Conquer the Heights of Volcán Acatenango a Time

Experience breathtaking views and unforgettable adventures on Volcán Acatenango

Tour Booking
San Pedro Yepocapa, Guatemala

ACATENANGO CABINS

Experience an overnight adventure in Acatenango Volcano with comfortable cabin accommodation

DAY 1
06:30 AM
Meet at Cafe Condesa, Central Park
06:40 AM
Departure to La Soledad (Please be punctual, transport will only wait 10 minutes)
08:00 AM
Arrival at operations center - Equipment rental, light breakfast, packing, and safety briefing
08:30 AM
Tour starts at 2,200m altitude
01:30 PM
Arrival at base camp with cabins
02:00 PM
Hot lunch at base camp
03:30 PM
Optional Fuego Volcano hike (Extra Q250 per person, decided at camp)
06:30 PM
Hot dinner and campfire at base camp
07:30 PM
Rest in the mountain cabin (shared accommodation for 5 people)
DAY 2
04:30 AM
Wake up call for Acatenango summit hike
04:45 AM
Start summit hike
05:30 AM
Sunrise at 3,976m altitude
06:30 AM
Return to base camp
07:00 AM
Breakfast at base camp
08:00 AM
Departure from camp to La Soledad
10:30 AM
Arrival at operations center
12:30 PM
Return to Antigua (approximate time)

What's Included

  • Transportation
  • Local experienced guide
  • 4 meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
  • Cabin accommodation
  • Mattress
  • Blanket
  • Pillow
  • Sleeping bag
  • Jacket
  • Gloves
  • Hat
  • Entrance fee
$126

What to Bring

  • 4 liters of water
  • Backpack
  • Flashlight
  • Mountain shoes

Optional: Fuego Volcano hike available for Q250 extra per person (decided at camp)

Acatenango Volcano 4x4 Overnight Tour

ACATENANGO VOLCANO 4x4

Overnight Adventure with 4x4 Transportation

DAY 1
13:00
Pickup from "Tanque La Unión"
13:30
Arrival at storage facility to prepare and collect hiking equipment
14:00
Start 4x4 journey on private road to Acatenango (2,000m)
14:30
Stop at private road checkpoint to sign liability agreement
15:00
Scenic stop at 2,500m viewpoint for photos
15:30
Continue journey to 3,500m
16:00
Begin 2km hike to base camp (approx. 45 minutes)
17:00
Arrive at base camp, setup and light refreshments
18:30
Spectacular sunset viewing
Evening
Dinner, stargazing and Fuego volcano eruption viewing
DAY 2
03:30
Optional summit hike (approx. 2 hours)
05:30
Summit arrival (3,976m) for spectacular sunrise
07:30
Return to base camp, breakfast and pack-up
08:00
Descent to vehicles
09:30
Return to Antigua

What's Included

  • 4x4 Transportation
  • Sleeping bag
  • Jacket, gloves, and hat
  • Headlamp
  • Park entrance fee
  • Lunch, dinner, and breakfast
  • Cabin accommodation (8-person capacity)
$250 per person

What to Bring

  • Minimum 2 liters of water per person
  • Personal snacks
  • Mountain shoes
  • Comfortable backpack
  • Extra money for optional Fuego volcano hike

Highlights

  • 4x4 access reducing hiking time
  • Scenic viewpoints along the route
  • Fuego volcano eruption viewing
  • Stargazing experience
  • Optional summit sunrise hike
Acatenango House

Acatenango House

Overnight Mountain House Experience

Overview

Live the adventure of your life in Acatenango! This experience is not just a hike, but a transformative journey where you can connect with nature, breathe fresh air, and admire dreamlike landscapes. Upon reaching the camp, you will witness spectacular views, with the Fuego Volcano illuminating the darkness of the night and a sunrise that will leave you speechless. Throughout this adventure, you will feel part of something bigger, surrounded by mountains, volcanoes, and a starry sky that invites you to dream.

DAY 1
08:00
Departure from A Viajar Guatemala office
09:00
Arrival at Calderas (2,400 m) and preparation for the hike
09:15
Start of the hike to the camp (3,800 m)
13:00
Lunch break and enjoy the landscape
14:15
Arrival at the camp, setup in the house
15:00
Free time to rest and appreciate:
  • View of the Fuego Volcano (3,763 m)
  • If the weather permits, contemplate the beautiful sunset over the Atitlán and Tolimán volcanoes
  • Spectacular view of possible explosions of the Fuego Volcano
18:00
Dinner prepared by the guide
19:30
Campfire activities
Night: Accommodation in the house with folding beds, sleeping bags, and blankets
DAY 2
04:00
Hike to the summit (3,976 m) to see the sunrise and subsequent descent
07:00
Breakfast at the camp (3,800 m). Free time to explore the area and enjoy the views
08:00
Pack up and prepare for the descent
11:00
Arrival at Calderas (2,400 m) and return to Antigua
12:30
Arrival in Antigua

What's Included

  • Meals: Lunch and dinner on the first day, breakfast on the second day
  • Equipment: Blanket, sleeping bag, folding beds, jacket, gloves, hat, and park entrance
  • Accommodation: Rustic and cozy cabin
$66 per person (minimum 2 people) Includes everything mentioned in this tour (local Spanish-speaking guides)

Included Meals

Lunch

Drink: Not Included

Normal Dish: Chicken with rice and vegetables.

