Explore three iconic Mayan villages of Lake Atitlan in one day (San Marcos, San Juan and Santiago), crossing the lake by boat surrounded by volcanoes.

We leave early on purpose: in the morning the lake is calm, boat rides are smoother and the light is perfect for photos. After breakfast in Panajachel (on your own), we cross by boat to San Marcos La Laguna, a peaceful, bohemian village known for its connection with nature and lakeside views.

Next is San Juan La Laguna, one of the most colorful villages on the lake. Walk its famous colorful streets, the murals street, the hats street and the umbrellas street, and join two hands-on experiences led by local families: a Mayan bee tour with honey tasting, and a cotton tour where you'll see how cotton is spun, dyed with natural dyes and woven on traditional looms. At the end, you choose: a cacao tour or free time to shop and take photos (no extra cost either way).

We finish in Santiago Atitlan, the largest Mayan town on the lake, set between the Toliman and Atitlan volcanoes. Have lunch (on your own) and discover its local market, historic church and living Tz'utujil traditions. Then we take the boat back to Panajachel and drive back to your hotel, arriving around 7:00 pm in Antigua and 8:00 pm in Guatemala City.

Your safety comes first: if lake conditions are unsafe for boats, we switch to a road route visiting Santa Catarina Palopo, San Antonio Palopo and Panajachel.