Day Tour to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua Guatemala on Private Vehicle
Description
Our Pacaya Day tour starts at 7:00 am. Our driver will pick you up at your hotel´s door. The transportation services are private for you and your companion or group. All our vans are A/C, reclinable seats and cooler on board. The drive from Antigua to Pacaya Volcano National Park takes 1:30hrs. The activity difficulty is moderate, taking around two hours. Once you go down, you have free time for refreshments. The detailed itinerary goes as follows: 07:00 am - Antigua hotel pick up 08:30 am - Arrival at Pacaya National Park 08:45 am - Guide meeting and Hiking tour at a place 11:00 am - Arrival to the top and time to enjoy the view 11:30 am - Return to the van 12:30 am - Free time for refreshments (Bottled water and Soda or beer included per person) 01:00 pm - transfer from Pacaya NP to Antigua Guatemala 02:30 pm - Arrival at hotel in Antigua
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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.
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All hotels in Antigua Guatemala
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(30)
A great hike for those who don't want to camp overnight. Beautiful views of the volcanos and surrounding land! Our guide was very friendly and fun.
Very friendly and pleasant driver and guide! Great trip all together. Make sure you are ready for a steep climb (or to hire a course to ride 😉).
I have to share very bad experience with the hike today----The guide stopped at the base of the volcano rather than taking us to the point with the Guatemalan flag and pizza store. It was there that he gave of 3 marshmallows to roast using a campfire and turned right back. Most review pictured the flag and pizza Pacaya which we did not get to see on our tour!!!! Avoid this company at any cost!!!
Dear Customer, We take all reviews seriously and appreciate the opportunity to clarify the situation. We have communicated with Viator regarding your experience and shared the photos taken during your hike, capturing you and your son at the designated safety limit set by local authorities. Our top priority is the safety of our guests, and we strive to adhere to all relevant regulatory guidelines. Additionally, we have noted the nature of your comments on WhatsApp. We believe in maintaining respectful communication, and we encourage a constructive dialogue in resolving any concerns. If you have any further questions or would like to discuss this matter in more detail, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Best regards,
Cesar was a good guide, also our driver told us a lot about Guatemala on our way there. The hike was a bit challenging, but manageable and during the hike we got to learn more about the country than just the volcano. We did not see the lava but in was interesting nevertheless.
We had a great trip. Our guide, Cesar, was very attentive, knowledgable and great with kids. We would go again in a heartbeat!
We had an amazing time on this hike. We booked the morning session and had incredible views. Our driver, Marlon and guide, Cesear made the trip extra special with conversation and information about Pacaya and Guatemala in general. We highly recommend!
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!
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.
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!!
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.
