Pacaya Volcano Hiking Tour: Experience Guatemala's Most Visited Volcano with Scenic Views

Embark on an adventurous hiking tour to Pacaya Volcano, Guatemala’s most visited volcano. Experience scenic views, encounter lava rivers, and learn about its ecological and economic significance.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pacaya Volcano - Embark on a journey to the most active volcano with this half-day excursion to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua Guatemala. Ascend to an elevation of 8,000 feet alongside a knowledgeable guide as you traverse the paths of the nation’s most dynamic volcano.
    Departure for the tour is from most hotels in Antigua Guatemala. The pickup time…
What's Included
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Driver
  • Hotel pickup
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • T.I.P.S
  • Tickets
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Discover Guatemala’s most popular volcano with a one-hour drive from Antigua, followed by a three-hour hike. Join a tour recognized by National Geographic as one of the world’s top ten most adventurous experiences. Connect with nature and learn about its impact on the region’s landscape and economy. Delight in the stunning views of the Pacific coast,…

Location
Pacaya Volcano
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lidiafh9080kq
May 27, 2025
Amazing volcano hike - Great staff, our hike tour guide was amazing! He was very attentive and friendly, he also made us feel comfortable by taking breaks throughout the hike and making sure we were safe. The views of the volcano were awesome! Tbh the hike felt so rewarding. There is horses but please don’t use them, poor animals are going up that volcano many times a day with heavy loads and people, hiking is way more fun and you feel so good after hiking this volcano.
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Diana
May 24, 2025
Unforgettable experience in the Pacaya with an exceptional team - The Pacaya volcano tour exceeded our expectations. Hotel pickup in Antigua was punctual and efficient. Francisco, our driver, was responsible, attentive and always willing to answer our questions. You can see that he is passionate about his work and he does it carefully. During the ascent, Melisa was an exceptional guide. His charisma, constant smile and deep knowledge of the volcano and its history made the hike even more special. He was always attentive to our well-being, making sure we were comfortable and safe at all times. It was a pleasure to share this experience with her. If you are thinking of visiting the Pacaya, do not hesitate to ask that Melisa be your guide. Highly recommended!
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Sheila_s
May 16, 2025
An experience of a lifetime - Couldn’t have picked a better tour and team. Everyone was beyond wonderful and kind. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Daniel went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and safe. I truly recommend the horse option if the altitude is too much. Norvin and Katerin were so helpful and patient. All three are truly incredible people and amazing guides. Totally recommend this tour to everyone and can’t wait to do it again. A great experience to cherish.
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L2428nomichellem
Apr 24, 2025
Volcanic Experience of a Lifetime - Your and views were amazing, I highly recommend getting the horse for the trail. The guide was great and showed us some cool stuff
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Annefava
Apr 18, 2025
Pacaya with sunset @oxexpeditions - We had a great time with our guide from Ox Expeditions. We hiked, admired the volcano, had roasted marshmallows , drank yummy chocolate (con agua - no leche). We had a beautiful sunset ! #oxexpeditions
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Melodydingding
Apr 18, 2025
A great half-day trip and our highlight of Antigua - We had a wonderful experience. Daniel was a wonderful guide. He was attentive, took great photos and shared local knowledge. We also had marshmallows in the volcano oven. We had a lovely time. Muchas gracias, Daniel!
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Raytchys
Apr 18, 2025
Fantastic Short Hike - Daniel was a fantastic guide! He let us take it at our own pace and was telling us about local foods throughout the hike. When we got to the top, we had marshmallows to toast! He also took some fantastic photos of us which we'll cherish forever
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Vilma_j
Apr 23, 2025
Daniel and Marvin were great! Check out first if the volcano is active - Daniel, our tour guide, was very good, and Marvin, our driver, was excellent as well—he arrived on time and drove safely throughout the trip. Overall, the experience was just okay. The volcano is currently inactive, so the view wasn’t particularly impressive. They recommended we take horses, but in our opinion, it was an unnecessary expense.
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Passport664116
Apr 18, 2025
Strenuous and unique - Daniel was a fantastic tour guide. The hike was harder than we expected but there were horses available to give us breaks. Roasting marshmallows on the lava was a cool experience for the kids.
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Jennifer_b
Apr 19, 2025
The experience was fine... - The experience was fine but not great. Our driver arrived 30 min late and was in his phone- text and voice- much of both rides. Not ideal. Our guide was very nice but didn’t know English very well so we got less out of the experience than I expected to. The climbing path was pretty crowded with horses- beware if you have an allergy. The views were nice. All in all fine trip if you want to see a volcano up close and have time constraints.
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From $80
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).