$ 35.00

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Details

Duration

6 hours

Buy before 24 hours

before the trip

Language

Spanish / English

Min. Passengers

3 passengers

Transport included

Pacaya Volcano Hike from Antigua Guatemala

The Pacaya volcano is one of the most active, and most popular, in all of Guatemala. Located about 8,000 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level, this destination is an ideal location for travelers who want an easy hike, epic views, and some memorable stories.

Departure place

Pick up from hotel: They are picked up at hotels, Air BnB located within the perimeter of Antigua Guatemala. If they are in the surroundings, they should arrive on their own at El Parque Central de Antigua Guatemala.
Return point of the tour: Central Park of Antigua Guatemala
Duration: 7 hours
Days of operation: every day

Itinerary

Day 1

Hike on the Pacaya Volcano

Tour start time: 6:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.

Pacaya is one of the most accessible active volcano hikes you can experience in the country.
The tour begins with the pick up and transfer from any hotel located in the center of Antigua.
After an hour of travel, you will arrive at the entrance of the National Park , where you will have time to go to the bathroom and prepare to start ascending. The hike is of moderate grade . We suggest wearing hiking boots and a hiking stick, if you don't have one you can rent it to the locals for just Q5.00. This tour can be on foot or on horseback (the horse is not included) .
After walking through the trails where you can appreciate the beautiful landscape, you will reach the plateau from where you can see the main crater of the volcano. For security reasons it is not possible to visit it, but you will see some steam emanations produced by the heat of the volcano.
Crossing the dry lava fields you will be able to grill some delicious marshmallows. After some free time, it's time to start descending and take your bus back to Antigua.

Tour end time: 1:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m.

Includes

Shared transportation Antigua-Pacaya-Antigua Volcano
Local guide (trail)

Not included

Entrance cost Q50.00 per person (until October 31, 2021) a
As of November 1, 2021, the cost of entry will be Q100.00 per person.
Horse Rent (OPTIONAL: Not mandatory, Q100.00 one way. Q200.00 double way)
Snack and drinks (each client must bring enough pure water and a snack for the road)

Activities

Guided visits (included)

Notes

The bus begins to pick up tourists between 10 minutes before and 20 minutes after the scheduled time.
You pick up at the hotels or your accommodation in La Antigua Guatemala and the return is to the Central Park of the town or, failing that, some other nearby point
Horse and cane rental is optional. They coordinate and pay directly with local people
The bus could be delayed due to travelers who are not ready or who gave the wrong address. Please, be patient.

Transport

Bus