The Pacaya Volcano day hike is a gem to add to any Antigua itinerary. We offer the tour in the morning or in the afternoon. The afternoon tour will afford hikers a stunning sunset view over some of the most impressive volcanic landscapes in all of Central America.
round trip from our office
Old Town
Two liters of water + flashlight (for sunset-hike)
Our group meets at Old Town Outfitters Shop in Antigua at 8:00 AM for a morning hike or 2:00 PM for a sunset hike. The shop offers drinking water, bathroom facilities, and retail outdoor equipment.
Our drive to the trailhead is just over one hour in private transport from Antigua to the Pacaya Park Office. As our group moves up the mountain's myriad trails, Guatemala’s impressive vistas open up before us. As we reach the caldera base, our guide will direct the group through the rugged dried lava fields.
No matter what conditions we encounter on the mountain, our group will have the opportunity to traverse unique volcanic-rock landscapes as we ascend towards the peak. Here the group will stop for a freshly prepared picnic to enjoy along with views of nearby volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. There will be plenty of opportunities to explore geothermal hot spots on the cooled lava formations – which are always available to help roast marshmallows!
Our hike down brings across the remaining dried lava fields before we begin our descent through Pacaya’s lush and lesser-known forests and farmland.
After our hike down to the trailhead, our group returns to Antigua by private transport to arrive in town at either 4 PM from the day hike or 8:30 PM from the sunset hike.
Duration 6-8 hours
Distance ~8kms.
Elevation Gain / Loss +400 mts. / -400 mts.
Difficulty Beginner
High Point 2552 mts.