Top Guatemala City Outdoor Activities

Discover the ancient ruins of Tikal and gain a deeper understanding of Mayan culture and traditions on this Tikal day trip by air from Guatemala City with lunch. Take a scenic flight from the nation’ capital and make your way to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed archeological park in the comfort of an air-conditioned coach. Wander the jungle with your expert guide who will offer up facts, stories and history about the temples that surround you. Get the most of your time in Guatemala with this truly memorable day trip!

This popular Pacaya Volcano day trip from Guatemala City is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the country’s most active volcano. Follow your expert local guide to the top of this fiery mountain and look out over stunning views of Guatemala countryside. It’s a memorable way to experience the natural beauty of this incredible country and is perfect for novice hikers.

Hobbitenango is a spectacular and unique place in Guatemala. Fans of the Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings movie will love this place. From Hobbit-type houses, nature trails, movie-inspired games to ending with an incredible photo on the giant hand of this place, fun is endless. We will finish the visit to this magical place with a delicious lunch with views of the mountains and nature. Then, we will go to the center of Antigua Guatemala where we will visit the most iconic places full of history. You will be wrapped in stories from the 16th to the 18th century. Don't miss out on this unique trip!

Swap the bustle of Guatemala City for the serene vistas of Lake Atitlan (Lake Atitlan) on this full-day tour, including hotel pick-up. Admire the trio of volcanoes that stand watch over the lake – Volcan San Pedro, Volcan Atitlan and Volcan Toliman – as you cruise across Lake Atitlan and explore the lakeside villages. Shop for handicrafts and unique souvenirs in lively Panajachel, tuck into a typical Guatemalan lunch at a local restaurant (own expense) and witness the culture and traditions of the Tzutujil people in Santiago de Atitlán.

Enjoy the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation on this day trip, ascending Pacaya Volcano and then soaking your muscles at a thermal bath resort. Scale the 8,300-foot (2,500-meter) heights of Pacaya, one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala. At the top you’ll be able to peer down into the boiling lava of the crater and feel the earth’s rumble. Descend back down from the summit to enjoy an included lunch and soak in the thermal waters of Kawilal Hot Springs, featuring 12 soaking pools, 25 steam baths, and three hydrotherapy baths. Your Pacaya day trip also includes entrance fees, a guide, and round-trip hotel transport.

Visit one of the largest and most important Mayan places in Central America—Tikal—on this all-day tour from the city of Guatemala. After a flight to Flores International Airport, where you meet your tour guide, you will head to the Tikal National Park. Tikal is one of the most important archeological complexes left by the Mayan civilization. It features temples, palaces, and public squares. Remains of dwellings are scattered throughout the surrounding countryside.

Pacaya volcano is one of the many (active) located around Antigua, the former capital of Guatemala, and perhaps the most accessible. The last big eruption of Pacaya volcano was in 2010. Until 2016, it was actually possible to see lava from up close during the hike – different tour companies took different routes. During sunset hikes, as soon as it got a bit dark, the volcano could be seen throwing smoke and lava.

You will be able to reach the summit of the Pacaya volcano by means of an all-terrain vehicle UTV, during the tour you will be able to enjoy beautiful landscapes of Lake Amatitlán, La Laguna de calderas and others. You will be able to see the lava that the volcano has expelled, cook marshmallows in natural ovens formed by the same lava and maybe see lava flows. You can enjoy our pool of hot springs from a well that has a direct connection to the Pacaya volcano. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing and prepare for an experience you will never forget. Our route from Monday to Friday allows us to reach the highest point with the UTV vehicle, weekends (Saturday and Sunday) a section of the route you do on horseback, for your comfort.

Getting to know Guatemala City at Night in a Classic Safari vehicle is a wonderful experience where you will find another way of knowing around, taking pictures of the beautiful classic and modern buildings, not only on the contemporary part of the metropolitan area but also on the historical district. The lighting of the architecture of Guatemala at Night is something that you´ll always remember.

Fly over to Guatemala City, type Test Fly, Learn and live the experience of seeing volcanoes near the city, Lake Amatitlan in an instructional flight experience. Escuela de vuelo S.A is the largest school in Guatemala and experienced in instructional flights. www.escueladevueloguate.com

Make the most of your travel time and get an up close look at the history and culture of the ancient Mayan world on this Tikal and Yaxha overnight trip by air from Guatemala City. You’ll venture into the jungle with your expert local guide during this 2-day adventure that includes stops at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park and the Mayan ceremonial site of Yaxha. Enjoy sunning views, ancient history and incredible insights as you savor delicious meals and experience the convenience of round-trip airfare to and from Guatemala City on this memorable tour of Mayan ruins.

Soak up the scenery of central Guatemala over three memorable days with this action-packed tour from Guatemala City. Enjoy two nights accommodation in the alpine town of Cobán, with ample opportunities to discover the surrounding countryside. Follow your guide on a 3-hour hike through the El Biotopto del Quetzal forest; cool off in the rock pools of Semuc Champey; and explore the Lanquin and Rey Marcos caves.

If you are looking to experience the adrenaline of Guatemalan volcanoes without too much physical effort, this tour is for you. This trip allows visitors to approach as much as possible to one of the Acatenango Volcano summits in a comfortable 4WD vehicle, and therefore you will only need to walk for approximately 1 and a half hours to the top. Enjoy a Luxury Meal at the top of the summit and appreciate the mesmerizing views. Don't forget your camera and comfortable clothing to have the best time!

