Hey everyone! I’m getting ready for my first solo backpacking trip to Guatemala next week and wanted to run my itinerary + a few questions by the group.
Here’s my plan so far:
Day 1:
Fly into Guatemala City around 2 PM → shuttle to Antigua
Question: What’s the best way to arrange a shuttle from the airport to Antigua?
Days 2–3: Antigua (walking tour, historical sites, maybe Hobbitenango). Im staying at the Tropicana Hostel
Days 4–5: Acatenango/Fuego hike with Wicho & Charlie’s
Day 5 (post-hike): Planning to head to Lake Atitlán after the hike. I was hoping to stay at Mr. Mullets in San Pedro and do their boat party on Day 6.
Question: It looks like we get back to Antigua around 1–2 PM, and most shuttles to Atitlán leave earlier. Does anyone know of later shuttles, or have recommendations for getting to the lake that afternoon?
Worst case, I could go to Panajachel and stay there for the night. If not, I would have to go in the AM of Day 6 and miss the party.
Day 6: Lake Atitlán (hopefully San Pedro + boat party)
Day 7: Explore another town around the lake
Question: Any recommendations?
Day 8: Indian Nose hike in the morning → shuttle back to Guatemala City in the afternoon. I would stay at the Tequilla Sunrise Hostel (should be safe?)
Day 9: Fly out around 12 PM
Also, this is my first time staying at hostels. I plan to bring a backpack and a small carry on suitcase, would that be fine to bring into the hostels I listed?