Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Guatemala City
Overview
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6 hours
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Take a day trip from Guatemala City to see Guatemala's most active volcanoes! Get an up-close look at the impressive Pacaya Volcano as you hike through volcanic vegetation with your expert guide. Admire the incredible Guatemala landscape and take in gorgeous views of three other nearby volcanoes: Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. This full-day adventure is one you won't forget!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pacaya Volcano
Enjoy a full-day trip to the Pacaya Volcano from Guatemala City and discover the beauty of this natural gem! Towering over 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) above sea level, Pacaya is considered Guatemala's most active volcano. After pickup from your Guatemala City hotel, head southeast about 15 miles (25 km) to the base of Pacaya, where you’ll embark on a 2.5-hour hike up the volcano with your expert guide. Enjoy a mild walk to a viewing spot at the lagoon of Calderas and take in panoramic views of the Agua, Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes. Once you arrive at a plateau along the trail, marvel at spectacular views of the Guatemala landscape and see the main crater of the volcano. To ensure your safety, you won’t be able to visit the crater, but you will get an amazing view of red-hot lava flowing and steam baths created by the heat of Pacaya. Take a break and relax here as you take in more scenic views before hiking back to the base of the volcano.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Professional bilingual guide
Entrance fee
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Horseback ride
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Option 1
Pickup included
Reviews
70 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Volcano Hike
Jim R,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing hike but you need to be in good hiking condition. If you’re not then you can still do the adventure on a horse for an extra charge. Got a great view of volcano eruption in the distance.
Disappointed
Brian B,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The people were friendly. The volcano was pretty cool. On this tour one can choose to roast marshmallows or make a pizza. Quite honestly that is a boring part to this trip. But we chose the marshmallow route and had to wait 45 minutes for the others to finish the pizza. This should technically be split into two tours. Guests should not have to wait for others. Then we are driven back to our hotel. However driver went out of the way to drop off other members in the group that wanted to go to a special spa. The issue here was he made us wait in the van while he was assisting with their booking. Guests in the van should not have to wait for a driver to assist with spa reservations of other guests.
Bait and switch
Chuck S,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The provider books different experiences all under the same tour. We waited around in the hot sun for an hour while a very entitled family cooked a pizza outside. The same entitled family paid the driver extra money to drive out of our way to drop his family at the hot springs adding even more time to our tour. Be careful when booking this tour.
Amazing hike
Happiness56218328031,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gustavo was such a sweet soul. He helped me thoroughly as I got slight motion sickness. I was able to sit in the front and felt a lot better. The hike was amazing and definitely the level of activity we were looking for. Would recommend 1000%
10 Star Experience!
Biruo Z,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful hiking tour and really enjoyed the whole experience. Our driver Gustavo arrived about 10 minutes early to pick us up, which was great. He’s very funny and easy to talk to. He speaks Spanish, great English, German, and even a little Japanese. The ride was honestly a lot of fun. Our tour guide Alan was also amazing. He’s very easygoing and informative. During the hike we chatted a lot and had some really great conversations. He was very patient, always checking on us, and encouraged us to take breaks when needed, which we really appreciated. The views were absolutely breathtaking, with lots of great photo spots along the way. We also stopped midway to roast marshmallows over the volcanic heat, which was such a fun and unique experience. We were also lucky to have great weather that day. Overall, it was an amazing experience — honestly a 10/10 for us.
A Perfect Pacaya Hike with an Amazing Guide
783augustw,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hiking up Volcano Pacaya was such an unforgettable experience! Our tour guide was absolutely amazing—so kind, patient, and encouraging the entire way up, especially as I needed plenty of breaks to adjust to the altitude. I also had so much fun practicing my Spanish with her, which made the experience even more special. The views along the hike were stunning, and reaching the top felt incredibly rewarding. One of the highlights was getting to roast marshmallows over the volcanic heat—such a unique and fun moment! Overall, it was an incredible adventure filled with beautiful scenery, great conversation, and unforgettable memories. Highly recommend!
Pacific volcano
nathalie r,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Hiking to see the volcano With 3 hours of walking there is the possibility to have horses for those who can not walk
Memorable Hike
caseyf992,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The hike to the volcano was somewhat challenging going up to the volcano and our group took frequent breaks. No rush to the top. It took about an hour and fifteen minutes to reach the top and WOW, what a view. Next stop on the way down we roasted marshmallows in the steam/heat from the ground. What an experience. Definitely worth it.
Definitely recommend!
Isabella H,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Marvin was a very good tour guide through the volcano, and was very knowledgeable and informative. He made sure we were comfortable and allowed us plenty of rest stops while going up the volcano. The hike up is pretty hard but the hike down is easy and it is 100% worth it once you get to the top, and he even brought us marshmallows to roast in the volcano.
First Time in Guatemala!!!
810shanaa,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was amazing. The horse going up was great. We roasted marshmallows in lava vents. It was a great experience. If you have any feet and ankle issues, you might want to take a horse. The views were spectacular!
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