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Hike Sacred Lake Chicabal, then Tour a Mayan Village - Full Day 20% OFF
$176
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Lake Chicabál, located within the dormant Chicabal Volcano, holds sacred significance for the Mam-Mayan people. This full-day adventure combines stunning natural beauty with rich cultural experiences in the heart of the Guatemalan Highlands.
- 🌋 Hike the Sacred Lake Chicabal and tour a Mayan village, immersing yourself in local culture and nature.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a traditional Guatemalan breakfast at the Eco-Guest House, followed by a box lunch during the hike and a snack at the end of the day.
- 🕗 Begin your journey at 8 am and conclude at 4:30 pm, ensuring a full day of exploration and connection.
- 👨🏫 An expert English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the experience, providing insights into the region's history and culture.
- 🧗♂️ Descend 600 steps into the caldera to explore the lake's scenic perimeter and learn about the 20 Mayan 'naguals' along the way.
- 🌿 Observe diverse wildlife in the surrounding forests, including butterflies and birds, and witness the unique phenomenon of clouds gathering water.
- 🚶♂️ Participate in a narrated village tour, walking through streets lined with corn and potato fields for a glimpse into the daily life of the Mam-Maya people.
- 🏡 Visit a local Mayan family's home, gaining insight into their traditions and lifestyle.
- 🧶 Return to the Welcome Center for refreshments and a traditional Mayan backstrap weaving demonstration.
- 💧 Bottled water and a sweet treat are provided upon your return to the Welcome Center.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Hike Sacred Lake Chicabal, then Tour a Mayan Village - Full Day
Breakfast, Box Lunch, Snacks: Enjoy a traditional Guatemalan breakfast at the Eco-Guest House; a box lunch during the hike; a snack at the end of the day
Begin day at 8am, end at 4:30: Begin your day at 8am at the Eco-Guest House, San Martin Sacatepequez, with a traditional Guatemalan breakfast.
Breakfast, Box Lunch, Snacks: Enjoy a traditional Guatemalan breakfast at the Eco-Guest House; a box lunch during the hike; a snack at the end of the day
Begin day at 8am, end at 4:30: Begin your day at 8am at the Eco-Guest House, San Martin Sacatepequez, with a traditional Guatemalan breakfast.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Entrance fee to Lake Chicabal
- A sweet treat is offered upon return to the Welcome Center.
- Bottled water
- Breakfast is served at the 8am at our Welcome Center at Xela AID Complex
- Box lunch after the hike on top of the Lake Chicabal crater
- Tour guide gratuity
Meeting point
The day's activities begin and end at the Eco-Guest House of the Xela Aid Complex in San Martin Chiquito, about an hour from Quetzaltenango.
Return details
The day's activities begin and end at the Eco-Guest House of the Xela Aid Complex in San Martin Chiquito, about an hour from Quetzaltenango.
WELCOME: 8:00am at our Welcome Center at Xela AID Complex to meet your expert guide and breakfast.
• RIDE: 9:00am - A transport vehicle will whisk you up scenic trails to the dry lakebed below Chicabál Lake crater.
• HIKE: 9:30am - Reach the rim of the caldera and learn the crater lake's history before descending - 600 steps down.
• NAGUAL TOUR: Hike the scenic perimeter and learn about the 20 Mayan "naguals" - the "energies and lessons of days.”
• NATURE: In the surrounding forest, be prepared to see butterflies, birds, and perhaps the phenomena of "clouds gathering water" that local people count on to bring the rains to nourish their crops.
• HIKE OUT, LUNCH: Hike back up to the rim's edge for a box lunch before returning to our complex for cultural activities.
• VILLAGE TOUR: 1:30pm - Explore the local village on a narrated walk along streets lined with fields of corn, potatoes, and other crops, for a behind-the-scenes look at daily life of the Mam-Maya people.
• VISIT A MAYAN HOME: 2:30pm - visit a family in their home
• REFRESHMENTS, WEAVING DEMONSTRATION: 3:30pm - return to Welcome Center for a snack and traditional Mayan backstrap weaving demonstration
• RIDE: 9:00am - A transport vehicle will whisk you up scenic trails to the dry lakebed below Chicabál Lake crater.
• HIKE: 9:30am - Reach the rim of the caldera and learn the crater lake's history before descending - 600 steps down.
• NAGUAL TOUR: Hike the scenic perimeter and learn about the 20 Mayan "naguals" - the "energies and lessons of days.”
• NATURE: In the surrounding forest, be prepared to see butterflies, birds, and perhaps the phenomena of "clouds gathering water" that local people count on to bring the rains to nourish their crops.
• HIKE OUT, LUNCH: Hike back up to the rim's edge for a box lunch before returning to our complex for cultural activities.
• VILLAGE TOUR: 1:30pm - Explore the local village on a narrated walk along streets lined with fields of corn, potatoes, and other crops, for a behind-the-scenes look at daily life of the Mam-Maya people.
• VISIT A MAYAN HOME: 2:30pm - visit a family in their home
• REFRESHMENTS, WEAVING DEMONSTRATION: 3:30pm - return to Welcome Center for a snack and traditional Mayan backstrap weaving demonstration
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Hike Sacred Lake Chicabal, then Tour a Mayan Village - Full Day 20% OFF
$176
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!