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Antigua · Sacatepéquez · Guatemala
8 Day Guatemala Multi-Sport Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Explore the raw beauty of Guatemala by mountain bike, kayak, and foot. Climb two volcanoes, explore magnificent Lake Atitlan, pedal through colorful villages, and stroll on the cobblestone streets of colonial Antigua. Escape for a perfect week away to reclaim your adventurous side and explore a country steeped in culture and beauty.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Hike 2 volcanos
- Bike tour around the Panchoy Valley
- Bike and Kayak at the beautiful Lake Atitlan
- Experience stunning sunrises from above the clouds
- Enjoy relaxing on stunning Lake Atitlan
- Spend time in the beautiful cobblestone city of Antigua
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Antigua
Arriving in Guatemala City, you will be met as you exit customs by your driver who will be holding a sign. We will drive you to your Antigua hotel (approx. 1-hour drive).
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Antigua
You'll have some time to rest in Hotel San Jorge, a quaint, Colonial-style hotel that's only a 3-minute walk from Parque Central. For those arriving early, we encourage you to explore this historical city, with cobblestone streets and citizens dressed in colorful Mayan clothing. Your Old Town Outfitter’s guides will meet you at 6:30 pm in the hotel lobby to head out for your welcome dinner.
Day 2
Santiago Sacatepequez
Hiking at Agua Volcano. We'll meet at Old Town at 9 am a walk over to where the bikes are stored for sizing and quick gear explanations. Riding to the south we'll head out of Antigua and onto the base of Agua Volcano. The focus of the ride will be to explore and experience the various towns and villages of the Almolonga Valley. Your guide will make plenty of stops along the way to show off the magnificent churches and Spanish colonial ruins. We'll also make a visit to an experimental macadamia farm, and through local textile markets.
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Antigua
Stay at Hotel San Jorge.
Day 3
Antigua
In the morning we'll drive out the Panchoy Valley and through the lowlands of Guatemala's Pacific slope. An hour's drive will take us to the base of Pacaya Volcano, where we will begin our warm-up hike for the rest of the volcanoes to follow.
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Guatemala City
Hiking at Pacaya Volcano. Pacaya has been one of Guatemala's most active volcanoes since its recorded history began. It has erupted over 20 times since the Spanish arrived, and has a constantly smoking crater. Arriving below the crater, we will be able to explore the vast dried lava fields and lunar-like landscape. We'll even toast marshmallows in active heat vents.
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Antigua
City/Town Tour. Returning back to Antigua you will have the evening free to stroll through the streets and enjoy the many markets, cafes, restaurants, and bars that make Antigua such a great fun city.
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Antigua
Stay at Hotel San Jorge
Day 4
Antigua
Mountain Biking at Lake Atitlán. The Pedal and Paddle tour is one of the best adventure tours in Central America! In day one of our signature tours, we'll jump back on bikes and drop about 2000 feet while taking in one of a kind views if Lake Atitlan and its surrounding volcanoes. After a picnic lunch at a lookout point, we'll roll into the lakeside town of Panajachel where we'll have some time to explore the markets before taking a boat to our lakefront hotel. Our boutique hotel is perched in the cliff-side and only accessible by boats and footpaths.
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Antigua
Stay at Hotel La Casa del Mundo
Day 5
Antigua
Kayaking at Lake Atitlán. After walking up to gorgeous views of the lake and its towering volcanoes, we'll begin our morning with the adventure of open-water kayaking on Lake Atitlan's deep blue-green volcanic waters. Our paddle will take us along the northern shore and beneath the towering hills.
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Antigua
Hiking at Lake Atitlán. After a couple hours on the water, we'll switch our paddles for our hiking shoes and walk along the cliff-side trails high above the lake. The hike will take us through local towns and complete the spectacular trilogy of viewpoints by bike, kayak, and foot.
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Antigua
Stay at Hotel San Jorge, Antigua
Day 6
Antigua
Our morning begins with a scenic transport up Acatenango's slopes, and into the small, sleepy mountain village of La Soledad (2390 meters).
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Antigua
Hiking at Acatenango Volcano. Our five-hour hike takes us through a myriad of changing microclimates and provides many scenic views of surrounding countryside.
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Antigua
We will spend the night at our private campsite, bench cut into the side of Acatenango and overlooking the nearby Fuego Volcano, just 4km
Day 7
Antigua
Hiking at Acatenango Volcano. After an early rise to enjoy the sunrise over the Antigua Valley, we will start our last push to Acatenango's summit (3,975 meters). We ascend on sand and gravel scree-trail dotted with dwarf pines, taking in incredible views the whole way up. Atop the impressively large summit, we enjoy unparalleled 360-degree views of the entirety of the Guatemalan Highlands, including the peaks that make up the volcanic spine of Guatemala, stretching all the way to Mexico.
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Antigua
Then we will hike 3 hours down to the local community of La Soledad, where we will meet our transport and drive back to Antigua.
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Antigua
You'll have the whole afternoon to explore Antigua, do some last minute shopping, or just relax back at the hotel. Enjoy the many fine dining options in Antigua for your last night. Stay at Hotel San Jorge, Antigua
Day 8
Antigua
A shuttle will meet you at your hotel for your transfer back to the airport in Guatemala City.
Planning Details
Before you go
What to Bring
GENERAL PACKING LIST: Hiking boots Camp shoes or athletic shoes 3 pairs hiking socks Synthetic trekking/hiking trousers Rain pants Underwear Base-layer shirts Fleece jacket or warm jumper Rain jacket Sunhat Warm hat/beanie Sunglasses Warm gloves 50L Hiking pack Large dry-bag or pack liner Headlamp and spare batteries Sunscreen 2 1L water bottles/Camelback Toiletries Swimwear Small towel Basic First Aid Kit
Meeting & Pickup
Our group meets at our shop (5th Avenida & 6th Calle – 1 block south from Central Park)
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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