Category Acatenango Volcano Hikes

Guatemala · ACATENANGO VOLCANO HIKES

The 9 Best Acatenango Overnight Hikes

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Acatenango is the hardest day most visitors put in and the one they talk about afterwards: five hours up through pine and ash to a camp facing Volcán de Fuego, which erupts through the night. These 9 operators differ in ways that matter at 3,700 metres. Gear quality, porter options, group size, food, and the optional Fuego ridge push are all set out below.

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

From Antigua: Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano - Price and what you actually pay for (plus the volcano add-ons)

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

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

A tough 2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua with cabin sleep, sunrise at altitude, and eruptions of El Fuego in Guatemala.

“Amazing experience, one in a lifetime for sure. The guides could have been much better. None of them spoke a single word in english and you could not see them most of the time. Besides that, great experience.”

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Antigua, Guatemala: Volcano Acatenango Overnight Hiking

Antigua, Guatemala: Volcano Acatenango Overnight Hiking - Day 1 from Tanque La Unión to the Acatenango trail: the hard climb starts fast

2.Antigua, Guatemala: Volcano Acatenango Overnight Hiking

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

Two days hiking Acatenango from Antigua, sleeping at 3,700m, watching Fuego from basecamp, then catching sunrise and heading back down.

“Our guides Aiden and Alex were amazing! We took regular breaks on the way up and they made us delicious food at the top! The hike is tough but if you’ve done any hikes in Patagonia for example then we found those to be harder. Take note that the toilet is a hole in the ground with no toilet paper or anywhere to wash your hands, so advice would be take enough toilet paper with you and some hand wipes! The a-frame cabins are equipped with 4 single mattresses on the floor which we shared with another couple. It was warm enough for the majority of the night but before…”

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From Antigua: 2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hiking with Guide

From Antigua: 2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hiking with Guide - Day 1 Hike: The 5-Hour Climb Through Farmlands, Cloud Forest, and Volcanic Ground

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

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

2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua with a guide, sleeping by Volcán de Fuego eruptions and chasing sunrise views. From $53 plus extras.

“Abner was really the best guide you could ask for. Very patient and informative. The views were worth every step of the way. (The food wasn’t my favorite so I would recommend bringing extra snacks.)”

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Overnight Adventure Hike Acatenango Volcano

Overnight Adventure Hike Acatenango Volcano - Price Breakdown: What $84 really buys, and what costs extra

4.Overnight Adventure Hike Acatenango Volcano

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

Tough overnight Acatenango hike from Antigua with volcano camping, night skies, and guided climbs, plus add-on park and gear costs.

“I was really excited about this experience—the opportunity to hike a volcano with like-minded adventurers. When I arrived at the office, I was surprised by how many people were there. I initially assumed there were multiple groups, but it quickly became clear that things were chaotic from the start. There was very little instruction, and people were essentially told to get in where they fit in. My group ended up being 40+ people for what was supposed to be a 16-person hike. The guides appeared to be very young and, unfortunately, didn’t seem to have the experience needed to manage such a large and varied group. We were never informed…”

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

Antigua: 2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hike w/Local Guide & Meals - The 2-Day Schedule, From 7:30 AM Meet-Up to Noon in Antigua

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 43 reviews · from $98

2-day Acatenango hike near Antigua with local guide, warm cabins, meals, and Fuego eruption views from base camp, $98.

“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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1 Day Acatenango Volcano Hike from Antigua

1 Day Acatenango Volcano Hike from Antigua - La Soledad and the first hour through farm fields

6.1 Day Acatenango Volcano Hike from Antigua

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

One-day Acatenango hike from Antigua with cloud-forest trails, 360 summit views, and possible Volcan Fuego eruptions near La Soledad.

“Great excursion, contact with nature and the best views. Ask for Gerson, the best and patient tour guide! Highly recommended! Note: you should be in a great physical condition!”

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Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike 2-Day Camping &Fuego Views

Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike 2-Day Camping &Fuego Views - Price Breakdown: What You Really Get for $150

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

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

Hike Acatenango overnight with dome camping, starry skies, sunrise summit views, and a chance to see Fuego’s glow from Antigua.

“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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Acatenango Volcano 2-Day Hike

Acatenango Volcano 2-Day Hike - Camping at Around 3,750m, Dinner with Fuego in View

8.Acatenango Volcano 2-Day Hike

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

Acatenango overnight hike from Antigua. Diverse trails, cold-night campsite with Fuego eruptions, and a summit scramble with huge views.

“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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2-day tour from Antigua 1 night in Acatenango Volcano

2-day tour from Antigua 1 night in Acatenango Volcano - Day 1 From Antigua to La Soledad, Then Up to Base Camp

9.2-day tour from Antigua 1 night in Acatenango Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $92

Two days hiking Acatenango from Antigua, sleeping in dome cabins and watching Fuego erupt, with sunrise on the summit. Spanish guide.

“Nous avons passé un magnifique moment ! Nos guides étaient top, à faire absolument. Attention demande une bonne forme physique, l’ascension est un gros défi, qu’elle soit jusqu’au camp de base, avec l’extra fuego ou jusqu’au sommet.”

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