Fuego Volcano erupting at dawn, seen from Acatenango

Sleep facing Fuego Volcano

A 2-day Acatenango hike with local guides, from Antigua Guatemala. Camp at 3,600 m, summit at sunrise. Or ride an ATV around Pacaya in a day.

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2,400 m Trailhead
3,600 m Base camp
3,976 m Summit

Three ways up Acatenango

All three are overnight trips with a night at base camp facing Fuego and an optional sunrise summit hike. They differ in route, group size and what’s included.

	Acatenango Basic	Acatenango Premium	Acatenango 4x4
Price	Q400 per person + entrance fee	Q750 per person	Q2,250 / US$300 per person
How you go up	Traditional route via La Soledad (8–9 km, ~6 hours)	Private entrance (1 hour less of steep hiking)	4x4 to El Tonel, then ~40 min hike (Monday to Thursday)
Backpack carrying service	Not included: optional porter (Q250–Q500)	Free Monday to Thursday: it goes up in the 4x4 jeeps to El Tonel; you carry it the last ~40 min to camp	Rides in the jeep to El Tonel; you carry it the last ~40 min to camp
Entrance fee	Not included (Q100 cash)	Included	Included
Guide	Spanish-speaking guides, 1 guide per 10 hikers	Lead guide with basic English, 1 guide per 5 hikers	Main guide speaks English
Group size	35–50 people	15–25 people	Up to 35 guests, maximum 6 per jeep
Where you sleep	Wood-and-metal cabins, up to 15 people, sleeping bag	Wooden cabins, 8 to 10 people, sleeping bag	Shared cabin, sleeping bag and mat
Meals	4 meals	4 meals	5 meals and a snack bag
Difficulty	Challenging	Challenging	Moderate
	See the Basic tour	See the Premium tour	See the 4x4 tour

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	Price	Group size	Difficulty
Basic	Q400	35–50	Challenging
Premium	Q750	15–25	Challenging
4x4	Q2,250	≤ 35	Moderate

Acatenango Basic
Price
Q400 per person + entrance fee
How you go up
Traditional route via La Soledad (8–9 km, ~6 hours)
Backpack carrying service
Not included: optional porter (Q250–Q500)
Entrance fee
Not included (Q100 cash)
Guide
Spanish-speaking guides, 1 guide per 10 hikers
Group size
35–50 people
Where you sleep
Wood-and-metal cabins, up to 15 people, sleeping bag
Meals
4 meals
Difficulty
Challenging
See the Basic tour
Acatenango Premium
Price
Q750 per person
How you go up
Private entrance (1 hour less of steep hiking)
Backpack carrying service
Free Monday to Thursday: it goes up in the 4x4 jeeps to El Tonel; you carry it the last ~40 min to camp
Entrance fee
Included
Guide
Lead guide with basic English, 1 guide per 5 hikers
Group size
15–25 people
Where you sleep
Wooden cabins, 8 to 10 people, sleeping bag
Meals
4 meals
Difficulty
Challenging
See the Premium tour
Acatenango 4x4
Price
Q2,250 / US$300 per person
How you go up
4x4 to El Tonel, then ~40 min hike (Monday to Thursday)
Backpack carrying service
Rides in the jeep to El Tonel; you carry it the last ~40 min to camp
Entrance fee
Included
Guide
Main guide speaks English
Group size
Up to 35 guests, maximum 6 per jeep
Where you sleep
Shared cabin, sleeping bag and mat
Meals
5 meals and a snack bag
Difficulty
Moderate
See the 4x4 tour

Riders with their ATVs before the Pacaya Volcano tour

Pacaya Volcano by ATV

Explore an active volcano by ATV, crossing volcanic foothills, a lagoon and a wind farm, without a demanding hike.

Duration6–7 hours, including transport
PriceQ900 per person
IncludedTransport from Antigua, ATV, park entrance, water and a snack
You needA valid driver’s license (driver must be of legal age)

See the Pacaya ATV tour

Good to know before you book

Fuego Volcano hike: An optional extra hike from the Acatenango camp at sunset, about Q250 per person, paid in cash to the local guide.
Luggage storage: Leave your luggage for free at Zoola Suites in Antigua while you’re on the volcano.
Booking under 48 hours: If you would like to book less than 48 hours before the tour takes place, please contact us via WhatsApp.
Changing your date: Ask on WhatsApp at least 72 hours before the tour. The deposit is non-refundable. Read the cancellation policy.