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Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Antigua

4.593 reviewsPacaya Volcano

  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Spend a day visiting Guatemala's most active volcanoes on this day trip from Antigua! See the impressive Pacaya Volcano up close as you hike through volcanic vegetation with your knowledgeable guide. In addition to seeing the Pacaya Volcano, you'll get to admire gorgeous views of three other nearby volcanoes: Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. This full-day experience is one you won't forget!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Entrance fee

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • Horseback ride
  • Meals

Itinerary

  1. Enjoy a full-day trip to the Pacaya Volcano from Antigua Guatemala and discover the beauty of this natural gem! Towering over 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) above sea level, Pacaya is considered Guatemala's most active volcano. After pickup from your Antigua Guatemala hotel, head southeast about 15 miles (25 km) to the base of Pacaya, where you’ll embark on a 2.5-hour hike up the volcano with your expert guide. Enjoy a mild walk to a viewing spot at the lagoon of Calderas and take in panoramic views of the Agua, Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes. Once you arrive at a plateau along the trail, marvel at spectacular views of the Guatemala landscape and see the main crater of the volcano. To ensure your safety, you won’t be able to visit the crater, but you will get an amazing view of red-hot lava flowing and steam baths created by the heat of Pacaya. Take a break and relax here as you take in more scenic views before hiking back to the base of the volcano.

    4 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
Group size
Up to 12 travellers
Operated by
Guatemalan Adventure
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Antigua

  • Its from-price is 35% above the median of the 411 experiences we list in Antigua.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 40 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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