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Hike Pacaya Volcano from Antigua: Cook Pizza Over Lava★ 4.49 (564) · 6h
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Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike & Camping from Antigua★ 4.76 (472) · 2d
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Pacaya Volcano ATV Adventure from Antigua: Ride volcanic trails★ 4.90 (302) · 8h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 23 options: US$ 20–US$ 379 (median US$ 125). With an extra fee to pay on site: 6 of 23. With 100+ reviews: 6 of 23.
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Pacaya Volcano Hike from Antigua: 3-Hour Trek & ViewsYou get picked up from your Antigua hotel, driven to the volcano, and guided up a three-hour hike through active volcanic terrain to 8,000 feet, with views across the Pacific coast and surrounding peaks. The guide handles the route and the geology; you bring the shoes and the stamina. Hotel drop-off is included on the way back.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see an active volcano and understand how it shapes the landscape and economy of Guatemala, without arranging your own transport or worrying about the route — the guide and the fixed schedule handle both.
Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Antigua & 3 Peak ViewsYou hike 2.5 hours up Pacaya Volcano to a plateau overlooking the active crater, see red-hot lava and steam vents, and take in views of three other volcanoes — Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango — all in one day. Hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, entrance fee, and water are included. The full experience runs about five to six hours on the mountain, and you'll need moderate fitness to handle the elevation and terrain.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Guatemala's most active volcano and have the fitness for a steep mountain hike — the guide and transport from Antigua mean you don't arrange logistics yourself, and the fixed schedule gets you up and down in one day.
Coffee tour near Agua Volcano in Antigua: Learn from a local farmerA three-hour coffee activity near Antigua's Agua Volcano where you learn cultivation and harvesting directly from a local farmer, then taste the coffee they grow. The experience includes pickup, transport to the farm, entrance, and a guide in English or Spanish.Is it for me?You're doing the work yourself alongside the farmer, not watching a demonstration—best for anyone who wants to understand coffee from the ground up and get their hands into the process. If you prefer to sit and learn without the physical work, this farm experience isn't the fit.
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Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike & Fuego Views from AntiguaYou’ll climb Acatenango with local guides from Antigua, camp overnight in cabins facing erupting Fuego volcano, share hot meals by a crackling fire, and reach the summit before sunrise for views that stick with you long after you’ve left Guatemala.
Acatenango Volcano Hike from Antigua: 2-Day Summit & SunriseA two-day guided hike up Acatenango volcano from Antigua, Guatemala, with accommodation at Ixcanul camp, all meals, entrance fees and climbing gear included. The route uses a private trail that saves over an hour compared to the standard path. Minimum age 12; high physical fitness required, and not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Skip the logistics headache and reach the 3,976-meter summit with a guide who handles permits and takes a private route that shaves over an hour off the standard climb—our new camp fuels you with generous portions designed for the work ahead.
Pacaya Volcano Hike from Antigua: Active Crater & Lava FieldsYou hike to an active volcano's lava fields with a professional bilingual guide, see three other volcanoes from the crater rim, and eat lunch with the view. Private transport picks you up from central Antigua at 8 a.m. and returns you by 4 p.m., with all park fees and meals included. The hike is moderate — about 1.5 hours up — and requires decent fitness but no technical climbing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see an active volcano without arranging your own transport, park permits, or timing — the fixed schedule and small-group format mean you show up at 8 a.m. and the rest is handled, leaving you back in Antigua by early afternoon.
Pacaya Volcano Horseback Riding: Lava-Cooked Dinner at SunsetThis horseback riding activity from Antigua takes you to a private area of Pacaya Volcano where a lava chef cooks your dinner in volcanic coals while you watch from Mayan fabric picnic tables. You ride with a private English-speaking cowboy guide and a second guide who explains the volcano; no riding experience is needed. The meal includes homemade salsa and chips on arrival, pizza paired with wine, and a gourmet chocolate tasting with marshmallows you roast yourself over the lava. The experience lasts around six hours and includes door-to-door pickup from Antigua; your booking directly funds the care and rescue of the working horses.Is it for me?The ride climbs at a steady pace suited to all fitness levels, and no riding experience is needed—book this if you want the volcano and the lava-cooked meal without the main-entrance crowds or the logistics of arranging your own transport from Antigua.
Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike from Antigua: Glamping & SummitAn overnight hike from Antigua to Acatenango Volcano's 13,041 ft summit with a guide, glamping basecamp and meals included. Day one ascends through agricultural fields, cloud forest and alpine terrain to camp at 12,300 ft with views of Fuego's lava; day two summits at dawn and descends by early afternoon. Live guides speak English, Spanish or French; children from age 8 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this hike if you want to climb a volcano and sleep on it in one trip—the overnight basecamp at 12,300 ft is what puts the eruptions and the sunrise within reach of a single departure from Antigua, without splitting the experience across two separate days.
Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike from Antigua: 13,000ft SummitYou drive from Antigua to the trailhead near La Soledad, climb Acatenango volcano over two days with a guide who stays with your group, sleep at a mountain camp with provided gear, eat three meals (with vegetarian options), and return to Antigua the next afternoon. The 4-hour summit climb reaches 13,000 feet, and transport, all meals, sleeping bag, jacket, gloves and hat are included.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to reach 13,000 feet without arranging transport, gear, meals or timing yourself—the guide handles the pace and the camp has everything you need to sleep at altitude, which is what makes an overnight summit possible in two days from Antigua.
Acatenango Volcano Hike: 2-Day Sunrise from 13,000 FeetA 2-day guided hike of Acatenango volcano in Guatemala's Central Highlands, starting from Antigua. The route climbs to 3,976 meters (13,000 feet) with an overnight stay in a shared cabin near the summit, meals and park fees included. A guide in English or Spanish leads the group; children from age 8 are welcome. The second morning brings a sunrise view of Lake Atitlán and three neighboring volcanoes from the top.Is it for me?Book this 2-day hike if you want to sleep at altitude and watch the sunrise from the summit—the overnight camp is what makes the early morning view possible without a pre-dawn start from town. Moderate fitness is needed for the sustained climbing and thin air at 3,976 meters.
Pacaya Volcano Horseback Tour from Antigua: Pizza & SunsetThe Epic Pacaya Volcano Horseback Tour is a six-hour ride from Antigua that takes you up hardened lava fields on horseback to watch a local chef cook fresh pizza using the volcano's natural heat, then roast marshmallows over volcanic vents at sunset. Hotel or Airbnb pickup in Antigua is included, along with a knowledgeable guide in English, Spanish or French, entrance to Pacaya Volcano, and an air-conditioned vehicle for the 1.5-hour drive each way. The sunset departure leaves at 2:00 PM; the tour is not recommended during rainy season (May–August). Children are welcome from age 8, and the ride suits all fitness levels, though riders must weigh no more than 250 lbs.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Antigua without a rental car—the hotel pickup and fixed itinerary mean the whole day is arranged, and you don't have to figure out how to reach an active volcano on your own. The sunset departure is the only time the pizza and marshmallow experience happens, so if you want that specific moment, the 2:00 PM start is the one to choose.
Pacaya Volcano Hike from Antigua: Active crater up closeA half-day guided hike on Pacaya Volcano, an active crater near Antigua, takes you up volcanic slopes for a two-hour climb with views of lava flows and ash. Hotel pickup is included, and you pay the Q100 National Park entrance fee on arrival. The hike is the most accessible active volcano experience in Guatemala, though it requires moderate fitness and closed-toe shoes; you cannot reach the summit due to current safety regulations.Is it for me?Book the private option if you want a guide focused entirely on your group and the flexibility to set your own pace on the climb. The shared hike works better if you're traveling solo or want to meet other hikers and split the guide cost.
Pacaya Volcano horseback riding with thermal poolsThis tour combines a trek up Pacaya Volcano, one of Guatemala's three active volcanoes, with a soak at Santa Teresita Hot Springs, where natural thermal waters and a professional thermal circuit ease the strain of the climb. Private transportation, entrance fees, bottled water and pool access are included; horseback riding up the volcano is available for an additional cost. A live guide speaks English or Spanish, and children from age 5 are welcome. The thermal circuit and spa treatments at Santa Teresita are optional and paid separately at the site.Is it for me?This tour works best for small groups or families with children age 5 and up who want a full day combining volcano trekking with thermal relaxation, all arranged and transported together. If you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns, this trek's physical demands make it unsuitable; if you're looking for a gentler experience, the horseback riding option removes the walking strain for an added fee.
Pacaya Volcano hike from Antigua: Lava fields at sunsetPacaya Volcano Sunset Tour from Antigua is an 8-hour small-group hike through Guatemala's youngest volcano, set in its own National Park. You climb 1.5 hours to a fertile shelf below the cinder cone, then explore the rugged lava fields while the smoking crater rises above. The tour includes private transport from Antigua, a bilingual guide trained in first aid, park entry, and a freshly prepared lunch with views of nearby volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. A minimum of two people per booking is required; children from age 6 are welcome with an adult.Is it for me?The hike demands a moderate level of fitness and steady walking for 1.5 hours uphill, plus uneven ground across the lava fields, so it suits travelers who are comfortable with a full morning of climbing and can handle rugged terrain — the payoff is standing in front of a smoking crater and a landscape that looks like another planet.
