The 8 Tours in Quetzaltenango and the Western Highlands That Earn Their Price

1.Trek to Chicabal Volcano and Lagoon near Quetzaltenango , Guatemala

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Review of the Chicabal Volcano hike from Xela, with Mayan rituals, crater-lake views, transport details, costs, and practical tips.

“An amazing trip. My guide Eddie was a fantastic guide. The walk up to the top of the volcano was not as difficult as I had imagined. The trip down to me was more difficult. Chicabal Volcano and Lagoon are incredibly beautiful. I definitely recommend this trip.”

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2.From Guatemala City Chichicastenango in 1 day.

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $95

Review of a private 10-hour Chichicastenango tour from Guatemala City or Antigua, with market time, Santo Tomás Church, Pascual Abaj, and transport.

“Ludwin was a great guide! He drove us (he is a very good driver!) to Chichicastenango and answered all our questions. We had a very nice trip. Chichicastenango is worth a visit, even for people with much experience in traditional markets, and that especially with Ludwin!”

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3.Lake Atitlán Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $65Best value

Ride ATVs around Lake Atitlán for five hours, with mountain viewpoints, a lake reserve, Kaqasiiwaan, and a close look at stingless bees.

“Great morning out checking out the beautiful towns on the lake! The ATV is a fun way to get around and see the sights!”

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4.Hands On Guatemalan Shoe Making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $140

Make your own Guatemalan shoes near Quetzaltenango with artisan guidance, local textiles, private transport, coffee, lunch, and a finished pair.

“I stumbled upon this activity by chance and booked it right away. First, I’ve always enjoyed handcrafting, so I knew it would be something I’d connect with. Second, it offered the chance to create a truly unique souvenir—one I’d be personally involved in making and could bring home with pride. And third, it promised to be both memorable and practical, something I could actually use.”

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5.Fuentes Georginas Hot Springs from Quetzaltenango

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $65

Relax in Fuentes Georginas’ natural thermal pools on a five-hour shared tour from Quetzaltenango with hotel pickup included.

“Si deseas desconectarte de la rutina, este es el lugar ideal. Puedes llegar a la poblacion mas cercana y tomar un tuc tuc para que te lleve directo a las fuentes. Si eres amante de las caminatas, debes hacerlo para llegar hasta las fuentes, toma Read more”

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6.Shared Trolley Adventure: Xela’s Memorable Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2 reviews · from $95

See Xela’s landmarks by trolley, visit the cemetery, and make chocolate on this bilingual 90-minute tour from Parque Centro América.

“Tour provides history of area and takes you to key sites. You go around Central Park, to the cemetery and get to make and eat chocolate”

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7.Hike Sacred Lake Chicabal, then Tour a Mayan Village – Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $220

Hike sacred Lake Chicabal, learn Mam-Maya traditions, visit a village home, and support local clinics on this full-day Guatemala tour.

“From the start, their team communicated with me before the tour, to address any concerns on my part. They were very friendly, well mannered, and hard working individuals. I learned so much from Xela Aid, the community, the needs and edRead more”

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8.Iconic Yellow Church + Mayan Market + Small Town: Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $135

Explore Guatemala’s largest market, San Andrés Xecul’s yellow church, and historic Salcajá on a private cultural tour from Quetzaltenango.

“The iconic yellow church is definitely worth a visit. The mercado of San Chrisobal el alto and the ermita conquistadora are also worthAuto-translated”

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