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Home7-Hour PRIVATE Trek To The Active Pacaya Volcano From Guatemala City Or Antigua
Description
Climb up the Pacaya Volcano to get a unique glance into the geologic bowel of the earth and eat a sack lunch on the top, enjoying the view, before you make your way back down. Pacaya has erupted a number of times in the recent past and has had an active status since 1965. It stands at more than 8,300 feet (2.5 km) at its tallest point and is part of the Central American Volcanic Arc. Embark on this thrilling tour and have the chance to roast a marshmallow over running lava!
Highlights
- Hike the Pacaya Volcano
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In the morning, your Guatemala tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Guatemala City to take you to the Pacaya volcano.
Once there, interact with some small communities close to the volcano such as San Vicente de Pacaya. Learn about their lives before beginning the hike of this notorious volcano.
Begin the hike which takes 2 hours to complete. On reaching the top, sit down to have your sack lunch and view the magnificent vistas surrounding you before heading back to the base. Return to your accommodation in Guatemala.
What's Included
Transportation
Pacaya Volcano tour guide
Admissions
What's Excluded
Horses to hike the volcano
Tips
Personal expenses
Lunch
Know before you go
Pacaya is considered Guatemala’s most active volcano and is believed to have first erupted approximately 23,000 years ago. Pacaya has erupted a number of times since and has had an active status since 1965. It stands at more than 8,300 feet (2.5 km) at its tallest point and is part of the Central American Volcanic Arc.
One of the most notable eruptions was in 2010, when Pacaya erupted multiple times in one day, raining ash on a number of towns, including part of Guatemala City. Schools and the airport were affected by the raincloud of ash, causing the president to declare a state of calamity.
Meeting Point
Guatemala
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Per Person | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 280 Per Person |
| 2 To 4 | USD 144 Per Person |
| 5 To 7 | USD 95 Per Person |
| 8 To 10 | USD 86 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |