

This option allows you to get to and leave the market earlier in the day. For the return trip you can get one heading direct to Guatemala City and head directly there or you would have to change buses at least once to go to Antigua. You may find a direct one to Chichi but more likely you will have to change in Sololá and Los Encuentros. Another option if you are up to it is to take camionetas (chicken buses). The first shuttle will hold your bag while you explore and the driver will make sure that you find your shuttle to Antigua. Thursday - book shuttle back to Antigua by way of Chichi. I would call ahead to make sure that they have a group going when you want to go. Walk or Tuk-tuk to Nature Reserve for zipline. After the hike, explore San Pedro or San Juan more if you missed something the day before and you have the time. There are often guides hanging out at the boat dock. The first public boat leaves Pana around 6:30. Earlier starts are best as it often clouds over. Wednesday - Morning - boat to San Pedro, hike Indian Nose or Volcán San Pedro. With only a short time I would recommend a guide. Tuesday - leave Antigua about 6, arrive in Pana at 8:30. You do have time but it would be rushed and probably best if you took the first shuttle from Antigua on Tuesday morning: Or sleep next to the airport as we do sometimes and sleep in a bit. Your chances would be better with a private driver who would head directly to the airport and might have more flexibility with detours if there are problems on the road.Ĭan you reverse the order and head to Lake Atitlán first? Sleeping in Antigua the last night would work although traffic can be horrid so figure an hour and a half for the trip. The regular share shuttles detour to Antigua and can take more than 5 hours between Panajachel and Guatemala City so the 5 am shuttle MIGHT work or it might not. There is always risk sleeping that far from the airport ahead of an international flight I have been significantly delayed on that road by crashes, construction, traffic, strikes, and bike races.

With carryon only and printed boarding passes in hand we've breezed through a few times, but never count on it. The current recommendation is to arrive 3 hours ahead of your international flight, more if you have a bag to check and/or a laptop.
