Acatenango volcano looms over the streets of Antigua in Guatemala
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Acatenango Volcano Hike & Antigua Short Break

From
CAD 1,420
Duration
4 days
Countries
Guatemala
Activity
active
Group size
Max 12

The adventure

Set off on a four-day hiking adventure to the volcanoes and valleys of Guatemala. Learn about sustainable agriculture at a women-led regenerative farming project, discover the rich heritage of Antigua during a tortilla workshop at El Comalote and pass the cloud forest on your first day hiking. Set off on an early morning hike to the summit of Acatenango Volcano, watch the sunrise over the southern Mexican Highlands and maybe go on to Fuego Ridge to see its eruptions!

At a glance

Duration
4 days
Route
Antigua → Antigua
Countries
Guatemala
Activity level
active
Style
City & Short Breaks, Culture & History, Trekking & Hiking
Group size
Max 12
Ages
15+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome

Day by day

Stunning aerial shot of Lake Atitlán and a nearby town nestled among lush mountains.
Your journey through

Guatemala

Day 1AntiguaBuenos dias! Welcome to Guatemala. Your adventure kicks off with a welcome meeting at 10 am this morning. Enjoy a cup of locally grown coffee, then set off on an orientation walk with your local leader. After, your tour leader will help you find a nice local restaurant for lunch. This afternoon, hike through forest trails to a women-led regenerative farming project. Learn about sustainable agriculture, the importance of preserving native plants for future generations and, depending on the season, get hands-on with planting crops. Tonight, join a tortilla workshop at El Comalote. Discover the traditional significance of this delicious cuisine, then sit down for dinner with your local hosts.
Elegant ancient brick arches of a historic ruin in Antígua, Guatemala, under a clear blue sky.Antigua
Buenos dias! Welcome to Guatemala. Your adventure kicks off with a welcome meeting at 10 am this morning. Enjoy a cup of locally grown coffee, then set off on an orientation walk with your local leader. After, your tour leader will help you find a nice local restaurant for lunch. This afternoon, hike through forest trails to a women-led regenerative farming project. Learn about sustainable agriculture, the importance of preserving native plants for future generations and, depending on the season, get hands-on with planting crops. Tonight, join a tortilla workshop at El Comalote. Discover the traditional significance of this delicious cuisine, then sit down for dinner with your local hosts.
Map showing Antigua
Day 2AcatenangoThis morning, travel to the town of La Soledad – the starting point of today’s hike. When you arrive, lace up your boots and set off through maize and vegetable fields, past the cloud forest and nearby volcanoes. Around midday, stop for lunch in the mid-mountain forest area. Then, continue hiking to base camp. Tonight, have dinner at camp with your fellow hikers and enjoy some free time to rest under the stars.
Breathtaking aerial view of Acatenango Volcano peak above the clouds in Guatemala.Acatenango
This morning, travel to the town of La Soledad – the starting point of today’s hike. When you arrive, lace up your boots and set off through maize and vegetable fields, past the cloud forest and nearby volcanoes. Around midday, stop for lunch in the mid-mountain forest area. Then, continue hiking to base camp. Tonight, have dinner at camp with your fellow hikers and enjoy some free time to rest under the stars.
Map showing Acatenango
Day 3AntiguaWake up early this morning and prepare for the final assent to the summit of Acatenango Volcano. With panoramic views of the southern Mexican Highlands and the active Volcan de Fuego, the summit will offer a fantastic spot to watch the sunrise. Take it all in before hiking back to camp, where you’ll refuel with a hot breakfast before beginning the descent to La Soledad. After returning to town, travel back to Antigua. When you arrive this afternoon, maybe wander through town to find a local cafe for lunch, then maybe relax with a massage.
Elegant ancient brick arches of a historic ruin in Antígua, Guatemala, under a clear blue sky.Antigua
Wake up early this morning and prepare for the final assent to the summit of Acatenango Volcano. With panoramic views of the southern Mexican Highlands and the active Volcan de Fuego, the summit will offer a fantastic spot to watch the sunrise. Take it all in before hiking back to camp, where you’ll refuel with a hot breakfast before beginning the descent to La Soledad. After returning to town, travel back to Antigua. When you arrive this afternoon, maybe wander through town to find a local cafe for lunch, then maybe relax with a massage.
Map showing Antigua
Day 4AntiguaWith no further activities today, it’s time to pack the hiking boots in your suitcase as your trip comes to an end this morning. If you'd like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Elegant colonial buildings with stone archways and cobblestone streets in Antigua Guatemala.Antigua
With no further activities today, it’s time to pack the hiking boots in your suitcase as your trip comes to an end this morning. If you'd like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Map showing Antigua

Discover Guatemala

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

Dramatic view of a volcano with clouds over Ciudad de Guatemala's architecture.
Cityscape with a misty volcano backdrop, captured from above, showcasing urban sprawl and natural beauty.
A stunning landscape of Lake Atitlán with surrounding volcanoes under a cloudy sky.
A picturesque hillside view with rural buildings amidst lush greenery in Chiantla, Guatemala.
Golden sunset over silhouette mountains in Chiantla, Guatemala, capturing serene and breathtaking landscape.

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