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Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike with Adventure Camping

By Trek Guatemala
Free cancellation available
Price is €497 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Antigua’s Volcan Acatenango is a remarkable climb that stands tall at 13,041 ft / 3,976 m, and it is a must-do for most adventure travellers in Guatemala. The hike not only provides panoramic views of the entire region but also offers a unique vantage point to witness the nearby (and highly active!) Volcan Fuego has been erupting almost continuously since colonial times.

The Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike offers the best opportunity to experience this incredible natural wonder. Hikers get to witness awe-inspiring nighttime views of flowing lava and catch the sunrise the next morning from the summit of Acatenango. While the hike is demanding, even for the most seasoned hikers, the Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike is the perfect choice for adrenaline junkies and adventure seekers looking to experience the best that Guatemala has to offer. This is an unforgettable overnight hike that you won’t want to miss!

Activity location

  • Volcan De Acatenango Y Volcan De Pacaya
    • Volcan De Acatenango
    • 04001, Chimaltenango, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Trek Guatemala
    • 1 3a Avenida Norte
    • 03001, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

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Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike: Adventure Camping
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Comfortable Backpacking Tents

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€497.25 x 1 Adult€497.25
Total
Price is €497.25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    We're happy to store your bags at our store!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Our Acatenango Basecamp offers a wi-fi network
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Dinner
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Breakfast

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Hike to Acatenango Basecamp
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: High-quality backpacking tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mattresses, pillow/pillow case and trekking poles
Volcan De Acatenango Y Volcan De Pacaya
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
During the hike, we encounter four ecosystems with unique features. First, we see lush agricultural fields where farmers grow various crops, including corn and mangetout. Then, we enter a tropical cloud forest, teeming with diverse flora and fauna, providing shade and comfort for the steep ascent. Exiting the cloud forest, we enter a high-alpine forest offering stunning views of six volcanoes, where we enjoy a trail lunch. Afterwards, we reach a wind-swept volcanic terrain where we camp at 12,300 ft / 3,750 m. Here, we enjoy dinner, coffee, and tea around the campfire with breathtaking views of Antigua Valley and Volcan Fuego, an unforgettable experience of watching volcanic eruptions and gazing at the star-filled sky.
Day 2: Summiting Acatenango
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Acatenango Volcano
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
After fuelling up with an early morning breakfast, hikers embark on a 45-minute ascent to the summit of Acatenango. The climb may be steep, but the breathtaking views of Volcan Fuego, the Antigua Valley, and the Guatemalan highlands stretching all the way to Mexico make it all worthwhile. At the summit, guests will have a full 360-degree panoramic view to take in. After spending approximately an hour at the top (depending on weather and timing), we begin the three-hour descent back down the volcano, arriving at La Soledad and our waiting transport by mid-day. Groups usually return to Antigua by early afternoon (~1:00 pm) with plenty of time to enjoy a celebratory beer, cappuccino, or a well-deserved siesta. Congratulations on conquering the volcano!

Location

Activity location

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    Volcan De Acatenango Y Volcan De Pacaya
    • Volcan De Acatenango
    • 04001, Chimaltenango, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Trek Guatemala
    • 1 3a Avenida Norte
    • 03001, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

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