Top Things to do in Escuintla Department
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10 Sightseeing Tours in Escuintla Department That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Escuintla Department, Guatemala including Puerto Quetzal - San Jose Beach Full-Day Tour, Pacaya Volcano Tour, Private: Pacaya Volcano & Hot Springs Full Day, Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion - Private Tour: Antigua, Jade museum & Factory, Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion - Private Tour: Antigua Guatemala and Hot Springs, Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion - Private Tour: Thermal Circuit and Hot Springs, Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion - Private Tour: Pacaya Hike Experience, Private Tour: Pacaya Volcano Hike Experience, El Baul Museum / Mayan History in Stone, Private Tour: Pacaya Volcano Hike Experience from Antigua Guatemala.
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1. Puerto Quetzal - San Jose Beach Full-Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Itching for a beach getaway? If this is what you have been craving for, join us on a full-day San Jose Beach tour and reward yourself with good food and beautiful scenery. On this tour, you will head towards a beautiful private villa at San Jose, where you can relax in a hammock or enjoy the pool. A perfect day to relax and have fun, this is the best way to enjoy summer and immerse yourself in this beautiful creation of Mother Nature. You will have a seafood lunch cooked by a local cook, and after lunch, you will get on a fully modified buggy and ride along the shores of San Jose Beach, where you can enjoy the sea breeze and catch the sunset. After enjoying the dark volcanic sand and warm pristine waters, you will end this tour by freshening up at the villa and ultimately heading back to Guatemala City, Antigua Guatemala or Puerto Quetzal.
Inclusions: Seafood lunch included in the tour can be changed in advance., Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Use of Buggy, Pool
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks, Soda/Pop
Reviewed By IzziGirlAbroad
All of the logistics around the tour were perfect -- great communication, easy to book, they even offered a carseat for my daughter. The vehicle was comfortable, wifi worked great, and all of the stops were well-planned and interesting. I've been in Guate for a year, and I saw a ton of new and interesting things. Be prepared that is is a FULL day. We were exhausted by lunchtime. It's also not super kid-friendly, and I wish we'd made other arrangements for my 4 y/o. Usually, she loves this sort of thing, but the bouncing around and quick pace made it hard for her to get into anything. The guide was polite, knowledgeable, and very helpful during the tour. He was flexible when we requested changes to the schedule and could quickly and easily answer our questions about the places we visited. What really turned us off was all the political commentary -- about Guatemalan politics and US politics alike. The guide was very knowledgeable about the sites and their history, but would often diverge to talk about his personal opinions on capitalism, the Trump presidency, and why the Mayan people lack the ability to think logically due to deficiencies in their language (*eyeroll*). I am very liberal, and my sister who traveled with us is very conservative, and we both walked away offended -- no small feat! It made it hard to simply enjoy the history of the places we visited because we weren't sure what was being filtered. I also wish there was more of an emphasis on the STORIES behind the sites, not just the facts. It felt a little dry. It was a nice tour and I would recommend the company as a whole, but I hope the guide sticks to the facts next time.
2. Pacaya Volcano Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
An incredible view of the Pacaya volcano with 2,500 meters high, on the way to the ascent we can observe flora and fauna of the area, views of the different volcanoes that make an unforgettable experience, you walk on petrified lava and if it is possible to see lava rivers . It is an incredible adventure that you should not miss in Guatemala.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Park entrance, Lunch
3. Private: Pacaya Volcano & Hot Springs Full Day
Visit an easy to hike an active volcano. If nature is on your favor, see lava running down the slopes of the volcano. Take a break of the hike to roast marshmallows over the heat. Later, transfer to nearby Hot Springs for complete mind-body relaxation.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to Pacaya Volcano National Park, Certified bilingual guide during all excursion
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Hot Spring access (pool, sauna, or thermal circuit), Gratuities and personal expenses, Horse rental / walking poles
Reviewed By fernandalacayo
My experience with Bosa Tours & Travel in Antigua Guatemala was AMAZING! I enjoyed every moment of the day and I also felt secure all the time. I took different tours with them in Nicaragua and now in Guatemala, and they are so good! No complains at all.
4. Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion - Private Tour: Antigua, Jade museum & Factory
You will enjoy an Antigua Guatemala tour with private guide and transportation, you will have chance to walk at your on rythm!!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Private Guide
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By larryl0ebig
Charming city with a lot to see. Very Warm to Hot with the occasional cooling breeze. Friendly town with history and stories of the indigenous people. The Jade Museum and factory was actually OK. They do have some good deals on unique pieces. Lunch was local.
5. Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion - Private Tour: Antigua Guatemala and Hot Springs
Private excursion in which you will enjoy the charming of the city stopped in time combined with a relax time.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Private Guide, Entrance to Hot Springs, Lunch, Thermal Circuit
Exclusions: Other services at the Spa
Reviewed By larryl0ebig
Charming city with a lot to see. Very Warm to Hot with the occasional cooling breeze. Friendly town with history and stories of the indigenous people. The Jade Museum and factory was actually OK. They do have some good deals on unique pieces. Lunch was local.
6. Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion - Private Tour: Thermal Circuit and Hot Springs
You will enjoy the benefits of the natural water from the vein of the volcano and other services to take care of yourself!!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Thermal Circuit, Massage ( 25 minutes) , Lunch
Exclusions: Other services at the Spa
Reviewed By larryl0ebig
Charming city with a lot to see. Very Warm to Hot with the occasional cooling breeze. Friendly town with history and stories of the indigenous people. The Jade Museum and factory was actually OK. They do have some good deals on unique pieces. Lunch was local.
7. Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion - Private Tour: Pacaya Hike Experience
Pacaya Volcano is the most active volcano in Guatemala, its 2500 m. above the sea; the environment is formed by humid forest and rocks.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Private Guide, Entrace to Pacaya Volcano park
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By larryl0ebig
Charming city with a lot to see. Very Warm to Hot with the occasional cooling breeze. Friendly town with history and stories of the indigenous people. The Jade Museum and factory was actually OK. They do have some good deals on unique pieces. Lunch was local.
8. Private Tour: Pacaya Volcano Hike Experience
Start a full day of adventure in the Pacaya Volcano to admire the beautiful landscape and delight yourself in an outdoor space surrounded by local vegetation.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Private Guide, Entrace to Pacaya Volcano park
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By lou_lou_fur
This was a great way to relieve our designated driver for a day and so glad we opted for this tour. A lovely little hike to see Pacaya Volcano close-up, we were the first party to ascend that day and glimpsed some lava. The views from the top were well worth it and taking El Arenal route on the descent was an adventure. After the hike, the Kawilal Spa was just the ticket! We even had the whole area to ourselves due to the pandemic, so all felt very safe. The smoothie and lunch there were also very delicious. Could have done with a tad more direction at times, but all part of the fun!
9. El Baul Museum / Mayan History in Stone
Get out of the path and enjoy a unique visit to a Museum full of history and unique pieces from the mayan history...enjoy the south of Guatemala from La Antigua Guatemala.
Inclusions: A bottle of water per person, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By theresa59
I have used Helmuth and his team several times for trips from the airport as well as tours in and around Antigua. Whie he may be a bit more expensive than some others, it is worth it. The drivers are on time and the rides are always comfortable and safe. his tour guides are knowledgeable and always speak English as well as Spanish. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Helmuth for any of your travel plans in and around Antigua and other parts of Guatemala.
10. Private Tour: Pacaya Volcano Hike Experience from Antigua Guatemala
A full day of adventure in the Pacaya Volcano to admire the beautiful landscape and delight yourself in an outdoor space surrounded by local vegetation.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Local Guide, Entrance to Pacaya Volcano
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Flightgirl7777
Avoid this company! I fell very ill the day of the tour. I was aware of the cancellation policy. I had a high fever, headache and was concerned about my exposure to Covid. I text the company and asked could I reschedule for next month since the tour was 100 US dollars. They were kind enough to agree. I picked up another Guatemala to do the tour. After many texts, they were happy to take me on the tour. Then I received a message asking me for more money. It would be 200 US dollars for a three hour tour. We had established I would be back and they seemed happy to make up for lost time. I wanted to be cautious due to Covid. I have gone on tours all over the world. India, Peru, Columbia, NYC and Rome to name a few. This seemed suspicious. Save your money.
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