Travel from San Juan to Quetzaltenango on a daily shared shuttle with three departure options.

This shared shuttle connects San Juan at Lake Atitlán with Quetzaltenango, commonly called Xela. Three daily departure choices make the route useful for travelers continuing into Guatemala’s western highlands.

The journey takes approximately three hours and includes an approximately 30-minute shuttle change. A minimum of two booked passengers is required for the shared service to operate. Cultour will confirm the final pickup, connection and arrival instructions after processing the reservation.

• Daily service from San Juan.
• Three morning and afternoon departure options.
• Coordinated connection during the route.
• Private taxi alternative for up to three travelers.
• Email and WhatsApp confirmation support.

Meet in front of the San Juan municipal market. The available departures are 5:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

The route includes an approximately 30-minute stop to change shuttles. Keep your personal belongings with you and follow the driver’s instructions.

1. Choose San Juan and select the preferred departure.
2. Meet at the confirmed pickup point before departure.
3. Travel toward Xela and complete the coordinated shuttle change.
4. Continue to Quetzaltenango after the connection.
5. Arrive at the Xela drop-off point listed in your final confirmation.

• One reserved seat on the shared shuttle
• The scheduled shuttle connection
• Up to two standard luggage pieces per passenger
• Booking and travel-day assistance

• Food and drinks
• Transportation beyond the confirmed Xela drop-off
• Special or oversized luggage fees
• Private transfer unless booked separately

Shared services normally use a comfortable mid-sized minivan with seating for up to 15 passengers. The standard allowance is two pieces of luggage per passenger.

Bicycles, surfboards and other special or oversized items require advance confirmation. An additional charge may apply depending on the item and available vehicle space

•  Your booking confirmation and the passenger name used for the reservation.

•  A working phone with access to the WhatsApp number provided to Cultour.

•  The remaining cash balance in Guatemalan quetzales if you paid only the deposit.

•  Water, a light snack and any personal medication needed during the journey.

•  Travel documents and valuables in a small bag that stays with you.

• The shared service requires at least two passengers to operate.
• If the minimum is not reached, Cultour will offer a refund or transfer the payment to another shuttle or activity.
• The route includes a vehicle change, so keep valuables and essential items with you.

1. Choose the travel date, departure time, origin town and destination town.
2. Pay the full amount or the USD 9 deposit through the route checkout.
3. Complete the short passenger-details form with accommodation, luggage and WhatsApp information.
4. Cultour processes the request and normally sends final confirmation and shuttle details by email and WhatsApp within approximately one to two hours.
5. Reservations submitted after 8:00 p.m. receive the final WhatsApp confirmation early the following morning.

The listed price is USD 39 per person. You may pay the full amount or reserve with a USD 9 deposit. When only the deposit is paid, the remaining balance is USD 30 / GTQ 225, paid in cash on the travel day.

Cultour uses the approved conversion of USD 1 = GTQ 7.50 for the cash balances shown on these pages. If the full amount was paid online, no route balance is due unless an extra service or special luggage charge was confirmed separately.

•  Request booking changes at least 48 hours before departure. Changes depend on seat availability and the requested route.

•  Cancel at least 24 hours before departure to request a refund of the deposit.

•  Cancellations within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable.

•  A no-show is treated as a used service and is non-refundable.

•  If Cultour cancels the service, the customer receives a 100% refund and one complimentary activity.

•  If a required passenger minimum is not reached, Cultour will offer a refund or transfer the payment to another shuttle or activity.