Santiago (Private Guided Cultural Tour)

Booking Options & Prices:
1–2 people: 150 USD total
• Each additional person after : + 50 USD pp
• Private guide included (English or Spanish)
• Capacity: Up to 20 people (larger groups on request email )

Description

This popular guided tour takes you across the lake to the vibrant town of Santiago Atitlán, known for its deep Mayan traditions, lively market, and the shrine of Maximón. Your local guide will lead you through backstreets, explain village history, and arrange a visit to a Mayan weaving cooperative. Watch artisans hand-paint ceramics and enjoy a lakeside lunch with volcano views.

Suggested Itinerary

  • 9:00 AM – Depart from any town around lake atitlan
  • 9:30 AM – Arrive Santiago; walking tour, Maximón, market visit
  • 12:00 PM – Browse the town at your own pace and take lunch lake side.
  • 1:30:00 PM – Return across the lake
  • 2 PM – Drop-off
    Pick Up/Drop Off: Any town dock around Lake Atitlán

Confirmation email details

  • Includes transport via private boat, guide, and suggested restaurant list
  • Bring water, sunscreen, and cash for crafts
  • Local bilingual guide included

 Cancellation & Date-Change Policy

  • Includes transport via private boat, guide, and suggested restaurant list
  • Bring water, sunscreen, and cash for crafts
  • Local bilingual guide included

Cancellation Policy:
Customer cancellations:

  • Over 10 days before the tour: Full refund minus a 25% administrative fee.
  • Between 5–9 days before: 50% refund.
  • Less than 72 hours or no-show: No refund.

Date modifications:

  • Allowed without penalty if requested at least 5 days in advance, subject to availability.
  • Requests with less than 5 days may incur a fee of Q150 per person.

Weather or forced cancellations:

  • If the company cancels for safety reasons (extreme weather, river rise, etc.), options include:
    • Rebooking at no cost.
    • 90% refund if rebooking is not possible.

Company cancellations:

  • If canceled for operational reasons (equipment failure, lack of guides, etc.), options include:
    • Full refund.
    • Rebooking or activity change.

Cancellation procedure:

  • Cancellation requests must be made in writing via email or WhatsApp.
  • Refunds processed within 7 business days after confirmation.

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