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Every page on Pacaya.org in one place. Most visitors start with the tours, then read the guides.
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On the trail
Plan your trip
Tours
- All tours
- Pacaya Volcano Hike from AntiguaThe classic: shared shuttle from Antigua at 06:00 or 14:00, 1.5 hours up to the lava field. Park fee extra, in cash.
- Half-Day Pacaya Hike from AntiguaThe cheapest seat to the volcano: shared air-con van from Antigua, two hours uphill. Bring the park fee and your own snacks.
- Shared Pacaya Hike from Guatemala CityHotel pickup in Guatemala City, 1.5 hours to the volcano. Book the premium option and the park fee is paid.
- Pacaya Morning Hike with LunchPrivate transport from Antigua, all park fees paid and a fresh lunch at la Meseta below the cone. Ages 6 and up.
- Sunset Horseback Ride & Lava-Cooked DinnerNo hiking: your own horse and cowboy guide, s'mores on the lava and pizza baked by a lava chef at sunset.
- Pacaya ATV AdventureDrive your own quad on village trails and a private plantation's lava fields. Outside the national park; licence needed.
- Pacaya Day Trip from Guatemala CityHotel pickup in Guatemala City with the park entrance, water and a bilingual guide in the price.
- Pacaya Hike from Puerto QuetzalCruise port pickup at 07:00, box lunch and park fee included. A full climb for fit passengers.
- Acatenango Overnight Hike to Watch FuegoTwo days on Acatenango, a cabin facing Fuego, meals and warm gear. Hard climb; the booking is non-refundable.
Guides
- All guides
- Prices & park feeWhat each tour costs, the Q100 fee and the cash extras.
- Antigua or the capitalWhere to start, when to leave and how pickups work.
- Can you see lava?What the lava field shows today, and what it doesn't.
- How hard is the hike?Distance, climb, horses, kids and who should skip it.
- What to wearShoes, layers, rain gear, torch and cash.
- Pacaya or AcatenangoThe easy half-day hike or the hard overnight one.
Blog
- All posts
- The 2026-27 dry seasonDry months, El Niño, sunset times, holiday crowds and booking windows.
- Pacaya park fee 2026Q100 in cash: who pays it, which tours include it, where to get quetzales.
- Pacaya activity 2026The 2026 unrest, where to check the status, and what a closure means for your tour.
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