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Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua
Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua
Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua
Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua
Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

By Voyageur Tours
4.5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Pacaya is one of the most active volcanoes in Central America and easily accessible with a height of 2552 masl. For more than 50 years the volcano has maintained a moderate eruptive phase. It is one of the most recommended volcanoes for its beautiful landscapes.
The ascent is a moderate walk with some points of medium-high difficulty that offers wonderful panoramic views.

The tour starts from Antigua. After one-hour ride, you will arrive at the entrance of the National Park where you have to pay the cost of the admission Q100.00 p/p.
We suggest to wear hiking boots, and a hiking stick (if you don´t have one you can rent it for Q5.00). This tour can be walking or in a horse, (horse is not included). After walking along the trails of the volcanic sand with great views, you will reach the plateau from which you can see the main crater of the volcano. For safety reasons is not possible to visit it, but you will see some steam emanations produced by the heat of the volcano.

Activity location

  • Pacaya Volcano
    • 05001, Antigua, Guatemala, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pacaya Volcano
    • 05001, Antigua, Guatemala, Guatemala

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2pm Tour
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • English

Bilingual Trail Guide: Our trail guides are local people from the town of pacaya. Their english is very basic, but they are very knowledgeable.
Rainy Season: Take in consideration that during rainy season it rains more in the afternoons.
Bring a flashlight or a cell phone with it!
Pickup included

Starting time: 2:00pm
Price details
$35.00 x 1 Adult$35.00

Total
Price is $35.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCollective transportation Antigua-Volcano-Antigua
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup (selected hotels only)
  • What's includedWhat's includedTrail Guide in both languages Spanish-English (Basic English)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee Q100.00 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHorse ride (Q200.00-Q300.00 round trip)

Know before you book

  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Take note that Rainy Season is from May to October, more chance of rain in the afternoons
  • The hike it runs even if it's raining.
  • Wear hiking boots with good traction and toe protection, pants, jacket (rain coat and waterproof clothing in rainy season)
  • Only cash of quetzals is accepted to pay the admission fee
  • If you want to rent a horse, bring cash of quetzals

Activity itinerary

Pacaya Volcano
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Pacaya is one of the most accessible active volcano walks that you can experience in the country. The tour starts with a pick up and transfer from any centrally located hotel in Antigua. After one hour ride you will arrive at the entrance of the National Park where you have time to go to the bathroom and prepare your self to climb. The hike is a moderate degree. We suggest to wear hiking boots, and a hiking stick, if you don´t have one you can rent a wooden stick that the locals can rent you for as little as Q5.00. This tour can be walking or in a horse (horse is not included). After walking along the trails of the volcanic sand with great views, you will reach the plateau from which you can see the main crater of the volcano. For safety reasons is not possible to visit it, but you will see some steam emanations produced by the heat of the volcano. Come across the dried lava fields to roast your marshmallows. After a while, is time to start to descend and take your bus back to Antigua.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPacaya Volcano
    • 05001, Antigua, Guatemala, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPacaya Volcano
    • 05001, Antigua, Guatemala, Guatemala

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