We took the tour on 7/8/2026
When we were on bus to the volcano, we were told that climbing Fuego might not be possible, the first we had heard of this.
After our hike up to base camp not much information was shared and we were told we were unable to climb Fuego. End of discussion.
The next morning our group all woke up early, at 3am, to climb Acatenago and our tour leader said there was no point in going because it wasn’t clear and we wouldn’t be able to see anything.
A few people argued this in our group and said they’d like to go anyway. This was quickly dismissed and we were all told we could not go.
Some people proceeded to sneak out and two guides actually took them to hike, returning in time for breakfast the next morning even after leaving to hoke 40 minutes late. The path and the views from the top they said was crystal clear.
On the descent, we met people who had climbed that very same day who said that they climbed both Fuego and Acatenago. With no problems. I wonder if our tour guide didn’t want to go. Or if some of are quite large group felt unwell and therefore they thought it would take too long?
I am disappointed and most of all, still angry at how unfair this has been. When I recommend for people to go, it will certainly be with a different travel group. I feel we had been mislead and that I have missed out on an experience that I should have all due to the tour provider.
- I’d give 5 stars to the porters and guides no fault of their own.