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Private Hike to a Sacred Lagoon on a Crater Volcano - Full-Day Tour from Xela
Private Hike to a Sacred Lagoon on a Crater Volcano - Full-Day Tour from Xela
Private Hike to a Sacred Lagoon on a Crater Volcano - Full-Day Tour from Xela
Private Hike to a Sacred Lagoon on a Crater Volcano - Full-Day Tour from Xela
Private Hike to a Sacred Lagoon on a Crater Volcano - Full-Day Tour from Xela

Private Hike to a Sacred Lagoon on a Crater Volcano - Full-Day Tour from Xela

By Guat2do Travel Experiences
Free cancellation available
Price is P 15,491 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

The Volcano and Lagoon of Chicabal are a must on your visit to Xela. Go on this easy hike and visit the volcano´s crater full of water, now considered a sacred place for the Mayans.

In Guatemala, there are only two volcanoes with a lagoon on their crater, and this is one of them. Many Mayans come to the crater lagoon to practice ceremonies, have direct communication with their ancestors and gods, and be surrounded by nature.

Because this is considered a sacred place, it is not permitted to swim in the lagoon, however, you will appreciate up close the Mayan beliefs whether you see a ceremony or not. If you don´t see one, you will not miss the chance to see all the bouquets on the shore, left there by people as offerings or to say thanks for a favor answered.

This is an all-included package, so you don´t have to worry about your transportation, entrance tickets, tourist guide, lunch, or, anything else. We will coordinate everything for you, so you just enjoy the experience.

Activity location

  • Quetzaltenango
    • Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Quetzaltenango
    • Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala

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Private Hike to a Sacred Lagoon on a Crater Volcano - Full-Day Tour from Xela
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 15,491.28 x 1 AdultP 15,491.28
Total
Price is P 15,491.28
Until Thu, May 23

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fee to the Volcano
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedShared 4WD transportation to get to the entrance of the volcano
  • What's includedWhat's includedCertified tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir conditioning in the vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please make sure to bring hiking shoes, sun protection, mosquito repellent, and healthy snacks

Activity itinerary

Quetzaltenango
  • 1h 30m
We will start with this tour by picking you up at the lobby of your hotel located in the central area of Xela or nearby the central park. Our professional team, tour guide, and bus pilot will be ready to pick you up on time and without inconvenience. The tour will start at 8:00 AM, so you have enough time to have breakfast and, get ready for the upcoming adventure at Volcano and Lagoon of Chicabal. The ride will take us only 1 hour to get there. Once we get to the general area of the volcano, a 4WD vehicle will be waiting for us to take us to the entrance and where we pay for our admission tickets. Remember to bring hiking shoes, that is very important as the weather up there is cold and wet, and the soil could be a little slippery. You may also bring mosquito repellent and sun protection, as well as some healthy snacks to give you energy in case you need it such as raisins, granola bars, nuts, or similar.
Laguna Chicabal
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After we get to the entrance of the volcano, we will go to the viewpoint where we will have a great view of the lagoon. Spend some time there appreciating nature, the peace, and the fresh air, and then go downstairs to the shore of the crater lagoon. Once you get to the shore, you will feel a pleasant energy surrounding you. This is a sacred place for Mayan people as they come here to do ceremonies, pray, and ask their ancestors for favors. If you are lucky enough, you will see a ceremony right before your eyes (if we get permission from the Mayan priest and the indigenous people witnessing the ceremony). If there´s no ceremony taking place, you will definitely see many bouquets decorating the shore, they are offerings for favors asked. If the weather is on our side, you will have a clear view of the entire lagoon and even witness a local legend, we are talking about the Mayan God that descends from heaven in form of mist, skims the water, and leaves back to heaven.
Laguna Chicabal
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
LUNCHTIME After our visit full of mysticism, culture, and nature, we will go to a cozy restaurant nearby the Volcano. Please feel free to rest, eat deliciously and have some free time. After this stop, we will return to Xela, back to your hotel. Enjoy your lunch! *If you have any meal requirements, please reach out to us via email or phone, so we can coordinate a restaurant that suits your needs. You are our #1 priority.
Quetzaltenango
  • 1h 30m
At the end of the tour, we will be back at your hotel. We hope that you enjoy this experience to the fullest and don´t miss any of Quetzaltenango´s highlights. We hope to see you back soon to show you more incredible locations in Guatemala!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESQuetzaltenango
    • Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEQuetzaltenango
    • Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala

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