Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua
Antigua, Guatemala

Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua

Outty Ranking 62 4.3 · 9 traveler reviews24 hoursFrom $128
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Outty Ranking

62/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.3/5

Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua worth booking?

Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua is a 24-hour experience in Antigua, Guatemala, from $128 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
62 / 100
Rating
4.3/5 (9)
Duration
24 hours
From
$128 per person

This full day trip takes you high into the mountains above Lake Atitlan and features the Solola market, Panajachel, small farms, and Mayan villages. Drive through maize and vegetable fields, coffee fields, old growth forest, and into the cloud forest. Visit a sacred Mayan site with the chance to witness a Fire Cleansing Ceremony. Explore Panajachel and Solola with time at the market and town square. Great alternative to Chichicastenango. Perfect for families, safe for women travelers, and those who like to shop.

What you get

    About this experience

    This full day trip takes you high into the mountains above Lake Atitlan and features the Solola market, Panajachel, small farms, and Mayan villages. Drive through maize and vegetable fields, coffee fields, old growth forest, and into the cloud forest. Visit a sacred Mayan site with the chance to witness a Fire Cleansing Ceremony. Explore Panajachel and Solola with time at the market and town square. Great alternative to Chichicastenango. Perfect for families, safe for women travelers, and those who like to shop.

    What's included

    Included

    • Round trip transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected Antigua hotels only)

    Not included

    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Lago de Atitlan

      You will view the beautiful Lake Atitlan from lookouts high above the lake's surface.

      20 minutes here

    2. Solola Market

      Explore this unique mayan market town with a local guide.

      180 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Antigua

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Los Elementos Adventure Center & Day Spa

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Physical effort

    2 mentions

    Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    Traveler reviews

    9 verified traveler reviews for Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Todd_E · February 2025

    Awesome day at Solola

    We had an amazing day Exploring the rich and vibrant market at Solola. We had a great experience writing the chicken us. We even explored a cliffside cave. We were able to make a wish. Overall, great experience with a great guide! Highly recommend.

    via Viator

    Brett G · February 2024

    What a fun day!

    My wife and I took this tour because all the other tours to lake Atitlan we’re canceled. Luckily for us, we found this tour and our guide was Edvin . Luckily my wife and i had him to ourselves. We had such a fun day and it was great to spend one on one time with a local guide. He introduced us to local foods and customs. We rode a chicken bus and saw a Mayan shaman ritual. Thanks Edvin for a wonderful day!!!!!!

    via Tripadvisor

    Destination319352 · April 2021

    A fantastic adventure to the Solola Market!

    We are very happy that we were referred to Lee at Los Elementos Adventure Center by our AirBnb host. From the very beginning (even when our trip had to be postponed for a year due to the pandemic), Lee was very responsive, kind and helpful. We ended up spending a day trip going from Panajachel to the Solola market. We also took a short hike and had a picnic in the forest. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and are really thankful that we got to experience the culture and beauty of this area on Market day. What really made this excursion extra memorable and fun was the fantastic guide that we had, a young man by the name of Marce! He was the perfect guide for our family, so adventurous, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile to provide a unique day for us. It is such a treat when guides are flexible and open to whatever adventures may present themselves. We would definitely go with Los Elementos again and highly recommend Lee's personalized services and wonderful guides!

    via Tripadvisor

    anthonyst251 · February 2020

    Excellent Tour and Tour-guide

    This was an excellent tour and very informative, made so much more so by our guide, Alex. Alex is very passionate about show-casing his country and the cultures of the regions visited on the tour. He has the perfect personality for his tour-guide role and is very knowledgeable about Guatemala’s history as well as current events. We highly recommend this tour, especially with Alex as the guide - it was well worth the cost. We have one area of constructive criticism for the tour operator related to the logistics of picking up/dropping off clients. That is, they should consider having a central meeting spot near the central plaza, such as a coffee shop, rather than driving through town and making numerous stops, which takes about an hour on the very bumpy cobblestone streets of Antigua. Also, clients should be given a possible window of time for pickup, not an exact pickup time (we were told to be ready at 5:30am, yet the driver showed up at 5:10am, at which time we were obviously not nearly ready to go)

    via Viator

    FRANK_S · March 2018

    Alex was a great guide. He really...

    <p>Alex was a great guide. He really knows the area and the culture of the Mayans It was a very interesting tour. The driver who picked us up at the hotel was on time. But we were confused about what was going on. We felt like there was no communication about where we were going. The guy who picked us up at the hotel dropped us off in town where we got on another bus that was very crowded. I showed my paper work to the driver and he nodded his head, and motioned for us to get on. We expected to meet our guide, but we didn't meet him until we got up to Sololá. After we met Alex things got much better. Alex also made sure we got on the shuttle bus to take us back to our hotel in Antigua. This bus was also very crowded, which made it uncomfortable.</p>

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    24 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    3
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Los Elementos Adventure Center & Day Spa, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.5.

    See everything Los Elementos Adventure Center & Day Spa runs

    Why this scores 62

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)71
    Review evidence (18% weight)37
    Booking momentum (14% weight)27
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)74
    Local standing (8% weight)33
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Antigua.

    How much does Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua cost?

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    Prices start at $128 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Antigua usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua take?

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    Plan for about 24 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Antigua is not rushed.

    Is Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Antigua, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 24-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua?

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    Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Antigua can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Antigua and add a light layer if any part of the 24-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Antigua within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Antigua?

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    On Outty we rank every Antigua experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Coffee and Gastronomic Bike Tour in Antigua, Antigua ATV Mountain Adventure, Antigua ATV Sunset Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Antigua?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Antigua?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua?

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    Included: Round trip transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan; and Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected Antigua hotels only). Not included: Food and drinks; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 68 listed pickup locations in and around Antigua. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Antigua. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua?

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    Across 9 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

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