Day Tour to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua Guatemala on Private Vehicle
Overview
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Our Pacaya Day tour starts at 7:00 am. Our driver will pick you up at your hotel´s door. The transportation services are private for you and your companion or group. All our vans are A/C, reclinable seats and cooler on board. The drive from Antigua to Pacaya Volcano National Park takes 1:30hrs.
The activity difficulty is moderate, taking around two hours. Once you go down, you have free time for refreshments. The detailed itinerary goes as follows:
07:00 am - Antigua hotel pick up
08:30 am - Arrival at Pacaya National Park
08:45 am - Guide meeting and Hiking tour at a place
11:00 am - Arrival to the top and time to enjoy the view
11:30 am - Return to the van
12:30 am - Free time for refreshments (Bottled water and Soda or beer included per person)
01:00 pm - transfer from Pacaya NP to Antigua Guatemala
02:30 pm - Arrival at hotel in Antigua
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Pacaya Volcano
Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala is one of the most active volcanoes in Central America. With an altitude of 8300 feet above sea level, the 2-hour hiking is definitely worth the effort. Dry Lava rivers, steam wells, volcanic rocks, and sand will take you into an out-of-this-world experience. Along the hiking, you will also be able to see the surrounding volcanoes. Our well-informed guide will share with you the history and secrets of the Colossus. If you´re lucky, you might have the chance to watch lava flowing down the crater.
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Day Tour to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua Guatemala on Private Vehicle
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
1 Soda or 1 Beer per person
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Gratitudes
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pacaya day hike
Jon Y,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great hike for those who don't want to camp overnight. Beautiful views of the volcanos and surrounding land! Our guide was very friendly and fun.
Very friendly and...
Eugene B,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very friendly and pleasant driver and guide! Great trip all together. Make sure you are ready for a steep climb (or to hire a course to ride 😉).
Fraudulent offering and lying guide
derek t,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I have to share very bad experience with the hike today----The guide stopped at the base of the volcano rather than taking us to the point with the Guatemalan flag and pizza store. It was there that he gave of 3 marshmallows to roast using a campfire and turned right back. Most review pictured the flag and pizza Pacaya which we did not get to see on our tour!!!! Avoid this company at any cost!!!
Good opportunity to climb a volcano near Antigua
kimberlilisk,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cesar was a good guide, also our driver told us a lot about Guatemala on our way there. The hike was a bit challenging, but manageable and during the hike we got to learn more about the country than just the volcano. We did not see the lava but in was interesting nevertheless.
Perfect volcano trip
Anders K,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great trip. Our guide, Cesar, was very attentive, knowledgable and great with kids. We would go again in a heartbeat!
We had an amazing time on...
Nicole G,Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time on this hike. We booked the morning session and had incredible views. Our driver, Marlon and guide, Cesear made the trip extra special with conversation and information about Pacaya and Guatemala in general. We highly recommend!
It was a very...
Ichun Y,May 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very well-planned experience. The driver picked us up on time and had all the supplies we needed- trekking pole (note: take it, it makes the trip much easier), a generous amount of food/snacks, and water/drinks. The guide took us up was friendly, experienced, and he really knew the route by heart. I'd highly recommend wearing hiking boots to save you from tripping all over the steep hills. With a small group (it was just me and my husband that day), you could take a break whenever you needed, which made it much more doable. It's an experience of a lifetime!
Don’t miss this wonderful experience!
Mike T,May 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our experience on the volcano today. Our driver picked us up promptly and we had a luxurious trip to the drop off point. Our guide was incredibly kind and we shared a lot of stories together.
Excellent day on the volcano!
Maria B,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day!! Marlon was a great driver with so much information on the history & towns we drove through to get to Pacaya. The hike up with Dylan was great - very patient as we needed some extra breaks. Very knowledgeable of the area. Overall great day with this crew!!
Cesar was a phenomenal guide to Volcan Pacaya
Garth F,Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour provided a good way to learn about the hidden Guatemala while also seeing some of the beauty of the landscape. our driver, Marlon (just like Marlon Brando, who he was named after) did a terrific job and gave us real insight into what it was like to live among the Mayan according to their rules he also did a great job of speaking slowly, and explaining the words that I did not understand (I wanted him to speak in Spanish to help my Spanish.) once we got to Pacaya we met our guide, Cesar and his son, Matthew. They were the highlight of the tour. Cesar is extremely open about his life and was a very warm and interesting person. His son Matthew was completely charming. I highly recommend this tour if you want to avoid the crowds of Acatenango and learn more about the people of Guatemala while also seeing some of the most beautiful volcanoes without crowds.
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