Vegetarian Dish: Steamed vegetables with rice (potato, zucchini, carrot).

Dinner

Drink: Coffee, tea, or chocolate

  • Spaghetti with vegetables.
  • 2 toasts.
  • No fat.

Breakfast

Drink: Tea or coffee

Normal Dish: Instant soup.

Vegetarian Dish: Mushroom soup.

What to Bring

  • 4 liters of pure water
  • Backpack
  • Extra money (optional, for going to the Fuego Volcano)
  • Medicines (if necessary)
  • Something to eat
  • Extra socks and shirt
  • Toilet paper
Acatenango Sunrise Night Tour

SUNRISE AT ACATENANGO

Night Hiking Experience (Minimum 2 people)

Embark on a unique experience to witness the sunrise from the summit of Acatenango Volcano. This nocturnal itinerary will take you through a starlit ascent to arrive just in time for a spectacular sunrise over Guatemala's volcanoes and landscapes. An unforgettable adventure that connects you with nature's majesty.

23:00
Pick up from your hotel or Airbnb in Antigua and begin journey
00:00
Arrival at Calderas (2,400m) - Brief rest and equipment check
00:30
Begin hike to camp (3,800m) under starlit sky
04:30
Arrival at base camp (3,800m) - Short rest and hydration
05:30
Summit arrival (3,976m) - Witness spectacular sunrise
06:00
Begin descent to base camp
07:00
Breakfast and rest at base camp
10:00
Return journey to Calderas
11:00
Arrival back in Antigua

What's Included

  • Round-trip transportation from your hotel or Airbnb in Antigua
  • Specialized guide
  • Jacket, gloves, and hat
  • Headlamp
  • Breakfast sandwich
$110 per person (minimum 2 people)

What to Bring

  • Q100 for park entrance
  • Comfortable and resistant hiking shoes
  • 2 liters of water
  • Snacks and energy bars
  • Camera for sunrise photos
  • Personal medications (if needed)
A Viajar Guatemala - Tour Information

WHY BOOK WITH A VIAJAR GUATEMALA

CABINS

Will keep you protected in case of bad weather or strong eruptions.

GUIDES

Local, professional, experienced, bilingual*, certified and trained by different institutions.

EQUIPMENT

We have all the necessary equipment for your comfort and protection during your tour.

FOOD

Nutritious and delicious! Regular, vegan and GF options available.

FUEGO

We'll take you to Fuego volcano! Q250 extra per person.

BATHROOMS

We have installed a provisional sanitary facility in our camp.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR TOUR

  • NO RESERVATIONS WITHOUT PRIOR PAYMENT
  • Your reservation is fully confirmed upon payment for the agreed time and date

CANCELLATION POLICIES

  • DATE CHANGES / NON-REFUNDABLE: Only if requested 24hrs before tour start (7:00am)
  • FUEGO HIKE POLICIES: Cost remains the same (Q250 per person) regardless of weather conditions or visibility

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 4 MEALS + SNACKS
  • BASIC EQUIPMENT: Jackets, gloves, hats (More items available for rental*)
  • PRO GUIDES
  • ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION
  • EQUIPPED CABINS (sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, and foam mattress)
  • SUNRISE HIKE TO ACATENANGO SUMMIT
  • VOLCANO ENTRANCE FEES

MENU OPTIONS

REGULAR

DAY 1 BREAKFAST
Fresh fruit, dairy-free pancakes, oatmeal, coffee and tea
LUNCH
Rice with vegetables, cucumber salad and grilled meat
DINNER
Bolognese pasta, parmesan cheese and wine
DAY 2 BREAKFAST
Breakfast burrito: flour tortilla, rice and beans, boiled egg
SNACKS
1 apple, 1 chocolate chip cookie, 1 instant soup

VEGAN

DAY 1 BREAKFAST
Fresh fruit, dairy-free pancakes, oatmeal, coffee and tea
LUNCH
Rice with vegetables, bean and chickpea salad with cucumber, tomato, cilantro, sweet corn and lime
DINNER
Bolognese pasta (soy meat) and wine
DAY 2 BREAKFAST
Breakfast burrito: flour tortilla, rice and beans, oatmeal (side)
SNACKS
1 apple, 1 Oreo, 1 instant soup

GLUTEN FREE

DAY 1 BREAKFAST
Fresh fruit, 2 corn tortillas, beans, guacamole and pico de gallo
LUNCH
Rice with vegetables, bean and chickpea salad with cucumber, tomato, cilantro, sweet corn and lime
DINNER
GF Bolognese pasta and wine
DAY 2 BREAKFAST
2 corn tortillas, rice and beans, boiled egg or oatmeal
SNACKS
1 apple and 2 bananas

Thank you for being part of the A Viajar Guatemala family, Local Tourist Transportation Industry. We guarantee an unforgettable experience and always provide the highest quality service to our valued clients.

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