Tours and Tickets to Experience Pacaya Volcano

There are plenty of ways to experience Pacaya. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Antigua
• Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua
• Pacaya Volcano Morning Tour from Antigua
• Pacaya Volcano Tour and Hot Springs from Antigua
• Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Guatemala City

Visiting Pacaya National Park costs 100 Guatemalan quetzales for foreign visitors, but you'll also need to factor in your transportation. Most people find joining a tour easier (and it’s crucial if you don’t have a car as public transportation is limited). Tours typically cost between US$65 and US$100 per person.

Yes, a visit to Pacaya Volcano is worth it for many travelers, especially those visiting from nearby Antigua or Guatemala City. The drive takes roughly one hour each way, and the hike can be accomplished in three hours or less. From Pacaya, you can see other volcanoes, even some erupting.

You’ll need to visit Pacaya Volcano with a guide so the costs to visit will vary depending on how you get to the park. Rates to access the park alone may average about $6USD. Guided hikes, horseback rides, and more options may average between $12USD to $25USD).

Compared to other volcanoes in Central America, Pacaya is considered a relatively unchallenging hike. The volcano’s side isn’t as steep as nearby volcanoes such as Fuego, making it more accessible for visitors who may only be moderately active. A relatively fit individual should have no trouble climbing Pacaya Volcano.

Yes, you need a guide to hike Pacaya Volcano. This can be secured in one of two ways. Many visitors opt to arrange tours to Pacaya from cities such as Antigua or Guatemala City, which include transport. You can also hire a guide directly from the park when you arrive.

When including only the 3.2 mile (5.1 kilometer) round-trip hike, most people complete a guided trek of the Pacaya Volcano in an average of two to three hours. However, you can reach the lava fields from the trail heads in as little as one to two hours.

Yes, one of the coolest aspects of hiking the Pacaya Volcano is that you can get a fantastic view of the Fuego Volcano. That’s not all either—depending on the weather conditions and the time of day you hike, you should be able to see Acatenango and Agua during your hike.