From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Trek

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From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Trek
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
718 reviews

Embark on a guided trek to the Pacaya Volcano, where you will see the stony ashes and lava at the summit. Admire the views of the surrounding lowlands and forests.

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Duration 7 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish
Pickup included
Wait in the lobby of hotels, or infront of Coffe place, The driver will pick you up at the scheduled time by shared minivan, may will be first or last picked you up.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
Y
Yvette – United States

The guide was very nice and was patient with everyone speed on the hike. Very informational. The hike is more of a medium level and not easy but super fun and beautiful!!

5
5 out of 5 stars
C
Carlos – United States

The hike is medium to hard difficulty. The summit is magnificent and the guides are really helpful and educational.

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Itinerary

  • 17 pickup location options:

    Hostel Selina Antigua, Casa Buena Vista, Ojala Hotel, Tropicana Hostel, Hotel y Restaurante La Sin Ventura, Porta Hotel Antigua, Yellow House, Hotel Convento Santa Catalina by AHS, Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, Why Not Hotel, Hotel las Camelias Inn by AHS, Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua, Hotel Posada San Pedro, Café La Parada, Camino Real Antigua Guatemala, Hotel Posada Los Bucaros, Adra Hostel

  • Van

    (1 hour)

  • Pacaya Volcano

    Break time, Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Hiking (4 hours)

  • Van

    (1 hour)

  • 17 drop-off locations:

    Hotel Convento Santa Catalina by AHS, Hotel las Camelias Inn by AHS, Yellow House, Porta Hotel Antigua, Hotel Posada Los Bucaros, Hotel y Restaurante La Sin Ventura, Café La Parada, Casa Buena Vista, Tropicana Hostel, Hotel Posada San Pedro, Hostel Selina Antigua, Adra Hostel, Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua, Why Not Hotel, Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, Camino Real Antigua Guatemala, Ojala Hotel

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy stunning views from the summit of Pacaya
  • Hike through wonderful pine forests
  • Marvel at red-hot lava flowing
  • Enjoy hiking to the summit accompanied by a guide

Full description

Walk for 2 hours to the summit of Pacaya Volcano and enjoy stunning views. Leave from Antigua for a 1-hour bus journey to the volcano's base before immediately starting your 2-hour trek with your local guide.

Hike through wonderful pine forests up to the trickier volcanic ash section and finally to the sulfur smoking cone. On occasion, you can even see small eruptions and lava flowing, depending on the activity of the volcano.

From the summit, you can enjoy great views of the nearby volcanoes, Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango, the pacific lowlands, and all the way to El Salvador. To ensure your safety you won’t be able to visit the crater, but you will get an amazing view of red-hot lava flowing and steam baths created by the heat of Pacaya.
Take a break and relax here as you take in more scenic views before hiking back to the base of the volcano, from where you will transfer back to your accommodation. 

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Local guide
  • Marshmallows to roast on the volcano
  • Entrance fee (Q. 100.00 per person)
  • Food

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Camera
  • Water
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Those below the age of 4 and above the age of 80 are not allowed on this tour for safety reasons

From $23 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5
4.4 out of 5 stars

based on 718 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Yvette – United StatesJune 24, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide was very nice and was patient with everyone speed on the hike. Very informational. The hike is more of a medium level and not easy but super fun and beautiful!!
5
5 out of 5 stars
C
Carlos – United StatesMay 22, 2025 – Verified booking
The hike is medium to hard difficulty. The summit is magnificent and the guides are really helpful and educational.
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Sophia – United KingdomMay 11, 2025 – Verified booking
This is a fantastic day trip! We selected the 6am pick up option as we hoped we would have clear skies to see Pacaya. It hadn't yet cleared up to see the view of the 3 volcanos but by the time we got to Pacaya and down into the crater, the sky cleared and we had fantastic views and blue skies. The hike is relatively easy, there are some steep parts but the group goes slow and a guide was always with the people who climbed slower. You can rent a horse for the way up and down and they looked in good condition. We were picked up right on time and dropped off exactly at 1pm. Really well organised and enjoyable tour. Carlos and Leslie were fantastic guides! It was a little chilly at times so I would recommend bringing a jacket.

Product ID: 53571

Activity provider:
Marvelus Travel

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