A packaged day tour to Lake Atitlán from Antigua means a long day: on 9 October 2026, Voyageur Tours’ shared tour was listed at $92 per adult for about 14 hours, from a 5:30 AM pickup, and Juímonos’ private tour at $130 per adult for 10 hours, both crossing the lake by boat to San Juan La Laguna, San Pedro La Laguna and Santiago Atitlán. Old Town Outfitters sells a different kind of day, kayaking and hiking the north shore, at $159 to $280 per person depending on group size.
Each price below is one seller’s price on one platform on that date, not a going rate. If you would rather go on your own, the shuttle and public-boat side is on our Lake Atitlán boat routes and Antigua to Lake Atitlán pages; this page compares the packaged tours.
Quick summary
| Tour (seller) | Price, 9 Oct 2026 | Length and start | Transport and boat | Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Atitlan Shared tour (Voyageur Tours) | $92 per adult | About 14 hours; 5:30 AM | Shared round-trip transport Antigua-Panajachel; shared boat with life jackets | San Juan, San Pedro, Santiago |
| Private Day Tour from Antigua to Lake Atitlan (Juímonos) | $130 per adult | 10 hours | Private transport with hotel pickup in Antigua; private boat | San Juan, San Pedro, Santiago, plus Panajachel |
| Lake Atitlán Kayak & Hike Day Trip (Old Town Outfitters) | $159 to $280 per person, by group size | 6:00 AM to sunset | Private transport from its Antigua office; private boat transfers | North shore by kayak to San Marcos; lake trail on foot |
Voyageur Tours: Expedia and Travelocity listings, $92 on both. Juímonos: Expedia listing. Old Town Outfitters: its own trip page. All read 9 October 2026.
Voyageur Tours: the shared tour
| Item | As listed on Expedia, 9 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Price | $92 per adult (the same on Travelocity) |
| Rating | 9.0 out of 10, from 230 Viator reviews |
| Start | 5:30 AM, pickup included |
| Length | About 14 hours; return to Antigua around 18:30-19:00, depending on traffic and the group |
| Itinerary | Panajachel (about 45 minutes for breakfast, not included), then by boat to San Juan La Laguna, San Pedro La Laguna and Santiago Atitlán |
| Listed with the tour | Professional local guide; shared round-trip transport Antigua-Panajachel-Antigua; shared boat and life jackets |
| Not included | Meals; the listing notes a tuk-tuk is optional at Q50 per person |
Staying over. Voyageur says it can bring you back to Antigua the next day at no extra cost, on its shared transport leaving Panajachel at 12:00 or 16:00, if you tell it when you book; you pay for your own room. If weather closes access to one of the three towns, the listing says it will suggest another town so you still see three.
Juímonos: the private tour
| Stop | Time on the Expedia itinerary |
|---|---|
| Hotel pickup in Antigua | 10 minutes |
| Panajachel, free time on Calle Santander | 30 minutes |
| Private boat ride on the lake | 20 minutes |
| San Juan La Laguna | 45 minutes |
| San Pedro La Laguna | 35 minutes |
| Santiago Atitlán | 50 minutes |
| Back in Panajachel, optional lunch | 1 hour |
| Return to your hotel in Antigua | 2.5 hours |
Expedia listing, read 9 October 2026: $130 per adult, 10 hours, 8.8 out of 10 from 3 Viator reviews.
The listing describes the tour as exclusive to your group, with private transportation from your hotel in Antigua and a private boat. In San Juan it mentions women’s weaving cooperatives that use natural dyes; in Santiago, the historic church, the market and the central square.
Old Town Outfitters: kayak and hike instead of a village tour
| Item | Old Town Outfitters’ trip page, 9 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Price | $159 to $280 per person, depending on group size |
| Time | 6:00 AM to sunset |
| Difficulty | Beginner to intermediate |
| Provided | Private transport from its Antigua office; private boat transfers; kayak, paddle, skirt and life jacket; a bilingual local guide with first-aid training |
| Not included | The breakfast stop on the drive and the lunch |
| Route | About 2 hours’ drive to Panajachel, a 15-minute boat ride, 1.5 to 2 hours paddling west along the north shore past Tzununá into the bay of San Marcos La Laguna, then about 1.5 hours on the lake trail through San Marcos and Tzununá |
Its pricing is tiered: the price per person depends on how many paying people are in the group, and its page says “Joining existing trips is usually the best option for solo travelers”. The packing list includes a rain jacket for May to October. For kayaking on your own at the lake, see our Lake Atitlán kayaking page.
Packaged tour or do it yourself?
| You want | Better fit |
|---|---|
| Three villages in one day without planning | Voyageur (shared, $92) or Juímonos (private, $130) |
| A private boat and a shorter day | Juímonos, 10 hours |
| Time to linger in one village | Your own trip: shuttle to Panajachel and public boats, on our boat routes page |
| Exercise rather than sightseeing | Old Town Outfitters’ kayak and hike |
| More than one day at the lake | Voyageur’s next-day return, or our weekend trips from Antigua |
Going on your own lets you spend longer at the stops these tours keep short: the San Juan La Laguna textile tour and Maximón in Santiago Atitlán both have their own pages. More ideas are in our activities index.
Where to stay
The two village tours pick you up in Antigua; if you take Voyageur’s next-day return, you need a bed at the lake for one night.
Where to stay in Panajachel
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Prices, times, itineraries and inclusions were read on 9 October 2026 on the Expedia and Travelocity listings and on Old Town Outfitters’ own page. Booking-platform prices change daily; confirm the price and what it includes before you book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you do Lake Atitlán as a day trip from Antigua?
Yes, as a long day. Voyageur Tours’ shared day tour, listed on Expedia and Travelocity on 9 October 2026, runs about 14 hours, with a 5:30 AM start and a return to Antigua around 18:30 to 19:00. Juímonos’ private day tour on Expedia is listed at 10 hours, including about 2.5 hours for the drive back to Antigua.
How much is a Lake Atitlán day tour from Antigua?
On 9 October 2026: $92 per adult for Voyageur Tours’ shared tour (Expedia and Travelocity), $130 per adult for Juímonos’ private tour (Expedia), and $159 to $280 per person, depending on group size, for Old Town Outfitters’ kayak and hike day trip on its own website. Each is one seller’s price on that date.
Which villages does an Atitlán day tour from Antigua visit?
Both boat tours compared here visit San Juan La Laguna, San Pedro La Laguna and Santiago Atitlán by boat from Panajachel. Juímonos adds 30 minutes of free time on Calle Santander in Panajachel. Old Town Outfitters’ trip is different: it kayaks along the north shore past Tzununá to San Marcos La Laguna and hikes the lake trail.
Is lunch included on a Lake Atitlán day tour?
Voyageur Tours says meals are not included and allows about 45 minutes for breakfast in Panajachel at your own cost, and Old Town Outfitters lists both the breakfast stop and the lunch as not included. Juímonos’ itinerary lists lunch back in Panajachel as optional; its Expedia listing does not make clear whether lunch is included, so ask.
Can I stay the night at the lake on a day tour?
Voyageur Tours says that if you want to stay a night at the lake it can arrange your return to Antigua the next day at no extra cost, on its shared transport leaving Panajachel at 12:00 or 16:00; accommodation is on you. Tell them when you book.
