Guatemala · Trekking

Exclusive Active Pacaya Volcano Trek from Puerto Quetzal

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Escuintla. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek on Pacaya, one of Guatemala’s most active volcanoes
  • 02 See lava coals, volcanic landscapes, and a smoking cone
  • 03 Enjoy views of other volcanoes, Lake Amatitlán, and the city
  • 04 Private round-trip transport from Puerto Quetzal included
  • 05 Pacaya Volcano National Park entrance fee included
  • 06 Led by a certified local tour guide
  • 07 Designed to fit cruise ship travelers with port pickup and drop-off

Escape the port for an active day in Guatemala with a trek on Pacaya, one of the country’s most active volcanoes. This accessible hike offers dramatic volcanic scenery, from smoking terrain and lava coals to sweeping views of surrounding volcanoes, Lake Amatitlán, and the city in the distance.

Designed to fit a cruise stop from Puerto Quetzal, this private experience combines adventure, nature, and convenience with round-trip transport, park entrance, and a certified local guide included. It’s a memorable way to experience one of Guatemala’s most striking natural landscapes in a single day.

This accessible hike offers dramatic volcanic scenery, from smoking terrain and lava coals to sweeping views of surrounding volcanoes, Lake Amatitlán, and the city in the distance.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Escuintla
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

PACAYA is one of the most active Volcanoes in Guatemala. Its activity ranges from Ashes and Gases release to Lava coals . Fantastic Views all the way up and down.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Escuintla. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Port Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Entrance Fee To Pacaya Volcano National Park
  • Certified local tour guide
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We pick up Passengers at their cruise ports in Puerto Quetzal or Marina Pez Vela.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Escuintla.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Escuintla.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Escuintla..

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