Guatemala · HIKING & TREKKING
Guatemala hiking means volcanoes, ridgelines and sunrise summits with a lake or a lava show at the top. The 15 below range from afternoon legs-stretchers to full overnights — each states its distance, altitude and how fit is fit enough.
Tough 2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua. Sleep high in the cold, watch El Fuego, then chase sunrise and big cloud-top views.
“Amazing experience, one in a lifetime for sure. The guides could have been much better. None of them spoke a single word in english and you could not see them most of the time. Besides that, great experience.”
Guided Pacaya Volcano trek from Antigua. Climb through pine forest and ash, roast marshmallows, and chase lava views for about 6 hours.
“Pacaya exceeded my expectations. the ascent was a continuous steep climb with barely any flat surface. All but one person in the group had to ride a horse going up. But the view from the top was definitely amazing. The guide also had some marshmallow he roasted using steam seeping from the ground. Only complaint was that I was picked up 1 hr later than what was advised. And the driver seemed to try to make up for time by driving extremely fast.”
Two days hiking **Acatenango** from Antigua, sleeping high above Guatemala, and chasing **sunrise** and **Fuego** lava views.
“Our guides Aiden and Alex were amazing! We took regular breaks on the way up and they made us delicious food at the top! The hike is tough but if you’ve done any hikes in Patagonia for example then we found those to be harder. Take note that the toilet is a hole in the ground with no toilet paper or anywhere to wash your hands, so advice would be take enough toilet paper with you and some hand wipes! The a-frame cabins are equipped with 4 single mattresses on the floor which we shared with another couple. It was warm enough for the majority of the night but before…”
Hike active Pacaya Volcano from Antigua with a guide, steaming lava vents, marshmallows, and optional horses, with park fees extra.
“Had an amazing time going on the Pacaya hike. It’s a bit of an upward hike , but absolutely worth it. Transportation pick up was on time and our guide was great! Would highly recommend it!”
Two days hiking Acatenango from Antigua, camping by Fuego to watch eruptions, and sunrise summit views, with meals and gear.
“Abner was really the best guide you could ask for. Very patient and informative. The views were worth every step of the way. (The food wasn’t my favorite so I would recommend bringing extra snacks.)”
Two-day Acatenango overnight from Antigua with sunset and sunrise views, small-group hiking, cabin base camp stay, meals, and a guide.
“Great acatenango experience. Willy, Luden, Alex and Edwin were our tour guides and were very good and helpful, making sure everyone stayed together. When I got sick they gave me an altitude pill that helped immensely. A few things to note: the group was relatively large, and we took lots of breaks to accommodate slower hikers. Also, it's definitely a budget experience, so don't expect luxurious accommodations (although the view from base camp was stunning). The last thing I'd recommend is to bring plenty of cash and lots of extra snacks. There are little shops on the way up and down to buy water, etc. but you'll want something more…”
2 days from Antigua to Acatenango basecamp with included gear, meals, sunrise summit, and optional Fuego for fit hikers.
“Loved the tour! Guides were super nice, helpful and never rushed us. The camping was in front of the Vulcano, so you were able to see a beautiful view. Highly recommended!”
Overnight Acatenango hike from Antigua with camping on the volcano slopes, included sleeping gear, hot drinks, and big sunrise views.
“Meeting point on Viator is wrong, and it nearly caused me to miss the tour. I had to contact them and rush to the office in a hurry. Unpleasant start. Tour is fine, just don’t expect anything to be comfortable, everyone comes for the view but everyone in the team made it alright. It’s a once in a lifetime experience so just do it.”
Sunrise hike on Indian's Nose Mountain from San Pedro, steep 45-min climb, warm drinks, and golden Lake Atitlan views.
“A must do at Lake Atitlan, the sunrise was stunning and you could see all the mountains/volcanos. Our guide was very patient with us going up the mountain, and there was drinks and snacks at the top. Highly recommend!”
Two days hiking Acatenango from Antigua with included gear and meals, sunrise on top, and optional night hike toward active Fuego.
“The experience itself was amazing, however the company was not clear about a few things: you get given 2L of water at the start of the hike, and you have to give 1L of it at the basecamp to get tea and coffee. Additionally, you carry a frozen lasagna with you, which is then heated up, mine was mostly cold. The guides were good, but they kept on walking ahead and there were moments where I felt I was left behind, especially in the dark. However, it was an amazing experience, I would really recommend the experience to anyone who doesn't mind a physical challenge and a bit of cold.”
Sunrise hike to Indian Nose from San Pedro with pickup, warm drinks, and a lake-view Guatemalan breakfast. Short, photo-first, great value.
“Salvador was responsive to messages, prompt, and a great guide! He also shared that he is an experienced bird-watcher and spotted some beautiful hummingbirds on the way back down the mountain. Definitely recommend!”
Shared hike to active Pacaya from Guatemala City with certified guides, marshmallows, volcano pizza, and optional coffee or hot springs upgrades.
“It rained the day that we went but it was still a very god experience! Would definitely recommend if visiting Guatemala!”
Kayak and hike Lake Atitlan from Panajachel, with village trails, coffee fields, a cliff jump, and small-group guiding at Los Elementos.
“It was our first day in Panajachel and we had a blast with Diego. We picked the full day kayak and hike and we weren’t disappointed. We even got to go cliff jumping! Diego took great pictures of us and we never felt rushed.”
A tough but rewarding hike from Antigua to Pacaya Volcano, with a bilingual guide and the highlight of roasting marshmallows by lava.
“Man, doing a tour of an active volcano is a once in a lifetime experience and Turisteando did an amazing job guiding us. Challenging uphill hike but once you get to the top it’s completely worth it! They give you plenty breaks and an option to ride a horse up the mountain if necessary. Our guide was great and very knowledgeable. For the price you cannot beat it! A must do and see while in Antigua! 🤙🏽”
Two-day Acatenango hike near Antigua with meals, dorm lodging, provided gear, and nighttime Fuego eruions, guided in Spanish.
“Highlight of our trip to Guatemala. The guide Willy was great. Thanks for this experience!”
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