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Pacaya Volcano Hike and Tour from Antigua Guatemala

About this experience

Climb Pacaya Volcano easily with this half-day tour departing from Antigua. Take advantage of round-trip transportation to the trailhead, and a local guide who joins the group to explore one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala. Get ready for tough terrain and a moderately challenging trek with a local guide that will share important facts about the volcano. Transportation that is pre-arranged simplifies traveling to and from the volcano

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr

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Pacaya Volcano Hike and Tour from Antigua Guatemala
Private : Private tour. It includes: Round trip transportation from Antigua, park entrance fee, and local tour guide (obligatory).
Duration: 6 hours: The tour will take 6 hours in total to be completed from the starting in Antigua until we come back to the same point.
Car or Van: It will depend on the goup size.
Pickup included
Pacaya Volcano Hike by horse
If you want to do Pacaya volcano tour, but you want to do it by horse, this is a good option for you.
Private : It includes: Round trip transport from Antigua, park entrance fee, and local tour guide required by park, and horseback ride.
Duration: 6 hours: The tour will take 6 hours in total to be completed from the starting in Antigua until we come back to the same point.
Car or Van: It will depend on the group size.
Pickup included
Pacaya Hike by Horse and Pizza
Private: It includes: Round trip transport from Antigua, park entrance fee, local tour guide, horseback ride and Pizza Pacaya.
Duration: 6 hours: The tour will take 6 hours in total to be completed from the starting in Antigua until we come back to the same point.
Pizza Pacaya: Pizza cooked at the top of Pacaya volcano by David, made with the heat of a volcano, offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Car or Van: It depends on the group size.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Pacaya National Park entrance fee
  • Local guide (not fully fluent in English) rquired by park authorities
  • Limited to one bottle per person
  • Roundtrip transfer from Antigua

Not included

  • Tiping
  • WiFi on board

Itinerary and highlights

Start your hiking adventure with a pickup right from your Antigua hotel, and share a ride with your small group to the meeting location with the local guide in Pacaya Volcano National Park, which is an hour and fifteen minutes drive. Take a couple of minutes to use the restroom and stretch your legs at the park entrance to get ready, then set off on foot or by horseback (extra fee) with your local guide. Take the picturesque path along the mountain slopes and pause to appreciate the scenery before arriving at the elevated plateau that overlooks the volcanic crater. Visit the lava store for buying some gifts, take some time exploring the plateau, taking pictures, eating pizza (extra charge) and roasting marshmallows over the heat vents scattered across the lava field before starting the journey down to the park entrance for your ride back to Antigua

Meeting and pickup information

  • Located at the square corner of 5a avenida and 4a calle.
  • As this is a group tour with other participants, kindly wait outside your lodging at the designated pickup time. We provide a 20-minute timeframe for hotel pickups, but delays could impact the whole group. The quicker everyone is prepared, the smoother the tour will go. -Please be aware that we can collect from any hotels, Air BnBs, and homestays in Antigua that are in downtown area. -We do not offer pickups from neighboring villages.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Destinos Turisticos 502

Accessibility and practical details

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 6 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
As this is a group tour with other participants, kindly wait outside your lodging at the designated pickup time. We provide a 20-minute timeframe for hotel pickups, but delays could impact the whole group. The quicker everyone is prepared, the smoother the tour will go. -Please be aware that we can collect from any hotels, Air BnBs, and homestays in Antigua that are in downtown area. -We do not offer pickups from neighboring villages.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 2–10; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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