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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Lets meet one on one with the vibrant culture and tradition of local villages aboard our mini chicken bus, a colorful, shiny and iconic mode of transport in country where regular size is for 60 passengers ours has only 10 seats and will be use only for participants. These buses, known for their unique designs, are a symbol of local pride. Our Half Day offers a safe and comfortable journey from village to village, allowing us to immerse in local lifestyles. We aim to connect you with our communities, visiting family-owned workshops and projects that preserve traditions like artisanal chocolate, wine, and coffee making. Your participation helps sustain these legacies and positively impact local families.
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Departure Point
Casa de la Mandarina, 2a Calle Poniente 2, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
Located inside Casa Mandarina office #8 accesible from street next to the Cafe Estudio.
Return Details
Casa de la Mandarina, 2a Calle Poniente 2, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
Located inside Casa Mandarina office #8 accesible from street next to the Cafe Estudio.
San Juan del Obispo, San Juan del Obispo, Guatemala We will visit Chocolate Artisanal Workshop where five generations have worked hand-by-hand to make the wonderful chocolate that every single Guatemalan families prefer to drink hot and with a local sweet bread. We will discover the chocolate production process. We will also have a tasting of hot chocolate. Thereafter, we will continue to Museum of Loquat, San Juan del Obispo. It is famous for its production of giant loquats from which they produce fermented drink, jam, etc. The best part is the tasting we will participate in at the end! 60 minutes
San Pedro Las Huertas, Guatemala There is no other village as this one, tiny and named as Las Huertas due to the farming of orchards such as tomatoes, lettuce, beans, corn, etc. We will have time to take pictures of one of the most popular communal laundry area and the baroque Spanish Colonial church. You will get to experience what a pueblo life is like in Guatemala. Thru the main drag of the village you will also have the perfect view of two volcanoes - Fuego and Agua. 45 minutes
Ciudad Vieja, Ciudad Vieja, Guatemala The first capital of the Spanish Crown in our territory. We will drive-thru this village and you will get a good panoramic view of the city and the local life by visiting local family producers as our technical stop.
Valhalla Experimental Station, San Miguel Duenas, Guatemala This project will be of great interest to you. Valhalla is a family-run farm that is dedicated to supporting and helping local indigenous communities and promoting sustainable agriculture practices. We will showcase why Macadamia tress are good for sustainable development and its nutritional benefits. They also have a restaurant at the farm and they are known for darn good pancakes and fried pickles in macadamia flour. 60 minutes
Antigua, Antigua, Guatemala Wildcard Visit
In today's adventure, we'll keep one village as a surprise. It could feature a weaving school or a coffee laboratory, tailored to our group's preferences and interests. 50 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Antonio_J
19 Jun 2025
We had a great time as a family going on this tour. We toured the towns and it was really eye opening. Thank you!
SVStrayCat
23 Apr 2025
We had a great tour with JJ and the Chicken Bus. He was a wealth of information on on the different spots we visited. Would recommend to anyone thinking of doing the tour
Dorothy_J
12 Apr 2025
Our guide JJ (Juan Jesus) was excellent, very informative and could answer our many questions about culture, religion and local history. The stops were interesting and it was a good way to see outside Antigua and see more of the local Guatemalan people and landscape.
This tour in
Central Highlands
is organized by
Columbus Guatemala Travel S.A.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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