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Birdwatching and Scenic Trail

5.01 review

  • 3–5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour

Highlights

Finca El Pilar’s hiking trails offer a diverse range of experiences through a forests, giving hikers the opportunity to explore various elevations and ecosystems. The trails gradually increase in difficulty, leading to higher altitudes with breathtaking views of Antigua and the surrounding volcanoes. Along the way, hikers can enjoy the peaceful surroundings and spot a variety of wildlife, including many bird species.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Guide (English, Spanish)

What's not

  • Gratuities. Tips for guides and drivers.

Itinerary

  1. Morning: Begin your adventure with a birdwatching session, spotting vibrant species like the Northern Emerald-Toucanet, Collared Trogon, and Rufous Sabrewing. Explore the lower trails where birds often gather among the forest’s diverse flora. Afternoon: Continue with a hike through Finca El Pilar’s beautiful landscapes, gradually ascending through lush pine-oak forests. The trails vary in difficulty, but the higher you go, the more rewarding the panoramic views of the surrounding volcanoes become. The hike provides excellent opportunities to spot rare species such as the Blue-throated Motmot and Singing Quail. Evening: Take in the peaceful ambiance at the summit, where you can enjoy stunning sunset views of the volcanoes and surrounding valleys.

    5 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Outstanding Guatemala
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Antigua

  • Its from-price is 12% above the median of the 411 experiences we list in Antigua.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 288 of 411.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Antigua

Antigua Guatemala is a colonial city of cobbled streets, ruined churches and pastel façades, ringed by three volcanoes in the Guatemalan highlands.

Antigua was the capital of Spanish Guatemala until earthquakes in 1773 led to the move of the government to the present capital. The grid of cobbled streets and low colonial houses survived, together with the ruins of grand churches and convents, and the town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The yellow Santa Catalina Arch, with its clock tower, frames Volcán de Agua at the end of a street.

Top-ranked sights in Antigua: Antigua Central Park (Parque Central), Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross), La Merced Church (Iglesia de la Merced).

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