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Full day tour to Quetzaltenango from Guatemala City

14 hours

Moderate

Full day tour to Quetzaltenango from Guatemala City with guide, typical lunch and incredible views of the Altiplano.

🌄 Explore Quetzaltenango: tour with local guide, typical lunch and tasting

  • A full-day tour from Guatemala City that combines history, landscapes and living culture in one of the most authentic destinations in the Guatemalan highlands.

    With transfers included, certified guide and a careful itinerary, you will discover     Xela (as they call it locally): a city of neoclassical architecture, colorful churches and traditions that are still alive.



Why choose this tour?

  • 🛣️Door-to-door transfers included
    Travel comfortably and safely from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango, crossing scenic mountain roads (5 hours each way). Relax and enjoy the scenery.
  • 🏛️Guided tour of the best of Xela
    We visited the Central Park, the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit and the Municipal Theater with a local guide who shares history and culture with passion.
  • 🏡Typical lunch at the community house
    In San Andrés Xecul you experience an authentic moment: home-cooked food in a warm and familiar environment, away from mass tourism.
  • 🎨San Andrés Xecul Church
    One of the most colorful on the continent, with Mayan symbols and vibrant colors that make it a visual icon of Guatemala.
  • 🍹Artisanal fruit broth tasting
    In Salcajá, we tried a sweet and fermented drink typical of the region, in a local environment without artifice.
  • 👨‍🏫Certified guide throughout the tour
    It accompanies you throughout the experience with clear explanations, local stories and close treatment.
  • 📅Limited seats, daily departures
    Reserve your place in advance and experience a different day in the cultural heart of the country.


🧾 Tour Details

  • 💰Adult Price:USD 238 per person (11+ years old)
  • 💵Child Price:USD 167 per person (3—10 years old)
  • 👶Infant Price:Free (0—2 years old)
  • ⏳Duration:14 hours
  • 🕗Pick-up Schedule:Between 05:00 AM and 05:30 AM
  • 🚐Includes Pickup:Our vehicles will pick you up directly at your hotel or Airbnb (in selected areas).
What's included?
  • Parking fees
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Goods & services tax

✅ What does your experience include?

🚐 Transfer to and from your hotel
Pick-up in zones 1, 4, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14. If you are in zone 15 or 16, we are waiting for you at the Intercontinental Hotel (Zone 10).

👨‍🏫 Certified tour guide
Accompaniment throughout the day with historical and cultural explanations in Spanish.

🏛️ Guided tours
Central Park, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Municipal Theater, San Andrés Xecul Church and more.

🏡 Typical lunch at local guest house
Regional menu served in a warm and authentic environment, in San Andrés Xecul.

🍹 Artisanal fruit broth tasting
Stop in Salcajá to try this typical drink from the Guatemalan highlands.

🕐 Full 14-hour tour
The whole day dedicated to living a deep and genuine experience in Quetzaltenango and its surroundings.

Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
  • ❗ What's not included in your experience?
  • 🍽️ Breakfast and dinner
    Along the way we will take a break for breakfast (not included). The return is in the afternoon, we recommend that you bring an additional snack.
  • 💵 Tips (optional)
    They are not included. If you want to thank the guide or driver, they are always welcome.
  • 📷 Professional photos or souvenirs
    Any additional purchases at local markets or stores are at your own expense.
  • 💳 Personal expenses
    Drinks, purchases or consumption other than lunch served at San Andrés Xecul.
Please note
    • ℹ️ Important information before booking
    • 🛣️ Long mountain road trip
      The total route involves 5 hours one way and 5 hours back, along sinuous but safe roads. The experience is ideal for those who enjoy the landscapes and have no problems with long journeys.
    • 🚐 Pick-up areas available
      We pick up at hotels located in zones 1, 4, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14.
      👉 If you are in zone 15 or 16, the meeting point is the Intercontinental Hotel in Zone 10.
    • 📅 Daily departures
      The experience operates every day of the year. Requires prior reservation.
    • 👥 Suitable for all ages
      Ideal for people over 10 years old with good mobility. It does not require physical demands, but it does require a predisposition for long trips.
    • 📵 Limited connectivity
      On some sections of the road and at the destination, there may be a weak or no signal.
    • 💧 Technical breakfast break not included
      There is a short stop along the way to buy breakfast (not included in the price).
    • 💡 Tip extra:
      I slept well the night before and bring headphones or a book for transfers. The trip is also part of the experience.
    What to bring
      • 🎒 What should you wear?
      • 👟 Comfortable walking shoes
        You'll explore cobblestone streets, markets and some rural trails. The ideal: sneakers or closed and lightweight footwear.
      • 🧥 Lightweight coat or jacket
        The weather in Quetzaltenango can be cool, especially in the morning or in elevated areas.
      • 🧴 Sunscreen and sunglasses
        Even on cool days, the sun at high altitude can be strong.
      • 💧 Reusable water bottle
        Stay hydrated throughout the day.
      • 💵 Cash
        Some local markets and stores don't accept cards. Also useful for tips or spontaneous purchases.
      • 📸 Camera or cell phone with a charged battery
        You will find unique corners, neoclassical architecture and churches that seem to come out of a painting.
      • 🎒 Small backpack
        Wear just enough to be comfortable all day long.