Guatemala · HIKING TOURS IN ANTIGUA GUATEMALA
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 hiking tours in Antigua Guatemala justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
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.”
Hike Pacaya Volcano from Antigua through pine forest and volcanic ash, with lava views, volcano-heated marshmallows, guides, and hotel transfers.
“It was a bit confusing when multiple transportation companies pulled up at a meeting point at the same time without signage. People crowded around the various agents holding clipboards and scrambled trying to hear the names. Signs would have greatly helped.”
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 Pacaya Volcano hike from Antigua, including steep trails, lava fields, costs, transport, gear, horses, and practical tips.
“The coolest experience! Very steep during the way up, there are breaks every now and then. Views are beautiful. Ervin was the best tour guide and was so kind and knowledgeable about everything on the trail!”
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 Pacaya Volcano hike from Antigua, including costs, trail difficulty, transport, guides, marshmallows, views, and practical tips.
“Good, smooth pick-up. Nice drive to the national park, enjoyable hike to the base of the volcano. No, you do not climb to the top of the volcano! LOL. Excellent guide.”
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…”
Hike Guatemala’s Pacaya Volcano from Antigua, cross old lava fields, roast marshmallows over heat vents, and enjoy a mountain picnic.
“Recomendada. Gracias Dulce y Verónica por hacer muy amena la subida al Volcán y hacer de este tour una experiencia para recordar. 100% recomendado!”
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 Pacaya Volcano hike from Antigua, with costs, fitness advice, horse rentals, sunset timing, safety tips, and honest value notes.
“We went on December 31st, 2024. One thing we noticed (and were told by other people) was that in Guatemala, it is much clearer in the morning than the evening. Low clouds seem to come back in the evening. I would DEFINITELY do this tour in the morning, not the evening. Also, this tour mentions roasting marshmallows. Well, the chances of that marshmallow actually melting is slim to none. The heat sources are just not that warm. You really need to be in decent shape because the incline is pretty long. Guides follow with horses exactly for that reason. If you just can't make it, you can rent a horse…”
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! 💯”
The volcanoes, the Mayan cities, the lake, and the slow days in between.
