Our Private Van Trip From La Ceiba to Guatemala, in Photos

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Our van under the Santa Catalina Arch, Antigua

Our Private Van Trip From La Ceiba to Guatemala, in Photos

A group recently rode with Shuttle Guacamayos from La Ceiba, Honduras into Guatemala in one of our private vans. They crossed the border, spent an evening in Guatemala City, and finished under the famous yellow arch in Antigua. Here is the trip in photos, plus how you can book the same kind of ride.

Shuttle Guacamayos van under the Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua, Guatemala
Our van under the Santa Catalina Arch, Antigua
Toyota Hiace tourist van on a cobblestone street in Antigua Guatemala
Cobblestones and volcano views in Antigua
Shuttle Guacamayos driver with the van at the Santa Catalina Arch, Antigua
Our driver at the arch
Shuttle Guacamayos driver selfie with the van in Antigua Guatemala
Selfie stop in Antigua
Group of travelers on the steps at Paseo Cayala, Guatemala City
Group night out at Paseo Cayalá
Giant marble sculpture at Paseo Cayala, Guatemala City
The giant sculpture at Cayalá
Giant marble foot sculpture in the gardens of Paseo Cayala
Giant marble foot, Cayalá
Travel group with the Shuttle Guacamayos van in Guatemala City at dusk
Evening pickup in Guatemala City
Group of six travelers ready to ride in the private van, Guatemala City
Ready to roll
Travelers with the Shuttle Guacamayos van at the Honduras Guatemala border stop
Border stop on the way to Guatemala
Group photo with the van at the border crossing
Group photo at the border
Shuttle Guacamayos Toyota Hiace tourist van parked in Guatemala City
Our van in Guatemala City
Two backpackers giving a thumbs up at the back of the Shuttle Guacamayos van
Backpackers loading up
Traffic on a main avenue in Guatemala City
Through Guatemala City traffic
Modern buildings and cypress trees in Guatemala City
Modern Guatemala City
Trimmed gardens at Paseo Cayala, Guatemala City
Gardens at Cayalá

Crossing the border

The van takes you straight through the Honduras and Guatemala border, so there is no changing buses or hauling bags between vehicles. Your driver stops at the border post, you handle immigration with your passport, and you get back in the same van. Have your passport ready and some cash for border fees.

An evening in Guatemala City

In Guatemala City the group headed to Paseo Cayalá, the white-walled shopping and dining district with its giant marble sculptures. Because the van is yours for the trip, you choose the stops. Dinner, shopping, a hotel drop-off and an early start the next day all work.

Antigua and the Santa Catalina Arch

Antigua Guatemala is the classic stop: cobblestone streets, colonial buildings and volcano views. The Santa Catalina Arch with its clock tower is the photo everyone wants, and our van made it into the shot.

Room for backpacks and suitcases

Our Toyota Hiace vans have a roof rack and a full luggage area at the back, so big backpacks and suitcases fit without anyone riding with a bag on their lap.

How the private van works

  • $800 one way from La Ceiba to any city in Guatemala or El Salvador.
  • $1,400 round trip, with the van and driver staying with your group for up to 3 days and 2 nights. Hotels not included.
  • Up to 12 passengers per van.
  • The van leaves whenever your group is ready. There is no fixed departure time.

Traveling alone or as a couple? Our shared shuttles to Puerto Barrios, Río Dulce and Livingston are priced per person. See all shared shuttle routes or read our guide on getting from La Ceiba to Guatemala.

Plan your own trip

Message us on WhatsApp with your dates, your destination in Guatemala and the size of your group, and we will put together your private van. Full details are on our private van page.

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