Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike

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2 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

This overnight hike to Volcán Acatenango is our top tour, and for good reason. Climb the slopes of beautiful Acatenango to our private campsite – bench-cut into the side of this towering mountain. Enjoy freshly prepared camp meals, incredible panoramic views, and the sights and sounds of nearby Volcán Fuego’s violent volcano eruptions.
Witness the evening fireworks show from nearby and very active Volcan Fuego.

What's Included

Private transportation
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
All park entrance fees
Personal toiletries and/or medications
Hiking boots or trekking shoes (no sandals)
Cold-weather clothing for near-freezing night-time temperatures at camp
Backpack for your personal gear
Camera, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Flashlight
Rain jacket (May thru October)
TIP for great service from your Old Town guide!
Porter Service (additional service for greater than 40 pounds)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our group leaves from the Old Town Outfitters Shop at 8:00 am, where you can fill up your water bottles and purchase any additional gear you might need. Hikers should eat breakfast beforehand and pack a small snack for the road. A one-hour drive takes us from Antigua to the sleepy mountain village of La Soledad, perched on the ridge of the Pacific slope of Volcan Acatenango

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1: Hike To Camp

    1 stop
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    Acatenango

    Our group leaves from the Old Town Outfitters Shop at 8:00 am, where you can fill up your water bottles and purchase any additional gear you might need. A one-hour drive takes us from Antigua to the sleepy mountain village of La Soledad, perched on the ridge of the Pacific slope of Volcan Acatenango. The hike takes ~5-6 hours to basecamp, going trhough four distinct microclimates, each of which will take you about an hour to traverse. Temperate coniferous forest and tropical dry forest characterize the 3rd phase of our ascent, which will lead us to the storm-beaten tree-line of the volcano. Our campsite is perched just below the tree line with sweeping views of the Antigua valley and Volcan Fuego. After setting up camp, hikers are free to rest, relax and enjoy their surroundings while our guide prepares a fresh camp dinner at ~3750m with hot tea and coffee.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Day 2: Summiting Acatenango

    1 stop
  • 2
    Acatenango

    Early hike to the summit. Steep hike ~2 hours just before sunrise and last eruptions of Fuego volcano at break of dawn. Hike back to camp for breackfast and then we prepare for the decent to Soledad Village

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

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
  • A certain fitness level is required. ~5-6 hours hike on day 1
Supplied by OLD TOWN OUTFITTERS

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Overnight Tours
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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