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Enjoy a thrilling overnight hiking excursion to Acatenango Volcano departing from Antigua. Make your way through scenic trails toward the summit, taste delicious food, and sleep soundly in a cabin.

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Duration 2 days: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish
Pickup included: Please be ready 15 minutes before departure time at door of your Hotel, the driver pick you up, between 8.45 am to 9.15 am. MEETING POINT ANTIGUA: Barco Expeditions Office https://maps.app.goo.gl/xrsPeN59bGwL6akS6
Small group: Limited to 16 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Julian – United Kingdom

This is simply a must do for anyone who is fit enough for a tough hike. I consider myself fit. It was tough. Felt effects of altitude, headache, lightheadedness, but it was mind blowing! We were lucky with weather despite rain initially at top and very cold, sub zero. The hike is beautiful through amazing ancient forest but steep. Most people suffered quite a lot and I would recommend training (stairmaster in gym) The views of the volcanoes were spectacular! The eruptions non stop throughout the night. Expect v basic accommodation- 10 people in a hut, sleeping bags with no zips etc There were lots of stops to allow slower walkers to catch up which was a bit frustrating for the fitter in the group but always part of group trek. You could buy drinks along the way and some snacks. Food supplied was basic but adequate Only criticism was the guides did not keep group together during the morning summit which was unsafe if anybody got in trouble. However it is incredible and enjoy!

Petar – United Kingdom

excellent!!!the best vulcano hiking!! life time experience I recommend to everyone, in the beginning is very steep but later on is more easy !!the views from the top are absolutely amazing!!

Highlights

Adventure into Jungle trails to hike up the Acatenango volcano for 5 hours
Sleep at Camping of Acatenango Volcano to taste the Fuego Volcano eruptions
Climb at night on the trail to be closer of the Fuego volcano eruptions
Enjoy the Sunrise amazing views at summit of Volcano Acatenango

Full description

Very exciting adventure will kick off at Meeting point in Antigua at 09 am by a driver to pick you up to transfer at Hike station, (Jocotenango village a mother has prepared your foods) point to be delivered your foods, water, gloves, caps, Cold Jacket, also you where rent a backpacks, flashlights, even tour details is given, then continue to La Soledad village which Local Spanish guides meet you to instruct steps by step how the hike will be run. Once you are involved by intructions of the Local guide, you hike up for 5 hours to arrive at the base camping, on the trails there will be several stops for rest, hydration and food . TOUR ITINERARY Day 01: 9 a.m. Pick up at your hotel or indicated address 9.30 am Departure from La Antigua Guatemala, Equipment verification and meal delivery 10:30 a.m. Arrival at La Soledad village to meet local guided with intructions 11 am start of the walk up according guide indications 13:00 Lunch at 3 stops along the way 4 p. m. Arrival at a camp for rest 7 p.m. m. returned from hike at Camellon Fuego Volcano, Dinner There is an option to hike the volcano of FUEGO at first day with an extra tough trek of 03 hours round trip, Hikers who wish to do must to confirm with local guide directly, The extra price to hike Fuego Volcano is Q200 per person. Day 2: 4 am Start of ascent to the summit of Acatenango 5.45 am Arrival at the summit of Acatenango, enjoy Sunrise view on the summit and descent 7:30 a.m. Breakfast at camp 8:30 a.m. Start of the descent 11:30 Arrival at La Soledad Village and take shared ride to Antigua 12:30 Arrival in Antigua Guatemala

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip transportation
Local guide (Spanish-speaking)
Lunch and dinner on Day 1
Breakfast on Day 2
1 bottle of water (3 liters)
Shared cabins (maximum 10 people)
Drinks (coffee, tea, or chocolate)
Bed, mattress, and zero-degree sleeping bag
Gloves, cap, and jacket
Menu (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options)

Entrance fees (Q100)
Tips
Drinks (licor or sodas)
Extra hike to the fire volcano (Q200 per person)
Luggage storage (Can be stored for Q10 each in Soledad Village)
Poles (can be rented at Soledad village Q10 quetzals each)
Bag (can be rented for Q50 each)
Porter hire (Q250)

Not suitable for

Children under 10 years
People with back problems
People with respiratory issues
People with epilepsy
People with diabetes
People with kidney problems
People over 70 years

Important information

What to bring

Warm clothing
Sunglasses
Camera
Snacks
Hiking shoes
Sunscreen
Water
Jacket
Rain gear
Gloves
Sports shoes
Long pants
Cash
Flashlight
Biodegradable insect repellent

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking
Alcohol and drugs
Open-toed shoes

Know before you go

Backpack (45 liters) to carry your food and items

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From Antigua: 2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hiking with Guide