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Hotel in Antigua
Enjoy your stay at a comfortable and welcoming hotel in the Old Capital where you can peruse the cobblestone streets and soak up vibes in this city’s colourful markets.
Bike kayak and hike the best natural landscapes of Guatemala
Enjoy a wealth of adventures on mountain bike, kayak and on foot on this short multisport break in Guatemala.
On this 5-day guided multisport adventure, you’ll hike and bike the Acatenango Volcano, kayak Lake Atitlan, and soak up the vibes on the colorful streets of Old Town Antigua. From ornate churches to Spanish colonial ruins, each day of the tour will be filled with cultural discoveries and adrenaline pumping activities. Stay in a hand-picked comfortable hotel in Antigua for the duration of the tour on this center-based holiday.
Why enjoy one adventure activity in Guatemala when you can enjoy them all? Book the 5-Day Guatemala Multisport tour and reclaim your adventurous side!
Welcome to Guatemala! Upon arriving at Guatemala City International Airport, you'll transfer to the colonial city of Antigua. After settling into your accommodation, enjoy free time to explore the city at your leisure.
Once the capital of Guatemala, Antigua is filled with a colorful Old Town surrounding its central plaza, Central Park. The city is also surrounded by several volcanoes. The contrast between these imposing mountains and the colorful architecture of the city makes it one of the prettiest settlements in the country.
Enjoy the rest of your day walking around the cobbled streets, treating yourself to local snacks at cafes and food vendors. Tomorrow you'll explore the city with a guided tour, so for now, simply stroll by a few of the main attractions, like the 16th-century Antigua Guatemala Cathedral and the remains of the 18th century Convento Santa Clara.
This morning a thrilling MTB adventure awaits as you set out for the slopes of the Acatenango Volcano! This ride is designed for downhill enthusiasts who will no doubt revel in getting 1,895m/ 6,200 ft of descent!
This ride begins with a shuttle from Antigua to the trailhead at 2,600m/8,300 ft on the alpine slopes of the Volcán Acatenango. After a brief climb you’ll begin a single-track descent that follows agricultural trails along a dramatic ridge with large views of the surrounding volcanoes. The trail then drops 760 meters (2,500 ft), purely downhill! The soft volcanic soil is fast and flowy with little rocks, however there are some steep technical sections and creek crossings.
At the base you’ll climb a 4x4 road through agricultural fields passing by the San Andres ruins, an earthquake-wrecked church from the 16th-century. The climb follows a moderate grade until the final 200 meters of steep push.
Don’t worry, the next descent is a worth the effort! After passing through a lush forest you are rewarded with expansive views of 3 volcanoes and the Antigua valley as you descend down an ancient trail cut deeply into a ridge with large drops to either side. This final descent of 760m/2,500 ft takes about 45 minutes to complete and is loaded with fun rocks, drops, switchbacks, and halfpipe like aqueduct trail to finish the ride.
Views of Guatemala City often include the city's dramatic backdrop of the 2,552m (8,370 ft) mountain, Volcán Pacaya. It may not be Guatemala’s highest peak, but its slopes are home to some of the most impressive volcanic landscapes in Central America! Set in its own national park, Pacaya is a fascinating volcano with its continuous plume of smoke drifting from the summit, plus a massive, dried lava field at the base of its caldera and today, its yours to discover!
The drive to the trailhead is approximately 1.5 hours in private transport from Antigua to the park office. As you move up the myriad of trails on the mountain, Guatemala’s impressive vistas open up before your eyes. As you reach the base of the caldera, your guide will direct the group through the rugged dried lava fields, recently reformed by a massive eruption in 2010.
Later, stop for a freshly prepared picnic to enjoy along with views of nearby volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. There will be plenty of opportunity to explore geothermal hot-spots on the cooled lava formations – which are always available to help roast marshmallows! The hike down brings you across the remaining dried lava fields before beginning your descent through Pacaya’s lush and lesser known forests and farmland.
You’ll return to Antigua by private transport to arrive in town around 4-5 PM with plenty of time to enjoy an evening at your leisure to explore the city streets and a delicious local dinner!
Today is a special opportunity to experience the splendor of Lake Atitlan. Both the kayaking and hiking activities are moderate in difficulty and carried out on a relaxed schedule so that you have plenty of time to enjoy the marvelous views and tranquil vibe of Lake Atitlan!
Depart Antigua at 6 am this morning, stopping on the way for a quick breakfast. After approximately 2 hours driving up through the highlands, you’ll drop over the bowl of the lake’s ridge into the town of Panajachel. From here, you’ll jump into a boat taxi at the lakeshore where you’ll enjoy breath-taking views of the lake from water level during a 15-minute cruise to the outskirts of the village of Jaibalito.
From here, the kayak adventure begins as the paddle takes you westward along the north shore of Atitlan for 1.5-2 hours, passing by tiny villages perched on the sides of the sheer ridges that rise up from the azure waters of the lake. Depending on weather – and speed of the group - there are opportunities to stop for a dip and/or cliff-jump.
Close to the village of Tzununá, you’ll trade your kayaks for our daypacks and hiking shoes. Climbing out of town on the lake trail which connects village to village, you’ll be treated to spectacular vistas of volcanoes San Pedro, Tolimán and Atitlán. You’ll then follow the shoreline for approximately 1.5 hours, eventually returning back to Jaibalito. A
fter a hearty and well-earned lunch at hotel Casa Del Mundo, you’ll head back to Panajachel in a boat taxi. There, a private transfer awaits to take you back to Antigua for the evening.
are met by our private transport, arriving back to Antigua in the evening
Enjoy your final breakfast in Antigua this morning before checking out and departing via shuttle to Guatemala City Airport.
This guided tour in Guatemala is always run as a guided tour for your group only and the price depends on the size of your group, as well as time of the year.
Prices below are per person:
*Please note that the pricing depends on the size of your group.
This tour is based in hotel accommodations in Antigua. Hotels on this trip are 3-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Enjoy your stay at a comfortable and welcoming hotel in the Old Capital where you can peruse the cobblestone streets and soak up vibes in this city’s colourful markets.
4 breakfasts and 2 lunches are included on this tour.
Accommodations for 4 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Antigua are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour, including transfers to and from the airport.
How hard is the 5-Day Guatemala Multisport Tour?
We rate this tour as a 3 out of 5 in terms of difficulty. You should be comfortable with moderately rated physical activities including hiking, biking and kayaking. Please review the day-to-day itinerary closely for day 2, as this day is particularly physically demanding.
Do I need a visa to travel to Guatemala?
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Are meals included on the 5-Day Guatemala Multisport Tour?
4 breakfasts and 2 lunches are included.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover activities mentioned in the itinerary. Get your travel insurance.
How do I get to Guatemala City to start this tour?
Fly into La Aurora (Guatemala City) International Airport (GUA) where a private transfer will pick you up and take you to your accommodations in Antigua.
Is the 5-Day Guatemala Multisport Tour in English?
Yes, the tour guide is English and Spanish speaking (bilingual).
Where does the 5-Day Guatemala Multisport Tour end?
This tour ends in Antigua where a private transfer will bring you back to the airport to depart from La Aurora (Guatemala City) International Airport (GUA).
Do I need special vaccines to travel to Guatemala?
Check with your family doctor.
Are there any travel restrictions for Guatemala?
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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We rate this tour as a 3 out of 5 in terms of difficulty. You should be comfortable with moderately rated physical activities including hiking, biking and kayaking. Please review the day-to-day itinerary closely for day 2, as this day is particularly physically demanding.
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