Guatemala · ACATENANGO VOLCANO TREKS
The overnight to 3,600 metres with Fuego erupting across the saddle is the trip people plan the rest of Guatemala around. These 15 differ on group size, camp comfort and whether the summit push at four in the morning is included; kit is lent on all of them.
Acatenango Volcano from Antigua is a tough, rewarding 2-day hike with starry camp nights, sunrise views, and eruptions of Volcán de Fuego.
“I loved the whole activity - it was intense, but so beautiful. I’m happy with how everything was arranged and provided for us.”
Review of Antigua’s Acatenango overnight hike, with lava views, sunrise, basecamp cabins, meals, costs, gear tips, and honest difficulty advice.
“Our guides Aiden and Alex were amazing! We took regular breaks on the way up and they made us delicious food at the top! The hike is tough but if you’ve done any hikes in Patagonia for example then we found those to be harder. Take note that the toilet is a hole in the ground with no toilet paper or anywhere to wash your hands, so advice would be take enough toilet paper with you and some hand wipes! The a-frame cabins are equipped with 4 single mattresses on the floor which we shared with another couple. It was warm enough for the majority of the night but before…”
Review of the 2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with Fuego eruptions, sunrise views, camp details, costs, difficulty, and practical tips.
“It was amazing! Definetly strenuous but so worth it!”
Review of OX Expeditions’ Acatenango overnight hike from Antigua, including costs, itinerary, gear, guides, difficulty, Fuego add-on, and practical tips.
“Absolutely incredible experience. The hike is very challenging, especially if you don’t want a porter to carry your luggage, but it is worth it. The views are amazing and we were looked after extremely well.”
Review of Antigua’s $90 Acatenango overnight hike, with sunrise, Fuego eruptions, meals, cabins, gear costs, and practical tips.
“Willy and Eduardo were amazing guides, extremely knowledgeable about the course and made us feel very comfortable and safe. I cannot stress this enough bring plenty of water as there is no place to refill, so make sure to bring water or plenty of cash to buy more. Meals were good, the marshmallows got us through the evening. Terrain is not for beginners, also recommend grippy shoes and bringing toilet paper. Worth the hike, but take the time to prepare!”
Review of CA Travelers’ two-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with campsite views, meals, gear, sunrise, Fuego option, and practical tips.
“This hike is brutal, both ways. Be super ready to be completely exhausted and dirty since the very fine dust goes everywhere. In terms of the company and my experience with them they were very organized, professional, and patient with us. The guides don’t speak English but they try and communicate in any way they can to maximize people’s comfort. They don’t rush you and they are very motivating so you can really go at your own pace. The gear, this is where the company loses points for me, they really don’t have great gear, the coats they give are very low quality they’re not actually windbreakers for the most…”
Review of the two-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with camping, sunrise views, gear costs, group-size concerns, food, and booking advice.
“Terrible experience, from the beginning they had over 50 people scrambling in the morning and our group was about 30 when advertised said no more than 15ppl, they advertised hats and jackets which were all gone and we asked but never received so we were cold most the trek,, Our guides barely spoke to us the whole trek, didn’t learn anything at all was only hurried along even when trying to take photos of the erupting volcano. They promised we would summit in the morning only to be told that we couldn’t the weather was perfect, we were never told anything over half the group wanted to summit only to…”
Review of Experience GT’s two-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with Fuego option, sunrise summit, meals, gear, costs, and practical tips.
“This is a pretty intense hike but doable for mosr levels. The hike up Acetenango is easier than the optional hikes up to the summit and El Fuego. The views of El Fuego are spectacular! The operator gives the same amount of food to everyone. It wasn’t nearly enough for a large male (me). Good idea to bring extra. You will need it. The only complaint I have is that the beds were very uncomfortable and cold. Didn’t get much sleep.”
Review of the 2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with meals, gear, hostel stay, volcano views, costs, difficulty, and booking advice.
“It was an amazing experience, you trully connect with Mother Nature. My only complain is that the guides should take control of the traffic of the people going in opposite direction, we got stuck several times due this situation.”
Review of the 2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with volcano views, rustic camping, meals, gear, costs, safety tips, and honest advice.
“This hike is not for the faint of heart. The hike to base camp is very difficult. It took my group and I 4 hours, but the range is 4-6 hours. Once we reached base camp, we had a 1.5 hour break before we geared up again to hike up Fuego for the sunset (~1.5 hours each direction). The next morning we woke up at 3:30am to hike up the rest of Acantenango (~1.5 hours). The top of each volcano is very cold but the views are worth it! The tour goes through Brothers Expeditions and they were great the entire trip! Try to request Hector! I had a small…”
Review of Pachamama’s 2-day Acatenango cabin hike, with a shorter route, Fuego option, sunrise summit, meals, costs, and practical tips.
“Highly recommended! Pachamama is an amazing company. The tour guides are friendly and very knowledgeable about the culture of Antigua and the Fuego Volcano.”
Hike Acatenango from Antigua, sleep in comfort glamping at 12,300 feet, watch Fuego erupt, and summit at sunrise on this two-day trek.
“Amazing once in a lifetime experience to see a live volcano up close. Add-on hike to feugo is challenging after tge hike to base camp. Our guides Chris and Guy were both super helpful throughout.”
Review of the two-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, covering price, meals, camping, fitness demands, guides, transport, and practical tips.
“Definitely a must-do if you’re staying in Guatemala. WARNING: this is not a leisurely hike. If you are an inexperienced hiker or not in good health, this might be quite challenging. Several people in groups had to turn back due to the intensity of the hike. Pack extra socks as it might rain. Water proof everything! Extra portable chargers. Otherwise, best tour ever!”
Review the one-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with forest trails, Fuego eruptions, practical packing advice, costs, and guide tips.
“Had an amazing experience and Andrés was an excellent guide! 💯”
Hike Acatenango for two days, camp under the stars, and watch Fuego erupt, with meals, gear, guides, and transport from Antigua.
“The activity was good but the worth of money spent was a disappointment. People whom I shared a tent with have paid 2 times less for the experience than I did because they broke it at the hotel not online. I have said 125$ for the same experience they paid 65$.”
The volcanoes, the Mayan cities, the lake, and the slow days in between.
