GUATEMALA
The trips worth taking.
The 10 pacaya volcano tours worth your time in Guatemala. What each one involves on the ground, who runs it, and what you pay.
Hike up Guatemala’s active Pacaya volcano from Antigua for crater views, lava steam vents, and marshmallows heated by the volcano.
“This was a great trip! I got picked up at 2:15 and retuned at 7:20. The tour guide was thoughtful and gave us a background. it was chilly so bring some layers and a snack!”
Pacaya Volcano trek from Antigua: guided pine-forest hike, steam and lava views, summit panoramas, marshmallows, hotel pickup.
“The hike is medium difficulty (per the signs in the park). Recommend renting a stick as the uphill is quite steep and downhill impacts on the knees. Wonderful views of Pacaya and the surrounding areas and volcanoes. Highly recommended!”
Guided hike from Antigua to active Pacaya Volcano: lava vents, marshmallows, big views, optional horses, and convenient round-trip transport.
“I had a great experience. I went for my birthday as a solo traveler please do not take this hike lightly. I started out on foot, but had to use the horses 10 minutes in the only thing I was disappointed in was the price of the horse it said it was 300 online then…”
ATV ride on active Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala, through lava fields and sand, plus Calderas Lagoon and lunch with snacks and drinks.
“Everything was great BRING A JACKET it can be chilly at the top but our guides where amazing wasn’t to expensive for what you get and worth it a bit long but the volcanos are far and they show you great spots for quality picture”
Hike Guatemala’s active Pacaya from Antigua with a native-language guide, hotel pickup, and roasted-marshmallow summit views.
“We had a great time on our hike up the volcano! Our guide was so knowledgeable in both English and Spanish, and tailored the hike speed to us. We got to see a native species of bee, take in the views and eat delicious pizza at the top of the volcano!”
Hike Pacaya Volcano from Antigua, roast marshmallows over volcanic heat, and ride back at sunset in a 6-hour guided tour with bilingual guides.
“Trip was excellent, super friendly guides and very professional. They are quite persistent on the hike to try and get you to take a ‘taxi’ instead of walking, but word of advice don’t follow directly behind any of them :) Only thing I would advise is that you offer a central and single point of…”
Day trip to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua or Guatemala City with lava views, Calderas lagoon, and a horse-or-foot hike.
“Our guide was kind, in time, friendly and very well informed. We really enjoyed our experience and felt very safe.”
Morning hike up Pacaya from Antigua with a first-aid guide, park entrance, and lunch, plus big volcano views from dried lava fields.
“Wonderful! We had so much fun on this hike. Our guides Eliseo and Oscar were very knowledgeable and made the entire experience unforgettable. The hike itself was moderate, some places were a little steep but just watch your step and you’ll be fine. The trail is very well maintained, watch for horses on the trail…”
A morning hike up active Pacaya Volcano from Guatemala City, finished with a thermal soak at Kawilal Hot Springs and lunch in between.
“Volcano and hot springs good, but tour operator wasted an extra 3 1/2 hours in heavy traffic detouring to Antigua to pick up and drop off passengers in crowded van when the ad for the tour was to be only direct. This was obnoxious and unacceptable.”
Hike active Pacaya Volcano from Antigua, roast marshmallows on lava (when conditions allow), then soak at Kawilal hot springs with lunch.
“Lydia, our tour guide was excellent and had a lot of great information about the area. The hot springs was relaxing and much needed after the hike. Unfortunately we only had 2 hours at the hot springs but those 2 hours were relaxing.”
