GUATEMALA
The trips worth taking.
The 10 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.
“I loved the whole activity - it was intense, but so beautiful. I’m happy with how everything was arranged and provided for us.”
Pacaya Volcano trek from Antigua: guided pine-forest hike, steam and lava views, summit panoramas, marshmallows, hotel pickup.
“Love the hike and also how knowledgeable the guide was. We took the horses up and we walked back down.”
Overnight Acatenango hike from Antigua: lava river trek, Fuego eruptions by camp, and a cold sunrise from Acatenango’s summit.
“One of the most amazing experiences of my life ! The organisation wasn’t so great, I requested vegetarian food and then they said it had ran out, also took a long time to start because of confusion getting food and equipment etc, but you go with the flow ! Our guides were amazing, big respect…”
Guided hike from Antigua to active Pacaya Volcano: lava vents, marshmallows, big views, optional horses, and convenient round-trip transport.
“Transportation great, activity itself disappointing. Guide took off ahead of most of us no explanation of anything related to the hike, area or volcano. Locals who rent horses were constantly harassing us to rent horses. I had to stay behind to not have the horses breathing at me the entire hike.”
Two days hiking Acatenango from Antigua, sleeping near Volcán de Fuego’s eruptions, then chasing sunrise from the summit.
“It was a great experience. The guides were very friendly and the view was spectacular; the sunrise was incredible. They picked us up at 8:00 am and then gave us gloves, jackets, hats, lunch, and 3 liters of water. Then we started climbing at 10:00 am until approximately 18:00 pm when we arrived at the…”
Overnight hike from Antigua to Acatenango: camp under stars, included sleeping gear and warm drinks, tough climb, budget add-ons.
“This is an incredible experience. It’s a very tough hike. Angell and Rogelio were great tour guides. Very helpful and friendly. The one thing that could have been better is the food. We were given a thick, hard loaf of bread that was stuffed with a very small portion of pepperoni or something. It was…”
Shared hike up active Pacaya Volcano from Guatemala City with hotel pickup, local certified guide, and optional upgrades for coffee or hot springs.
“This was an unforgettable experience, we went with our kids who are 3 and 5 with our tour guide David. He was very nice and knowledgeable. The driver picked us up at the hotel on time in Guatemala city and actually dropped us off in Antigua after the trip...he was phenomenal. We rented horses for…”
2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua with a local guide, hostel dorm, basecamp cabins, meals, and views of active Fuego Volcano.
“It was an amazing experience, you trully connect with Mother Nature. My only complain is that the guides should take control of the traffic of the people going in opposite direction, we got stuck several times due this situation.”
6-hour Pacaya hike from Antigua: lava fields, marshmallow roasting over geothermal vents, and a picnic with views of Agua, Fuego, Acatenango.
“This was an amazing trip!! Our guide, Ivanna, and our local guide, Oscar did an amazing job of taking care of us. I felt like we learned a lot about the environment that we were in, the history, and the country as a whole. They paid attention to what we needed and supported everyone well.…”
Hike Guatemala’s Acatenango from Antigua through cloud forest and scree for 360° views, plus close-up Volcán Fuego eruption watching.
“Great excursion, contact with nature and the best views. Ask for Gerson, the best and patient tour guide! Highly recommended! Note: you should be in a great physical condition!”
