Tour Operators Guatemala

What does Makila mean? Well, it is the name of the traditional stick of the Basque shepherds, in other words their indispensable companion on the road. If Sylvie Pons, the director of Makila, chose this name, it's so that her agency can become your travel companion, advancing with you step by step, the one you can rely on in complete confidence. Specializing in tailor-made itineraries and off the beaten track, Makila Voyages offers you a whole range of trips in East Africa, Southern Africa, Indian Ocean, Asia, Latin America and North America

Created by Guy de Saint-Cyr, one of the world's greatest lava hunters, and managed by Tanguy, the Aventure et Volcans agency organizes tours on all continents focusing on active volcanoes and burning craters. Emotions and change of scenery guaranteed on the most beautiful volcanoes of the planet! In addition to the discovery of biodiversity and local populations, the different tours offered allow you to discover spectacular sites. The number of places being limited to each trip, be explosive to book your trip.

Since it was born from the initiative of its inhabitants, this social and community agency takes its name from the hamlet of Carmelita. In addition to being guided by local experts of the area, using its services allows to support the inhabitants, strongly affected by poverty. If it organizes excursions to Tikal, Yaxha, Uaxactun and El Zotz, it is especially known for its treks in the Parque Nacional El Mirador. From the meals prepared by a chef to the carrying of your belongings, including tents and sleeping bags, everything is included. Excellent address!

Climats du Monde offers a wide range of tours, and can also help you tailor a trip to suit your desires and budget. Themed tours to suit every taste. Request a free online quote. A passionate, professional team is on hand to answer your questions and help you create a trip that's 100% your own. The "Orchids" and "Unusual Thailand" tours will let you discover the mysteries of Bangkok for a week or 10 days.

The adorable José runs his small agency with care and takes care of his clients with a rare dedication. In addition to offering shuttle services, he organizes excursions to the summit of Volcán Tajumulco, but also to the summit of Santa María and to the Chicabal crater, as well as three-day treks to the Atitlán lake - among others. He accompanies groups himself or works with local guides. José is fluent in English and is an excellent driver who cares about the safety of his passengers. A favorite!

For a solidarity travel based on sustainable tourism, do not hesitate to contact Neorizons Travel. This agency has made solidarity and authentic tourism its specialty since 2003. Member of the French association of ecotourism, the agency will organize you a trip that will mix well-being and responsible tourism. Nearly 25 destinations are listed in the catalogue of Neorizons Travel, including a South African trip of 13 days on the northern loop of the country. Between the Kruger, Kosi bay, Swaziland and the Drakensberg, an eco-responsible journey.

Aya is a tour operator specializing in the Middle East, the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian Ocean. It was created by the tour operating department of Kurban Tour, a group that has been present in this region for over fifty years. In 2006, Aya Désir d'Orient was born, tour operating department of KTS Voyages. Today, the travel offer has been enriched and the name of the agency has evolved into Aya Désirs du Monde. From the "all inclusive" formula to the creation of a 100% tailor-made trip, from a stay in a resort to a cultural tour, all options are possible.

The particularity of the agency? Motorcycle tours, for both enthusiasts and beginners. Two formulas are possible: in group or in freedom. With the first one, the travelers are supervised by an assistance vehicle and a guide and a mechanic. With the free option, they go on an adventure in total autonomy but benefit from remote support, which includes reserving the motorcycle - a BMW - and accommodations, as well as providing a cell phone where they can contact Mayan Rides 24 hours a day and an optional GPS.

With Terres de Charme, go on a tailor-made or organized trip to discover the wonders of Myanmar, in "the footsteps of Buddhism" and according to your desires. A stay in 13 days and 10 nights where you will travel through Burma through the usual more or less traced path. From Yangon, to the marvellous plain of Bagan, its temples and ruins. Then of course, the Inle Lake, its acrobatic fishermen and floating gardens, before coming to seek the calm of the Bay of Bengal on the superb beach of Ngapali for a few nights.

Stéphane - Frenchman living in South America for 12 years -, his Peruvian wife Roxana and their Bolivian team invite you to discover authentic Bolivia with unique trips far from the tourist trails. From Lake Titicaca to the Amazon, passing through the Jesuit missions, colonial cities, the Salar of Uyuni and South-Lípez and pushing as far as Chile, Andes Authentiques Tours takes care of everything in order to create the exceptional trip that suits you for a unique and unforgettable discovery of Bolivia, a magnificent country still little known. Possibility of combined Bolivia-Peru stays. From tailor-made trips to small group trips, Andes Authentiques Tours offers you both classic and unique quality tours. Andes Authentiques Tours also has an office in France in Paris

Hector knows a lot about the history of Guatemala City and, more broadly, of the country. In addition to day trips around Antigua, he offers an exciting 3 to 3.5 hour walking tour of Zona 1 of the capital. The tour starts in the Centro Cívico - the original city border - runs along the 6A Avenida and ends at the Parque Central. Since it is impossible to summarize the tour in a few lines, don't miss it!

Founded in 2012 by Olivier Catrou in Grenoble, TraceDirecte is an agency specializing in customized, immersive travel. From Grenoble, the Éclaireur service advises and accompanies travelers throughout their trip. From the four corners of the globe, local advisors share their knowledge, their network, their tips and even their friends to design customized trips that are totally in their image! Their philosophy? To offer unique immersions in local cultures, discovering unexpected places and meeting singular personalities, for an experience far removed from preconceptions.

