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Pacaya Volcano Luxury Sunset Horseback Riding Tour: Gourmet Lava-Cooked Dinner
Experience the ultimate luxury sunset horseback riding tour at Pacaya Volcano. Indulge in a gourmet lava-cooked dinner, enjoy breathtaking views, and savor the finest chocolates of Guatemala. Book now!
Experience the ultimate luxury sunset horseback riding tour at Pacaya Volcano. Indulge in a gourmet lava-cooked dinner, enjoy breathtaking views, and savor the finest chocolates of Guatemala. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pacaya - This is the exclusive location to book a horse for Pacaya. Upon arrival, your horse will be ready, adorned in the vibrant colors of Guatemala. Each horse comes with a personal cowboy guide to ensure your safety throughout the experience. Ride across lava rock to witness breathtaking views of three other volcanoes, reaching the base of…
- Pacaya - This is the exclusive location to book a horse for Pacaya. Upon arrival, your horse will be ready, adorned in the vibrant colors of Guatemala. Each horse comes with a personal cowboy guide to ensure your safety throughout the experience. Ride across lava rock to witness breathtaking views of three other volcanoes, reaching the base of Pacaya Volcano. Here, a private lava chef will be waiting to help you roast marshmallows over the hot lava pockets and prepare a pizza cooked on the lava coals. Enjoy a luxurious experience as your host sets up a colorful Mayan picnic complete with cushions, blankets, and wine service. If a sunset tour is available, stay to watch the sunset before your cowboy guide safely escorts you back to your transportation to Antigua. We are Soul Shine Horse Rescue, and a portion of all tours supports the horses and their families. Please note, a minimum of two people is required for this tour. If you are traveling alone, contact us, and we will try to include you in a tour. Currently, in the dry season, tours start at 2 pm to capture the best sunset views! Bookings require 24 hours’ notice as this is a luxury tour.
What's Included
- Horse and private cowboy guide
- Lunch
- Horse and private cowboy guide
- Lunch
Meal Options
- Pizza cooked on hot lava - Roast marshmellows on the lava while your chef prepares a pizza to be cooked in the hot lava coals..
- Pizza cooked on hot lava - Roast marshmellows on the lava while your chef prepares a pizza to be cooked in the hot lava coals..
Additional Information
This is a Luxury experience- we have 3 guides (private cowboy with horse, English speaking and guide that tells you details of volcano.)
We book the private lava chef, have chips & salsa on a brilliant colored picnic and your sunset dinner is served with wine-We also have tasting of gourmet chocolates of Guatemala-to accompany S’mores you roast on lava- ALL at the base of an active volcano overlooking 3 other volcanos.
This is a Luxury experience- we have 3 guides (private cowboy with horse, English speaking and guide that tells you details of volcano.)
We book the private lava chef, have chips & salsa on a brilliant colored picnic and your sunset dinner is served with wine-We also have tasting of gourmet chocolates of Guatemala-to accompany S’mores you roast on lava- ALL at the base of an active volcano overlooking 3 other volcanos.
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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Lana
Dec 27, 2024
Amazing sunset - The trip was amazing, much higher then I expected, great service , nice horses , amazing views and sunset
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Lauren
Dec 3, 2024
BOOK THIS IMMEDIATELY! - AMAZING! A once in a lifetime type of experience. Easy communication in regards to transportation, horses where treated very well, an overall unique experience. Highly recommend!
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Franko6088
Nov 22, 2024
Experience like no other! Very unique - All I can say wow!!! Experience of a life time!!! I have been to so many countries in Central and South America and I’ve ridden motorcycles in lots of countries and thought I experience so much until now. Truly amazing!!!
Guatemala is special and this tour highlights exactly how special.
No better example of the people and and natural beauty of this place than this tour.
The guides are very professional and friendly. Marlo is an excellent guide and gave so much information, not just on the horse ride ,but on the drive there from Antigua.
Don’t miss your chance to ride with the real cowboys of Antigua.
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Sue_q
Nov 19, 2024
You won't regret this! - Our guide Marlo was amazing. The pizza and marshmallows at the top, so good! We didn't get a sunset out of it because of clouds but I would still do it. It was stunning!
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Presleyw11
Nov 17, 2024
AMAZING EXPERIENCE - This was such an amazing experience - one of my favorite things we did in Guatemala. The views are incredible and the guides are so kind - can’t recommend enough!
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Kristay538
Oct 30, 2024
Don’t hesitate to try this! - Lovely experience from start to finish. Communication with Nikki was practically instantaneous and she provided tons of information about what to expect. Great conversation on the drive to the volcano after pickup at our hotel. Once we arrived, horses and cowboy guides were fabulous and made us (novice riders) very comfortable. Food was just perfect and we had so much fun staring at the sky with flashes of lightning and beautiful colorful clouds. The ride down just after dark was magical (glad we got some wine first or we probably would have been a little nervous, but the horses know what they are doing). All in all, an incredibly memorable experience that will be a favorite memory from Guatemala!
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Kenneth
Oct 18, 2024
Pushing the limits - My wife and I were in Guatemala for some medical work and took a few days at the end to reach out and enjoy this wonderful country. I had never been on horseback and loved volcanoes. My wife had never been on a volcano but loves horses. We both agreed to stretch our limits and had a freakin’ blast. The ride was great, the cowboys and guide were professional and funny and the pizza and snacks were stellar. Would do again and can recommend.
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106kerryc
Oct 7, 2024
The best exoerience!! - You will not regret going on this fabulous tour with amazing guides! I cannot think of a better way to experience this majestic land. Everyone was orofrsssional, plesant, and accommodating ensuring every moment of the experience was the absolute best!
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Melaniew562
Sep 12, 2024
Horse tour on a volcano with homemade pizza! - We had the best time at this once in a lifetime experience! We did this after a busy mission trip. You don’t have to have experience in riding a horse. The guides are so knowledgeable and helpful. Their friendly disposition makes the tour so enjoyable! The pizza and wine were delicious! A must visit!
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Amberpj8236bk
Jan 28, 2025
Incredible Experience, Not quite Luxurious - Wow, what a trail ride! I was very excited to book this Pacaya Volcano tour. It seemed to promote an individual "luxury" experience, which I would argue is a bit of a stretch. Was it an incredible experience? Yes. Would I use the word luxury to describe it? No.
First, you're grouped with other people on the booking, which I wasn't aware of until we started picking up more people on the bus. Luckily, the other couples were fun, and everyone got along well. The bus driver was safe, and we felt secure driving an hour or so out of Antigua to Pacaya. Our Leader Guides spoke English and were lovely to talk with. The rest of the crew that participated, from the "cowboys" who took us up the mountain to the "lava chefs," is where things were a little unexpected.
The "cowboys" varied in age and mostly kept to themselves. The trail ride was simple, and the "cowboys" who accompanied us up the mountain were walking alongside us on foot while constantly engaging with their horse (that you're riding). Coming down after sunset was a highlight for me because it was pitch black on the trail, with just their iPhone lights to guide us. You could see so many stars! The "lava chefs" were part of a separate organization cooking for multiple parties at the top of the mountain. It was a pizza party for everybody! I enjoyed the smores and watching the sunset from Pacaya.
Would I recommend this tour group? Yes, absolutely. Its function is unique, supporting multiple programs and families in the Guatemala community, which I love. Would I encourage you to be open-minded about its being a "luxury" experience? Yes, it's more of a unique and engaging trail ride!
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