Two day hiking tour to the Acatenango Volcano
Overview
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48 hours
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We created the camp to provide a quality experience with excellent service, as we want our guests to experience the adventure of Acatenango without having a bad time. Our food portions are generously sized and made with sustaining ingredients, as we know firsthand how demanding this adventure is. The camp is new and very well-designed. It's also very well-located, with a surprising view of the the protagonist of this adventure, the Fuego Volcano.
Our camp is called IXCANUL, which in the Mayan language refers to the internal force of the mountain, which can erupt at any moment. Our goal is for you to fall in love with our country and make you want to come back again to create unforgettable experiences.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Regarding food, we have four types of menus: regular, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Please see the menu in the photos to select the option that best suits you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ascent to the Acatenango volcano
Accommodations
Our cabins are made of wood, Inside the cabins we have bunk beds, with mattresses, sleeping bags and blankets.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
We have 4 options you can choose from: regular menu/vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free. Please see photos for descriptions.
DINNER
Dinner
You can choose your lasagna from: regular menu/vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free.
We will begin the adventure at the Experience GT agency, where instructions and recommendations for the climb will be given. Then, lunch and the equipment required for the hike will be delivered.
Aldea La Soledad
We will take a vehicle from Antigua to the village of La Soledad, at the foot of the Acatenango volcano, where we will begin our hike adventure.
We begin our ascent toward Miratenango, our first stop, where you´ll find a coffee shop and a grocery store to catch up on any last minute errands you might need. this walk usually takes 1 hour and about 20 minutes of rest and hyydrate.
Acatenango
The Acatenango volcano, which has a Height of 3,976 meters it has a medium - high level, as it takes approximately 5 hours to climb, Well, it depends on your physical condition and the stops you make to rest. We make a second stop when we reach the Acatenango payment booth, where the first entrance fee is paid by the guide, and they will put a bracelet on you to keep track. Halfway through the journey, another brake is taken for lunch, then we continue the hike until we reached "El tonel" at this point you have completed 80% of the climb to the volcano. then we walk along a path of approximately 30 minutes duration to reach the second payment booth also paid by the guide, and then we continue for 15 minutes to the camp where you will be able to rest for a while, drink or eat something.
Volcan de Fuego
You arrive at camp around 3:30 or 4 in the afternoon. You'll have a half-hour break, and at 4:30, you'll start the hike to the fire for those who want to do it. It's important to note that there's an additional cost of $30 per person, and you must notify the guide before you can do it. The hike takes approximately 3 hours to go and return.
Acatenango
Ixcanul camp At 6:30, the bonfire is lit, hot chocolate is made, and marshmellows are handed out for everyone to eat. If you don't want hot chocolate, you can order coffee or tea. At 7:30, dinner is served, and finally at the end you can enjoy a shot of whiskey, wine, or Irish coffee while you see the view of the Fuego volcano.
sunrise from Acatenango
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Eggmuffin, cup cake or vegan option/coffee or tea.
Acatenango
At 4 a.m., the ascent to the top of Acatenango begins, to see the majestic sunrise and admire the beauty of our country, a unique experience. We returned at 7am to have breakfast and pack to begin the descent.
Aldea La Soledad
We finished the descent at approximately 11am and arrived back at La Soledad to take the vehicle that would take us back to Antigua.
We arrived at the agency to deliver the equipment.
What‘s Included
The transportation is only for people who purchased the tour. There are no stops.
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Entrance fee to Acatenango Volcano
basic emergency kit
Breakfast
Banana, peanuts, granola bar.
two liters of water.
Gloves, hat, jacket, flashlight, wood stick, wet towels, radio for the group and a whistle.
Guide
you shuld bring 1 or 2 liters of water extra
Options
4x4 Acatenango private tour
IXCANUL Camp: Wooden cabins with views of the Fuego volcano, 3-tier bunk beds
Private tour: Private transfer and cabin for 6 occupants are provided.
Duration: 45 minutes: The only difference is the method of ascent; the camp is exactly the same as the hiking route and includes the same amenitie.
pickup truck: We'll take up 80% of the volcano in a 4x4 vehicle (capacity for 6 all included).
45 minutes walk to the camp.
