Pacaya Volcano Hike: Scenic Views Await

Experience the thrill of hiking Pacaya Volcano and get up close to hot lava rocks. Enjoy stunning views of other volcanoes, Lake Amatitlán, and the city. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Guatemala City - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Guatemala City and driven through the city en route to San Vicente Pacaya, the location of Pacaya Volcano. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours, so sit back and relax.
  • Pacaya Volcano - Pacaya is among the most active volcanoes in Guatemala. Reaching the summit requires just…
What's Included
  • Entrance Fee to the Pacaya Volcano (Except for Basic Option)
  • Private Transportation For The Group
  • Certified local guide by The Guatemalan Tourism Board Comission
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an exciting hike at the remarkable Pacaya Volcano. Experience the thrill of being near hot volcanic rocks, take in stunning views, and forge unforgettable memories while connecting with fellow adventurers.
The journey kicks off with a convenient hotel pick-up. From there, enjoy a picturesque drive, taking only 1.5 hours to reach the mesmerizing…

Location
Guatemala City
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Shalom_c
Jan 23, 2026
Highly recommend - Easy pickup and enjoyed all the stops and views. The guide was super friendly and was so helpful and patient with travelers who got tired while hiking up the volcano
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Beth_h
Nov 17, 2025
Good times - It is pretty steep so hiking boots, poles, and layers are recommend. Bring your own snacks. We had a good time.
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Wanderer15281507869
Nov 9, 2025
Everything was perfect - It was amazing! I really enjoyed the time and the view we had at the hole hiking experience. It doesn't get very cold, so a lite jacket with a short pance is totally fine :)
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Eunlarseia
Nov 9, 2025
Amazing tour - Amazing experience, a must-do. David was a great guide and from a village nearby. He was very knowledgeable on the history of the volcano. The hike is steep and a challenge for any first-timers but is so worth the trip. The horses are a great option for the way up. Breathtaking views, nothing like it.
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Perroncarl
Nov 9, 2025
Great solo half day hike - Great guide. Great half day tour. Recommend for solo and group. Best to go in the morning to see sun rise or sun set. Nice little hut at top that sells lava built mementos. I got earrings made of lava rocks for my daughter.
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Mahamadou01
Nov 2, 2025
Breathtaking Pacaya - Fabulous, a small hike with a view and sensational trails! I just loved it and the weather was perfect
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Departure669314
Sep 28, 2025
Great Pacaya Volcano Hike! - David was an amazing guide. The hike was incredible and scenery was beautiful. David pointed out and described a lot of things on the hike.
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Sarah_d
Sep 22, 2025
Easy half day trip - Great little hike! We had a nice guide too. Small group. We got rained out at the top but makes it to the pizza station for some $35 pizza :)
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Valentina_r
Nov 9, 2025
A very... - Very nice experience. The beautiful place. So are the very friendly people. Horses are available for raising and lowering
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Jon_b
Dec 11, 2025
They tried hard but not as exciting for a world traveler. - First let me say that the review is not five stars but that does not mean that it was not all that bad. David, the guide the signed to take me up the volcano was a very kind and helpful man. I told him at the beginning that I wanted to practice and improve my Spanish and he took time to help me with every single sentence. I've never had anyone help me that much I was very appreciative. He took the time to point out many things along the path, provide me history and interesting details throughout the trip. He took his time or went fast depending on how I felt. I would highly recommend asking for David. I did initially get frustrated after booking this trip because unlike the dozens of other Viator bookings I have made over the years, this booking agency sent no follow-up text messages emails or instructions. I reached out the day before asking for contact details because I wanted to know how to dress, return details, etc. Only by calling Viator tech support 30 minutes before pick up was I able to get them to get me in touch with the tour operator. In the end everything worked out but I think this tour operator Guar2do needs to improve on communication. I subtracted one star for this. Finally, part of my reason for getting this three stars instead of five is because I was looking for a very active and adventurous day. I know it cannot be helped but Guatemala has some of the worst traffic I have ever experienced. I ended up spending hours in a car to go only a short distance. And the volcano climb and activity was not as exciting as I had hoped for such an effort. I'm in good physical fitness and I found it quite simple to walk up a relatively short very Worn Path to a volcano that had relatively little going on. There was an area at the top where you can see some steam that comes from deep underground and they tell you you can cook marshmallows. I found this to be somewhat interesting but more of a cute thing for kids. Emotionless just get wet. Overall I did enjoy the trip, but I would recommend it to anyone else doing this adventure that you piggyback on something else like a tour of some sites in Guatemala City or through Antigua to make the long day of travel more worthwhile.
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From $65
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).