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2 Days 1 Night
Daily Tour
15 people
English, Espanol
Embark on an unforgettable expedition up Acatenango Volcano, Guatemala’s third-largest! Day 1 promises an exhilarating trek covering 80% of the volcano’s rugged terrain, spanning roughly 6 hours. Marvel at the breathtaking eruptions of Fuego Volcano as you gather around the campfire at base camp.
Day 2 kicks off with an early start at 3:30 am to conquer the remaining 20% of the volcano, reaching the summit in just 1.5-2 hours to witness the mesmerizing sunrise. After a hearty breakfast at base camp, begin your descent, arriving in Antigua by 1:00 pm. Don’t miss this thrilling adventure and the chance to experience nature’s grandeur firsthand!
Please note: This tour includes climbing Acatenango Volcano. You have the option to join a tour to Fuego Volcano for Q300.00 per person, payable in cash to the local guide. Kindly note that this is not part of the standard itinerary, and we do not provide any guarantee or insurance for this additional activity.
Bring all the following: Hiking boots or trekking shoes (no sandals)
Large-capacity backpack (50L+) with rain cover. You’ll be given food, water bottles, and essentials for comfort at the base camp. Sleeping bags and camping gear will be ready at base camp.
One warm layer and/or windbreaker
Rain jacket (May thru October)
Cold-weather clothing for near-freezing night-time temperatures at camp
Personal toiletries and/or medications
Camera, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
4 liters of water (minimum)
Flashlight
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2-2 passengers discount | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 3-3 passengers discount | 3 | 3 | 66% |
| 3 | 4-15 passengers discount | 4 | 15 | 74% |
ANTIGUA GUATEMALA
We will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel in Antigua Guatemala. Hikers should eat breakfast beforehand and pack a small snack for the road. A one-hour drive takes us from Antigua to the sleepy mountain village of La Soledad, perched on the ridge of the Pacific slope of Volcan Acatenango.
The trail up Volcan Acatenango has four distinct microclimates, each of which will take you about an hour to traverse. We’ll begin by walking up a steep trail through local farm fields. Our first hour of hiking will help you acclimatize and warm up the leg muscles for the day’s hike.
The second phase of our ascent passes through an old-growth tropical cloud forest. In this environmental zone, we find some of Acatenango’s oldest trees, incredible biodiversity of flora and fauna, fresh mountain air, and the sounds of local birds and wildlife.
After exiting the cloud forest, we will be rewarded with fantastic views of the other highland volcanoes (Atitlan, Toliman, San Pedro, Santa Maria, Santo Tomas, Tajamulco), along with glimpses of the Cuchumatanes mountain chain. A fresh picnic is prepared mid-day for our group to enjoy.
After setting up camp, hikers are free to rest, relax and enjoy their surroundings while our guide prepares a fresh camp dinner with hot tea and coffee.
ACCOMODATION: Overnight stay at Acatenango Volcano. Camping Experience
In the morning, after an early camp breakfast, our group embarks on a 45-minute ascent to the summit on a sand and gravel scree-trail dotted with dwarf pine trees and high alpine mosses. The
trail up to the summit is the steepest we will have seen and leads to the rocky summit exposed to the gusty and cold winds which constantly pass over Acatenango’s peak.
At the summit, our group will rest and enjoy unparalleled 360-degree views of the entirety of the Guatemalan highlands – all the way to the border of Mexico. After 45min at the top (depending on conditions and time considerations), the group will begin the 3-hour descent back towards La Soledad. Our group has the opportunity to descend through an alternate route down Volcan
Acatenango, experiencing a variety of microclimates and beautiful trails.
From La Soledad, we will transport back to Antigua, arriving in the afternoon with plenty of time for you to enjoy the delights of the old Spanish colonial capital (~13:00hrs)
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