I’m a long time user of Tripadvisor but never got around to posting much, but wanted to write about this tour because it was my favorite tour in Antigua! There... read more is so much history, culture, and wonderful visits to villages packed in to this tour and it didn’t feel rushed. Felix was our tour guide and he is top notch making it so informative, interesting, and enjoyable. He’s one of the best tour guides in all my decades of traveling. We had a multi lingual group and Felix made sure everyone got all the information and no one was left out. We were able to tour longer than advertised because our group enjoyed all the sites, and Felix asked if anyone needed to go and would accommodate to our schedule. The Guatemalan people are so friendly and welcoming and this tour is great because you get to see different villages around Antigua and learn about their rich history. Don’t miss out on this tour it’s so worth it!

  This travel agency is a hidden gem!!!

Katy and stefano were one of the most helpful and understanding travel experts i have seen in the past 3 months. They... read more helped me sort out an amazing experience with full of local hidden pearls that you will not find with standard agencies. They have such a long history with travelling and guatamala that they recommend places only that are of extraordinary. Just hop in their office and youll ubderstand what i mean.

Thanks for all the great tips throughout my travel in guatamala!!

  Villages Tour in the Highlands. - This was a great tour. The guide spent extra time because the chocolate factory stop was crowded. Each stop was unique. I highly recommend this tour.

  I had such an amazing tour with Esteban! It was just him and I for the four-ish hours and it flew by. He spoke great English and he is very... read more funny and personable. Actually, everyone in the office is incredibly friendly and easy going when you first meet for the tour. The tour is culture, history, and we even discussed a bit of politics. It was so interesting, I didn't want the tour to end. Thank you Esteban!!

  street food tour - We did a street food tour, 55$ seems first like a lot but the whole day you pay anything, food/drinks/chickenbus-transfer etc. is included. Our guide Esteban was really nice and... read more very informative. Not only trying some street food (which was delicous) but also you will get a lot of culture and history information, we went to the local market aswell. We would highly recommend it 10/10.

  This was the most breathtaking experience of my life. Yimer was an excellent guide & the horses were lifesavers (Champion and Pancho we miss you!) My friend and I had... read more a picnic in the craters of an active volcano and we shared with our guides and learned about cheese leaves and rode the horses up and down (I am from the American south so the altitude killed me during the hike.) The pictures our guide took of us are going to be framed in my home. I am so happy. They were THAT good.

  Chicken bus and local walking tour!  - We took a half day bus tour and a half day walking tour and found it extremely informative and entertaining. We covered a lot of ground and learned history we... read more hadn't gotten on our own just walking around. JJ and ET are local Antiguains and had great energy and pride for their home and country. I highly recommend this company and experience!!!

  Incredible & Unforgettable Journey with Columbus Guatemala Travel - Words cannot adequately express the incredible experience our families had with Columbus Guatemala Travel. From the moment we booked our trip to the bittersweet farewell, every aspect of our Guatemalan... read more adventure was meticulously planned and executed to perfection. This tour company, led by the dynamic duo of JJ and Catherina, redefines the concept of world-class travel planning, and they delivered a vacation for our father's 60th birthdays that will forever remain in our hearts and minds.

JJ and Catherina's were with us in every step from the very beginning. Their commitment to ensuring our comfort and satisfaction went above and beyond anything I have experienced in my travels. Their genuine warmth and kindness, coupled with extensive knowledge of the country's history, culture, and natural wonders, allowed us feel immersed in a cultural experience .

The Columbus Guatemala Travel team left no stone unturned in making our journey as comfortable and seamless as possible. They anticipated our every need, be it accommodations, transportation, or dietary requirements, and catered to them with remarkable attention to detail. We felt genuinely cared for and supported, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the beauty of Guatemala without any distractions or concerns.

As we traversed the breathtaking landscapes of Guatemala, we were in awe of the team's ability to introduce us to the very essence of this magnificent country. Their carefully curated itinerary took us on a captivating exploration of ancient Mayan ruins, vibrant markets, serene lakes, and lush rainforests. We encountered warm-hearted locals, tasted delectable cuisine, and discovered hidden gems, all the while feeling the guiding presence of JJ and Catherina.

It's rare to find a company that surpasses all expectations, but Columbus Guatemala Travel did precisely that. If you're considering a trip to this magical land, do yourself a favor and book with them – it will undoubtedly be one of the best decisions you'll ever make.

To JJ, Catherina, and the entire Columbus Guatemala Travel team, thank you for giving us the gift of an unforgettable, life-enriching adventure. Your passion, dedication, and exceptional service have left an indelible mark on our lives. We cannot recommend you highly enough and eagerly look forward to our next journey with you.

