Pachamama Tours: Empowering Guatemala's Mothers
4.6
37 Ratings
Antigua Guatemala

Embark on a life-changing 2-day volcano tour with Pachamama Tours, supporting single mothers in Guatemala. Experience adventure and make a difference.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Antigua: 2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hike with Local Guide & Meals

Pachamama Tours - Please arrive at our office by 7:30 AM on the day of the hike.
Pachamama Tours provides all essential gear, including jackets, gloves, and hats, along with a comprehensive briefing. Optional hikes to Fuego Volcano, snacks, additional gear, and porters are available…

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What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • Porter / each way
  • Hike to Fuego Volcano
  • Government fees
  • Professional Hiking Poles
  • Headlamp
  • Hiking Backpack
  • Bottled Water / Liter
Additional Information

Join Pachamama Tours for a tour that truly makes a difference. As a locally owned team based in Antigua, they boast a 4.9/5 rating on TripAdvisor from 73 reviews and are proud recipients of the Travelers’ Choice 2025 award. Their renowned Acatenango 2-Day Tour holds a perfect 5.0/5 rating from 21 reviews and comes highly recommended. Guests frequently…

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Location
Pachamama Tours
1a Avenida Norte
We’re located in Candelaria, right before the Cerro de la Cruz steps. Walking toward the steps, you’ll pass the basketball court and a small park on your left. About 30 meters after the park, we’re on the right-hand side—a red building with “Pachamama Tours” outside. Once outside ring the bell.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(37 Ratings)
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David
Feb 24, 2026
Life Changing Opportunity- Be content and present and enjoy your group. Pachamama thank you very much for this memory! - So I was a solo traveler and a little concerned however quickly realized the bond of this challenging journey doing it with others was one of the highlights. I was a little concerned because there was availability of a tour a few days before where all others were booked. However, quickly it became clear that should not be a concern. So much to say so will try to summarize: PROS: 1. Pachamama staff was welcoming, informative, spoke English, and clear they wanted you to be prepared and enjoy your tour. 2. They provided extra jackets, gloves, and hats. ( however gloves if you have a good pair bring as it gets cold) 3. Pachamama office before leaving provided a basic breakfast but plenty to fuel up on and coffee/tea. They also had water bottles, snacks for purchase as reasonable price to pack for hike. 4. Love that we had small group of 6 total and 1 guide Manuel who took good care of us on the mountain. 5. Starting point further up the mountain was a huge plus as it cuts down time on an already very challenging hike. ( Advice: Go slow/ take breaks/ lose your pride as not a competition but a journey when you get to new camp you want to enjoy and not be so worn out or sick.) 6. Accommodations at base camp - beautiful view to watch volcano erupting. The rest were very basic and provided a roof over our head, warm fire, hot meal, hot coco which was great but again basic but grateful to have. 7. Another 6 people did 4 wheel drive vehicle up mountain and slight hike at the end to camp. They definitely were more well rested, and had very good things to say about their drive. Maybe something to consider as I found just sitting at camp and taking it all in was by far the best part and wish had more time to do. CONS: ( not really huge but important to know) 1. Base camp could use more chairs to accommodate everyone. Only one of the 3 sleeping cabins had a view of El Fuego and night and one I was in was tight sleeping 4 people and not much room to move around at all. But roof over head and view outside was great- which is reason there. If looking for top notch cabins may want to look at another company. 2. Our guide was great when it came to reading group with breaks and needs and very attentive however did not speak English, fortunately many people in group did so it was ok. Overall El Fuego was amazing, blessed with gorgeous weather, consistent eruptions and beautiful people to share the journey with. Pachamama rocks and definitely recommend, but if you are someone who is very detailed oriented and wants to know everything ahead and expect no hiccups maybe a different company would be best for you. Hope that helps everyone. Thank you very much to Pachamama for making this trek possible and providing me opportunity of memories that will last a life time. God willing I will be back to do again!
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Companion612394
Feb 17, 2026
The guides, the 4x4 - It was absolutely spectacular, I could not have achieved it without the excellent guides, your love, your patience your support, the cabins are divine, everything up to the food Thank you for allowing me to achieve this experience.
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870gildaf
Jan 19, 2026
