The 9 Best Hiking Tours in Guatemala

1.From Antigua: Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano

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

You’ll hike from La Soledad to Acatenango’s high camp, sleep in a shared dome, watch Fuego erupt, and climb for sunrise. Spanish-speaking guides such as Luis, Roberto, Esbin, and Ronald have led recent groups, but guide assignments vary. The $54 price includes transport, meals, gear, and a sleeping bag, but not the Q100 park fee or optional Fuego hike.

“I would improve the sleeping places and reduce the number of people per cabin”

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2.From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 798 reviews · 6 hours · from $23Best value

Leave Antigua by shared minivan for a guided Pacaya hike through pine forest, ash, and sulfur vents. The six-hour trip includes transport, a local English or Spanish-speaking guide, and marshmallows to roast over volcanic heat. You cannot enter the crater, and lava sightings depend on current volcanic activity. Horses may be available locally for an extra fee.

“I was a nice trip, we enjoy a lot with the guides.”

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3.Antigua, Guatemala: Volcano Acatenango Overnight Hiking

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

Hike Acatenango from Antigua with a professional English or Spanish-speaking guide, then sleep in an A-frame cabin at 3,700 meters facing Fuego Volcano. You’ll climb for roughly five to seven hours, eat three included meals, watch sunrise from the summit, and return the next morning. Guides such as Christian, Adam, Luis, and Alex are praised for patient pacing.

“One of the most amazing experiences of my life ! The organisation wasn’t so great, I requested vegetarian food and then they said it had ran out, also took a long time to start because of confusion getting food and equipment etc, but you go with the flow ! Our guides were amazing, big respect ! Bring as many layers as you can, lots of snacks and lots of water !”

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4.Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

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

This six-hour Pacaya trip takes you from Antigua by shared shuttle to a guided volcanic hike, usually with basic Spanish-English support. You’ll climb through forest and lava fields, feel heat from steaming vents, roast marshmallows, and take in views of nearby volcanoes. Guides such as Ervin and Mono have earned praise for patience and humor, but English ability can vary.

“Great experience in Pacaya volcano. Not too difficult so recommend for almost any level. The guide was great and friendly.”

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5.From Antigua: 2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hiking with Guide

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

Hike Acatenango from Antigua over two demanding days with Spanish-speaking guides such as Abner, Marcelo, Felipe, Carlos, and Edgar. You will cross farms, cloud forest, and volcanic ground, sleep near the summit, watch Fuego erupt after dark, and hike for sunrise. Transport, meals, water, warm layers, and a sleeping bag are included, but entrance and optional Fuego fees are extra.

“The fact that we saw a real volcano and lava was unbelievable and totally worth it! The food was really good and we had incredible views! Things that could be improved are first of all, a guide that at least speaks a bit English because we couldn’t communicate at all even tho we booked the English tour. Second, the time management. We arrived pretty early on the top of the mountain and didn’t really know what to do till we hiked to Fuego. Third, we waited over an hour for our shuttle back what was pretty annoying because we were all super tired and exhausted.”

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6.Antigua: 2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hike w/Local Guide & Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 43 reviews · from $98

You’ll hike Acatenango from La Soledad to a cabin base camp, watch Fuego erupt after dark, then climb for sunrise. Pachamama Tours provides transport, meals, sleeping gear, jackets, gloves, and hats. Guides such as Willy and Kevin have earned strong praise, but expect Spanish guidance and a demanding high-altitude hike.

“It was an amazing experience, you trully connect with Mother Nature. My only complain is that the guides should take control of the traffic of the people going in opposite direction, we got stuck several times due this situation.”

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7.1 Day Acatenango Volcano Hike from Antigua

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

Leave Antigua at 5:00am for a demanding full-day climb of Acatenango with a bilingual local guide. You’ll cross cornfields, cloud forest, pine woodland, and volcanic scree before reaching the summit. From the top, watch active Fuego, 4km away, erupt when conditions allow. Guides named Gerson and Andrés have earned especially strong praise.

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

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

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

You’ll hike Acatenango from Antigua with a Spanish-speaking local guide, spend the night in a dome cabin with a sleeping bag and mattress, then climb for sunrise. Meals, volcano fees, transport, cold-weather gear, coffee, and hot chocolate are included. Fuego’s closer summit visit costs an extra Q300.

“The activity was good but the worth of money spent was a disappointment. People whom I shared a tent with have paid 2 times less for the experience than I did because they broke it at the hotel not online. I have said 125$ for the same experience they paid 65$.”

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9.Acatenango Volcano 2-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $245Top rated

Hike from Antigua through farms, cloud forest, conifers, and volcanic scree to a private camp below Acatenango’s tree line. Summit at 3,975m, watch Fuego erupt 4km away, and descend by a different route. Guides may include David, Willy, Rudy, or Giovanni, with meals, tents, sleeping bags, and transport provided.

“Absolutely loved this tour and could not have asked for better service. We booked super last minute for a spontaneous trip to Guatemala so I was a bit worried things wouldn’t work out but I quickly became reassured by the ease of communication from the company. Sebastian was very friendly and happy to answer all of my questions. The lady working at the front desk was also super helpful advising us on what to pack and also lent us some warm clothes including jumpers, beanies and gloves. Our guides David and Willy truly made the experience extra special. They walked at our pace and were always supportive when the track…”

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