Two day hiking tour to the Acatenango Volcano

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Two day hiking tour to the Acatenango Volcano — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

We created the camp to provide a quality experience with excellent service, as we want our guests to experience the adventure of Acatenango without having a bad time. Our food portions are generously sized and made with sustaining ingredients, as we know firsthand how demanding this adventure is. The camp is new and very well-designed. It's also very well-located, with a surprising view of the the protagonist of this adventure, the Fuego Volcano.

Our camp is called IXCANUL, which in the Mayan language refers to the internal force of the mountain, which can erupt at any moment. Our goal is for you to fall in love with our country and make you want to come back again to create unforgettable experiences.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–24
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Experience GT

Ages: Adults (12–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: basic emergency kit
Included: Private transportation: The transportation is only for people who purchased the tour. There are no stops.
Included: Lunch
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Dinner
Included: Entrance fee to Acatenango Volcano
Included: Breakfast
Included: Meals: Banana, peanuts, granola bar.
Included: two liters of water.
Included: Gloves, hat, jacket, flashlight, wood stick, wet towels, radio for the group and a whistle.
Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: you shuld bring 1 or 2 liters of water extra

Itinerary

Day 1 · Ascent to the Acatenango volcano

Stop 1

45 min

We will begin the adventure at the Experience GT agency, where instructions and recommendations for the climb will be given. Then, lunch and the equipment required for the hike will be delivered.
Aldea La Soledad

50 min

We will take a vehicle from Antigua to the village of La Soledad, at the foot of the Acatenango volcano, where we will begin our hike adventure in a private land ¨Miratenango¨
Stop 3

40 min Admission included

We begin our ascent in Miratenango, our first stop, where you will find the last bathroom with water, a market to run any last-minute errands you may need.The route we use is private, saving you 1 hour and 20 minutes compared to the usual route.
Acatenango

5 hours Admission included

The Acatenango volcano, which has a Height of 3,976 meters it has a medium - high level, as it takes approximately 4.5 to 5 hours to climb, Well, it depends on your physical condition and the stops you make to rest.

We make a second stop when we reach the Acatenango payment booth, where the first entrance fee is paid by the guide, and they will put a bracelet on you to keep track. Halfway through the journey, another brake is taken for lunch, then we continue the hike until we reached "El tonel" at this point you have completed 80% of the climb to the volcano. then we walk along a path of approximately 30 minutes duration to reach the second payment booth also paid by the guide, and then we continue for 15 minutes to the camp where you will be able to rest for a while, drink or eat something.
Acatenango

2 hours Admission included

Ixcanul camp

At 6:30, the bonfire is lit, hot chocolate is made, and marshmellows are handed out for everyone to eat. If you don't want hot chocolate, you can order coffee or tea.

At 7:30, dinner is served, and finally at the end you can enjoy a glass of wine, while you see the view of the Fuego volcano.

Subway 15cm. You can choose from: regular menu/vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free. Please see photos for descriptions. · You can choose your pasta from: regular menu/vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free.

Our cabins are made of wood, Inside the cabins we have bunk beds, with mattresses, sleeping bags and blankets.

Day 2 · sunrise from Acatenango

Acatenango

4 hours Admission included

At 4 a.m., the ascent to the top of Acatenango begins, to see the majestic sunrise and admire the beauty of our country, a unique experience. We returned at 7am to have breakfast and pack to begin the descent.
Aldea La Soledad

1 h 30 min

We finished the descent at approximately 11am and arrive back at Miratenango to take the vehicle that would take you back to Antigua between 12:30 and 1:15pm
Stop 3

20 min

We arrived at the agency to deliver the equipment.

Banana bread, Quaker oatmeal, coffee or tea. Vegan option: gluten free lemon bread, yogurt and apple.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

From Tanque la union one block to the right, yo will find Santa Clara restaurant and opposite side a yellow house #11 with Experience GT sign.

End point

From Tanque la union one block to the right, yo will find Santa Clara restaurant and opposite side a yellow house #11 with Experience GT sign.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
Regarding food, we have four types of menus: regular, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Please see the menu in the photos to select the option that best suits you.

Options

4x4 Acatenango private tour

IXCANUL Camp: Wooden cabins with views of the Fuego volcano, 3-tier bunk beds

Private tour: Private transfer and cabin for 6 occupants are provided.

Duration: 45 minutes: The only difference is the method of ascent; the camp is exactly the same as the hiking route and includes the same amenitie.

pickup truck: We'll take up 80% of the volcano in a 4x4 vehicle (capacity for 6 all included).

45 minutes walk to the camp.
Immerse yourself in the Ixcanul adventure from Acatenango