Epic Pacaya Volcano Horseback Tour w/ Pizza & Marshmallows

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Antigua, Guatemala

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

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5.0

· Jennifer_G ·

May 2026

Great experience! Easy pickup by Guy- great drive to and back from meeting spot. He gave us a ton of information about local and regional experiences. Local guide and cow dogs were amazing. Pizza was delicious, volcano and whole experience was a complete win. The horses were gentle and knew what they were doing. Easy to ride and well cared for. Very happy with the whole day. Thank you!

· Camille_M ·

Sep 2026

Had the best time at Pacaya Volcano! Our guide picked us up right on time and was professional and entertaining throughout the tour. The horses were well cared for and the ride up the Volcano was beautiful, with unreal views along the way. The highlight of the day was eating delicious pizza right on the volcano! I would definitely recommend it!

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
One horse and one cowboy per passenger
Dinner

Pizza cooked from the volcano
Friendly knowledgeable tour guide
Entrance fee - Entrance fee to Pacaya Volcano is included

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

The guide and driver will arrive in a white passenger van

Meeting point

Tanque La Unión
6a Calle Oriente, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
If you do not require a hotel or Airbnb pick up, please meet at the Tanque de la Union. The guide and driver will be waiting with a white passenger van.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Pacaya Volcano

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
Travellers must not weigh more than 250 lbs
Travellers must not weigh more than 250 lbs
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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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

Ronald_S

Such a bucket-list experience. The views of the lava fields were stunning and roasting marshmallows over hot volcanic rock felt surreal. The guide jimmy had us laughing nonstop but also shared so much insight about the geology and local culture. Easily one of the best tours we’ve ever done.

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5.0

based on 24 reviews

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10/10 experience!

Camille_M, Sep 2026

Awesome Family Adventure!

Melanie_L, Aug 2026

We had an absolutely fabulous family day at Pacaya Volcano with our 11, 13 and 15 year olds! Our guide, Guy, was fantastic from start to finish. He explained the schedule beforehand, picked us up right on time at our Airbnb, and made the ride to the volcano fun and informative. He was incredibly entertaining, knowledgeable, and happy to answer all of our questions. Along the way, Guy stopped in a small village to buy traditional corn tortillas made by local families, giving us the chance to taste some authentic local food. The horseback ride to the top of Pacaya was a highlight for the kids, and the hike offered breathtaking views and beautiful shady paths. Our local guide was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to explain the history of the area and the local plants. Seeing the lava fields up close was incredible! We also enjoyed delicious pizza and toasted marshmallows cooked right on the volcano, and hearing the lava rocks crunch beneath our feet was such a unique experience. There’s even a little gift shop at the top with small, affordable souvenirs. This excursion was absolutely worth the money, and our kids are still talking about what a fabulous day it was. Highly recommend this experience for families with kids and teens!

An unforgettable adventure hiking Pacaya Volcano! 🌋

DANIEL_L, Aug 2026

From the moment we were picked up, everything was smooth, organized, and stress-free. Our guide was fantastic, incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the area. He really helped make the whole experience even more enjoyable. The views from the volcano were absolutely incredible. Being able to look out across Guatemala and see Fuego and Acatenango in the distance was something truly special. Standing up there, taking in the scenery, and realizing where we were made the climb completely worth it. And then there was the pizza at the top! I honestly didn’t know what to expect, but having freshly made pizza while taking in those views was such a cool and memorable experience. Definitely worth the climb! Hiking Pacaya was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Guatemala. It was an amazing adventure, well worth the money, and something will be talking about for a long time. 5 stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Antigua Guatemala.

The best day

Danielle_M, Jul 2026

If you're visiting Guatemala, this experience is an absolute must! Riding horseback up Pacaya Volcano, followed by what may have been the best pizza we've ever had, was hands down our favorite adventure of the entire trip. A huge thank you to our incredible driver and coordinator, Guy, who made the day so much more than just a tour. He was hilarious, incredibly knowledgeable, and made everything feel personal and fun—even surprising us with Western wear and cowboy hats that had us laughing and taking the best photos all day long. Our horseback guides were fantastic as well. They were kind, attentive, and clearly took wonderful care of their horses. The horses were calm, well-trained, and beautifully cared for, making the ride enjoyable and comfortable all the way up the volcano. This was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. If you're looking for an adventure with amazing people, breathtaking views, and incredible food, don't miss this tour!

Great experience

Margaret_O, Jun 2026

Ours was a private tour and was exceptional. Wear appropriate clothes and shoes. We were experienced riders but since we all had our own wangler in addition to the guide I think that no experience was necessary. We felt safe. The scenery was beautiful, the experience of having pizza at the top was fun, the driver that took us back and forth was a good driver, punctual, fun and informative, The guide that took us up the volcano made us feel very safe at all times. I recommend this excursion highly.

Fun

Scott_B, Jun 2026

The trip was good. We went in june and it was a bit rainy but still very enjoyable. Would recomend it!

A unique and memorable...

Sarah_D, Jun 2026

A unique and memorable adventure. The ride was comfortable, the scenery was amazing, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations.

Fantastic tour with...

Sarah_D, Jun 2026

Fantastic tour with beautiful views along the way. The horses were calm and the guide made the experience enjoyable for everyone.

Great Experience!

Jennifer_G, May 2026

Where else will you eat a pizza on an active volcano?

