Immerse yourself in the vibrant Mayan culture and experience the traditional way of life in Guatemala’s picturesque villages. Explore churches, plazas, and markets, and indulge in local food and crafts on an authentic Chicken Bus tour.
- San Juan del Obispo - 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!
- San Pedro Las Huertas - 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.
- Ciudad Vieja - 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 - 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.
- Antigua - 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.
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- Bottled water included
- Complimentary snacks
- All fees and taxes covered
Let’s embark on a one-on-one journey through the vibrant culture and traditions of local villages aboard our mini chicken bus. This colorful, shiny, and iconic mode of transport, typically designed for 60 passengers, has been adapted to seat just 10, exclusively for our participants. These uniquely designed buses are a symbol of local pride. Our Half Day tour offers a safe and comfortable ride from village to village, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in local lifestyles. We aim to connect you with our communities by visiting family-owned workshops and projects that preserve traditions such as artisanal chocolate, wine, and coffee making. Your participation helps sustain these legacies and positively impacts local families.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.