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Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua
Antigua,
Guatemala
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Overview
Duration
6h
Languages
English, Spanish
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Pacaya is one of the most active volcanoes in Central America and easily accessible with a height of 2552 masl. For more than 50 years the volcano has maintained a moderate eruptive phase. It is one of the most recommended volcanoes for its beautiful landscapes.
The ascent is a moderate walk with some points of medium-high difficulty that offers wonderful panoramic views.
The tour starts from Antigua. After one-hour ride, you will arrive at the entrance of the National Park where you have to pay the cost of the admission Q100.00 p/p.
We suggest to wear hiking boots, and a hiking stick (if you don´t have one you can rent it for Q5.00). This tour can be walking or in a horse, (horse is not included). After walking along the trails of the volcanic sand with great views, you will reach the plateau from which you can see the main crater of the volcano. For safety reasons is not possible to visit it, but you will see some steam emanations produced by the heat of the volcano.
What to remember
Important info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age is 4-year old. Take note that Rainy Season is from May to October, more chance of rain in the afternoons. The hike it runs even if it's raining.. Wear hiking boots with good traction and toe protection, pants, jacket (rain coat and waterproof clothing in rainy season). Only cash of quetzals is accepted to pay the admission fee. If you want to rent a horse, bring cash of quetzals. To join the Pizza Pacaya experience first ask us for availability due we don't stop with David every day. You need to order and pay your pizza directly with David. Contact him at +502 57430259.. IMPORTANT: The activity is considered of moderate difficulty but all will depend on your physical condition.
What's included
Collective transportation Antigua-Volcano-Antigua. Hotel pickup (selected hotels only). Trail Guide in both languages Spanish-English (Basic English)
What's not included
Entrance fee Q100.00 per person. Food and drinks. Gratuities. Horse ride (Q250.00-Q300.00 round trip)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Voyageur Tours
Meeting Point
- This tour is for people with good physical condition. We strongly advice people with heart problems or breathing limitations like asthma, NOT TO DO THIS TOUR.
- We can pick up in any centrally located Antigua Hotels, Air BnB and family homestays.
- We DON'T pick up in the villages around like hotels or Air BnB in Santa Ana, San Bartolomé Becerra, Ciudad Vieja, San Juan del Obispo, San Pedro Las Huertas, Santa Inés or Santo Domingo del Cerro, Antika or San Pedro el Panorama. Please sen us your hotel name or home address to confirm the reservation.
- You are purchasing a collective service, so several people will join the tour. This means that the van will experience some delays caused by travellers that are not ready in time, or gave a wrong address. Please be Patient.