Pacaya Volcano & Guatemala City Private Tour

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About this activity

If you’re looking for a little bit of history and adventure at the same time this tour is your best option.

First we drive to the Pacaya Volcano, which is an hour and 30 minutes drive, so we can climb it to appreciate the fauna and flora of the region. Once we get at the top, where the lava rivers are, we will have lunch so you can taste the famous pizza and roast some marshmallows. After spending more than an hour there we start going back to the base camp and then back to Guatemala City to visit the Historical Center. In the city we will walk through the Plaza of Constitution, the National Palace of Culture, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Central Market and the 6th Avenue.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Guatemala Native Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–64 years) · Seniors (65–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: Snacks
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Parque Nacional Volcan De Pacaya

4 hours Admission included

The road to the parking lot of the Pacaya Volcano is approximately 1 hora 30 minutes.

The total duration of the hike is approximately 4 hours and its difficulty level is 4 of 10. There is horses available for rent during the hike.

The purpose of the climb is to get the experience to taste the Volcanic Pizza, made of an artesanal oven of the lava rivers. Also, during the climb you would be able to roast marshmallow at the lava rivers.
Plaza de la Constitucion

10 min

We star the tour by walking around the Plaza of Constitution, so you can have a better sighting of the historical buildings that surrounds it.
Palacio Nacional

15 min

From outside you can see the National Palace of Culture uniqueness architecture and style. Prepare to be amazed by the interesting history that this palace hides at plain sight.
Metropolitan Cathedral Of Guatemala

15 min

The next stop is the Metropolitan Cathedral where you can see some damage of the earthquake that hit Guatemala City in 1917 and 1918. This is the most important church in Guatemala and in here you will find old paintings from the XVI century and the oldest virgin brought by the spanish conquers at the XV century. It’s neoclassical architecture will blow you away!
Mercado Central

20 min

In our way out of the cathedral, we’re going directly to the Central Market to shop some souvenirs or just to get the experience of being in one of the most iconic markets of Guatemala. You will be immerse in the colorful textile, the traditional food and the local craft.
Paseo De La Sexta

30 min

We walk through the famous avenue of Guatemala City is a must! La Sexta is a pedestrian avenue where you can experience the day by day of the locals. In this walk you would be able to see the architecture of some historical buildings, the vibrant commerce and the different restaurants or food courts available. It’s a experience you don’t want to miss.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Casa Mimi Antigua Guatemala
Hotel Antigua House
Apartamento La Casa de Las Aves
Hotel Antigua Inn
Good Hotel Guatemala City
Finca Filadelfia Coffee Resort & Tours
Sun Palace
Casa 96
Utz Service Hotel Xela
Posada De San Carlos La Calzada
Hotel Posada la Merced
Hotel El Eden

and 217 more pickup points

We’ll pick you up go at any location of Guatemala City and surroundings, it can be at your hotel, friend place, International Airport or even if you are in Antigua Guatemala. And after the tour end we drop you at location of request, it can be in the same place we pick you up or at any other location.