Pacaya Volcano Luxury Sunset Horseback Riding Tour/ Dinner Cooked by-Lava Chef

Recommended by 95% of travelers

Antigua, Guatemala

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Saddle up and head to the top of Pacaya Volcano on the outskirts of Antigua on this private tour. When you reach the top, your guide will prepare pizza using hot volcanic rocks, while you roast marshmallows over hot lava. Sunset tours are available outside of the rainy season for a particularly scenic treat.

Perfect for travelers who love riding horses
Head up the mountain with a professional guide
Enjoy an included lunch of pizza cooked on hot lava coals
A private tour ensures maximum flexibility

Sample Menu

Main

Pizza cooked on hot lava

Roast marshmellows on the lava while your chef prepares a pizza to be cooked in the hot lava coals..

Starter

Homemade Salsa

Home made Mayan Salsa with tortilla chips upon your arrival

Dessert

Gourmet chocolates of Guatemala

Chocolate tasting of local Guatemalan Chocolates and gourmet marshmellows- cooked by you in the lava! For Gourmet S'mores

What's Included

Horse and private cowboy guide
Lunch

Pizza cooked on hot lava by our lava chef. Roast marshmallows in the lava as well. Chips and salsa while you watch our chef, Wine for purchase by requestPicnic of brilliant colors

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Private transport we pick up in Antigua

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Kristin_S

So. Much. Fun! Dave, aka Alaska, was such a treat! He was so knowledgeable about the amazingness of Guatemala and had such great stories to tell about Nikki (the owner of the animal reserve the tour is done through). What their organization is doing is truly inspiring and warmed my heart to hear how well the animals are preserved and cared for. Their work transcends beyond helping tourists see the beauty of Antigua. They are truly changing the lives of so many animals and it’s inspiring. The tour was a blast! And to eat pizza and s’mores made with the lava coals from the volcano?! Come on! And the pizza was super good too! The horses were beautiful and gentle. And most importantly, you learn SO much! Thank you to Nikki, Dave and the awesome cowboys for fitting us in and making it such a memorable experience! We look forward to next time!

Reviews

4,8

based on 73 reviews

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Volcano Views & Cowboy Vibes! 🤠🌋

Manuela_R, Sept 2026

What an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience! We had an absolute blast on the horseback volcano tour. The cowboys were amazing—so knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing information about the volcano and the area. The entire experience was unforgettable, and the delicious pizza at the end was the perfect touch! 🍕🐎🌋 I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Guatemala. Definitely an experience you won’t want to miss! ❤️

Our main guide, David...

Michael_W, Sept 2026

Our main guide, David from Antigua (our main guide), was fantastic. Yimi and Allen our other guides, were also great. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and welcoming throughout the entire trip. They picked us up directly from our hotel and dropped us back off afterward, which made the whole experience very easy and convenient. The horseback ride up Pacaya Volcano was a lot of fun. Our horses were gentle, calm, and easy to ride, which made the experience relaxing and enjoyable while still feeling like a real adventure. Riding through the volcanic landscape was such a unique way to experience Pacaya. And then there was the pizza! Having pizza cooked on the volcano was absolutely worth it and made the trip even more memorable. There is something pretty incredible about sitting on a volcano eating freshly made pizza after riding horses up the mountain. There is even a small shop on the volcano where you can buy some really unique gifts and souvenirs, which was an unexpected bonus. Overall, this was a great combination of horseback riding, beautiful scenery, friendly guides, and a completely unique meal. We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Antigua. The volcano pizza alone is worth the story—but the entire experience made it something we will remember for a long time!

Poor communication

Kayla_F, Mar 2026

The excursion overall was just okay. The horses themselves were not the best experience—mine had a hard time listening and would randomly speed up and slow down on its own, which caused me to almost fall off a few times. It didn’t feel very controlled or safe at moments. The bigger issue was what happened after. I accidentally left my phone in the car after being dropped off at my Airbnb and notified the excursion host less than 5 minutes later. From there, communication was poor. I was sent to the wrong location to retrieve my phone, which led to unnecessary stress and confusion. I ended up having to essentially track down the vehicle myself in a country I’m not familiar with. This meant paying for an Uber to the incorrect location, then walking another 15 minutes before finally getting my phone back. This was especially frustrating considering I had already left a $40 USD tip for the driver. Overall, I would strongly suggest they improve communication and their process for handling lost items, because that experience was far more stressful than it needed to be.

Amazing tour and organization!

Kristin_S, Dec 2025

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for the great review! It was our honor to have you!!!

An adventure to invest in!

Johnny_b, Dec 2025

Such a great experience! Definitely had everything covered. Our guide was super informative and very knowledgeable about the land. His timing was perfect and I would highly recommend this adventure. The horses were taken care of and super fun to ride. The cowboy even took photos of us and shared them all at the end.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for the fabulous review! From the horses and all the cowboys!

Once in a lifetime experience

Adam_G, Feb 2025

Wonderful experience! My twin and I booked the early 8:30am tour and were greeted at our hotel by David. The ride over was stunning and the experience as a whole was a once and a lifetime adventure. The whole process was smooth and the ride up was very smooth and stress free, even for beginners. We ate pizza wine at the top which added to the fun. 10/10 recommend!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for the amazing review!! The cowboys and horses so appreciate it! It was our pleasure to have you!

Amazing sunset

lana, Dec 2024

The trip was amazing, much higher then I expected, great service , nice horses , amazing views and sunset

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for the amazing review!! The cowboys and horses so appreciate it! It was our pleasure to have you!

You won't regret this!

Sue_Q, Nov 2024

Our guide Marlo was amazing. The pizza and marshmallows at the top, so good! We didn't get a sunset out of it because of clouds but I would still do it. It was stunning!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for the wonderful review Sue! From the cowboys and horses! We so appreciate you.

You should book this !!

Susan_B, Apr 2024

Amazing, once in a lifetime experience, with fun, hardworking people and for a great cause. Marlo was an engaging and knowledgeable guide offering information about the trip and about other activities around the city. Highlight of my trip to Antigua.