GUATEMALA
The trips worth taking.
The 9 hiking & trekking worth your time in Guatemala. What each one involves on the ground, who runs it, and what you pay.
Overnight Acatenango hike from Antigua with base-camp stars, El Fuego eruptions, and a freezing sunrise climb. Hard, cheap, unforgettable.
Pacaya Volcano trek from Antigua: guided pine-forest hike, steam and lava views, summit panoramas, marshmallows, hotel pickup.
Overnight Acatenango hike from Antigua: lava river trek, Fuego eruptions by camp, and a cold sunrise from Acatenango’s summit.
Guided hike from Antigua to active Pacaya Volcano: lava vents, marshmallows, big views, optional horses, and convenient round-trip transport.
“The views are breathtaking and the horse goin up is worth every penny. However the guide left us after the last check in. We were stranded in the pitch black for over ten minutes lost at a fork in the road using our phones as flashlights . That ending ruined the perfect view. Do the…”
Two days hiking Acatenango from Antigua, sleeping near Volcán de Fuego’s eruptions, then chasing sunrise from the summit.
Overnight hike from Antigua to Acatenango: camp under stars, included sleeping gear and warm drinks, tough climb, budget add-ons.
“Meeting point on Viator is wrong, and it nearly caused me to miss the tour. I had to contact them and rush to the office in a hurry. Unpleasant start. Tour is fine, just don’t expect anything to be comfortable, everyone comes for the view but everyone in the team made it alright. It’s a…”
Shared hike up active Pacaya Volcano from Guatemala City with hotel pickup, local certified guide, and optional upgrades for coffee or hot springs.
“Easy pickup and enjoyed all the stops and views. The guide was super friendly and was so helpful and patient with travelers who got tired while hiking up the volcano”
2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua with a local guide, hostel dorm, basecamp cabins, meals, and views of active Fuego Volcano.
“Highlight of our trip to Guatemala. The guide Willy was great. Thanks for this experience!”
6-hour Pacaya hike from Antigua: lava fields, marshmallow roasting over geothermal vents, and a picnic with views of Agua, Fuego, Acatenango.
