Volcanic Peaks of Lake Atitlan – Guatemala

Bite-sized trip

Itinerary:
Lake Atitlan
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £155 per person (excluding flights)

Take in the spectacular setting of Lake Atitlan in the Guatemalan Highlands – overlooked by three volcanos and considered one of the world’s most beautiful lakes. From your base in the town of Panajachel, you can set out with a local guide to explore the area by boat or on foot, before sitting back with a drink and watching the sun set over the water.

Volcano silhouetted against sunset Lake Atitlan

Day 1 – Arrival at Lake Atitlan

You’ll arrive in the town of Panajachel (or Pana) and check into your locally run hotel, with a nice garden and a small pool, just a short walk from the main street and the shores of the lake. The town itself isn’t that attractive, but its setting is spectacular and there’s a good selection of places to eat and drink as the sun comes down over the water.

Day 2 – Explore the area

After breakfast you’ll be met by your local guide for the day who’ll run you through some options of what you can do. You could visit some of the other smaller villages around the shore, head off on a walk to some stunning viewpoints, or perhaps take a boat trip across the lake before you return to Pana for a second evening (and another one of those sunsets…).

Day 3 – Continue your journey

This morning, after breakfast at your hotel, it’ll be time to check out and head to your next destination. If you’d like a little more time to explore this area then just let us know and we can book extra nights for you.