Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike

4.9 (11 reviews) 2 days Free cancellation Private tour

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Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

This overnight hike to Volcán Acatenango is our top tour, and for good reason. Climb the slopes of beautiful Acatenango to our private campsite – bench-cut into the side of this towering mountain. Enjoy freshly prepared camp meals, incredible panoramic views, and the sights and sounds of nearby Volcán Fuego’s violent volcano eruptions.

Witness the evening fireworks show from nearby and very active Volcan Fuego.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: OLD TOWN OUTFITTERS

Ages: Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Admission fees: All park entrance fees

Not included

Not included: Personal toiletries and/or medications
Not included: Hiking boots or trekking shoes (no sandals)
Not included: Cold-weather clothing for near-freezing night-time temperatures at camp
Not included: Backpack for your personal gear
Not included: Camera, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Not included: Flashlight
Not included: Rain jacket (May thru October)
Not included: TIP for great service from your Old Town guide!
Not included: Porter Service (additional service for greater than 40 pounds)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Day 1: Hike To Camp

Acatenango

6 hours Admission included

Our group leaves from the Old Town Outfitters Shop at 8:00 am, where you can fill up your water bottles and purchase any additional gear you might need.

A one-hour drive takes us from Antigua to the sleepy mountain village of La Soledad, perched on the ridge of the Pacific slope of Volcan Acatenango.

The hike takes ~5-6 hours to basecamp, going trhough four distinct microclimates, each of which will take you about an hour to traverse.

Temperate coniferous forest and tropical dry forest characterize the 3rd phase of our ascent, which will lead us to the storm-beaten tree-line of the volcano. Our campsite is perched just below the tree line with sweeping views of the Antigua valley and Volcan Fuego. After setting up camp, hikers are free to rest, relax and enjoy their surroundings while our guide prepares a fresh camp dinner at ~3750m with hot tea and coffee.

Picnic lunch prepared with fresh ingredients, by the Old Town Guide, that will share a taste of Guatemala has to offer · At basecamp, a well deserved dinner prepared at kitchen camp, hot chocolate, tea or coffee is available.

3 PERSON / 3 SEASON TENT • 20*F / -6*C SLEEPING BAG & PAD The camp is set on first row view of Fuego Volcano eruptions

Day 2 · Day 2: Summiting Acatenango

Acatenango

3 hours Admission included

Early hike to the summit. Steep hike ~2 hours just before sunrise and last eruptions of Fuego volcano at break of dawn.

Hike back to camp for breackfast and then we prepare for the decent to Soledad Village

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Our group leaves from the Old Town Outfitters Shop at 8:00 am, where you can fill up your water bottles and purchase any additional gear you might need. Hikers should eat breakfast beforehand and pack a small snack for the road. A one-hour drive takes us from Antigua to the sleepy mountain village of La Soledad, perched on the ridge of the Pacific slope of Volcan Acatenango

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.