Ruins Tours in Guatemala
Guatemala has many Maya ruins you can tour with local guides. In every region of Guatemala you can visit a Maya site that used to be hub of commerce or political power. Some of these sites, like Tikal and Copán, have undergone restoration. Guided tours make it easy to get to these sites, which are often located deep in the jungle. The Maya left behind larger-than-life works of art – on a visit to these ruins you’ll see some incredible carved reliefs and statues depicting fierce Maya rulers.
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Yaxhá One Day
Yaxhá is the third largest Mayan site in Guatemala, but due to its seclusion, it tends to lack large crowds. Enjoy a visit to Yaxhá (including both the ruins and nearby jungle) during this one-day tour.
Explore TourAntigua Walking Tour Half Day
La Antigua is one of Guatemala’s most charming and historic cities. During this half-day walking tour you’ll visit some of Antigua’s best sites.
Explore TourThe Mayan Express
This weeklong tour exposes travelers to a variety of places in Guatemala. Among other things, you'll see the Mayan ruins of Tikal, the colonial buildings in Antigua, and the colorful market in Chichicastenango.
Explore TourTikal One Day
Tikal National Park is the most amazing tour where you will be taken back thousands of years to the seat of the Maya Culture.
Explore TourAguateca One-Day Tour
Spend a day exploring the Mayan ruins at the Aguateca Archeological Site in Guatemala. Aguateca is found on a limestone bluff above the Petexbatún Lagoon in the department of Petén.
Explore TourYaxhá & Topoxté One Day
Yaxhá and Topoxté are ancient Mayan sites in Petén, Guatemala. During this tour, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of Yaxhá and Topoxté and also experience the sights and sounds of the jungle.
Explore TourUaxactún One Day
Uaxactún is a remote Mayan site in Petén that’s notable for its astronomical observatory. This one-day tour allows you to explore the lesser-visited ruins of Uaxactún.
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 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.
Explore TourCoffee Farm Tour
Guatemala produces some of the best coffee in the world. On this tour, you’ll visit a coffee farm outside La Antigua to learn about the history and production of coffee in Guatemala.
Explore TourCultural and Textile Half-Day Tour
During this tour, you’ll visit carpenters in Ciudad Vieja, weavers in San Antonio Aguas Calientes, and farmers at an experimental macademia nut plantation. It’s a great way to experience some of Guatemala’s best culture.
Explore TourCirco del Aire Canopy Antigua-CS
The Circo del Aire Canopy is in the Efrain Recinos Cultural Park. This park is a short distance outside of Antigua.
You can select one of the following tours:
SHORT TOUR
8 cable throws, 2 suspension bridges, 1 tower (45 minutes to 1 hr / aprox.)
For adults a max weight of 275lbs / 124.74kg, and 4yrs min age.
LONG TOUR
11 cable throws, 2 suspension bridges, 2 towers, 1 ladder, walk (1:30 hrs to 2 hrs / aprox.)
Min weight of 100lbs / 45.36kg and max 250lbs / 113.40kg
Explore TourAmazing Volcano Hike - San Pedro
1 day hike in San Pedro Volcano
The San Pedro Volcano was declared a national park in 2006. The volcano is covered with tropical forests and takes about 6 hours to reach the summit along a well-maintained trail.
Explore TourIncredible Lake Tour
Surrounded by the shimmering azure waters set against the backdrop of three volcanic summits and verdant foliage, Lake Atitlán is undeniably among the most breathtaking natural attractions in Guatemala. Nestled in an old caldera within the rugged terrains of the Guatemalan Highlands, it holds the title of the deepest lake in Central America. Visits to San Juan la Laguna, San Pedro la Laguna y Santiago Atitlán
Explore TourBike Tour Palopo Adventure - Colective
This bike tour features climbs and descents, with stops at viewpoints and key locations to enjoy the lake from different perspectives. We will visit the towns of Santa Catalina and San Antonio, where we'll make stops to explore weavers' workshops, colonial churches, and a pottery factory. Other towns that we visit are Panajachel, Agua Escondida, San André, Semetabaj and Panajachel
Explore TourHalf-Day Birdwatching Tour - Morning
Join us for a morning birdwatching tour, where you’ll explore diverse habitats and spot a variety of bird species with the guidance of an expert. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and bird lovers alike!
Explore TourQuetzaltenango Tour
This tour includes visits to the indigenous villages around Xela, including Zunil, Cantel, Almolonga, San Andrés Xecul, San Cristóbal Totonicapán, the historic center of Xela, and a stop at the hot springs of Fuentes Georginas in Zunil.
Explore TourEnchanting Walk - Maya Tour
This tour includes a hike to one of the best viewpoints of Lake Atitlán, with an ascent and descent through San Juan la Laguna. The hike lasts approximately 4 hours in total.
Explore TourArcheology
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Yaxhá is the third largest Mayan site in Guatemala, but due to its seclusion, it tends to lack large crowds. Enjoy a visit to Yaxhá (including both the ruins and nearby jungle) during this one-day tour.
