day bird watching tour in Antigua. The tour explores the El Pilar Nature Reserve, which is set just 2 miles (3.5 km) from Antigua’s central park.
Explore TourFinca El Pilar and its Hummingbirds
Fincal El Pilar’s gardens hum with the tiny, whirring wings of its resident hummingbirds. This farm does not produce agriculture, but rather exists to help conserve some of the rare and endangered species of plants and animals in Antigua.
Explore TourBirding Tour at Tikal
On the first day of your journey, you’ll start your exploration of the area’s wildlife on a trail through the jungle of the Tikal National Park. Eventually you will come to a clearing, scattered with the stony ruins of Mayan temples and palaces. You have arrived at Tikal, home to one of the most prominent dynasties during the Mayan classic period. OPTIONAL only Professional Bird guide, lunch ,entrance fee to site.
Explore TourHiking San Pedro Volcano
The San Pedro Volcano was declared a national park in 2006. The volcano is covered with tropical forests and takes about 4–5 hours to reach the summit along a well-maintained trail.
Explore TourPacaya Volcano Hike
The Pacaya Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala. During this tour, you’ll hike (or ride horses) up the volcano and enjoy incredible views of both the volcano and the surrounding area.
Explore TourHot Springs and Indigenous Villages
This tour includes a visit to indigenous villages and a soak in hot springs. As such, it's a nice mixture of cultural exploration and leisure activities.
Explore TourMayan Cosmology and Archaeology Tour
This tour brings travelers to the Postclassic Mayan site of Iximché. Iximché was once a Kaqchikel capital and today it’s still used in many Mayan ceremonies.
Explore TourIximché Ruins and Surrounding Towns Tour
This tour explores the Mayan ruins of Iximché and a few surrounding towns in the area.
Explore TourGuatemalan Cooking Class
Fill your head with new recipes and your belly with a delicious, 5-course meal. These recipes aren’t haute cuisine, but a look at what Guatemalan families actually eat on an everyday basis, dishes that you’ll want to recreate in your own home. This includes one of the staples of Guatemalan cuisine – hearty, delicious tortillas.
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Sport Fishing
Guatemala’s Pacific Coast has healthy populations of enormous fish, and this tour allows you to catch some of the most impressive species. This tour is also an excellent opportunity to see sea turtles, dolphins, and the occasional whale.
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