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Private Pacaya Volcano Day Tour from Antigua: Experience Majestic Views and Moderate Hikes
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Antigua
Embark on a private Pacaya Volcano day tour from Antigua and experience majestic views and moderate hikes. Book now and enjoy a thrilling adventure!
Embark on a private Pacaya Volcano day tour from Antigua and experience majestic views and moderate hikes. Book now and enjoy a thrilling adventure!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pacaya Volcano - Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala is one of the most active volcanoes in Central America. With an altitude of 8300 feet above sea level, the 2-hour hiking is definitely worth the effort. Dry Lava rivers, steam wells, volcanic rocks, and sand will take you into an out-of-this-world experience. Along the hiking, you will also be able to…
- Pacaya Volcano - Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala is one of the most active volcanoes in Central America. With an altitude of 8300 feet above sea level, the 2-hour hiking is definitely worth the effort. Dry Lava rivers, steam wells, volcanic rocks, and sand will take you into an out-of-this-world experience. Along the hiking, you will also be able to see the surrounding volcanoes. Our well-informed guide will share with you the history and secrets of the Colossus. If you´re lucky, you might have the chance to watch lava flowing down the crater.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratitudes
- Lunch
- Gratitudes
Additional Information
The Day excursion to Pacaya begins at 7:00 am with our driver collecting you from the entrance of your hotel. The ride is exclusively for you and your party, and all our vehicles come with air-conditioning, adjustable seats, and a cooler. It takes approximately an hour and a half to travel from Antigua to Pacaya Volcano National Park.
The tour has a…
The Day excursion to Pacaya begins at 7:00 am with our driver collecting you from the entrance of your hotel. The ride is exclusively for you and your party, and all our vehicles come with air-conditioning, adjustable seats, and a cooler. It takes approximately an hour and a half to travel from Antigua to Pacaya Volcano National Park.
The tour has a medium difficulty level and lasts around two hours. After descending, there’s allotted time for relaxation. Here’s a more detailed schedule:
07:00 am - Pick up from hotel in Antigua
08:30 am - Reach Pacaya National Park
08:45 am - Meet the guide and embark on the hiking tour
11:00 am - Reach the summit and appreciate the vista
11:30 am - Head back to the van
12:30 pm - Break time (Each individual gets a bottled water and a soda or beer)
01:00 pm - Depart from Pacaya National Park, bound for Antigua Guatemala
02:30 pm - Arrive at Antigua hotel
Location
Pacaya Volcano
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ichun_y
May 11, 2025
It was a very... - It was a very well-planned experience. The driver picked us up on time and had all the supplies we needed- trekking pole (note: take it, it makes the trip much easier), a generous amount of food/snacks, and water/drinks. The guide took us up was friendly, experienced, and he really knew the route by heart. I'd highly recommend wearing hiking boots to save you from tripping all over the steep hills. With a small group (it was just me and my husband that day), you could take a break whenever you needed, which made it much more doable. It's an experience of a lifetime!
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Mike_t
May 5, 2025
Don’t miss this wonderful experience! - We thoroughly enjoyed our experience on the volcano today. Our driver picked us up promptly and we had a luxurious trip to the drop off point. Our guide was incredibly kind and we shared a lot of stories together.
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Maria_b
Apr 22, 2025
Excellent day on the volcano! - Excellent day!! Marlon was a great driver with so much information on the history & towns we drove through to get to Pacaya. The hike up with Dylan was great - very patient as we needed some extra breaks. Very knowledgeable of the area. Overall great day with this crew!!
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Garth_f
Apr 12, 2025
Cesar was a phenomenal guide to Volcan Pacaya - This tour provided a good way to learn about the hidden Guatemala while also seeing some of the beauty of the landscape. our driver, Marlon (just like Marlon Brando, who he was named after) did a terrific job and gave us real insight into what it was like to live among the Mayan according to their rules he also did a great job of speaking slowly, and explaining the words that I did not understand (I wanted him to speak in Spanish to help my Spanish.) once we got to Pacaya we met our guide, Cesar and his son, Matthew. They were the highlight of the tour. Cesar is extremely open about his life and was a very warm and interesting person. His son Matthew was completely charming. I highly recommend this tour if you want to avoid the crowds of Acatenango and learn more about the people of Guatemala while also seeing some of the most beautiful volcanoes without crowds.
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Stephanie_k
Feb 16, 2025
Book this tour! - This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Seeing the volcano up close was unreal. The hike was challenging but absolutely beautiful and worth the effort.
Our driver, Osman, was punctual and friendly and explained a lot of what we were seeing along the drive. He is also a very skilled driver and we felt very safe.
At the volcano, our guide, Cesar, was wonderful. He was patient with us as I struggled to adjust to the altitude and was very understanding when I needed a break. He is also very knowledgeable about the plant life and biodiversity along the trail, so we learned a lot from him. He is genuine and has a kind heart, and honestly by the end of the tour, he felt more like a friend than a guide.
The organizer of the tour whom I communicated with through Viator was also very responsive to all my questions and easy to reach.
This was a 10/10 experience and if you have any doubt about booking, just do it!
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Twhjr
Feb 10, 2025
Highly recommended half day trip from Antigua - We have hiked Pacaya many times - and this was the best tour we’ve had. Our driver Mario arrived in a nice van 10 minutes before pick up time, had a nice lunch packed and drinks ready in a cooler. Our guide Ceasar was fantastic - very informative, moved at a comfortable pace, was both very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
We would highly recommend both taking the trip to Pacaya and our tour company. Everything worked like clockwork, and the provisions were excellent Had a wonderful time, tremendous views, and about the right amount of exercise for a half day hike.
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Faridadouraid_k
Sep 15, 2024
A wonderful hike of Pacaya Volcano - Mr. Marlon, our companion for the day, was there on time to take us to our destination where we met our great tour guide who took us through this wonderful journey. Although we didn’t go to the top (not an easy high-altitude hike for old people like us who refused riding horses to help them in climbing the volcano lol), we enjoyed very much the stories our guide shared with us about his family, his culture and the history of the region. As we didn’t go to the top, we had time to go and visit a small ethnic village and explore it by foot.
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Gregory_h
Aug 13, 2024
Perfect Day - This is absolutely a must. Everything was perfect. We had a wonderful and knowledgeable driver (Marlon) and a personal volcano guru (Cesar). Both were exceptional. The hike was great, not too hard and well worth it. Lunch (provided) was delicious, and personalized based on our preferences. This company really goes above and beyond to make every moment memorable. Don’t hesitate, book this one.
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Biswarup_b
Jul 28, 2024
Had a great experience - Osman drove us to Pacaya and back. He arrived had time, offered some excellent sandwiches and drinks and even went out of the way to find us good coffee. Learned a lot from him about life in Guatemala. Our guide Cesar who we met at the site was also very good. One thing to note is to carry cash in case you need a horse for the climb up and down. Overall it was a great trip.
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William_s
Apr 4, 2024
Worth the effort. - If you never done hiking I recommend bring cash to rent horse to help with the climbing, the climbing is a work out but is worth the effort. Cesar is an excellent guide. I recommend this tour.
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