DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 8 antigua guatemala hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Two intense days on Acatenango from Antigua. Sleep in a high camp, watch El Fuego erupt, and catch sunrise over the clouds.
Most Popular“It was an amazing tough adventure. If you are decently fit it is worth every step”
A 2-day Acatenango overnight from Antigua with a lava-river trek, Fuego camp views, and sunrise from the volcano summit.
“This was definitely a difficult hike. Not meant for beginners or people who are not physically fit. However, our guides Christian and Alex were amazing at taking periodic breaks. At the end, my friend was experiencing extreme muscle fatigue after her return from Fuego Volcan back to Acatenango and Christian held her hand throughout the…”
Two days up Acatenango from Antigua with gear, meals, and basecamp cabins facing Fuego. Local guide, dorm stay, and sunrise.
“It was an amazing experience, you trully connect with Mother Nature. My only complain is that the guides should take control of the traffic of the people going in opposite direction, we got stuck several times due this situation.”
Hike Pacaya Volcano from Antigua in 6 hours, cross dried lava fields, roast marshmallows by geothermal heat, and picnic with big views.
“We had a great experience. Our hosts were the best we could ask for! David and Kim were fun, knowledgeable and took great care of us. They made the hike and entire experience so much fun.”
Hike Acatenango from Antigua through farms and cloud forest to a scree summit, then wait for Volcán Fuego 4 km away.
“Had an amazing experience and Andrés was an excellent guide! 💯”
Two-day Acatenango overnight with starry summit camping and possible Fuego lava views, including meals, gear, and Antigua pickup.
“The activity was good but the worth of money spent was a disappointment. People whom I shared a tent with have paid 2 times less for the experience than I did because they broke it at the hotel not online. I have said 125$ for the same experience they paid 65$.”
Hike Acatenango in Guatemala over two days, camp under 3,750m views of erupting Fuego, then summit to 3,975m for 360° panoramas.
“This was probably the most challenging thing I have done but also the most incredible experience I have ever had! Just a word of advice to take the following: wet wipes, tissues, head lamp (or torch) for early morning summit, hiking poles (they make such a difference) and obliviously warm clothing (it gets freezing at…”
Birdwatching and hiking at Finca El Pilar near Antigua Guatemala. Binoculars provided, pine-oak trails, volcano views, and rare birds.
“Absolutely loved this tour, this spot is such a hidden gem that I hadn’t seen mention by other travelers, blogs, etc. If you love nature (and a nice workout lol) you will love this tour. Monica was a fantastic guide and helped me spot so many different birds. I had a great time and highly…”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
