Book a daily shared shuttle from central Xela to San Juan at Lake Atitlán.

Travel from Quetzaltenango, commonly known as Xela, to San Juan Lake Atitlán on a scheduled shared shuttle.

The service departs central Xela at 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Pickup is available near Parque Central when confirmed, with the principal reference point in front of Hotel Posada Bonifaz. The journey takes approximately three hours and includes an approximately 30-minute shuttle change.

• Two daily departures from central Xela.
• Choose San Juan as your destination.
• Coordinated shuttle connection included.
• Private taxi alternative for up to three passengers.
• Booking details sent by email and WhatsApp.

Pickup may be available when your accommodation is close to Parque Central and vehicle access permits. Submit the complete hotel name and address for confirmation.

The operating reference point is in front of Hotel Posada Bonifaz near Parque Central. Use the exact map and time supplied in your final confirmation.

Select San Juan during checkout. The final drop-off instructions will correspond to the town confirmed on your reservation.

1. Choose the 8:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. departure and submit your Xela location.
2. Meet at the confirmed central pickup point.
3. Travel toward Lake Atitlán and complete the approximately 30-minute shuttle change.
4. Continue to San Juan.
5. Arrive at the destination town shown in your final confirmation.

• One reserved shared-shuttle seat
• The scheduled vehicle connection
• Transport to San Juan.
• Up to two standard luggage pieces per passenger
• Cultour booking support

• Pickup outside central Xela unless confirmed
• Food and drinks
• Special luggage fees
• Local transportation after the confirmed lake-town drop-off
• 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 shuttle operates with a minimum of two confirmed passengers.
• Central pickup is subject to location and street access; the Hotel Posada Bonifaz point is the principal reference.
• Keep valuables with you during the vehicle change.

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.