Acatenango Volcano: Visit Its Summit On a 4WD Vehicle in 1 Day + Meal at the Top
If you want to experience Guatemalan volcanoes' adrenaline 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. Therefore you will only need to walk to the top for approximately 1 and a half hours.
Enjoy a camping-style meal at the top of the summit and appreciate the mesmerizing views. Don't forget your camera and comfortable clothes to have the best time!
Take note: This tour works better during non-raining months.
Rainy months: from May-August.
Note: The local tour guide is from a nearby indigenous community. The local tour guide can guide you in Spanish and if you speak English, they can give you general instructions in English, however, they are not 100% bilingual.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Antigua, Antigua, Sacatepequez Department
We will start this tour by picking you up at the lobby of your hotel in Antigua Guatemala. Make sure to bring all the things you need for the ascent and have the best attitude to have a great time!
The time to get to the base of Acatenango Volcano from Antigua is around 1 hour.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Acatenango Volcano, Volcan Acatenango Chimaltenango Sacatepequez, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
The 4WD vehicle will take us up to 80% of the road and the rest of the way we will go up on foot. The car ride will take us around 60-90 minutes and we will appreciate different landscapes all the way up. Once we arrive at the vehicle drop-off point, we will begin our hike to the summit. This is the last part of the volcano, the tip. This hike requires good physical condition both muscular and endurance as the path is quite steep and sandy. It will take us one and a half to two hours to walk to the top but the scenery will make it all worth it.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Acatenango Volcano, Volcan Acatenango Chimaltenango Sacatepequez, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
When we reach the volcano's summit, you will have free time to take pictures, and enjoy, and appreciate the breathtaking views. After this time we will start our walk to the base camp which is at the altitude where our 4x4 vehicle is parked.
Once we are there, you will have time to continue enjoying the fantastic view of Volcán de Fuego and the range of neighboring volcanoes. Also, you will have a camping-style meal. If you go up in the early morning to see the sunrise, we will give you a breakfast of pancakes and coffee. We will give you a sandwich and coffee if you go up to see the sunset. On both occasions, we will also give you a portion of banana bread.
You will recharge your energy to start our 40-minute walk to return to the 4WD vehicle which will take us back to Antigua Guatemala.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Antigua, Antigua, Sacatepequez Department
After enjoying our meal at the top, we will begin to descend on foot until we meet again with our 4WD vehicle. The 4WD vehicle will take us to the base of the volcano and there we will change the vehicle again to take you to your hotel and rest.
Duration: 3 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 10 To 11 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up passengers at the lobby of their hotel in Antigua
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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