Pacaya Volcano Hikking from Guatemala city
Overview
Pacaya volcano is one of the many (active) located around Antigua, the former capital of Guatemala, and perhaps the most accessible. The last big eruption of Pacaya volcano was in 2010. Until 2016, it was actually possible to see lava from up close during the hike – different tour companies took different routes. During sunset hikes, as soon as it got a bit dark, the volcano could be seen throwing smoke and lava.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Pacaya Volcano
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pacaya Volcano, Antigua 05001 Guatemala
Travelers will be picked up from their hotel and transported by minibus to the Pacaya Volcano National Park. The trails are in good condition but it is steep until you reach Pacaya on a 3.7 kilometer course. As it rises, it will pass through forests, farmland and lava. You will walk on dirt and loose ash trails, so be sure to wear sturdy shoes.
At the summit, you will enjoy wonderful views of the fumaroles, which may be throwing ashes, rocks or lava. Have your camera ready to capture the eruptions, to maintain security you will be at a safe distance and out of danger. During this tour you will also have excellent views of the surroundings.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pacaya Volcano, Antigua 05001 Guatemala
Travelers will be picked up from their hotel and transported by minibus to the Pacaya Volcano National Park. The trails are in good condition but it is steep until you reach Pacaya on a 3.7 kilometer course. As it rises, it will pass through forests, farmland and lava. You will walk on dirt and loose ash trails, so be sure to wear sturdy shoes.
At the summit, you will enjoy wonderful views of the fumaroles, which may be throwing ashes, rocks or lava. Have your camera ready to capture the eruptions, to maintain security you will be at a safe distance and out of danger. During this tour you will also have excellent views of the surroundings.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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March 2020
This was an excellent tour service, on time, very nice, and knowledgeable. I booked at the last minute and they were very happy to accommodate my husband and I.
This was an excellent tour service, on time, very nice, and knowledgeable. I booked at the last minute and they were very happy to accommodate my husband and I.afroserom
March 2023
Una experiencia genial! La caminata es un excelente plan para respirar algo de aire fresco y conocer al mismo tiempo. Muy recomendado
Una experiencia genial! La caminata es un excelente plan para respirar algo de aire fresco y conocer al mismo tiempo. Muy recomendadoG666MOamyp
April 2022
What a cool experience! I actually booked three separate tours with GTM, all went smoothly! I was able to get picked up and dropped off from my airbnb. Hector was communicative and set everything up custom according to my needs as I was staying in Guatemala City vs Antigua where a lot more travel...
What a cool experience! I actually booked three separate tours with GTM, all went smoothly! I was able to get picked up and dropped off from my airbnb. Hector was communicative and set everything up custom according to my needs as I was staying in Guatemala City vs Antigua where a lot more travelers stay. The pacaya tour is worth going. Bring an extra 350 local currency to ride the horses up instead of hiking as the trail is rather messy otherwise. Bring a few extra bucks for souvenir shops where you can get items made of the volcano ash and even buy some beer or snacks for the horse ride up. I especially wanted to go on this tour to try pizza pacaya - pizza made within the volcano rock! Definitely worth the money - the guy even takes pay pal! Make sure to ask your tour guide to stop here and try it. I also did semuc champey which is 100% worth it - but make sure to wear good hiking shoes and water shoes as the trail is harder than it appears, and the rocks within the thermal pools are slippery and a little dangerous in the cave. This was especially cool as at the end you basically go through an obstacle course in a cave using only a candlelight to see! Hector made sure I got to see this and planned it around a weekend that wouldn’t be as crowded given the influx of tourists for Holy Week. The hotel was actually really nice as well - a beautiful eco lodge by the water with a pool and private room with a hammock. The lunch was also great with plenty of options. My last tour was an overnight hike on acetenago. They booked me a hotel in Antigua the first night which was so clean and had a beautiful garden and traditional breakfast included. This is a very difficult hike as the majority of the hike is on a steep incline. Make sure to wear appropriate shoes, warm clothes as it is cold on the top of the volcano, bring toilet paper and additional Gatorade and snacks! You can buy things along the way but it’s best to be prepared. We could see the lava coming out or Volcan Fuego which was unforgettable. Every tour I went on was incredible and worth every penny. Thanks again for making it so easy!ARCTURIAN
October 2022
La experiencia fue fantástica! La subida al volcán no es tan cansada e ideal para familias y principiantes en senderismo. El clima es fresco por estar en altura pero agradable. Las vistas son impresionantes en todos los puntos hacia el volcán. Altamente recomendado! El.guia Carlos fue muy agrada...
La experiencia fue fantástica! La subida al volcán no es tan cansada e ideal para familias y principiantes en senderismo. El clima es fresco por estar en altura pero agradable. Las vistas son impresionantes en todos los puntos hacia el volcán. Altamente recomendado! El.guia Carlos fue muy agradable y divertido:)germanSEB
August 2022
exciting tour close to the top of the pacaya. it was very interesting to see the local people interacting with the tourists. Sure they want to sell stuff and are somewhat pushing it in the beginning but they are always friendly and keep their distance. For me personally using a horse is a no-go....
exciting tour close to the top of the pacaya. it was very interesting to see the local people interacting with the tourists. Sure they want to sell stuff and are somewhat pushing it in the beginning but they are always friendly and keep their distance. For me personally using a horse is a no-go. first, the ascent is not that hard and second those horses did not look too good to be honest, It's hard for them to ride up. there are also a lot of stray dogs, they are cute and hungry but also not aggressive. They ate out of my hand calmly and with care. our tour guides were also nice too, sadly they couldn't speak English very good but we had some translators in our group. Finally, don't expect any molten lava, apparently that only happens like twice a year so you need a lot of luck. still the marshmallow roasting works at the hot rock formations. the best part for me was that we had great weather and a good view.efincali
April 2022
Amazing trip today! Totally enjoyed the hike up to the volcano. It could be quite strenuous for some. For the elderly, you may consider paying for a horse ride. Our tour guide David (Mynor) was friendly and knowledgeable. He roasted marshmallows for us utilizing the heat from the volcano. T...
Amazing trip today! Totally enjoyed the hike up to the volcano. It could be quite strenuous for some. For the elderly, you may consider paying for a horse ride. Our tour guide David (Mynor) was friendly and knowledgeable. He roasted marshmallows for us utilizing the heat from the volcano. That was a fabulous experience for me. I strong recommend this tour.