Giant Kite Festival, All Saints Day from Antigua, Guatemala
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Giant Kite Festival, All Saints Day from Antigua, Guatemala
By Due South Travels
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Ages 3-100
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English
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- Private transportation
What's not included- Refreshments are available for purchase and we suggest you bring local currency.
- Start:
- Iglesia San José El Viejo, H738+768, Antigua Guatemala, GuatemalaWe will meet at the intersection of 5a Avenida Sur and 8a Calle, near Porta Hotel, where there is an old church called "Iglesia San Jose El Viejo".
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 140323P10- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- The transfer takes approximatley 1 hour in each direction.
- The site can be very hot (little shade), and dusty. We suggest sun protection and rain protection just in case.
- We have two versions of this product - 1. Guided tour (leaving 930am, returning around 4pm to Antigua, includes guide, transfers, explanation of the kite festival and cemetery, cultural traditions, etc). 2. Transfers only, leaving at 8am and returning 2pm, or 10am and returning at 5pm.
- Please ensure you choose the correct version of the product you'd like.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 140323P10
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Itinerary
- H738+768, Antigua Guatemala, GuatemalaWe will meet at the intersection of 5a Avenida Sur and 8a Calle, near Porta Hotel, where there is an old church called "Iglesia San Jose El Viejo".
- 1Guests will be transported to the location of the "Festival de Barriletes Gigantes" (Giant Kite Festival). We will do a guided walk of the cemetery where families come to celebrate and remember the lives of their loved ones who have passed. Then we head up a small hill to the festival grounds, where you will see the most amazing works of art, the giant kites, raised and put on display. Your guide will explain the cultural significance of the flying of the kites on what is known as All Saints Day. You will learn about the traditions that take place on this day, enjoy the festival, watch the raising of the kites, and you can shop or try festival food if you wish!
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- Roam163921027220 contributionsPerfectIt's a shared shuttle, crowded and not perfect but it is inexpensive and it gets you where you want to go. Friendly people but it is a long rideWritten February 12, 2025
- Sarah S0 contributionsIximché ruins & museum tour.This was an enjoyable visit to a post classic period (one of the most recently constructed), Mayan cities in the area. The guide was very informative & pleasant offering a tour through the museum and ruins. I was able to witness a ceremony and have some free time on the grounds after the tour.Written February 11, 2025
- ricksonnie0 contributionsGreat personal guide Christina! She is an older very knowledgeable lady fluent in English and Spanish.Christina was a great guide explaining the history of Guatemala as we strolled through looking at the sites. Also gave many tips of other places to visit!!Written February 11, 2025
- Mobile496855404450 contributionsSimple transport between Antigua and PanajachelThis transportation option was very convenient and the most affordable option I could find. I would highly recommend.Written January 26, 2025
- Wanderer344255497080 contributionsGreat Hike to PacayaWe hiked during the afternoon tour and it was absolutely amazing!! The guides are so friendly as well! But the views were absolutely stunning! I highly suggest hiking during the afternoon, as you will be able to see the sunset and it is AMAZING!Written January 8, 2025
- st18a0 contributionsA great way to orientate to the city!I had a great 2.5 hours with Luis exploring Antigua Guatemala. He was very knowledgeable and tolerant of all my questions. We had a group of five people in total, which was a nice number. The only change I would make is to include a sit down visit to one of the many cafes and restaurants recommended to recharge a bit around half way. Overall, a very good investment. I’d highly recommend it!Written December 17, 2024
- VGTrenz0 contributionsNice hike with nice viewsGreat communication with them before the trip. The bus was on time and driver was reliable. Nice guides also, making sure that everyone was happy and climbing at their own pace. I would recommend itWritten December 16, 2024
- Roving194190202700 contributionsWonderful Experience Using Due South TravelsWe utilized Due South Travels to drive us from Guatemala City to Antigua and return in February 2024. When we returned to Guatemala this December we were driven from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán. We had a wonderful experience. The drivers were excellent and the process to secure their services through Val, the owner of the company, was simple. The drivers were on time, respectful and very knowledgeable. When we return to Guatemala we will definitely reach out to Val and her team to secure her services. Thanks so much to our excellent drivers Jose-Maria and Gustavo!Written December 11, 2024
- gabriellee7550 contributionsLonger ride than expectedShuttle from Antigua to El Paredon said it would be max 2 hours - our ride was from 9:00AM to 1:45PM. Significantly longer than was advertised. The driver did stop for 1 bathroom break.Written December 7, 2024
- Laura M0 contributionsGood Shuttle OptionGood option to get to/from the airpot. No frills, but have no complaints. Was satisfied with the service! Easy to reach the operator if you have any questions or concerns.Written December 3, 2024
- sarak9010 contributionsEasy to book & great value shuttle!We booked this shuttle a few days before we needed a ride from Antigua to Panajachel. This was super affordable, easy to coordinate, and the shuttle picked us up right on time. It was a safe & easy ride to Lake Atitlan.Written November 25, 2024
- Lisamb10 contributionsGreat company to use for shuttles, walking tour!We used Due South to book shared shuttles to and from Lake Atitlán and Antigua. We also used them for a walking tour in Antigua. They were awesome! Affordable, reliable, good guides/drivers. On time. Also, we had a shuttle and walking tour during the festival of flowers in Antigua- initially did not know this was happening and they were able to change the walking tour to an earlier time for us and we had to change location of pick up for the shuttle and they were so great at communicating with us through WhatsApp!! And, it made it so easy and stress free! So, if any questions, do not hesitate to contact them with questions via WhatsApp! Oh, and our walking tour guide Luis, was great too!! He had the challenge of doing this during the festival of flowers and was so great! If we go back we will definitely use Due South again!Written November 23, 2024
- Odin D0 contributionsTerrible seatingsWaited an hour for the bus. Then needed to change to the actual bus. As those busses have foldedable middle seats we were unfortunate the one who needed to seat on those without any back seat. No fillings anymore in the seat cushions. Terrible !! If you let people pay a couple of euros extra you don’t even have to fill those seats … and everyone has a better journey .. fully packed with Dutch legs this is a nightmareWritten November 18, 2024
- Ian A0 contributionsEasy and good ride for the price.There was a festival so the streets were busy. They came and found us and paid the tuk tuk to take us to the small bus. They do fill the bus so don’t expect much elbow room. If you don’t like bumping elbows take a private car. But we met and spoke with some cool fellow travelers and enjoyed the ride. Felt pretty safe as rides go here. Dropped us where we indicated. Overall a good experience as catching a ride goes.Written November 16, 2024
- Alexa B0 contributionsDo not book with this company.1/5. Between them threatening to leave us at our hotel 10 minutes before our pickup time, yelling profanity at us, and making us walk blocks to find them, this was an extremely stressful experience.Written November 14, 2024
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Jun 2020 • Couples
I absolutely cannot recommend this company enough! We’ve booked several trips with Due South Travels and they never disappoint. Val is really professional and knowledgeable. If you’re looking for an amazing travelling experience in Guatemala this is the right travel company for you!
Written May 19, 2021
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Julia, Thanks for taking the time to leave your comments, we are very appreciative! Very happy to hear you had a seamless travel experience here in Guatemala and hoping you'll return one day soon! Val
Written May 24, 2021
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