Ultimate Helicopter Experience
Your custom designed helicopter encounter will allow you to see the majesty and beauty of Guatemala like no other tour. Our professional pilots will point out amazing landmarks including Mayan ruins, pyramids and active volcanoes so you can capture photos and videos to share with family and friends. In addition to custom tours, private helicopter transportation is available throughout your vacation.
Frequently visited points of interest include:
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El Mirador
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Santa María Volcano
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Lake Atitlán
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Flores Island
Pacific Coast
Fishing Experience
Possessing one of the greatest concentrations of Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Guatemala’s Pacific Coast is a major breeding grounds for these large billfish. Guatemala is considered to be the Sailfish Capital of the World. Mexico’s easterly moving currents colliding with El Salvador’s westward moving currents position Guatemala in a unique location along the Pacific Coast creating a naturally occurring eddy. This natural eddy is abundant in several species of fish, not only baitfish, but several sport-fish as well, including dorado (dolphin), tuna, grouper, and billfish such as the marlin and the sailfish.
Embark on an epic adventure to experience one of the most prime locations for sport fishing in all of the world. Collaborating with The Hook Fishing and Accommodations allows us to bring you not only a world-class fishing experience, but also a completely personalized and unique stay with personal gourmet chefs and exclusive service personnel waiting on your every need.
Scuba Dive in Lake Atitlán-
Experience Samabaj
Discover Samabaj, Guatemala’s Atlantis! Deep beneath Lake Atitlán’s surface, lies a majestic city of the Pre-Classic Mayan Civilization from over 2,000 years ago. Our exclusive access to the city allows you to experience Mayan ruins like never before. Witness the island city that was used as a religious pilgrimage for the Maya before it was covered with over 50 feet of water.
Let us share this amazing adventure with you. For un-experienced divers, don’t be discouraged, our master divers will give you a safe education of diving before taking you off of the lake’s shore. Looking to become A.D.I.P. certified? You can obtain your certification in one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, as well.
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Acatenango Camping Excursion
Acatenango, Guatemala’s third largest volcano, is the perfect place to view the activity of the Volcan de Fuego. This trip is highly recommended during your stay in Guatemala. Jeofry Cardona explains that “it is like being in heaven, you are actually in the middle of clouds”. Volcan de Fuego is known to be the world’s most consistently erupting volcano. Its eruptions can be viewed from far away and like clockwork every 15 minutes you can view the smoke bellowing out of the top. Experience the changes in terrain and exhilarating microclimates while you ascend through a diverse ecosystem for your spectacular view from atop Acatenango. Here, at the summit, you will experience a high altitude fireworks show of Volcan de Fuego. This trip can be accomplished in a one-day trip or an overnight stay. During an overnight trip, a campfire, hot beverages, and a wonderful meal will prepare you for the next morning’s summit trip to experience an amazing sunrise over Guatemala. At the crater, an incredible view of Guatemala’s impressive chain of volcanoes can also be observed. From here, you can see the far reach of the ring of fire, extending from Mexico to El Salvador, through the Antigua Valley and out to the Pacific Coast.
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1 Day
09:00a.m. Transfer to Acatenango
10:30a.m. Hiking from the highest point the car can drive.
02:00p.m. Lunch
05:00p.m. Arrange Camping
07:00p.m. Dinner
2 Day – Overnight
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07:00a.m. Breakfast
05:00a.m. Wake Up call SUNRISE!
08:00a.m. Descend
11:00a.m. Transfer back hotel
12:00p.m. Drop off at your hotel
Mayan Ceremony
The Mayan Civilization, known as one of the mother civilization of humanity, has practices and traditions, which tap into the wonders of the universe and life.
The Mayan Ceremony is one of the best ways build an understanding of the cosmology and life vision of the Mayas. You will discover the process and the meaning of each detail of the ceremony and learn the meanings behind the beliefs. Aj’quij’= the spiritual guide, has the honor of being the intermediary between the cultures.
Guests can participate in the process by throwing candles or saying a pray. The main interest of the ceremony is to share Guatemala’s customs and the Aj’quij’ will always make the Ceremony in a way to show their thanks.
