Pacaya Volcano Overnight Tour from Antigua

Summary

Our group meets at Old Town Outfitters Shop in Antigua at 14:00hrs. Our drive to the trailhead is just over 1 hour in private transport from Antigua to the Park Office. As our group moves up one of the myriad of trails on the mountain, our guide will direct the group toward active surface or sub-surface lava flows near the summit. We’ll undoubtedly encounter geothermal hot-spots on the cooled lava formations – which are always available to help roast marshmallows! Your Old Town guide will arrange the group’s campsite close to one of Pacaya’s many beautiful vistas. A freshly prepared dinner will be readied for the group while you have ample opportunities to enjoy the sunset views and fiery orange glows which characterize Pacaya’s surface lava flows after dark. Hot coffee and tea will keep your group warm after sundown, and after a good night’s rest in tents and bags - views of surrounding highland volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango will greet campers at first light. After breakfast our group will break camp and have a relaxed descent of Pacaya’s slopes as we move down to the trailhead. Our group returns to Antigua by private transport to arrive in town at ~12:00hrs.

Tour info

Duration
22 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Our group meets at Old Town Outfitters Shop in Antigua at 14:00hrs – where drinking water, bathroom facilities and retail outdoor equipment are available for hikers. Our drive to the trailhead is just over 1-hour in private transport from Antigua to the Park Office. As our group moves up one of the myriad of trails on the mountain, your Old Town guide will direct the group toward active surface or sub-surface lava flows near the summit. He will then decide where to make camp for the evening, and arrange the group’s campsite close to one of Pacaya’s many beautiful vistas. A freshly prepared dinner will be readied for the group. Hot coffee and tea will keep your group warm after sundown, and after a good night’s rest in tents and bags views of surrounding highland volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango will greet campers at first light. After breakfast our group will break camp and have a relaxed descent of Pacaya’s slopes as we move down to the trailhead.

What’s included?

  • Dinner

  • Breakfast

  • Coffee and/or Tea

  • Private transportation

  • Sleeping pad, sleeping bag, tent

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • Gratuities

  • Hiking boots or trekking shoes (please do not hike in sandals)

  • Trekking pack (minimum 30L) + rain cover

  • Warm layer, windbreaker, rain jacket

  • Personal toiletries and/or medications

  • Camera, Hat, Sunglasses & Sunscreen

  • Two liters minimum

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 22h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Old Town Outfitters

About operator:

Mission To provide unique adventure travel experiences that take you “out there,” off the “beaten track” to extraordinary destinations through safe, high-quality trips. Vision Old Town Outfitters strives to be considered the leader in Guatemalan Adventure tourism by creating unique, authentic, safe and professional adventure travel experiences, while at the same time adhering to our philosophies and values. Philosophies As a responsible company and community member, we promote “leave no trace” ethics. We forever strive to maintain our mission and vision while working to preserve the local environments and communities in which we travel. We realize that the local communities are the key to the preservation of Guatemala’s natural resources. Core Values Values define who we are as a person and as a corporate entity; they create our principles or our own rules for how we live our lives. Thus, values are the foundations for everything that happens in the work place. A shared set of values help in the decision making process. OTO’s shared values are: Respect, Punctuality, Infectious Enthusiasm, Environmental Consciousness, Sustainability, Responsibility, Awesome Customer Service, Team work, Trust, Initiative

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