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Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Antigua with Guided Hike
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Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Antigua with Guided Hike

by MB Guatemaya Travel

5 hours
Antigua
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5 hours
Starting time
Friday 9 October 2026
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Free cancellation until 8 Oct 2026.
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2 adults × $90
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This half-day tour visits Pacaya Volcano, Guatemala’s most active volcano, located about an hour’s drive from Antigua. The outing lasts around 5 to 6 hours, including transportation and a guided hike. After pickup at your Antigua hotel, the driver takes you to the volcano base. From there, an expert guide leads a 2 to 3 hour hike along trails up to 8,000 feet above sea level. The hike is suitable for beginners but still offers a good physical challenge. Along the route, you pass through a humid volcanic environment shaped by nearby volcanoes Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango. From the summit, views stretch over the Pacific coast, Guatemala City Valley, and surrounding volcanoes. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a driver, and a guide. Tickets, bottled water, and tips are not included. The operator requires at least two adult participants for the tour to proceed, with refunds or rescheduling if the minimum is not met. Walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and a camera are recommended for the hike.

Highlights

Hike 2-3 hours on Pacaya Volcano trails
Drive about 1 hour from Antigua to volcano base
See views of Pacific coast and Guatemala City Valley
Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Antigua
Guided hike suitable for novice trekkers
Tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours total

What's included

Hotel pickup in Antigua
Hotel drop-off in Antigua
Driver service throughout the tour
Professional guide for the hike

What's not included

Tips for guide and driver
Entrance tickets to Pacaya Volcano
Bottled water during the tour

Itinerary

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Pacaya Volcano

Visit Guatemala’s most active volcano, located at 8,000 feet above sea level. The hike lasts 2 to 3 hours and covers trails suitable for beginner trekkers with some challenge. The environment includes humid areas influenced by nearby volcanoes Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango. The tour departs from most hotels in Antigua with pickup within 15 minutes of the scheduled time. Minimum two adult participants are required for the tour to run, or it may be cancelled with refunds or rescheduling. Guests should bring walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and a camera.

Languages

English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Tour is not recommended for children aged 3 and under
No refunds will be issued if the tour or activity is canceled by the participant
The tour may be conducted by a guide who speaks multiple languages
Total
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