Rappel B'ombi'l Peq in
Alta Verapaz
The name B'ombi'l Peq (Bombil Pek) Caves, means “Piedra Pintada” in Spanish, which translates to Painted Stone in English. The cave system, located in Chisec, Guatemala within the Department of Cobán, is considered sacred to the surrounding community, El Porvenir.
The ancient painted stones, likely to be of Mayan origin, can be witnessed only by way of an 80-meter (264 feet) abseiling, or spider rappel down. Those in search of a true epic adventure are perfectly suited for this awesome experience. Although you can also descend by way of a makeshift ladder, to enter the cave you must carefully squeeze and crawl through two small openings through the caves natural tunnels to find the rupestrian (cave art) paintings. Here is where the majestic images of the jaguar and 2 monkeys are painted.
To complete your visit to Chisec, a visit to the other natural destinations such as the cave system Jul Ik, and the Lagunas de Sepalau is highly recommended.
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Antigua Street Food
Enjoy a gastronomy-inspired journey through Antigua Guatemala’s historic colonial streets. Local food connoisseurs guide epicurean travelers through a discovery of authentic and traditional flavors and hidden food gems while uncovering the unique character and sights of this awe-inspiring traditional Guatemalan town.
Options around Antigua
Enjoy an off-road experience around the mountains of Antigua, visit seventeenth-century farms, coffee plantations and fields filled with corn, vegetables and flowers. Experience one of the best views of the valley on your excursion out of the ordinary.
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Enjoy a scenic bike tour of Antigua. Experience Antigua's daily life as you ride down the cobblestone streets.
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Jump over the trees and enjoy the adrenaline of a Canopy Tour. Experience a series of platforms on the trees to observe the wildlife united by horizontal zip lines from one tree to another within the Filidelfia Estate. The guides have been fully trained to provide assistance to visitors traveling through the system.
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Ready for some extreme adventure? Join our experienced guides as they take you through the river and through the forest, up the mountain and down a rappel of 40 m. With a safe team and expert guides, this activity is ideal for experienced or novice cantoneers who want to try something exciting.
Options around Lake Atitlán
30 minutes - 2 hours Enjoy a kayak trip around Lake Atitlan.
7 hours Experience a day hiking the San Pedro Volcano.
Experience a fun snorkeling trip. Here you can see the part of the shore that once was. Houses and docks now submerged by the water of the lake.
Hitch a ride on a Banana Boat. This fun-filled adventure will surely make the whole family happy!
Travel the San Pedro nature trails and experience the native community of Tzutujil, see the coffee fields and the vegetable farms while enjoying an incredible view of the lake.
4 hours panoramic bike ride between the cities of Tzununá Lake, San Marcos and San Pablo, where you can take a break and swim in the pristine beach of the area, to finally continue to San Juan in San Pedro la Laguna.
3 hours Discover an exploration tour through different towns.
Atitlán is a magical place in Guatemala, full of energy and natural beauty. The majestic lake is surrounded by mountains and three volcanoes, expanding its bays to different indigenous sacred towns. With optimal weather conditions, it will be easy to fly longer distances along mountains covered with jungle forests where no human has been before...
Options around Alta Verapaz
Enjoy a walk through the Laguna Lachuá National Park. The Laguna Lachúa National Park is a circular lake surrounded by a dense tropical jungle. It is located in the tropical forest in the municipality of Cobán, Alta Verapaz, and is known for its exquisite beauty. Around two kilometers in diameter and more than 200 m deep, the lake hosts a large number of animal species that include jaguars, pumas and tapirs.
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2 hours Locals from nearby communities prepare for a Mayan ceremony and share an experience in nearby caves.
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LanquÃn is known for its white water rafting trips on the Cahabón River. The river is classified as Class III-IV and passes through beautiful wooded gorges. This is a wonderful way to experience the highlands of Guatemala and the countryside.
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The limestone mountains in the north of Alta Verapaz are full of magnificent caves. In Candelaria, you will experience the tubes inside a surprising complex system of caverns.
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