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The 13,045-foot (3,976-meter Acatenango volcano towers over the colonial city of Antigua. While many travelers opt for the more-gentle ascent of the Pacaya Volcano, this twin-peaked volcano offers incredible views of its nearest volcanic neighbor, Fuego, which regularly spits out plumes of gas, ash, and hot lava.
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Acatenango Overnight
Summit Acatenango Volcano and reach nearly 13,000 ft (4,000m) above sea level! We have comfortable wood cabins with stunning views of the active Fuego volcano. We can provide rental gear for free if you need it (headtorch, backpack, warm clothes). Your bi-lingual guide is with you every step of the way to ensure the best experience possible.
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USD89.00
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USD89.00

Overnight Volcano Acatenango Hiking Adventure
Though challenging, summiting Acatenango Volcano is a must while in Antigua, Guatemala. Going as part of this guided tour not only ensures your safety during the hike, but also removes the hassle of worrying about meals and equipment for the trek. Just bring personal essentials, your sense of adventure, and a camera to capture the amazing sunrise overlooking fuming volcanoes in the Ring of Fire.
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USD90.00
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USD90.00

Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Antigua
Get up close and personal with a Guatemalan volcano during this 7-hour Pacaya Volcano hike, one of the country’s most active. Travel through volcanic vegetation and surreal landscapes on your way to the top, enjoying impressive views of three nearby volcanic peaks, including Agua, Fuego and Acatenango at the summit. Your trip from Antigua to the volcano also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel and a guide.
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USD85.00
Price varies by group size
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USD85.00
Price varies by group size

Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Guatemala City
This popular Pacaya Volcano day trip from Guatemala City is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the country’s most active volcano. Follow your expert local guide to the top of this fiery mountain and look out over stunning views of Guatemala countryside. It’s a memorable way to experience the natural beauty of this incredible country and is perfect for novice hikers.
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USD85.00
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USD85.00
Price varies by group size

Pacaya Volcano Morning Tour from Antigua
Hike through dried lava fields, green forests, and coffee and banana plantations en route to a scenic vista point on Pacaya Volcano on this tour from Antigua. Going as part of this guided tour not only ensures your safety during the hike, but also covers logistics like transportation, entrance fees, and lunch so you can just lace up your boots and enjoy the scenery.
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USD138.47
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USD138.47
Price varies by group size

Pacaya Volcano Sunset Tour from Antigua
Achieve panoramic views without having to break too much of a sweat on a full-day hiking tour of the Pacaya Volcano in Antigua. Trekking in a small group limited to 15 people means that you’ll have more control over the walking pace, while heading to the top of the volcano at sunset increases your chances of capturing the best views. Plus, this excursion is suitable for families with children.
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USD138.47
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USD138.47
Price varies by group size

Acatenango Volcano: Visit Its Summit On a 4WD Vehicle in 1 Day + Meal at the Top
If you are looking to experience the adrenaline of Guatemalan volcanoes without too much physical effort, this tour is for you.
This trip allows visitors to approach as much as possible to one of the Acatenango Volcano summits in a comfortable 4WD vehicle, and therefore you will only need to walk for approximately 1 and a half hours to the top.
Enjoy a nice meal at the top of the summit and appreciate the mesmerizing views. Don't forget your camera and comfortable clothing to have the best time!
Take note: This tour works better during non-raining months.
Rainy months: from May - August
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USD355.00
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USD355.00
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Guatemala: See & Experience it ALL in 8 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours
Experience the natural beauty and historical highlights of Guatemala on this amazing 8-day adventure. A high-end flexi-trip, this private tour is great for people looking to explore all the amazing sights in Guatemala with all the logistics taken care of—from guided sightseeing tours, entry fees, internal transportation, and even a helicopter flight to ancient ruins in the jungle—while enjoying the flexibility of choosing their own accommodation and having an on-ground support team to help.
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USD2,199.35
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Pacaya Volcano Overnight Tour from Antigua
Experience the thrill of camping out on the slopes of an active volcano on this guided overnight tour. You’ll leave Antigua for Pacaya in the afternoon, when you’ll begin your ascent through cloud forests and lava fields, before setting up camp at a scenic viewpoint and watching the sunset and the stars come out over dinner. In the morning, enjoy panoramic views of the neighboring volcanoes before heading back down.
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USD180.00
Price varies by group size
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USD180.00
Price varies by group size

Half-Day Volcano Loop on a Classic Motorcycle
This relaxed 150km cruise around Antigua's twin volcanoes on an iconic Royal Enfield Classic 500 will reward you with vistas the average traveler will never even know about.
With every mile on pristine and mostly empty winding roads, you will immerse deeper in Guatemala's unique climatic and natural diversity. Think of it as a Zen experience on two wheels.
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USD133.34
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USD133.34

Climbing Acatenango Volcano
The Acatenango is the third-highest volcano in Guatemala and is undoubtedly a challenge for mountaineers and adventurers. The adrenaline you felt when climbing this volcano goes more of the physical effort joins the perfect combination of natural beauty and sensations of unique climates.
When you get to the top, you experience something indescribable, you feel that you are walking on clouds and are in the sky.
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USD218.00
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USD218.00

