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From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Trek

4.3  / 5605 reviews
Activity provider:Marvelus Travel
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Day trip
From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Trek
Activity provider:Marvelus Travel
4.3  / 5605 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, English
Pickup included
Your accommodation in Antigua

Experience

Itinerary

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    16 pickup location options:

    Ojala Hotel, Hotel y Restaurante La Sin Ventura, Hotel Posada Los Bucaros, Adra Hostel, Café Condesa, Casa Buena Vista, Porta Hotel Antigua, Tropicana Hostel, Hotel Posada San Pedro, Yellow House, Hotel Convento Santa Catalina by AHS, Hotel las Camelias Inn by AHS, Hostel Selina Antigua, Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua, Camino Real Antigua Guatemala, Hotel Casa Santo Domingo

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    (1 hour)

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    Pacaya Volcano

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

  • Van

    (1 hour)

  • 16 drop-off locations:

    Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, Hotel Convento Santa Catalina by AHS, Hotel Posada San Pedro, Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua, Camino Real Antigua Guatemala, Ojala Hotel, Yellow House, Café Condesa, Hostel Selina Antigua, Hotel y Restaurante La Sin Ventura, Hotel Posada Los Bucaros, Porta Hotel Antigua, Tropicana Hostel, Adra Hostel, Casa Buena Vista, Hotel las Camelias Inn by AHS

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
  • Transportation by van
  • Guide
  • Marshmallows to roast on the volcano
  • Entrance fee (Q. 100.00 per person)
  • Food

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • Please bring your camera, binoculars, a flashlight and comfortable and sturdy shoes
  • Those below the age of 12 and above the age of 70 are not allowed on this tour for safety reasons

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 605 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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Lucy – United StatesMarch 19, 2023  – Verified booking
I did this hike with my mom, and we had a great time. Really well organized, excellent guide. I am often short of breath after recovering from covid, and my mom is 66, but the hike was totally doable. It’s about an hour of mostly uphill hiking, but our guide stopped every 10 minutes or so to teach us about the history and area and those breaks were great. Beautiful view at the top. No red lava, but it’s still hot enough to roast marshmallows! Great day trip from Antigua. Highlight of our trip!
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GetYourGuide traveler – PanamaJanuary 7, 2023  – Verified booking
La experiencia fue bonita, pero deberían anunciar que hace mucho frío y vientos fuertes y hay que ir preparado para eso. Además actualizar la información sobre el estado que vamos a encontrar el volcán (sin lava roja), para tener una expectativa real de la aventura. Muy atentos los guías.
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GetYourGuide traveler – FranceJanuary 5, 2023  – Verified booking
Une très belle expérience qui vaut le coup, avec un guide des plus gentils et au top ! Le trek n’est pas une promenade de santé, je vous conseille des bonnes chaussures (pas blanches, elles prendront la poussière) et une lampe frontale si vous faites le trek l’après midi car il fait noir en redescendant La vue était incroyable, cela vaut vraiment le coup. Ce n’est pas une promenade de santé, vous allez marcher pendant 2h et bien grimper mais la vue en vaut le détour ! Petit bémol : la navette nous a pris en charge avec 30 min de retard, sans nous prévenir mais cela n’a rien changé à la belle expérience que nous avons passé
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