Emily_g, May 2026

If you’re in Antigua, this is the tour to book! My tour guide was Guy. He was very kind, he knew so much history about Guatemala that he shared, & he was just very comfortable to be around. He took me and one other solo traveler to the market in the morning a couple hours before the tour started and we got to eat a local tortilla breakfast on the street curb. The tour itself was an experience I’ll remember for a lifetime. I road a horse all the way up Pacaya volcano, saw some really cool animals on the way, and enjoyed breathtaking views of the villages below. Once we got to the top, Guy built a little tower out of volcanic rock and we had a competition to see who could throw a stone to knock it down while we waited for pizza. I highly recommend this tour. It was absolutely the highlight of my Guatemala trip!

sooo much awe

Natalie_C, May 2026

to echo someone else, if you’re thinking about it just do it! i was thinking about it and eventually i was like why not and it was so very lovely. they picked me up from my accommodation (and then another solo traveler after) it was so simple and prompt and our tour guide was great. i felt he really added to the experience as well w his story telling and knowledge of the area. what i loved was really the essence of the experience - you’re riding horses (that they actually care about) up a volcano overlooking beautiful lush land and at times you feel like you’re in the clouds. it is magical. and our local guides who accompanied us up the volcano were also so lovely. and guys to have pizza that is cooked w lava heat by the only guy to do it truly what a freaking life experience!!!!! and then there are doggies all around and you’re eating pizza on a volcano - pizza that is cooked w lava heat (just an extra emphasis). just what a beautiful and unique experience. and when i was looking out at everything that was surrounding me, really being present i just felt this big feeling of awe. i spent 10 days in guatemala and i feel this was truly the highlight of my trip. so, i would say just do it. i feel everyone deserves this experience at least once in their life :)

Private tour

Annemarie_L, Mar 2026

Horseback ride up to a pizza cook in a volcano and we got lucky and had a private tour. The communication was clear and everything was included. A little more expensive that other tours offered but worth the price to not be with a big group. We saw the big groups and we very happy to be with only our guide. Worth the price.

Volcano Horseback ride tour

Ed_C, Mar 2026

We communited with Chris via whatsapp, very clear. Our driver spoke little English but was very kind, even got us some local snacks for the ride. Once we arrived to the volcanoe we met the local guides and enjoyed a ride up. It was cool going up to the top and then getting to see where the volcano exploded and took out everything in its path...and hearing the guides story about how he was a young boy when this happened made it even more intense. The pizza chef is very friendly too, he is famous for the tik tokers. The lava store was closed cause it was a sunset tour. Pizza was actually good too, lots of cheese and tasty. We didnt get much of a sunset cause it was cloudy on this day, but It still made good photos and everybody we met was in a good mood so we had fun. Going down in the dark was kind of scary at times but the horses were very well taken care of and never did I feel unsafe. Would recommend this tour to others.

This was a fun way to see...

mackenzie_f, Mar 2026

This was a fun way to see the volcano without having to hike! Our guide was great and spoke perfect English! Would recommend!

Bucket list experience

Ronald_S, Mar 2026

Adventure, fun, and delicious

Martin_S, Mar 2026

Perfect mix of adventure and fun. The horseback ride made it accessible and relaxing, and the volcanic pizza was surprisingly delicious! The guide made sure everyone felt comfortable and entertained the whole time. The marshmallows at sunset were such a vibe.

Volcano pizza

Carol_V, Mar 2026

We would recomend the experience, everything was as mentioned. Our driver was kind and friendly, not much english so we got to practice our Spanish, and upon arriving to the volcano our guide spoke english and told us a few stories. The horses seemed well cared for and the pizza was delicious. We were the only 2 people on the trip so it was very comfortable, and there were only a few other groups up top, the guide mentioned it was a quiet day

Epic

Fred_Y, Mar 2026

This tour was epic in every sense of the word. Horseback riding up an active volcano and then eating fresh pizza baked from the volcano’s heat. Guides energy made the experience even better — funny, organized, and super informative. You can tell he loves what he does.

Just do it

Lauren_P, Feb 2026

If you’re debating booking this — just do it. The horses were calm and well cared for, the views were insane, and yes… the pizza is actually cooked using volcanic heat. The guide kept us laughing the whole ride while sharing fascinating info about Pacaya’s history and eruptions. Such a unique experience.

Coolest thing we did in Guatemala

Jessica_P, Feb 2026

This was hands down the coolest thing we did in Guatemala. Riding horseback up Pacaya made the climb so enjoyable, and eating pizza cooked from the heat of the volcano was unreal. Guy was hilarious the entire time but also incredibly knowledgeable about the volcano and the area. The marshmallows over volcanic rocks were the perfect touch!

Volcanic pizza

Claude_D, Feb 2026

Good experience, guides (diego and chris) were very kind and helpful. Volcano Pizza was delicious and the private transport was nice

Excellent experience at Pacaya Volcano :) !!!

Nataly_B, Jun 2026

Very good experience, Guy is very kind and knows many interesting things about Guatemala and its history. The vehicle was also very comfortable. The ascent to the volcano was very beautiful and relaxing, especially during the stops to enjoy the views; upon reaching the summit, it feels like being on another planet, and we also had very delicious pizza there. Incredible to be able to climb an active volcano :)! 10/10

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Excellent tour...

Luan_Y, Mar 2026

We were picked up at La Unión Tank and taken by private vehicle to Pacaya Volcano. Everything was fine and as offered. Highly recommended.Memo is very friendly.

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