My wife and I had an incredible time on our honeymoon doing all of the guided tours with James Dillon. By the end of it we felt like we had... read more gained a friend. We did a tour of all the villages around Lake Atitlan and he helps us get acquainted with the area and best places to go. He connected us with a driver and many other connections that helped us out. James is also very connected to the local people because he helps them run their businesses which gives him a unique perspective on the area. Loved our time there and would totally recommend it.

  Tour guide and owner Jim took our group of 7 around Lake Atitlan for several days. He was very knowledgable and organized a great couple of days. Our... read more first day we spent time in San Juan and was able to see the local artisans and...More

  I have done multiple hikes with Jim, and I now consider myself lucky to call him a good friend, but the Lake Atitlan Upper Rim one is by far... read more my favourite.

Besides being knowledgeable about the area and inherently personable, Jim is a fantastic guide who strikes a delicate balance between providing interesting insights and connecting on a personal level to make it a wholly unique experience.

The views on this hike are unparalleled, and I've hiked on four continents and in both hemispheres - there simply is not any other place on earth that holds a candle to Lake Atitlan.

A must-do hike if you're at the lake.

  James and his crew made me feel very comfortable and safe as a female solo traveler. Before my trip to Lake Atitlan he had provided me with an itinerary of... read more our Village tour day and made several suggestions to enhance my experience. He also arranged transportation for me from Antigua. I'm not a fan of "touristy" tours and James did not disappoint as he showed me traditional Mayan ways and we stayed away from "touristy" places on the tour. I was very impressed with his knowledge of the Mayan culture; but even more so respected his heartwarming relationships with the locals. It was fun to see locals smiling when they saw him, as that is not always the case being on international tours. I loved being introduced to the Mayan women weavers, their talents shining brightly as they wove beautiful products with their back strap looms. I also enjoyed sipping the coffee from locally grown coffee beans and sampling delicious chocolate from locally grown cacao. Another highlight was meeting a beautiful Mayan family as they welcomed us into their home. The next morning I enjoyed an amazing sunrise from the top of the "Mayan Nose". This was a guided hike that James had suggested and arranged for me. Henry, our Mayan guide, told us Mayan folklore as the sun majestically appeared in the background of the Fuego volcano’s red glow at the summit. It was an amazing experience and one I highly recommend for the adventurous traveler.