Two Day Private Hiking Tour to the Acatenango Volcano

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Ascent to the Acatenango volcano
6 stops
1
Experience GT
We will begin the adventure at the Experience GT agency, where instructions and recommendations for the climb will be given. Then, lunch and the equipment required for the hike will be delivered.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Aldea La Soledad
We will take a vehicle from Antigua to the village of La Soledad, at the foot of the Acatenango volcano, where we will begin our hike adventure.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
PARQUEO MIRATENANGO
We begin our ascent toward Miratenango, our first stop, where you´ll find a coffee shop and a grocery store to catch up on any last minute errands you might need. this walk usually takes 1 hour and about 20 minutes of rest and hyydrate.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Acatenango
The Acatenango volcano, which has a Height of 3,976 meters it has a medium - high level, as it takes approximately 5 hours to climb, Well, it depends on your physical condition and the stops you make to rest. We make a second stop when we reach the Acatenango payment booth, where the first entrance fee is paid by the guide, and they will put a bracelet on you to keep track. Halfway through the journey, another brake is taken for lunch, then we continue the hike until we reached "El tonel" at this point you have completed 80% of the climb to the volcano. then we walk along a path of approximately 30 minutes duration to reach the second payment booth also paid by the guide, and then we continue for 15 minutes to the camp where you will be able to rest for a while, drink or eat something.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Volcan de Fuego
You arrive at camp around 3:30 or 4 in the afternoon. You'll have a half-hour break, and at 4:30, you'll start the hike to the fire for those who want to do it. It's important to note that there's an additional cost of $30 per person, and you must notify the guide before you can do it. The hike takes approximately 3 hours to go and return.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
6
Acatenango
Ixcanul camp At 6:30, the bonfire is lit, hot chocolate is made, and marshmellows are handed out for everyone to eat. If you don't want hot chocolate, you can order coffee or tea. At 7:30, dinner is served, and finally at the end you can enjoy a shot of whiskey, wine, or Irish coffee while you see the view of the Fuego volcano.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
sunrise from Acatenango
3 stops
7
Acatenango
At 4 a.m., the ascent to the top of Acatenango begins, to see the majestic sunrise and admire the beauty of our country, a unique experience. We returned at 7am to have breakfast and pack to begin the descent.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Aldea La Soledad
We finished the descent at approximately 11am and arrived back at La Soledad to take the vehicle that would take us back to Antigua.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Experience GT
We arrived at the agency to deliver the equipment.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Regarding food, we have four types of menus: regular, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Please see the menu in the photos to select the option that best suits you.

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