Recognized by the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism (INGUAT), the agency specializes in responsible travel: in addition to collaborating with the locals - including through "host families" to discover traditional accommodations - it places respect for the environment at the heart of its priorities. Cultural, educational, sports itineraries... There is something for everyone. In addition to tours lasting from eight to fifteen days, Aventures Tropicales offers customized itineraries, as well as linguistic and humanitarian stays.

Founded in Zurich in 1906 by Alfred Kuoni, the Swiss company has always been known for its high standards of quality in travel. From this long history, Kuoni has developed an incomparable know-how that allows it to anticipate new trends and the desires of its customers. Independent since 2013, Kuoni France is the leading specialist in escorted tours, Indian Ocean holidays and cruises, and is a key reference in the world of luxury travel.

Not only does the agency offer three well-constructed itineraries of 9, 12 and 18 days respectively, but, more importantly, it offers the opportunity to engage in community-based tourism. Travelers can choose between several projects: assisting farmers in their coffee cultivation near Antigua, meeting with artisans specialized in the realization of masks and traditional costumes in Xela, weaving with the women of a cooperative in Lake Atitlán and discovering the ecosystem of the Petén rain forest. The key words: exchange and learning.

One of the oldest agencies in Flores. Its specialty is excursions and hikes in the Petén jungle. You can also choose to visit Tikal via Yaxhá and Nakum, two other archaeological sites, or take a week-long expedition to El Mirador, in the very north of the Petén! Day trips include daily departures from Ceibal and Yaxhá. Martsam also offers classic travel agency services: shuttle service to Tikal, plane tickets, etc.

Ecotourism and adventure through Americas, what offers Amérik Adventure. Working with local partner, takes you for several trips to Mexico, the Maya road to compounds with other countries of Central America.

Horseback riding and equestrian safaris, this is what this team of passionate riders offers.

This store offers an interesting way to discover Guatemala City and its surroundings: by bicycle. Several options are available, such as the "Urban and Archaeological Tour", a 28 kilometer tour that passes by the Mayan site Kaminaljuyú and the Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología. Everything is included: helmet, experienced cycling guide, water and lunch. More sporty excursions are also offered, such as the "Ride de Reyes", a 40 kilometer total mountain bike ride to the village of San José Nacahuil.

The agency organizes a multitude of half-day and full-day tours in Guatemala City and its surroundings. In addition to the visit of the city and its zoo, it proposes the discovery of Antigua and a coffee finca, or to go to the ascent of the Volcán de Pacaya. For the same duration, excursions are organized further away. For example, it is possible to explore the archaeological site of Iximché, in Chimaltenango, or to walk along the shores of Lake Atitlán before going to the market of Chichicastenango, and then returning to spend the night in the capital.

As its name indicates, this agency offers mountain bike excursions. For a day, experienced guides take participants to the attack of the Volcán de Pacaya, as well as to that of the Agua. Less sporty, the "Top of the world" tour drops cyclists off by shuttle at an altitude of 2,500 meters, near the path that leads to the Acatenango, to let them cycle down the 1,230 meters that separate them from Antigua. More gentle outings are also offered, such as discovering the city or the surrounding coffee fincas. Excellent address!

Tristan, the founder of Terra Guatemala, has two watchwords: passion and local knowledge. His team creates high-quality, private tours. Whether you have a keen interest in Mayan civilization, want to discover Guatemalan markets and cities, or are a seasoned trekker... Whatever your expectations, the agency offers tailor-made tours, adapted to your desires and profile. In addition to working with private drivers and small, charming hotels, the agency also arranges meetings with local people.

Sparks Weddings is a Guatemalan company specializing in the organization and creation of weddings. Our attentive team will ensure that your wedding meets your every expectation, down to the smallest detail. While they specialize in organizing beautiful weddings in Antigua Guatemala and around the world, the company also offers other planning services for special events such as proposals, engagement parties and even birthday dinners and parties.

Agency mainly oriented towards ecotourism, it has given itself the mission to transmit information on the culture and the daily life of the inhabitants of the Verapaces, while immersing the visitor in the natural wealth of the region. The proposed excursions cover both the areas of Baja Verapaz that are off the beaten track, such as the village of Rabinal, and the must-see sites of Alta Verapaz, such as Semuc Champey and the caves of Lanquín. An interesting way to discover this part of the country.

This is the place to rent a quad, a scooter or a motorcycle, but also - and above all - to go on a day trip on one of these vehicles with a guide. Discover the villages surrounding Antigua - San Juan del Obispo, Ciudad Vieja, San Antonio and Valhalla -, climb the Volcán de Pacaya, go to Panajachel - on the shores of Lake Atitlán - and back to visit the surrounding villages, tour a coffee finca, explore the beautiful high points of the region... The field of possibilities is open.

If the friendly Farah and Pablo organize excursions in Antigua and the surrounding villages, their establishment is especially famous for the two-day trek on the Acatenango volcano. Attentive guides, delicious and hearty meals, complete equipment, quality material, comfortable camp...: everything is carefully thought out. Also, more than an agency, CA Travelers is a real social project: not only eco-responsible, it works with local communities and has launched a scholarship to educate young indigenous girls. Not to be missed!