Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Guatemala City: An In-depth Exploration of Active Volcanoes
4.7
42 Ratings
Antigua
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Guatemala City to witness the power and beauty of Pacaya Volcano. Hike through volcanic vegetation, marvel at stunning views, and explore the active volcanoes of Guatemala.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Pacaya Volcano - Enjoy a full-day trip to the Pacaya Volcano from Guatemala City and discover the beauty of this natural gem! Towering over 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) above sea level, Pacaya is considered Guatemala’s most active volcano.
After pickup from your Guatemala City hotel, head southeast about 15 miles (25 km) to the base of Pacaya, where you’ll embark on a 2.5-hour hike up the volcano with your expert guide. Enjoy a mild walk to a viewing spot at the lagoon of Calderas and take in panoramic views of the Agua, Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes.
Once you arrive at a plateau along the trail, marvel at spectacular views of the Guatemala landscape and see the main crater of the volcano. 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. - Acatenango Volcano - Enjoy panoramic views from Pacaya Volcano viewpoint.
- Volcan de Agua - Enjoy panoramic views from Pacaya Volcano viewpoint.
- Fuego Volcano - Enjoy panoramic views from Pacaya Volcano viewpoint.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional bilingual guide
- Included entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Horseback ride
Additional Information
Embark on an exciting day tour from Guatemala City to witness the country’s most dynamic volcanoes! Experience the magnificent Pacaya Volcano from close range as you trudge through its volcanic flora under the guidance of a knowledgeable escort. Be awestruck by the amazing Guatemalan scenery while enjoying stunning vistas of three other neighbouring volcanoes: Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. This whole day escapade is an unforgettable experience!
Location
Pacaya Volcano
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(42 Ratings)
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Stefanie_d
Feb 19, 2024
Epic views, worth the uphill hike - Beautiful views once you get to the top. It was a moderately strenuous hike, but guides with horses will follow you up, and at any point you can pay money to hop on a horse. It’s worth it though to get to the top!
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Andrew
Feb 13, 2024
Great way to spend half a day - Picked us up on time with a small group of 6 people. Once you make it through the city traffic it is smooth sailing to the volcano. Prepare for heat and sun. The walk is dusty with plenty of time to get to the top so anyone with moderate fitness will find it easy. The view is amazing and cooking some marshmallow s’mores in the hot ground was something we didn’t expect and was super fun. Even with heavy afternoon traffic we made it back to our hotel by 1:30pm. An awesome day
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Bill
Feb 12, 2024
5 stars from beginning to end! - Everything from the pick up from our Airbnb to the guide home to the top of Pacaya was 5 stars! Our driver and tour guide was knowledgeable in Guatemalan history. Our guide up Pacaya, though dost speak much English, was funny, knowledgeable of the mountains and was ever so helpful! I’ll recommended this tour group to anyone that asks!
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Eduardo_m
Dec 28, 2023
Worths a visit - Excellent trip and better guides. Guides took care of everything. They care of the volcano area and villages
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Jorge_g
Sep 14, 2023
A great day at Pacaya Volcano - Took the horse going up the volcano. It cost about $20. It was worth it because going up was a bit steep. The guide was great. He explained a lot of things about the volcano, the plants and the birds we saw along the way. He took great pictures too.
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Anastasia_m
Sep 10, 2023
Great views and guide. A... - Great views and guide. A morning day trip from the Guatemala City that's easy to do. I would recommend.
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Haysel_r
Aug 28, 2023
This was an unreal... - This was an unreal experience, my siblings and I had an amazing time. Diego and Luis were very kind and knowledgeable.
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Isis_m
Aug 15, 2023
Wonderful experience - Take the horse!!! It is a geat communion with nature. If you like hiking and exploring this is the tour that you need.
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594kurtd
Aug 1, 2023
Breathtaking views - Miguel and Luis were amazing guides! This volcano hike was beautiful. The views are something I’ll never forget.
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Mary_w
Nov 25, 2023
The view - The tour guide was great, and the view was AWESOME! It was breath taking. The worst part for me was trying to avoid the horse manure. And for that reason I would not do that tour again.
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