  Columbus Guatemala Travel was amazing! We booked our travel itinerary with them just a month before traveling to Guatemala and they were able to book great accommodations and adventures for... read more my husband and I. The tour guides were great, especially Esteban. He was full of knowledge and has a very friendly and fun personality. We enjoyed our time in Guatemala. It is beautiful with so many things to do and see! We loved the culture and the opportunity to see Mayan ruins and the land. We will definitely be coming back!

  I really enjoyed the walking tour with JJ. He was very knowledgeable and gave lots of small details to make it entertaining. I would not have discovered many of the... read more places and stories if I was by myself. Highly recommended.

  We booked 6 days tour package to Guatemala through Columbus Luxury Travel agent of which we covered seven important highlights and sites in Guatemala (Tikal, Chichicastenango Market, Lake Atitlan, Pacaya... read more Volcano, Antigua & Guatemala cities). I was so impressed and satisfied with their professional feedback in term of time, communication, follow-up and suggestions made to improve our planned itinerary from the moment I contacted the agent up to the ending tour period.
The dedicated guide tour Mr. JJ was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable and helpful to make our trip enjoyable as he can. We loved his escort and explanation and recommendations about the restaurants and coffee shops.
Also, we acknowledge the agent efforts and help to get back our forgotten bag in the car from San Ignacio to Tikal transfer which was a miracle case to have it back given the long-distance crossing.
I am grateful for the agent and the guided tour for this amazing tour in Guatemala which will be memorable all life time and very encouraging to visit this lovely country again.

  Wow. Esteban is an amazing tour guide and his English is perfect. I really love that he is actually FROM Antigua as well. When others didn't show up, I ended... read more up having a private tour! He tailored the tour to my interests and provided so much detail about Antigua, he is a book of knowledge! We walked the streets and he pointed out many subtle details about the city which I thought was absolutely perfect. We also ended the tour with a complementary beer from one of the establishments, I'm not a beer drinker but it was tasty! He also gave me pointers about his favorite coffee shops and restaurants in Antigua. The tour lasted about 3 1/2 hours. I HIGHLY recommend this tour!

  I had a great time on the tour. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We had a good amount of time at each stop. Highly recommend!

  Amazing guide - JJ was an incredible guide. So friendly, personable, knowledgeable, and kind. He really made this tour amazing and unique for us both :D. The fresh chicharron & tacos was a... read more real highlight! Highly recommend!

  One of their drivers, J.J. was the best. Very positive, yet very knowledgeable of this entire area and its history. Highly recommend this tour if you are interested in more... read more than the city of Antique. This tour takes you to places very unlike the city.

  Great Tour! - It would be hard to say what my favorite part of the tour was as every place we went to I really enjoyed.
I have been to... read more Antigua several times in the past but I have never gone on chicken bus tour before. I also have been to the villages we went to before but I enjoyed them even more because of our wonderful guide,Estephen, who was so delightfulhe was very knowledgable in all the places we went to . This is a tour that deepens your understanding of the local cultures in a very fun way.
I was thinking we would be riding around on the local chicken busses but what you actually ride in is a small private chicken bus which of course made it easier to get to the places we were going in a timely manner.
This was a tour I would highly recommend for a very fun half day.

  Esteban was a wonderful guide! I was lucky enough to get a private tour after other guests didn’t turn up. And the whole 4 hours was great. I was lucky... read more enough to see a volcanic eruption, the procession of Holy Week, and learn about everything from architecture to birds to the history of Antigua. I really recommend this walking tour for a brilliant snapshot of Antigua!

  Cathy organised us spacial tour for 4 days to small villages to meet the local people
It was fantastic plane
We visit various places not the regular touristic tour.... read more /> So we it was interesting too know how people leave and to discover there arts
We slept in very SpaceIL farms
It was amazing

  Culturally Rich Tour - Had a fantastic tour around the villages south of Antigua - Catherina from Columbus Travel was able to make it happen in the end even when the date I picked... read more originally didn't seem to be available. The tour was incredibly in-depth, and we visited the villages to the south of Antigua, visiting many of the local small farms, artisan shops, and local landmarks in the area.

Everywhere we stopped by didn't feel touristy, it just felt a part of the local neighbourhood. (For those interested, just note that the tour does encompass a few local small businesses showcasing quality Guatemalan products, but that's fairly expected - it's always good to support the local community.) As an added bonus, the personalized "Columbus Chicken Bus" was a funky concept 😉

Carlos the guide was stellar, and he dedicated hours to explaining sites in the villages and everything along the route in such great detail, making sure nothing was lost in translation to help me get the most of the afternoon. The tour never felt rushed, and Carlos bent over backwards to reflect the best of Guatemalan life!

Thanks very much to the entire Columbus Team!

  katy gave us to feel welcome.
and gave us a nice tips .
the best thing was a dinner with mayan family.

the most important was that... read more our guide over there was jj .
jj made our trip from good to amazing
he was so polite and sensitive too small details.

he drives safely and have a lot of knowledge.

thank you so much guys 🙂