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Amazing sunset views of multiple Volcano's!
My son and I did the Pacaya Volcano tour and had a fun time. They pick everyone up from their hotel/airbnb/accommodation in one shuttle bus, and then you meet up with another shuttle bus and move to that one. The drive takes about 1.5 hours and every seat was full in our shuttle. We did the afternoon/evening tour. As you get off the bus you can choose between renting a horse, or a walking stick. Your tour guide then takes you to where you pay your entry fee, and then you head up the mountain together. There were 2 tour guides, one that led the walking group, and one that stayed back with the horse group. You take stops along the way, but they are short, and not very often. I personally was wishing for more stops, but you can take it slower as well and stop when you need to, and the horse guide will stay with you. The views were amazing. We thought we wouldn't see much since it was cloudy all day and a bit rainy, but the clouds either cleared up or we were high enough to see Pacaya in all its splendor. The only disappointment was the marshmallow roast, as the rocks just weren't hot enough when we went to do any toasting, but that isn't the tours fault. But you can feel heat coming from the vents. The sunset was amazing though and we really enjoyed the experience. But if you are wanting to see Lava go on the Acatenango hike. We heard its brutal, but when we saw pictures of others who had done it, it looked incredible. We also hear there is a 4 wheeling option that is much easier, so if we come back we think we will opt for that. But we enjoyed our Pacaya tour too.
Pros - The hike and seeing Fuego erupt was incredible. The cabin was cosy and had all the equipment we needed (sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, mats). Breakfast was provided on day 1 which wasn't expected, which was a nice surprise! Also a free beer at the end of the hike was a treat. The guides were kind and supportive.
Cons - There were loads of stops when walking (basically every 5/10 minutes) which was very frustrating. The guides said for us all to stay together, but when it was myself and my partner at the back, we were often left behind. We didn't get much information about the tour and there were no group briefings to relay information. The guides were often late and wrong about timings. For example, we were told to leave base camp at 8.30am to return to town, so we were all ready to go then they said "20 more minutes". We were told no more than 10 in a group, which was why we booked with this particular company, however there were 16 of us.
We were disappointed by the above things but overall really enjoyed the experience. Definitely a must do hike in Guatemala!
More than recomended for weddings!
We had arround 30 guests comming from different countries to move arround Guatemala. Turisteando was always organized, easy to schedule and super efficient!
All of our guests traveled smoothly from the city to Antigua, Panajachel and even to the Acatenango volcano with them and the experience for all was great.
We had a last minute transfer from one of our guests and they managed to make it possible!
We are happy and relieved to have such a great partner at our wedding. BIG THANKS!
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Spectacular tour with Bryan – 5 stars ⭐
The tour was spectacular thanks to our guide Bryan. We explored the lake and then the slopes of the volcano, learning about the history of the most important eruptions. The explanations were very interesting and made the whole experience even more special. The driver could improve a bit, but overall it was an amazing tour and definitely deserves 5 stars.
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2026.02.25
Thank you for rating this experience. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour, Bryan's company and explanations. Thank you very much for your honest feedback
Acatenango Volcano Hike
Excellent from start to finish.
Challenging but very rewarding. Staff were brilliant and really looked after the group.
Amazing weather and great visibility made this an unforgettable experience.
Thank you again to all the team for getting us all up and down safely
Highly recomended!
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Thank you for rating us! We're glad you enjoyed the Acatenango Hike Tour from Antigua. Really good picture that you shared.
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Windy with beautiful views.
It was a scenic bus ride through winding streets. I have asthma so I took the horse up. Make sure you pay for the horse to the guide that takes you up. I paid at the beginning of the tour, too, the wrong person, and there was some confusion at the end. It was really windy at the top so I’m glad I took a windbreaker with a hood. We went for the sunset tour in the views were stunning.
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Amazing experience
Amazing experience. You ride around town, off road, old volcano parts, and see the sunset. Tour guide was very helpful and extremely fun!
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2026.01.27
Thank you for sharing your experience about Pacaya ATV Tour from Antigua Guatemala. I'm glad you had fun.
One of the most unique experiences of my life! Turisteando provided a great experience for hiking Acatenango overnight. We purchased the "glamping" package and were happy with the smaller group size (compared to other tours), and the coziness of the base camp. Management was also helpful and amicable when resolving a few missing details from the tour so overall I highly recommend!
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2026.02.11
Thank you for your recommendations! We're glad you enjoyed your Acatenango Volcano Glamping Tour.
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Excellent
Super fulfilled schedules, a super special excursion, even though we had a cloudy day and the volcano only showed a few seconds, the guides very attentive and good vibe.
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2026.01.05
Muchas gracias por tomarte el tiempo de calificarnos. Me alegro mucho de que, a pesar de la neblina, hayas disfrutado de la experiencia. Realmente la caminata se disfruta aun con neblina.
It was very nice. The only thing I have to say is that we stayed only 1 hour and the description said 3-4 hours at the Crater Azul, so I would have liked to stay longer.
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2025.12.17
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback about Crater Azul Tour from Flores. We truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. The boat transfers between springs are an important part of the Crater Azul adventure, but we understand your desire to spend more time swimming. Your comments are very valuable, and we will reinforce our agreement with the boat operators to ensure guests have ample time at each spring.
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Crater Azul Tour - Duration
Very good, but stayed 1 hour instead of 3-4 hours like the description. I would have stayed longer considering the price of the tour.
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2025.12.15
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us. We truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. The boat transfers between springs are an important part of the Crater Azul adventure, but we understand your desire to spend more time swimming. Your comments are very valuable, and we will reinforce our agreement with the boat operators to ensure guests have ample time at each spring. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
One of the first things you notice when driving a quad bike is the feeling of freedom and adrenaline, added to this: The visits of the irregular trails and the volcano 🌋 are spectacular... My friends and I loved the experience. P.D. The guide is super friendly and speaks Spanish and English.
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2025.08.08
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario sobre el Pacaya Tour 4x4! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron la adrenalina, las vistas y la experiencia al máximo. Nuestro equipo siempre estará listo para recibirlos de nuevo para otra aventura inolvidable.
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Volcanic Adventure of a lifetime
If you are looking for an unforgettable adventure in Guatemala then look no further! The ATV Off-Road Adventure at Pacaya will not disappoint! Our Tour Guide Jonathan was exceptional! This kind gentleman has an expertise in navigating the differing terrains en route to the great Pacaya Volcano. From driving among locals to experiencing the Off-Road thrills toward Pacaya…Reaching the Pacaya Volcano was simply amazing!!!The vehicles are well maintained & your safety will be a priority. Don’t miss out!! Oh! And his younger brother Brandon was so friendly and will soon be a great Tour guide himself(:Ty ATV Off-Road Adventures!!
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2025.08.11
Thank you so much for your amazing review! I'm happy to hear you had such an unforgettable adventure and that Jonathan and Brandon made it even more special. Your kind words about our team and the ATVs mean a lot.
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Gorgeous !!!!
The whole experience was extremely smooth. Alfonso, his wife and their kids welcome us into their home and provided a superb “Volcan de Pacaya” experience. The tour was informative as it was enjoyable, definitely recommend it to anyone wishing to have a good time in the quads. The terrain was out of this world, and beautiful, a must do adventure!!!!!!
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2025.08.08
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Pacaya ATV Tour adventure and the warm welcome from Alfonso’s family. Hope to see you again for more unforgettable experiences!