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Pacaya volcano guides

Everything to sort out before you climb Pacaya: what the day costs, where to start from, how much lava you will see, how hard it is, what to wear, and whether Acatenango should come next.

Pacaya Volcano Tour Prices 2026: What You Really PayWhat each tour costs, the Q100 fee and the cash extras.Read the guide →Pacaya from Antigua or Guatemala City 2026: Where to StartWhere to start, when to leave and how pickups work.Read the guide →Can You See Lava at Pacaya? 2026: What You Really SeeWhat the lava field shows today, and what it doesn't.Read the guide →Pacaya Volcano Hike Difficulty 2026: How Hard Is It?Distance, climb, horses, kids and who should skip it.Read the guide →What to Wear to Hike Pacaya Volcano 2026: Packing ListShoes, layers, rain gear, torch and cash.Read the guide →Pacaya vs Acatenango 2026: Which Volcano Hike to DoThe easy half-day hike or the hard overnight one.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your Pacaya tour

The three tours most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the park fee and what guests say.

Half-Day Pacaya Hike from Antigua Lowest price ★ 4.57 hoursFree cancellation

Half-Day Pacaya Hike from Antigua
Shared vanAir-conTwo-hour climb

The cheapest seat to the volcano: a shared air-conditioned van, a two-hour climb and marshmallows in the steam vents. Bring water, snacks and Q100 in cash.

What's included
  • Shared air-conditioned van from Antigua
  • Pickup at your hotel, drop-off at Central Park
  • About two hours uphill to the lava field
  • Not included: the Q100 park fee, drinks and snacks
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$20per person Reserve
Pacaya Volcano Hike from Antigua Most reviewed ★ 4.56 hoursFree cancellation

Pacaya Volcano Hike from Antigua
06:00 or 14:00Shared groupAges 4+

A shared shuttle from Antigua and a bilingual guide for the classic climb: 1.5 hours up, 30 minutes on the lava, 50 down. Pay the Q100 park fee in cash at the gate.

What's included
  • Shared transport from Antigua and back
  • Hotel pickup at selected hotels
  • Trail guide in Spanish and basic English
  • Not included: the Q100 park fee, cash at the gate
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$35per person Reserve
Shared Pacaya Hike from Guatemala City From the capital ★ 4.86 to 7 hoursFree cancellation

Shared Pacaya Hike from Guatemala City
City pickupFee optionCertified guide

Hotel pickup in Guatemala City, 1.5 hours to the volcano and a guide certified by the tourism board. Choose the premium option and the park fee is already paid.

What's included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Guatemala City
  • Local guide certified by the Guatemalan Tourism Board
  • Park fee included on the premium option
  • Horse optional: about Q150 one way, cash
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$73per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

A shared shuttle from Antigua, a bilingual guide and the classic climb to Pacaya's lava field. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Check dates for the shared hike from Antigua