Immerse yourself in the Ixcanul adventure from Acatenango
Reviews
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointed
83KatD,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00So the volcano itself is wonderful. Hiking the volcano is a once in a lifetime experience. Having spoken to many many other people hiking the volcano with other companies I believe that ours was lacking significantly. - yes you use a “private trail” which misses out the first and apparently worst part of the hike, this was great as you can be up much faster due to less people. But it also does mean the guide walks up fast and doesn’t stop to let people have water. - there is not enough food. The amount of food you are given is pathetic. Not enough for even a child. Certainly not enough for an adult hiking for 5+ hours. No granola bars or snacks could have made up for this! Other camps had people cooking for them including bbq and rice. - there is nowhere to sit. There was a fire, no chairs. Great view - had to sit on the floor. Not enough room for everyone to eat inside. - it’s cold. Yes I know it’s a high altitude. I was expecting cold. But this is so cold, solar panel heaters in the sleeping rooms would have been an easy and good idea? - sleeping - I was on the top bunk of 3 and there was no ladder. Had to put my feet in peoples faces to get up. Bad for me and them
Amazing experience, not with this company
Polina Z,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The experience itself was amazing, however the company was not clear about a few things: you get given 2L of water at the start of the hike, and you have to give 1L of it at the basecamp to get tea and coffee. Additionally, you carry a frozen lasagna with you, which is then heated up, mine was mostly cold. The guides were good, but they kept on walking ahead and there were moments where I felt I was left behind, especially in the dark. However, it was an amazing experience, I would really recommend the experience to anyone who doesn't mind a physical challenge and a bit of cold.
Amazing Hike
Fara H,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience. Paolo and David were amazing tour guides and gave us an amazing ascent and descent.
Amazing experience
josefinb213,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really amazing experienxe that I highly recommend! It was one of the most beautiful and at the same time most challenging hikes I have done so far... but it was totally worth it and I felt very well looked after, guided and supported through the Team of Experience GT. Our guides were Paolo, Abel and David and they were making constantly sure that we were safe, happy and doing fine and were constantly spreading a warm welcoming athmosphere in the group. They went beyond to ensure we all had a great experiece and to enable everybody to do the hike(s), even if it meant for them to give extra support and to hold out until late in the cold and darkness until they also lead the last part of the group safely through and to their full adventure on the add-on option (hiking on to the Fuego). I really enjoyed the impressive immersion into nature, pleasant group-experience and sportive challenge while feeling so well looked after. Thank you
Amazing experience with a great guide
jklitzman,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I'll start by saying Juanito has got to be one of the best guides on the mountain, and if you can do a trip with him you absolutely should. So knowledgeable, speaks perfect English, and incredibly patient. We had several people in our group get altitude sickness and he went above and beyond to make them feel taken care of and supported, even pushing one all the way up back to camp after Fuego. The company, though, is just fine. Our food was super mid (breakfast was just bread and cream cheese), the bunks are pretty cramped and very uncomfortable, and we had 24 people which felt a bit too big. But overall I had am amazing time and would definitely recommend this experience to anyone considering. Just get ready for a tough 24 hours.
It's very demanding but okay...
Isabel C,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is very demanding but completely worth it. The guides were always watching and the scenery was beautiful. An experience that no one should miss.
It was wonderful! The...
Karina R,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was wonderful! The beds were horrible, but you’re on top of a mountain so can’t complain. The lunch and dinner provided were great as well as the warm hot chocolate after hiking to fuego!
Experience Acatenango & Fuego
shelbyw422,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hiking Acatenango and Fuego was one of the best things I’ve ever done and highly recommend doing it with Experiencd GC! guides Juanito & Perkys were very knowledgeable and encouraging during the whole hike. They would also point out tidbits of information about the plants and geography as we walked along. The food provided by the company was good fuel for the journey and I think during the walk we took good amounts of breaks to catch our breath while getting to various places at good times. Base camp is bunk beds in a cabin which helps shield from wind. The view of Fuego from base camp is GORGEOUS and you can see all the eruptions. If you’re physically capable, it is a MUST to do the Sunrise Summit hike up Acatenango!!! If you are not tired from the day before, I do also recommend hiking Fuego! It is difficult but so awesome to be so high up in the clouds. The guides were great at keeping everyone together and we are so thankful to have had such a great experience!
Awesome Experience!!!
331mihailc,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and amazing guides!!!! Very professional, friendly, helping with everything you need! Recommend them!
Awesome experience with...
Morits H,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Awesome experience with great and friendly guides. Definitely recommend doing the hike, but have in mind that it is very crowded with other tourists. For me I would have liked the food portions to be larger. The accommodations was fair, but the sleeping bags and blankets where far from enough to keep you warm through the night. Bor me and my wife where shivering the whole night despite wearing our warmest clothes in the sleeping bag
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