Where to Walk: the 12 Best Guatemala Hiking Tours

1.Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,189 reviews · 2 days · from $54Our pick

You’ll leave Antigua for La Soledad, climb Acatenango for 4.5 to 6 hours, and sleep in a shared dome with views of erupting Fuego. Guides such as Luis, Roberto, Santiago, Esbin, Ronald, Saul, and Osbar have led recent groups, though your team may differ. Spanish is the main language. Bring water, warm layers, snacks, and shoes with strong grip.

“It was an amazing tough adventure. If you are decently fit it is worth every step”

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2.Pacaya Volcano Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 798 reviews · 6 hours · from $23Cheapest way up

Leave Antigua by shared minivan for Pacaya Volcano, then hike about two hours with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk through pine forest, volcanic ash, and sulfur vents while looking for lava and roasting marshmallows over volcanic heat. Horses may be available locally for the steep ascent.

“The driver picked us up at our hotel at 6 and than we stopped for an hour at the cafe waiting for other buses...”

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3.Antigua, Guatemala: Volcano Acatenango Overnight Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 645 reviews · 2 days · from $90

Spend two days hiking Acatenango from Antigua with a professional English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll climb through volcanic terrain, sleep in a basic A-frame cabin at 3,700 meters, watch Fuego erupt after dark, and rise early for sunrise. Small groups, hot meals, and gear rentals make this a strong-value option, but the climb is genuinely demanding.

“Once in a lifetime hike, everything was well organised and ran smoothly. All rental gear was available for hire and the guide (Luis) was great! The accomodation exceeded my expectations and we slept well and were warm! We did the sunset hike option and it was truly unforgettable, such an amazing experience all round!”

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4.Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 502 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $35

From Antigua, you’ll ride about an hour to Pacaya National Park, then hike through forest and volcanic rock to a plateau above the lava fields. Guides such as Ervin or Irving may lead the group. Expect steep sections, horse offers, steaming vents, marshmallow roasting, and optional Pizza Pacaya when conditions allow.

“They will pick you up from your hotel but the moment you hop off the bus you are harassed by the locals offering their horses to go up the mountain even when you say no multiple times they will FOLLOW you up the mountain asking and harassing. That was annoying because it’s not an easy climb and they were irritating. Other wise that it was fun”

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5.2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hiking with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 366 reviews · 2 days · from $53

Join a Spanish-speaking local guide for a demanding two-day climb from Antigua to Acatenango’s base camp. You’ll hike through farms, cloud forest, and volcanic rock, sleep in a shared cabin, watch Fuego erupt after dark, and optionally reach Acatenango’s summit for sunrise. Food, water, warm gear, transport, and a sleeping bag are included.

“I loved the experience! Our guides were so nice with each of us, always taking care of everyone. Team BARCO is the best 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌻🦋❤️‍🩹”

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6.Overnight Adventure Hike Acatenango Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $84

Start in Antigua at 8:00 am for a demanding two-day climb through changing vegetation to a volcano-side camp. Sleep in a bag on a mat, enjoy hot chocolate and breakfast the next morning, and take in views of the volcanic scenery. Guides such as Angell and Rogelio have helped hikers along the route, but group size and organization can vary.

“This is an incredible experience. It’s a very tough hike. Angell and Rogelio were great tour guides. Very helpful and friendly. The one thing that could have been better is the food. We were given a thick, hard loaf of bread that was stuffed with a very small portion of pepperoni or something. It was cold and there was no way to heat it up. Then we were given bland pasta and noodles ssw other tours enjoying hearty portions of heated chicken and rice.”

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7.2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hike w/Local Guide & Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 43 reviews · from $98

Hike Acatenango over two days with Pachamama Tours, sleeping in an insulated wooden cabin and watching Fuego erupt after dark. The $98 trip includes transport, meals, a sleeping bag, basic cold-weather gear, and local guiding. Guides such as Willy and Kevin have earned warm praise, but the steep route requires solid fitness.

“Highlight of our trip to Guatemala. The guide Willy was great. Thanks for this experience!”

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8.Pacaya Volcano Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 6 hours · from $165

Travel from Antigua to Pacaya National Park by private transport, then hike through forest, farmland, and cooled lava fields toward the smoking cinder cone. A bilingual guide leads the route, with a fresh picnic, volcano views, and marshmallows roasted over geothermal vents. Choose an 08:00 day hike or 14:00 sunset start.

“Recomendada. Gracias Dulce y Verónica por hacer muy amena la subida al Volcán y hacer de este tour una experiencia para recordar. 100% recomendado!”

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9.1 Day Acatenango Volcano Hike from Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · from $170

Leave Antigua for Acatenango with a bilingual guide such as Gerson or Andrés. Climb from cornfields through cloud forest, pine woods, and loose volcanic scree to Guatemala’s third-highest volcano, with views of active Fuego nearby. This is a hard hike for fit people, not a casual day out.

“Had an amazing experience and Andrés was an excellent guide! 💯”

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10.Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike 2-Day Camping &Fuego Views

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 10 reviews · 2 days · from $150

You’ll hike Acatenango with a Spanish-speaking local guide, camp in a dome with a sleeping bag and mattress, and rise early for sunrise above the volcanic peaks. Fuego views may include red lava and fumaroles. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided, but transport begins and ends at Café Condesa in Antigua.

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11.Acatenango Volcano 2-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $245Best guided

You’ll hike from La Soledad through farms, cloud forest, pine forest, and volcanic scree to a private camp below Acatenango’s tree line. Guides such as David, Willy, Rudy, and Giovanni have been praised for patient pacing, camp support, and fresh meals. Expect cold nights, an early summit push, and superb views of Fuego.

“This was probably the most challenging thing I have done but also the most incredible experience I have ever had! Just a word of advice to take the following: wet wipes, tissues, head lamp (or torch) for early morning summit, hiking poles (they make such a difference) and obliviously warm clothing (it gets freezing at night).”

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12.From Antigua Guatemala: Birdwatching and Scenic Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95

Travel from Antigua with bilingual guide Monica to Finca El Pilar for birdwatching and a forest hike. Use provided binoculars to search for hummingbirds, toucanets, trogons, motmots, and quail, then climb pine-oak trails toward volcano views. Expect stairs, a solid workout, and a peaceful setting.

“Absolutely loved this tour, this spot is such a hidden gem that I hadn’t seen mention by other travelers, blogs, etc. If you love nature (and a nice workout lol) you will love this tour. Monica was a fantastic guide and helped me spot so many different birds. I had a great time and highly recommend”

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