The best tour - We had a wonderful experience with Pachamama Tours as a family. From the first message they made us feel very well taken care of, they always responded with kindness and patience to all our questions. The tour was very well organized and was an amazing adventure for both adults and children. The local guide was very attentive and made us feel safe at all times. It was certainly an unforgettable memory for our family. We recommend Pachamama Tours with complete confidence. Thanks for everything! 😊🥰
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5dankevinp
Dec 11, 2025
Highly recommended! - Highly recommended! Pachamama is an amazing company. The tour guides are friendly and very knowledgeable about the culture of Antigua and the Fuego Volcano. Enie is one of the kindest and most helpful guides l've met-truly outstanding. The cabins are beautiful, and the team takes great care of you from start to finish. You won't regret booking with them. Great company, great people-especially Enie!
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313mikar
Dec 9, 2025
Good - The volcanic hike was a consistently beautiful and atmospheric experience, which I can highly recommend. From the very beginning you could feel a special atmosphere that immediately captivated you. The path itself was pleasant to walk and always offered moments when you could let the landscape have a calm effect on you. I especially liked that the tour was well organized and you felt safe at all times. Although each section seemed different, the overall impression remained harmonious and impressive, without becoming strenuous or overloaded. Time passed surprisingly quickly because you could just enjoy what was happening around you. Overall, it was a really nice experience that leaves a lasting, positive impression and I would be happy to recommend it – ideal for anyone who wants to experience a pleasant, uncomplicated and harmonious hike in a special environment.
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A1917hberiks
Dec 9, 2025
Stunning - Great experience! Definitely worth a trip! The guide was super nice and accommodating. It was exhausting. But the volcano is breathtaking.
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56estherf
Dec 9, 2025
Amazing experience - Amazing experience. Seeing the sunrise from the summit with the volcano erupting was beautiful. Our guide Elvis suuuuuuu super friendly and adapting to our pace.
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Paola
Dec 8, 2025
Spectacular - It was great the very attentive and friendly guides and the best the group was small, so they were watching everyone, super recommended agency
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Lena
Feb 24, 2026
Small group and nice guide but bad food and bitter Fuego experience - Pros: Compared to other groups, the group was small with only 6 participants. You save yourself 45 minutes of climbing because you get higher than other groups. The guide was very friendly and responded well to the individual and we could take enough breaks to get used to the altitude. The cabins have camp beds with mattresses and partially transparent front, depending on the sleeping place you can see Fuego from the Brtt. Cons: - I was sent a PDF with information about the tour, which is not current. There are incorrect information, e.g. about the food provided. Also, I was the only one who was already at the office at 6.30 am because it was in this PDF, everyone else came partly an hour later. At 8.30am, we only left. I would have liked to have slept longer on such a busy day and don't need 2 hours for breakfast. - The food is not good. Definitely bring your own snacks. - The whole group went to the Fuego climb. An hour before Fuego, one person from the group was unwell and we took many breaks and waited. In the end we didn't get to the end point of Fuego because the guide said that it was too late now. I found that very frustrating because it would have been only 10 to 15 minutes and you could already see the point. Later he told me again that it was also due to the weather and that the spot can be very dangerous. When we went down, however, we were still met by people who also went up. I find a 2.5 hour hike hardly worthwhile if you then stop just before the finish. Very disappointing. I understand that all the TNs in the group need to be taken into account, but I would have liked the guide to have communicated earlier that we could not make it at this rate and given the "still fit" participants the chance to go to the end point. Especially since there were other TNs who weren't waiting for the group (although this was explicitly requested) and just went on alone and were ultimately "rewarded" for getting to the end point.
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K3747xfdavidc
Feb 19, 2026
A magical place all three volcanoes are amazing Fire, Water and Acatenango Worth the effort. - The experience of the fire volcano and the top of the acatenango volcano are unique and worth the adventure, you don’t get exhausted from walking, so you can go to the additional hikes without problem and strive to know each volcano, nature is amazing. The bad news is that some 4x4 drivers don’t treat you well are rushed and annoying if you delay a tour. The rest is excellent. I took the picture but live is much better than any camera.
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