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From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Day Hike

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From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Day Hike
Top rated
4.84 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.84 out of 5 stars
25 reviews

The Pacaya Volcano is a moderate trek to an active volcano near Antigua. Walk through forests and lava fields, enjoy stunning views, and roast marshmallows over volcanic heat for a great adventure!

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Duration 6 hours
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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margaret-Ann – Canada

Incredible guides!! An experience of a lifetime! Highly recommend!

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Sophie – United Kingdom

We’ve travelled a lot and this was our favourite tour we’ve ever done. Our tour guides were incredible, so friendly and great English and really informative. The lady in the shop was really helpful before the hike and lent us head torches and checked we had everything we needed. The drive to the hike was really smooth and the dinner prepared for us for sunset was so good. Thank you so much.

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Highlights

  • See one of Guatemala’s main tourist attraction.
  • Roast marshmellows above volcanic heat vents
  • Walk across thousands of years old dried lava flows
  • Enjoy a fresh picnic lunch below the smoking cinder cone
  • See views of nearby towering volcanoes, and even to the Pacific coast

Full description

Volcano Pacaya (8370ft/2552m) may not be Guatemala’s highest peak, however its slopes and unique landscapes are certainly of some of the most impressive volcanic landscapes in all of Central America. Set in its own National Park, Pacaya is a storybook volcano with a continuous plume of smoke drifting from its summit and a massive dried lava field forming the valley at the base of its caldera. The group meets in Antigua at 08:00 (for a morning hike) or 14:00 (for a sunset hike) – where drinking water, bathroom facilities, and retail outdoor equipment are available.

Your drive to the trailhead is just over 1 hour in private transport from Antigua to the Park Office. As the group moves up the myriad of trails on the mountain, Guatemala’s impressive vistas open up before you. As you reach the base of the caldera, your guide will direct the group through the rugged dried lava fields, recently reformed by a massive eruption in 2010. No matter what conditions you encounter on the mountain, the group will have the opportunity to traverse unique volcanic-rock landscapes as you ascend towards the peak. Here the group will stop for a freshly prepared picnic to enjoy along with views of nearby volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. There will be plenty of opportunity to explore geothermal hot-spots on the cooled lava formations – which are always available to help roast marshmallows!

The hike down brings across the remaining dried lava fields before you begin your descent through Pacaya’s lush and lesser known forests and farmland. After your hike down to the trailhead, the group returns to Antigua by private transport to arrive in town at roughly 16:00 (day hike) or 20:30 (sunset hike).

Includes

  • Round-trip transportation from Antigua
  • All park entrance fees
  • Freshly prepared picnic lunch/dinner served on the mountain
  • Full tour of Volcan Pacaya by a local, bilingual guide with certified first aid training
  • Hiking boots or trekking shoes (no sandals)
  • Daypack with rain cover
  • One warm layer and/or windbreaker
  • Rain jacket (May through to October)
  • Personal toiletries and/or medications
  • Camera, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
  • Drinking water
  • Flashlight (for sunset-hike)
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Old Town Outfitters Shop Please go to 7a Calle Poniente 23, Antigua Guatemala you will see our Old Town Outfitters. At the end of 6a avenida Sur.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Open-toed shoes

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Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 25 reviews

Review summary

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margaret-Ann – CanadaJune 4, 2023 – Verified booking
Incredible guides!! An experience of a lifetime! Highly recommend!
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Sophie – United KingdomNovember 11, 2023 – Verified booking
We’ve travelled a lot and this was our favourite tour we’ve ever done. Our tour guides were incredible, so friendly and great English and really informative. The lady in the shop was really helpful before the hike and lent us head torches and checked we had everything we needed. The drive to the hike was really smooth and the dinner prepared for us for sunset was so good. Thank you so much.
K
Kate – United StatesDecember 17, 2023 – Verified booking
We had a great experience. Our hosts were the best we could ask for! David and Kim were fun, knowledgeable and took great care of us. They made the hike and entire experience so much fun.

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Activity provider:Old Town Outfitters
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