Our mini Chicken Bus, a colorful, shiny, and iconic mode of transport. While regular Chicken Buses are built for 60 passengers, ours has only 20 and is used exclusively for participants, offering a more personal and comfortable ride but keeping the authencity of public transportation, the reduced sized allows us to easily move through villages that othewise we couldn't connect in the same route. These buses, known for their unique designs, are a symbol of local pride. Our Half Day experience provides a safe and comfortable journey from village to village, allowing us to immerse in local lifestyles. Along the way, we visit family-owned workshops and community projects that preserve ancestral...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bilingual Tour Guide
Bottled water
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Casa de la Mandarina
Located inside Casa Mandarina office #8 accesible from street next to the Cafe Estudio.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We will start our journey visiting San Juan del Obispo, its plaza overview will surprised you with the sorrounding valley beauty, our time will be split through a Chocolate Family Owned store that has been hadcrafted for over five generations, learn the artisanal process behind Guatemala's beloved chocolate beverage and enjoy a warm tasting. Just around the corner, visit the Loquat Museum, where this giant golden fruit is transformed into wine, jams and preserves, signature flavors of the village that you'll have the chance to sample.
1 hour
2
San Pedro Las Huertas
Named as Las Huertas due to the farming village known for growing tomatoes, beans, and lettuce. Walk thorugh its peaceful streets, passing by a traditional communal sink where multiple spots allow inhabitants to access it and wash clothign at the beautiful plaza, on the east the baroque Spanish Colonial church. Take breathtaking views of both Fuego and Agua volcanoes, capturing a perfect picture of rural life. If all participants agree on including we could have in addition a local Jade Factory also Family Owned.
1 hour
3
Ciudad Vieja
Drive through the very first capital of the Spanish Crown in the Americas. Enjoy panoramic views of surrounding farmland as this fertile area where flowers and vegetables are harvest, destined for international and local markets.
4
Valhalla Experimental Station
This is one of the most wonderful organic farms of macadamia trees in the entire continent and learn how this sustainable project helps indigenous communities thrive. Get to know macadamia's green print, benefit role in skin care, food, medicine and how something so small can have such a big impact.
Our mini Chicken Bus, a colorful, shiny, and iconic mode of transport. While regular Chicken Buses are built for 60 passengers, ours has only 20 and is used exclusively for participants, offering a more personal and comfortable ride but keeping the authencity of public transportation, the reduced sized allows us to easily move through villages that othewise we couldn't connect in the same route. These buses, known for their unique designs, are a symbol of local pride. Our Half Day experience provides a safe and comfortable journey from village to village, allowing us to immerse in local lifestyles. Along the way, we visit family-owned workshops and community projects that preserve ancestral...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bilingual Tour Guide
Bottled water
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Casa de la Mandarina
Located inside Casa Mandarina office #8 accesible from street next to the Cafe Estudio.