Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

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 easy ascent and beautiful landscapes.
The ascent is an easy 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.


Itinerary
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Stop At: Pacaya Volcano, Antigua 05001 Guatemala

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.

Duration: 3 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Minimum age is 8 years"
"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"
"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"
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Face masks required for guides in public areas"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Our vehicles meet the goverment safety covid protocols."
"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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"



Duration: 6 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
- We can pick up in any centrally located Antigua Hotels, Air BnB and family homestays.
- We DON'T pick up in the villages around like hotels or Air BnB in Santa Ana, San Bartolomé Becerra, Ciudad Vieja, San Juan del Obisto, Santa Inés or Santo Domingo del Cerro.
- You are purchasing a collective service, this means several people will join the tour. This means that the van will experience some delays caused by travellers that are not ready in time, or gave a wrong address. Please be Patient.
- Please sen us your hotel name or home address to confirm the reservation.


Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Trail Guide in both languages Spanish-English (Basic English)
• Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
• Collective transportation Antigua-Volcano-Antigua

Not Included

• Entrance fee Q100.00 per person
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Horse ride (Q100.00 one way/ Q200.00 round trip)

Facilities