Discover the lively highland culture and beautiful scenery of Guatemala during a 2-day, 1-night visit to Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan. Immerse yourself in the fascinating market found in Chichicastenango, where vendors hawk everything from wood handicrafts, ceramics to offerings for Mayan religious ceremonies. You’ll then spend the night in the picturesque town of Panjachel on Lake Atitlan before enjoying a scenic boat tour of the lake and visit to the village of Santiago Atitlan the next day. Your Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan trip includes a guide, accommodations, breakfast, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Located in the middle of the subtropical forest, in the Southeast area of Guatemala, this is one of the easiest-to-climb volcanoes in the country. It will only take us 1 hour and a half to get to its emerald-blueish lagoon in its crater. This short hike will give you a breathtaking scenic route to the top, and when you think it cannot get better... you will feel at peace with the nice humid forest weather of the crater lagoon. If you like swimming, immerse yourself in the ravishing and refreshing waters. Are you ready?

Visit the Pacaya Volcano on a full-day tour from Guatemala City that allows you to view the active volcano from a safe distance. Your tour includes round-trip transfers from major hotels in Guatemala City, and a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned minivan. Hear insightful commentary from the guide, and get great photo ops along the way.

Discover the lively highland culture and beautiful scenery of Guatemala during a 2-day visit to Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan. Explore the fascinating market of Chichicastenango, where vendors hawk everything from colorful handicrafts to candles, medicinal plants, food and machetes. You’ll then spend the night in the picturesque town of Panjachel on Lake Atitlan (accommodations at your own expense) before enjoying a scenic boat tour of the lake and visit to the village of Santiago Atitlan the next day. Your Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan trip covers a guide, round-trip hotel transport and lake cruise.

Explore the deep and mysterious jungles of Petén, where a great many ruins lay hidden within it's thick canopies. You will explore 2 of the great ancient Maya cities that held a great influence during the Classic Era of Mesoamerica, and constitute one of the most iconic locations in Guatemala

This is an out-of-the-box tour to get to know Antigua Guatemala and its lands full of avocado. After we finish wandering around the Colonial city of Antigua, we'll take you to a natural space in the hills where you can get familiar with the avocado production, canopy lines, Guatemalan homemade restaurant, and much more. Its facilities are ecological, with suspension bridges and wonderful views. It is certainly ideal to visit with family, friends or couple.

4 grados Norte is one of the most vibrant parts of Guatemala City. We are the only walking tour available in the area and know the best spots for you to check out. Great way to get to know the town and all it has to offer. The tour is graffiti focused. This means that we will take you to the best graffiti spots and on the way, show you all the restaurants around.

Tikal, an ancient Mayan city, is now a national park declared Natural and Cultural Humanity Heritage by UNESCO since 1979. Located in the department of Petén, up north of Guatemala, is the largest prehispanic settlement in the country. The population could have reached the extraordinary amount of 100,000 people during its heyday. With its many temples, pyramids, ball-courts, and palaces, this charming place helps us understand how this city could have been in the old days. The very thought of knowing how this imponent civilization raised from the ground until becoming one of the world's most influential cultures is mindblowing. Spanish explorers found it completely abandoned, but our tour can take you back in time to walk the same paths and see the same forests this large civilization walked thousands of years ago. So don't think twice, and get ready to have the experience of a lifetime! Get prepared to lose yourself in amazement over paradisiacal landscapes!

Feel like Mayan royalty for the day during this day-long trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tikal, with optional upgrades for a private tour and a zipline adventure. Fly from the capital to Mundo Maya Airport for an in-depth exploration of this sprawling 222-square mile (576-square kilometer) Mayan complex of pyramids, palaces and temples. You’ll also get up close with the region’s range of exotic plant and animal life, and even fly above it on an optional zipline tour. This Tikal day trip also includes a guide, round-trip flights and transport, site entrance fees and lunch.

This 2-day hike brings you up the slopes of beautiful Acatenango Volcano to our private campsite – bench-cut into the side of this towering mountain. From here we enjoy our camp meals, incredible views, and plenty of room to stretch out. In camp there we will have ample time to appreciate the sights and sounds of nearby Volcan Fuego’s violent volcano eruptions. On the morning of the 2rd day, our group will summit Acatenango’s peak (3,975m/12,720ft - the third highest volcano in Guatemala), taking in panoramic views from atop the summit.

When you visit Guatemala, the desire to visit the ancestral Mayan kingdom of Tikal is inevitable, a city that emerged from the Pre-Classic period but had its peak during the Classic period. This city was inhabited for 16 Centuries! We want you to visit this place with the help of an expert guide. You will have a bus pilot and a guide with years of experience guiding you. Learn about the political power that Tikal wielded in the past, the reason why it was abandoned, and learn about the dynasty of all its kings. Without a doubt, it is a place that you will love from beginning to end. The second day will be dedicated to your total relaxation. You will stay at a charming 3-star hotel or superior and enjoy all the amenities that it offers. Also, we will take you to know the wonderful Isla de Flores on a walking tour. You will arrive and leave Peten by plane, to make this experience something totally pleasant.