Pacaya Volcano ATV Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
The Pacaya Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala, with a height of approximately 2,500 meters above sea level. The environment is made up of wet forests and rocks. It has stunning views of the Calderas Lagoon which we visit from the seat of our ATVs and three other volcanoes: Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango. On our unique Adventure we will take ATVs from San Vicente Pacaya to various areas near and around the Pacaya Volcano. We will go on various trails to some of the villages located at the base of the volcano, where we are able to hike up the side of the volcano on top of the petrified lava flow as high as you are able to go. Throughout the tour we will be able to admire different views of the volcanoes and drive through some of the villages. We will drive through different off road trails, and we will even take some time to drive on the volcanic sand and lava fields inside of a private plantation.
We DO NOT go to the San Vicente Pacaya National park.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Valid driver´s Licence
You are unable to book a reservation only with a passenger rate; you must have a driver rate as well.
We recommend wearing closed shoes instead of sandals for a more comfortable experience on the rugged terrain
Youth with drivers license can drive their own ATV but have to book as an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We start and finish the tour at our office in Antigua. 8.30am we leave in our transportation to our office in San Vicente. The ATV tour starts at our in San Vicente around 10am.
San Vicente Pacaya
Experience adventure on one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala! This unique ATV tour takes you around the stunning surroundings of Pacaya Volcano, through trails, lush forests, and petrified lava fields. We start in San Vicente Pacaya and explore various areas around the volcano. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Calderas Lagoon. You’ll also ride through off-road trails and a private plantation with spectacular volcanic landscapes. Important: We do not enter the San Vicente Pacaya National Park. Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, ATV, entrance fees, and snacks (water, Gatorade, chocolate, cookies, chips, and a sandwich). Recommendation: Wear closed-toe shoes for a more comfortable experience.
What‘s Included
Ground transportation, bilingual guide, ATV, entrance and parking fees, 1 bottle of wáter, 1 bottle of Gatorade, chocolate, chips, cookies and a sandwich.
Bottled water
Guide
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Breakfast
No pick ups available in Antigua Guatemala, the tour starts at our office 6a avenida norte 60b
Options
ATV Single
Reviews
269 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not a day trip but and adventure
B740LMnancyc,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diego and my driver were excellent! It was not a day trip but an adventure, I highly recommend these guys. Very professional and it was so much fun, we did and saw so much. We drove our ATV through small towns off the beaten path, swam in a beautiful lake, ate lunch ( was included and was delicious ) on top of lava rocks. We were on the ATV a lot, it was really worth it. Vale la Peña 👍
Great Experience with a lot of riding time
ducki17,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a full day tour that started with private van taking us to the spot to get on the atv’s. There was a lot of riding time in all types of terrain. Def bring a face covering and sunscreen We visited multiple spots to see the difference of recent pitaya volcano eruptions. We were provided lunch and plenty of time in each location to take photos. It was a great learning experience on the volcanos in the area. It was also great to see so much of the other towns as we rode the atv’s through them. I recommend doing this tour.
Amazing tour, well worth the money
Gregory D,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour, amazing guide. Experience was excellent. Felt safe at all times under the excellent care of Lester and Julio. They were able to make the trip memorable whether you had ever driven an ATV or not. Would recommend this for anyone, including families. I look forward to more tours when I return to Antigua.
Great ATV tour of volcano and lava fields from 2021 eruption
dancinggoats,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professional. Thoroughly enjoyed this and would recommend to anyone, families included. Our guides were Lester and Julio and could not ask for better. Very knowledgeable about the volcano, like cal agriculture. Did not have a question they couldn’t answer. And very patient making it a great tour for experienced drivers and those who have never driven before. Safety was always paramount.
EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS!!!!
jamesbE5803OG,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is AMAZING. It exceed my expectations. Ive done ATV in many countries. This was by far the BEST!!!! You get a sandwich, snacks, gatorade, water and a souvenir! I will say I was skeptical of the sandwich because we got it before we left and it was wrapped in foil. I thought it would spoil in my backpack by the time we eat. Wrong.....lol. It was delicious and the snacks complimented it well. You also get to learn about the history, ride on volcanic ash and rocks. We actually eat on the rocks. This company ROCKS!!!!. I did 2 tours with them. The sunset tour is great also. You should do both but If you can only do one I URGE YOU NOT miss this one!!!!
Best Experience
Steve O,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is one of the best day tours I ever had. Eric, the tour guide was very good. I will tell everyone to try this tour with this guide.
Amazing experience. I...
Elijah V,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience. I would do it again. Organized but super fun. Diego was a phenomenal tour lead. I felt safe the whole time and instructions were clear but super enjoyable. The views were amazing
Great!
mariaisabelr863,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful. It's worth it in every way. Great guides. Lunch was adequate.
Well worth your time and money!
Mike B,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience for me and my 13 year old daughter. We arrived at the tour operator location in Antigua a bit early which gave us time to get acclimated (purchase sunglasses and sunscreen we forgot). We were easily able to get by with a mix of english and spanish easily. Estuarto, our guide, was a great guy. They made sure we were able to get by no problem navigating both on and off road. Our first stop took us through coffee fields to some old lava fields to the base of Pacaya. It is huge! Pictures do not do this place justice. Our second stop brought us to some new lava fields (2021) that were much darker. We walked a bot through the fields, had our lunch (great avocado and cheese sandwich), and were able to feel the heat from the magma about 40m below. Our third stop was a lagoon formed within the caldera of one of the volcanoes. Nice and relaxing. It was a great experience - well worth both the time and money.
AWESOME!
Nora W,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time! Only one of the people in our group of 5 had ridden an ATV before. So a couple people were a little bit nervous. The guide was awesome and paused at each place before there was a more difficult part of the terrain to explain exactly how to handle it. We all had a wonderful time. Lunch was included. Some recommendations: wear pants, close-toed shoes, sunscreen, some kind of eye covering, and a bandana or some type of covering over your mouth for the dust. Our guide also took pictures of us at the stops so you do not need to keep taking your phone out to try to get selfies. Overall, fabulous experience! 10 out of 10 would do again!
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