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Where to Walk: the 5 Best Guatemala Hiking Tours

5 hikes  ·  from $23 a head

The 5 best guatemala hiking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how far it walks and how much of it is uphill. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Antigua: Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano - Leaving Antigua for La Soledad
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From Antigua: Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano

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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From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Trek - The one-hour ride from Antigua
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From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Trek

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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Antigua, Guatemala: Volcano Acatenango Overnight Hiking - Meeting in Antigua and reaching La Soledad
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Antigua, Guatemala: Volcano Acatenango Overnight Hiking

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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Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua - The climb is short, but the slope is serious
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Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

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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From Antigua: 2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hiking with Guide - Day one, from Antigua to the volcano trail
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From Antigua: 2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hiking with Guide

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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Other ways to spend the day on foot

Mountain & Summit Hikes129Volcano Hikes97Waterfall Hikes60Guided Day Hikes93Glacier Hikes51National Park Hikes42
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