A vacation unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Over a week, you’ll explore the world-famous Lake Atitlan – a beautiful caldera lake surrounded by 10,000-foot volcanoes – in the most unique way imaginable.
Paddle a kayak through the blue waters of Lake Atitlan and explore every corner of this mystical lake, uncovering the unique culture and history of its surrounding villages. The perfect Guatemala vacation for active families.
Each day includes 4-5 hours of kayaking, with the rest of the day either exploring the villages, hiking remote mountains, climbing the spectacular San Pedro volcano, swimming, or relaxing on the glistening shoreline. Each night is spent in a different Mayan village, so unlike ordinary holiday-makers, you’ll appreciate the uniqueness of each village. Despite being so closely located to one another, each community speaks a different indigenous language with settlements known for unique reasons, whether that be San Marcos for its spirituality and holistic healthcare, or Santa Cruz for having the best lake views, home to the most decadent and remote holiday resorts.
For generations, local fishermen have worked from hand-hewn kayaks along the shores of Lake Atitlan, and you’ll see many throughout your week-long vacation paddling the 20km perimeter of Lake Atitlan. Step into Mayan culture as you pass farmers tending to coffee and corn crops, meet indigenous communities, and visit unique villages surrounding the lake, from the brightly-colored San Juan, famous for women’s weaving cooperatives and coffee, chocolate, and honey farms, to the lesser-traveled village of Santiago.
