Overnight Volcano Acatenango Hiking Adventure: Embark on a Voyage from La Soledad Village, Guatemala

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Antigua Guatemala

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The journey begins in Antigua at La Soledad village where the hike begins at Acatenango volcano. It is one of the most beautiful activities you have to do when visiting Guatemala, of course you have to have the proper physical condition to do so.

Duration: 2 days

Cancellation: 3 days learn more

Highlights

Volcano Acatenango is the dormant giant that stands as the twin to one of Guatemala’s most active volcanoes.

Acatenango ranks as the third highest volcano in Central America, offering a thrilling adventure for those who hike to its summit to witness both sunset and sunrise. Spending the night at the volcano’s base camp promises a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Its peak reaches an impressive 3,976 meters (13,044 feet)!

Itinerary

Day 1

7:00 AM: Shuttle from Antigua to La Soledad village (Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel).
8:00 AM: Arrival at La Soledad village
10:00 AM: Begin the hike, approximately 5 hours.
3:00 PM: Arrival at the base camp
Sunset: Time to watch the sunset

Day 2

4:00 AM: Short hike (1 hour) from base camp to the summit to watch the sunrise.
7:00 AM: Return to base camp for breakfast.
8:30 AM: Descend to the village
11:30 AM: Arrival at the village
Transfer to Antigua
12:30 PM: Arrival in Antigua

Points of Interest

Acatenango Volcano
Tour Guide Salvador

What's Included

Warm beverages provided, including hot chocolate
Comfortable lodging with sleeping bags and mattresses at base camp
Expert guided tour with round trip transportation included
Meals included: Grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, green salad; Chop suey with rice; Pancakes with honey and banana

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Entrance fees (GTQ. 100.00 per person)

Additional Information

Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
Bring: comfortable clothes, scarf, jacket or rain coat, gloves, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, repellent,head lamp and personal aid kit
Bring: Candy bar and 4 liters of water

Location

Union Tank

6a Calle Oriente

Tanque la Unión. 6a Calle Oriente, Antigua Guatemala . 7:30 AM - We ask for punctuality.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings

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Sharonax3476sg

Aug 15, 2024

A unique experience. Thanks to the guides for their professionalism. We are very pleased with this adventure. - A unique experience. Thanks to the guides for their professionalism. We are very pleased with this adventure. Thank you very much

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Jackha411no

Jul 30, 2024

Best Acatenango Hike - Awesome trip with spectacular guides Melvin and Ceasar, their basecamp is the highest of the lot with the best view of Volcan Fuego. Note it is a difficult hike but doable with average fitness and sufficient breaks due to high altitude.

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Shanemr8123py

Jul 27, 2024

Amazing Volcano Hike - The tour was simply fantastic. Our guide, Willie, was a lot of fun whilst also ensuring our safety at all times. No complaints at all from our group. Views were spectacular and the food provided was tasty. Willie made the trip exciting and extremely enjoyable for us.

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Jennifer_b

Jul 23, 2024

Amazing Experience - There are no words to describe this amazing tour. Our guides were so helpful and made us all feel safe (and well fed). This hike is extremely challenging, so be prepared for extremely steep uphills and a treacherous decent. The views make it all worth it, so if you’re up for an adventure I highly recommend this tour and this company.

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Anastasia_y

Jul 16, 2024

Great experience highly recommend - This was an incredible experience with absolutely amazing guides who were very helpful, thoughtful, and just generally speaking great people. I highly recommend against picking a large group. Our group had 8 people, 2 guides, and provided good hiking gear for you to rent, making this the perfect experience. We saw huge tour groups that went on forever and ever struggling with wooden sticks for trekking poles while huffing and puffing. Everything was good and our guides timed the rests perfectly.

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334leslien

Jul 13, 2024

Great! - When I went it was a small group , but great experience! Trip included food and hot chicken at the top. Guide is very friendly! Will definitely do again!

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Marie_r

Jun 7, 2024

Volcano Prince Guide - Benjamin is everything one could ever want in a tour guide!! He can match anyone’s hiking pace and knows everything about the volcanos. He was patient and funny, and he speaks superb English. he also made us a delicious dinner and breakfast. Our experience was exponentially boosted because he was our tour guide—would recommend him to anyone. Also Sometimes his gold teeth glint in the sun and make him look like a Guatemalan volcano prince. We love Benjamin!!!

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Alexis_g

May 18, 2024

Amazing experience you won’t forget!! - Amazing once in a lifetime experience! This was the most challenging thing I have ever done but I’m so happy I continued through with it. My friend and I were the slowest of groups but we made it up and our tour guide was amazing. He chatted with us at night while making us dinner, hot cocoa, and watching the volcano eruption. A couple things I was confused on before going was the meeting spot, you do have to meet at the meeting spot by the time given, they do not pick you up at your hostel. You also should only carry 1, 2 liter bottle starting out. It was too much weight to carry more and you can buy water 2/3 times on the way up so bring extra cash for that and the entrance fees! You can also borrow any equipment for a fee, they have everything you need! P.S. buy altitude sickness meds!! It really was the only thing that helped me with feeling sick and being so high up I don’t know if I could have done it without it. Amazing experience!!!

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Louisrc4911un

May 17, 2024

Best tour guide ever - We had the best time on our hike! Our tour guide Willy was amazing, he was super communicative and honest about how intense the hike is, but kept up the vibes all the way up! We had a couple of people in our group who struggled, and he was great with helping them out. Could not recommend enough, experience of a lifetime :)

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