Acatenango Volcano Hike & Camp from Antigua: 2-Day Summit TrekA two-day camping trek up Acatenango volcano from Antigua, Guatemala, where you hike to a high-altitude camp on day one, sleep there, and climb to the summit before dawn on day two to watch the sunrise. The tour includes all meals, camping gear, a live guide in English or Spanish, and pickup from Antigua; the hike on day one runs five to six hours depending on fitness, and children from age twelve are welcome.Is it for me?This trek suits hikers who are physically fit and want a real overnight mountain experience, not a day trip with a guide. The two-day format and high-altitude camp are what make the summit sunrise possible; a single-day climb would mean missing it or arriving exhausted.
Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike from Antigua: Summit at DawnThis overnight hike climbs Volcán Acatenango from the mountain village of La Soledad to a private campsite perched just below the tree line, then pushes to the summit at dawn. The hike crosses four distinct microclimates over roughly 5–6 hours on day one, with camp meals, a tent and sleeping bag provided at 3,750 meters; day two is a steep 2-hour push to the summit timed to catch Volcán Fuego's eruptions at first light. Private transportation from Antigua, all park fees, and a live guide in English or Spanish are included; minimum age is 18 and a high level of physical fitness is required.Is it for me?The hike leaves from central Antigua at 8 a.m., so you don't need a car or a separate ride to the trailhead—pickup and transport are arranged. This matters if you're staying in town without a rental, since the village of La Soledad sits an hour's drive up the mountain and the hike itself demands a full two days of your time.
2-day Acatenango volcano hike from Antigua with campingA 2-day volcano hiking tour from Antigua that takes you from the village of Aldea La Soledad up Acatenango with a Spanish-speaking guide, shared dome accommodation, meals and gear included. You hike to camp on day one, then climb to the summit before dawn on day two to watch the sunrise, then descend back to Antigua by midday. Entrance fees (Q100 for foreigners, Q50 domestic) and an optional Q200 add-on to visit the volcano of fire are paid separately at checkout.Is it for me?The guide leads in Spanish, so you'll follow along best if you speak Spanish or are comfortable with a guide who does. The two-day format and the pre-dawn summit push mean this tour suits hikers who can commit to an early start and steep terrain at altitude; if you prefer a shorter walk or a gentler pace, look for a day hike instead.
2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hike & Camp from AntiguaA 2-day shared hiking tour from Antigua that climbs Acatenango Volcano with overnight camping at base camp. Day 1 covers 80% of the volcano's terrain in a 6-hour hike through four distinct ecosystems, ending with dinner and views of Fuego's eruptions from camp. Day 2 starts at 3:30 am for the final push to the summit, then descends back to Antigua by 1 pm. The tour includes a local guide, all camping equipment, meals, and volcano entrance fees; you bring hiking boots, warm layers, and a 50-liter backpack.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Antigua with a free two days and want a shared group experience—the fixed schedule and included gear mean you show up with hiking boots and warm clothes, and everything else is arranged. The early 3:30 am start on Day 2 is what makes the summit sunrise possible, so come ready for an early wake-up and high physical demand.
Pacaya Volcano hike from Antigua: Private van, active craterA private day tour from Antigua Guatemala to Pacaya Volcano National Park with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a guide-led hike to the crater. The 2-hour moderate hike crosses dry lava rivers, steam vents and volcanic rock to reach the summit; you descend by early afternoon with time for refreshments before returning to your hotel. Live guides speak English or Spanish; children from age 7 are welcome.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you follow the commentary in whichever language works for you. The private van means your group moves at its own pace without waiting for other travelers, and the two-hour hike is steady but not steep—right for anyone with moderate fitness who wants to reach an active crater without scrambling or technical climbing.
Acatenango Volcano Tour: Camp & Watch Fuego EruptA private 2-day Acatenango volcano tour from Antigua that combines a 4x4 drive up the mountain, overnight cabin camping at altitude, and a pre-dawn hike to the summit to catch the sunrise. The defining trait is the campsite location on Acatenango's slope, positioned to watch the active Fuego volcano perform eruptions throughout the night. Hotel pickup at noon, all meals and cold-weather gear included.Is it for me?Book this if you're ready for a 4am start and steep mountain walking—you'll watch Fuego's eruptions from a cabin overnight rather than hiking down the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 20 of the 23 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Hike Pacaya Volcano from Antigua: Cook Pizza Over Lava is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.49 out of 5 across 564 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