Acatenango Volcano Overnight Adventure from Guatemala City
This 2-day hike brings you up the slopes of beautiful Acatenango Volcano to our private campsite – bench-cut into the side of this towering mountain. From here we enjoy our camp meals, incredible views, and plenty of room to stretch out. In camp there we will have ample time to appreciate the sights and sounds of nearby Volcan Fuego’s violent volcano eruptions. On the morning of the 2rd day, our group will summit Acatenango’s peak (3,975m/12,720ft - the third highest volcano in Guatemala), taking in panoramic views from atop the summit.
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USD295.49
Price varies by group size
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USD295.49
Price varies by group size

Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hiking from Antigua - 2 Days Private Tour
The Acatenango Volcano is the third-largest in Guatemala. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to climb it with the company of a specialized local guide with knowledge of first aid so that your experience is pleasant and safe. During your climb to the volcano, you will be able to observe different microclimates, from planting spaces, passing through a cloud forest until reaching a sandy and rocky place. You will be amazed by the beautiful views of the entire volcanic mountain range of Guatemala and see up close the eruptions of the Fuego volcano which is located right next to the Acatenango volcano.
We will camp on the night of our first day, you will enjoy delicious camping-style meals, and you will have the chance to take incredible photos. We assure you that this will be a unique experience and you will want to continue climbing volcanoes!
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USD255.00
Price varies by group size
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USD255.00
Price varies by group size

Overnight Tour to Lake Atitlán on a Classic Motorcycle
This combined Lake Atitlan / Volcano Tour is designed for motorcycle enthusiasts who want to experience Guatemala in a nutshell.
The first part of the tour takes you to Panajachel on Lake Atitlan. You'll be cruising Guatemala's highlands, mostly off the beaten track. Traffic is light and the roads are pristine. This is motorcycle paradise with breath-taking vistas that provide great opportunities to shoot unforgettable photos and videos.
There are many options to spend the afternoon at the Lake. You can take a boat ride to the neighboring villages, explore the colorful handicraft market or taste some truly delicious local gourmet coffee. Or you can simply chill out at the Sunset Café and follow the sun disappear behind the volcanoes while enjoying a fruity cocktail. Life's good at Lake Atitlan.
The Volcano section on day two is the icing on the cake. Fresh tarmac here as well, no traffic and nothing but endless twisties. Nirvana for every motorcycle aficionado!
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USD297.44
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USD297.44

Latitude of Fire
As we get closer to some of Fuego’s drainages/ravines, you will see deposits of loose rock and volcanic debris. During the rainy season, and depending on the intensity of the rainfall, these deposits can form fast moving mudflows of a sort of slowing moving wet concrete, called lahars.
Cotzumalguapa’s inhabitants developed an original artistic style seen in monumental sculptures and small objects. Although its ancient structures are buried beneath layers of material produced by volcanic eruptions, you will see part of its monumental sculpture in the venues visited on this trip.
Archaeological excavations have enlightened about its cultural importance. Foreign appropriation, housing construction, and agrocommercial ventures are threats to this site, although recent appreciation of this legacy and has started to produce positive results.
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USD259.62
Price varies by group size
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USD259.62
Price varies by group size

Adventure 2 Days in Acatenago Volcano
It is a unique adventure to climb the Acatenango volcano that has a height of 3,976 meters where you can see the sunset and a very spectacular sunrise, in the company of a friend or family member, and what makes it unique is that you can see the activity of great eruptions of lava from the volcano of fire from his camp.
a unique experience.
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USD90.00
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USD90.00

Acatenango Volcano
We live with local people and you can take a nice memory of the area, where you will take beautiful experiences
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USD110.00
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USD110.00

6-Day Private Tour Acatenango and Fuego Volcanoes
Live a unique and unforgettable adventure with a personalized and private adventure service for our clients through the most important attractions of Antigua Guatemala, volcanoes, lakes and towns, among others.
In this tour, our main adventure will be to climb the Acatenango volcano, being this the most active in Central America, an incomparable experience but also demanding for lovers of mountaineering. After the climb we relax exploring the city of Antigua and visiting one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Lake Atitlán.
Our idea is that our clients live and enjoy this adventure in a safe way, explore this magical place with us.
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USD1,950.00
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USD1,950.00

3 Days Private Tour in Acatenango Volcano
The Acatenango Overnight Trip is for many travelers the highlight of their tour through Central America. Although big and a challenging hike the reward of camping in a tent in the fresh air with a view of Fuego Volcano is simply amazing.
We climb this volcano more than all our competition combined, rain or shine. Our professional guide team and organized procedures work hard to manage the unpredictable chaos of mother nature to provide a high-quality experience. It’s all about the details. We want each and every client to have an enjoyable time no matter where the adventure takes us. Another thing that sets us apart is we really care about the environment. Call us traditional, but we pride ourselves on leaving no trace; we take all our gear up and bring everything back down. Hiking this way we protect the fragile volcanic ecosystem that we love so much.
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USD240.00
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USD240.00
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