Explore the raw beauty of Guatemala by mountain bike, kayak, and foot. Climb two volcanoes, explore magnificent Lake Atitlán, 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. 

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).   

For those arriving early, we encourage you to explore this historical city, with cobblestone streets and citizens dressed in colorful Mayan clothing.

We’ll meet at the Old Town shop at 9 am and 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.  

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast in the hotel

ACTIVITY DETAILS: Beginner level ride, mostly paved route

In the morning we’ll drive out of 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. 

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! 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.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast in the hotel, picnic lunch on the volcano 

ACTIVITY DETAILS: Beginner to moderate hike, 1.5-2 hour climb, ~400 mtr elevation gain

The Pedal and Paddle tour is one of the best adventure tours in Central America! 

In day one of our signature tour, we’ll jump back on bikes and drop about 2,000ft while taking in one of a kind views of Lake Atitlán 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. 

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner

ACTIVITY DETAILS: Both single-track and paved routes are available for the ride

After waking 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 Atitlán’s deep blue-green volcanic waters. Our paddle will take us along the northern shore and beneath the towering hills. 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. In the afternoon, we'll catch a shuttle transfer back to Antigua.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch

ACTIVITY DETAILS: Beginner to moderate kayak/hike ~1.5 hr each way 

Our morning begins with a scenic transport up Acatenango’s slopes, and into the small, sleepy mountain village of La Soledad (2390m). Our five-hour hike takes us through a myriad of changing microclimates and provides many scenic views of the surrounding countryside. We will spend the night in our private campsite, bench cut into the side of Acatenango, and overlooking the nearby Fuego Volcano, just 4km away. Fuego is the most constantly erupting volcano in recorded history, and during our night in camp, we will have plenty of time to appreciate the incredible sights and sounds of its eruptions.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

ACTIVITY DETAILS: Intermediate level hike, 4-6 hr climb, ~1200 mtr elevation gain

After an early rise to enjoy the sunrise over the Antigua Valley, we will start our last push to Acatenango’s summit (3,975m). 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. Then we will hike the 3 hours down to the local community of La Soledad, where we will meet our transport and drive back to Antigua. You’ll have the whole afternoon to explore Antigua, do some last minute shopping, or just relax back at the hotel. Enjoy one of the many fine dining options in Antigua for your last night.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

ACTIVITY DETAILS: Intermediate level hike, 1-hour climb, ~400 mtr gain & 3-hour, ~1600 mtr descent

A shuttle will meet you at your hotel for your transfer back to the airport in Guatemala City.