Acatenango Volcano Hike (Overnight)

Note that this tour requires a minimum of two people – if you are traveling solo, just email us at info@keteka.com with your desired travel date and we will let you know if there is a group scheduled!

Highlights

• Explore and summit the highest non-volcanic point in Central America, experiencing breath taking views of the active Volcano Fuego.
• Soak up the impressive night time views of Fuego Volcano from your camp site on Acatenango.

Description

This is a difficult hike not for the faint of heart. The Acatenango hike is more difficult than the regular volcano hikes, however for the adventurous traveler this hike is absolutely worth it. The scenery is breath taking, especially the views of Fuego Volcano, an active volcano that occasionally spits lava! You will be able to see Acatenango’s fiery neighbor while hiking through a beautiful pine forest. Camping is available for those who want to see this impressive view by night. The hike begins at 3400 m with a 1.5 hour climb of La Torre road, until you reach 3.828m which is the highest non-volcanic point in Central America.

Itinerary

Day 1

The trip begins with pick up at your hotel/hostel in Antigua at 9:00 am and shared transport to Aldea La Soledad. Today’s hike takes you up to the campsite, where you will have an hour for lunch, and then an afternoon free to enjoy the mountain.

Day 2

Wake up at 4:30 am, eat breakfast, and hike up to the summit for an incredible view of dawn from on top of the volcano! Around 7:00 am, the group will begin its descent, arriving in Antigua around 11:00 am – 12:00 (noon).

Duration

Overnight. Departs every day at 09:00 am and returns at 12:00 (noon) the next day.

Prices

$85 USD per person for a Spanish-speaking guide

$150 USD per person for a English-speaking guide

What’s Included

• Camping equipment (including tent, sleeping mat, and sleeping bag)
• Roundtrip transport from Antigua
• Lunch and dinner on Day 1, Breakfast on Day 2
• Spanish-speaking guide (you can also choose to book an English-speaking guide for an additional $65 USD)

What’s Not Included

• Entrance to the park, which is Q50 (about $7 USD) (children under 11 do not pay this)
• Lunch on Day 2
• Porters
  • One way porter service costs Q200 (about $27 USD)
  • Roundtrip porter service costs Q400 (about $54 USD)
• Personal items

Important Notes

• Each person will be responsible for carrying about 30 pounds (13.6 kilos) of camping equipment, plus your personal items
• The tour begins with pick up at your hotel/hostel in Antigua and ends with drop off back in Antigua (at your hotel/hostel)

What to Bring

• You will need hiking boots
• Long trousers
• A wind or rain jacket
• Sunblock
• Sunglasses
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Personal items
• 3 liters of water

Map

Acatenango Volcano

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Acatenango Volcano 14.500833, -90.875000