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  Tommaso C,Mar 16, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  The tour itself is worth it, but Brother’s expedition is really bad. We didn't feel al we felt safe. There was not a moment when they told us what to expect, which is quite serious considering that people of all levels are participating. The group is at least 35/40 people, which makes it really difficult to coordinate. In addition to poor and not very good food, the brothers expedition staff is not competent. They ask you for money for anything: rackets, jackets, torch and they don’t tell you except in the message that arrives before. before booking they don’t tell you that there is an extra price to be paid locally in cash of 40 DOLLARS each to do the extra part that takes you to the volcano. Base camp is nice but I think their camp is one of the worst. We only slept warm because my partner and I shared a sleeping bag and put two blankets on top The most serious thing was the optional excursion to Fuego. Halfway through I started seeing flashes and told the guide it was going to rain, he (20 years old, clearly untrained) said not to worry. Halfway through it was raining and he insisted on taking us up in the rain, until we asked him if we would see the eruptions and he said he wasn't sure. At that point we split up and some went down halfway, others continued with the guide but were forced to go down due to poor visibility and bad weather. We climbed the mountain in the rain at night with torches (which we brought only because we read other tours) to return to the camp, halfway we and 4 other people realized that the brothers had left us behind and we were picked up by a guide of another very kind group who took us back to base camp safely. Truly a horrible experience and I am sorry because the place is really worth it. I read there are better companies to go with.

• Fuego + Acatenango = Close to Heaven

  Courtney R,Jan 27, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This is a once in a lifetime experience! Not for the beginner hiker! We clocked over 14+ hours of hiking and over 8,750'+ elevation gain. Our guides Angello and Rojilio were fantastic, like brothers to us by the end of the trip. Our group of 14 were fast friends and encouraged one another the whole way! Base Camp + Fuego + Acatenango was incredible! Sunset, volcanic eruptions, winds, clouds, ocean views, unreal! Don't miss this chance to go with Brothers to the top of the world!

  

  

  

• Overnight Adventure Hike Acatenango Volcano

  shaner2026,Jan 18, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was one of the best experiences we have had. The hike (including the extra to Fuego) was difficult but very much worth it. The views are breathtaking! However unfortunately the communication was not great, we almost missed the tour due to the contacts details being incorrect online, address was also wrong. The guides forgot to give us gloves and beanies before we left, and poor communication about the water required at the top.

• No where on this booking...

  Efaz R,Jan 11, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  No where on this booking does it say this but they charger you an estra $45USD on the day of the hike to see volcan fuego which is the main event. They do not do a good job of coordinating before hand on what you need to prepare for this trek i.e. water, and equipment. For example we were the only company where not everyone on the expedition had headlights.

• BE CAREFUL WHO YOU BOOK WITH!!!

  H2345SZryanb,Jan 4, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  I wouldn’t go with this company!! First thing, I had food poisoning the day before so I messaged the company and they refused to give me a refund. So just my husband went. He said the guide - as we specifically picked English - only spoke Spanish. They said 15 people max per group, there was 45 people. They charge people headlamps that weren’t fully charged so people lights were going out half way during the night hike. The hike was timed poorly as maybe people didn’t get back from the Fuego hike till midnight, they over charged for everything, really be careful what company you book with, it does matter! That being said, he said the views were super beautiful my husband says, but very very cold at the top so dress warm!

  

  

  

  

• MB Guatamaya sells for Bros. Expeditions. So read their reviews.

  David D,Jan 2, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  I booked the volcano hike with MB Guatamaya, but as far as I can tell there is not actually an outfitter by that name. Check the address of the departure point, if it says ‘opposite to casa de las sopas’ then the outfitter is Brothers Expeditions. They were overbooked. They did not have enough meals, gloves, coats, hats for everyone. Bit chaotic, and I wish the guides had been… well… guides. They said nothing of the history of the volcanoes, the climate zones you climb through or anything. They merely accompanied us on the hike. I know other outfitters do a better job.

• Use other companies if possible.

  Elise W,Jan 1, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  The fire volcano was really cool, but our experience with the tour was poor. We were asked to carry our own food and even the extra water for coffee in the morning. It wasn't a big deal for me, but a lot of people had a difficult time carrying the extra weight. The accommodations are very mediocre. I wasn't expecting much but they provided really thin blankets and sleeping bags that are nowhere near rated for how cold it got at night. Our whole group barely slept because we all were so cold. We saw several other groups that had a fire going, but our tour guides didn't have any firewood to light one. When I asked why they didn't have it, one of the tour guides replied that because they had to buy it and they didn't buy any beforehand. When some of the members went with a few guides to look closer at the lava, the guides put a padlock on our outdoor bathroom. They were gone about 4 hours and we all had to go behind a tree which was very annoying. For the same price point, the other tour companies offer better facilities and seem more prepared. I also have a dairy allergy and Celiac's. I told them before hand and they morning before we started they hike they said I need to bring my own food. Tortillas, fruits, nuts, etc. were some of the options they could have provided but they just didn't even try.

• Beautiful but challenging. Check all details before you leave town

  Clare R,Dec 30, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  The volcano itself is stunning and seeing it at night is fantastic. However it is an incredibly challenging hike. The views from base camp are spectacular and I would not advise going on the additional hike to summit fuego. It’s more money, a very difficult additional climb and quite dangerous in the dark, wet and windy conditions. You need to climb up and down with a head torch which is very challenging if you’ve not done it before. We went with Brothers Expeditions. Would not reccommend. Our guides refused to take us to the summit in the morning for sunrise even though that was part of the tour because they didn’t want to as they get no additional money for it. When we challenged this our guide lied and said we’d all been told the previous night. We hadn’t, a lot of people were very disappointed. We were also Promised a lot of kit such as hats, jackets, torches and gloves which didn’t materialise. It freezing at base camp. Goes below 0° so you need warm kit.

• Toughest hike I took

  Sylvain L,Dec 19, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This trek should only be taken by experienced hikers. Not to mention you have to be fit. John was the best and helped me to reach the base camp. The views of the Fuego Volcano was awesome. It’s a once in a lifetime experience. I recommend without hesitations.

• The whole group were...

  Bonnie L,Dec 16, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The whole group were Spanish speakers. Luckily I found someone in the group who can speak English to help me translate. Our guides and people in the group were all super friendly. It’s a different hike so make sure you have all the equipments (hiking poles, hiking shoes, etc.)!

  

  

  

  
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