Pacaya Volcano Excursion from Guatemala City

Antigua, Guatemala

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

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Overview

Visit the Pacaya Volcano on a full-day tour from Guatemala City that allows you to view the active volcano from a safe distance. Your tour includes round-trip transfers from major hotels in Guatemala City, and a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned minivan. Hear insightful commentary from the guide, and get great photo ops along the way.

Benefit from the commentary of your guide
Make the journey to the volcano with ease
Enjoy clear views of an active volcano (weather permitting)
Pickup and drop-off at select hotels included

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local guide
Hotel drop-off at Westin Camino Real Hotel and Barceló Guatemala City Hotel
Hotel pickup at Westin Camino Real Hotel and Barceló Guatemala City Hotel
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Drinks
Gratuities
We do not pick up passengers in Antigua Guatemala
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

06:50 a.m. pick up at Westin Camino Real Hotel 07:00 a.m. pick up at Barceló Guatemala City Hotel WE DO NOT PICK UP PASSENGERS IN ANTIGUA GUATEMALA

Operating hours
.7:00 am

What To Expect

Pacaya Volcano

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.5

based on 2 reviews

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Scenic hike to see a volcano.

Kaivan_R, May 2025

Recommend the hike. It’s not long (option to go on horse) and scenic. Expect drive from town due to traffic around two hours each way. Only reason I didn’t give 5 star is because the guide was moving at a pace too fast for some of the people in the group. I ended up walking with the last person for their safety. Roasting marshmallows using volcano heat was fun.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for recommending the hike! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed the scenic route and the unique experience of roasting marshmallows using the volcano's heat—it’s always a highlight for many of our guests. We also truly appreciate your feedback regarding the guide's pace. We take all comments seriously and will review what happened in this case to ensure we provide a comfortable and safe experience for everyone in the group. Thank you again for your helpful input—it helps us improve—and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!

This a very good tour...

Wei_X, Apr 2023

This a very good tour package! This is the only package I can find that offers a day trip to Pacaya volcano from Guatemala city with very good value. The company had very good communication with me and driver is good and drop me to place I want. For those just what to see the volcano and do not want to stay in Antigua, this is the best option. It save time and save money. Finally, it is not company's issue, the local guide walk faster than I can. On one occasion, he did not wait me at a junction, I did not now which way to go.