Lake Atitlan holidays

What to do on a Lake Atitlan Holiday?

The amphitheatre of looming volcanoes that surround this glassy lake create the perfect setting for a Guatemalan holiday. Lake Atitlan holidays can be whatever you want them to be, whether that is a relaxing yoga retreat, an epic hiking adventure or a foodie’s fantasy trip, there is so much on the shores of this lake to discover. Drinking in the views on a boat trip is a must. Venture out onto the deep blue waters of the volcanic crater to explore the quaint multi-coloured villages that surround the lake. Each has their own character and identity and merge perfectly with the natural beauty that surrounds them. If a motorised boat isn’t your thing, hire a couple of canoes for the day and explore at your own pace. The area is brimming with all kinds of adrenaline activities including trekking through the undergrowth to San Pedro’s fiery peak, testing your cycling legs on the surrounding slopes and even paragliding for the best bird’s-eye-view. Once your body is suitably tired, head to the San Pedro thermal baths to soothe your aching muscles or head to San Juan where you can try your hand at traditional weaving before buying some of the brilliantly bright Mayan textiles to take home.

We recommend taking a helicopter from Antigua to Lake Atitlan, which avoids the long drive and allows for incredible aerial views of the Mayan site of Iximche, and the volcanoes surrounding the lake.