Overnight Volcano Acatenango Hiking Adventure
The journey begins in Antigua at La Soledad village where the hike begins at Acatenango volcano. It is one of the most beautiful activities you have to do when visiting Guatemala, of course you have to have the proper physical condition to do so.
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Overnight Volcano Acatenango Hiking Adventure
What's included in Overnight Volcano Acatenango Hiking Adventure
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Volcano Acatenango is the sleeping giant that is the twin one of the most active volcano in Guatemala.
Acatenango is the third highest volcano in all of Central America and is a real adventure to hike on the top and observe the sunset and the sunrise. Sleeping overnight in the base camp of the volcano will be an unique experience in your life. Its highest summit is 3,976 meters (13,044 ft!)
Itinerary
Day 1.
7:00am shuttle from Antigua to La Soledad village (The tour guide goes to pick you up at your hotel).
08:00 arrival at the Soledad village
10:00 Begins the hike for about 5hrs. (aprox)
3:00 pm arrival time at the base camp
Time to see sunset
Day 2.
4:00am time to see sunrise (short hike for 1 hour from the base camp to the top to see the sunrise).
07:00am return to the base camp for breakfast.
8:30am Descend to the village
11:30am arrival time at the village
Trasfer to Antigua
12:30pm arrival time to Antigua
Inclusions
- Hot drinks (chocolate)
- Lodging in the cabins on the base camp, sleeping bag and mattress.
- Professional guide and round trip transportation.
- Lnch:Grilled chicken + mashed potatoes +greensalad-Dnr: Chop suey + rice-Brst: pancakes+honey+banana
- Gratuities
- Pay it in cash and local currency GTQ. 100
- Bags storage
- Jacket
- Hiking poles
- Hiking boots
- Pants
- Headlamp
- Backpack
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
- Bring: comfortable clothes, scarf, jacket or rain coat, gloves, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, repellent,head lamp and personal aid kit
- Bring: Candy bar and 4 liters of water
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Tanque la Unión. 6a Calle Oriente, Antigua Guatemala . 7:30 AM - We ask for punctuality.
