Acatenango Tours and Tickets

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

• Acatenango Volcano Tour with Overnight from Antigua
• Overnight Volcano Acatenango Hiking Adventure
• Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Antigua
• Pacaya Volcano Morning Tour from Antigua
• Acatenango Overnight Hike Multiday Tour

It costs 110 Guatemalan quetzales to visit Acatenango National Park, but you’ll also need to pay for transportation to the park and back to your hotel again. Many tours include admission fees, so you won’t have to worry about paying at the gate. Tours typically cost anywhere from US$75 to $US140.

Acatenango is a twin-peaked volcano about an hour’s drive from the Guatemalan city of Antigua. Located next to the Fuego volcano, it is the third-highest peak in Central America at 13,045 feet (3,976 meters) and far less active than its fiery neighbor: Acatenango hasn’t erupted since the early 1970s.

Yes. While Acatenango is beautiful, the real star here is Fuego. From Acatenango’s summit, trekkers can gaze at the famous volcano’s bright-red lava flows and steaming ash clouds. That said, it’s a challenging climb that requires good physical fitness. High altitudes make it feel more strenuous, so know your limits.

A standard overnight excursion with a tour company lasts around 30 hours. The hike to base camp takes around five hours (deluxe options provide Jeep transportation), while a round-trip trek from the base camp to the summit takes 5–7 hours. Typically, summit hikes depart from before dawn to catch the sunrise.

While tours typically include meals and hot drinks, bring extra snacks and water. Hydration is essential at these heights. Sturdy hiking shoes are indispensable while trekking poles can generally be rented from your tour provider. Expect freezing temperatures and dress in warm layers. Sadly, trekkers have perished due to hypothermia.

Yes, although there are disadvantages. While the trail is well-marked, you’ll need a GPS-based app to avoid getting lost. You’ll also have to carry all your gear, including a tent, camping supplies, and all food and drinks needed for your climb.

Tour providers offer tented accommodation or cabins, depending on which outfitter you choose. A basic toilet is available but expect a no-frills experience. Unlike the public campsite, the commercial base camp has fantastic views overlooking Fuego, located just under a mile away (1.3 kilometers)—another reason to opt for a guided excursion.