Pacaya Volcano ATV Adventure
Description
The Pacaya Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala, with a height of approximately 2,500 meters above sea level. The environment is made up of wet forests and rocks. It has stunning views of the Calderas Lagoon which we visit from the seat of our ATVs and three other volcanoes: Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango. On our unique Adventure we will take ATVs from San Vicente Pacaya to various areas near and around the Pacaya Volcano. We will go on various trails to some of the villages located at the base of the volcano, where we are able to hike up the side of the volcano on top of the petrified lava flow as high as you are able to go. Throughout the tour we will be able to admire different views of the volcanoes and drive through some of the villages. We will drive through different off road trails, and we will even take some time to drive on the volcanic sand and lava fields inside of a private plantation. We DO NOT go to the San Vicente Pacaya National park.
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Itinerary
We start and finish the tour at our office in Antigua. 8.30am we leave in our transportation to our office in San Vicente. The ATV tour starts at our in San Vicente around 10am.
Experience adventure on one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala! This unique ATV tour takes you around the stunning surroundings of Pacaya Volcano, through trails, lush forests, and petrified lava fields. We start in San Vicente Pacaya and explore various areas around the volcano. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Calderas Lagoon. You’ll also ride through off-road trails and a private plantation with spectacular volcanic landscapes. Important: We do not enter the San Vicente Pacaya National Park. Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, ATV, entrance fees, and snacks (water, Gatorade, chocolate, cookies, chips, and a sandwich). Recommendation: Wear closed-toe shoes for a more comfortable experience.
After the tour we go back to our office in San Vicente Pacaya and with our own transportation we go back to our office in Antigua. Thats where the tour ends. Driving back to our office is normally around 1 hour, depending el traffic.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Valid driver´s Licence
- You are unable to book a reservation only with a passenger rate; you must have a driver rate as well.
- We recommend wearing closed shoes instead of sandals for a more comfortable experience on the rugged terrain
- Youth with drivers license can drive their own ATV but have to book as an adult
Reviews(279)
If you’re in Antigua and looking for an adventure, this was hands down one of the best experiences of our Guatemala trip! The ATV ride itself was an adrenaline rush from start to finish. We rode through rugged terrain, climbed the slopes of Pacaya Volcano, and made our way across the incredible lava fields. It felt extreme at times in the best, most exciting way possible but the guides made us feel safe throughout the entire tour. One thing I really appreciated was how well prepared Simoon Tours was. They provided each of us with a backpack stocked with a sandwich, water, Gatorade, chips, and cookies, which came in handy after all the riding and exploring. When the weather turned and it started raining, they immediately handed out ponchos so we could continue enjoying the experience comfortably. The scenery was unreal. Riding ATVs through volcanic landscapes, standing on black lava rock, and seeing the massive volcano up close felt like being on another planet. The views were absolutely breathtaking, especially with the dramatic clouds rolling over the volcano. The guides were friendly, organized, and kept the energy fun the entire time. Everything was well coordinated from pickup to drop-off. If you’re visiting Antigua and debating whether this tour is worth it DO IT. It’s the perfect mix of adventure, stunning scenery, and unforgettable memories. Easily one of the highlights of our Guatemala trip. 10/10 experience. Highly recommend Simoon Tours!
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such an amazing review! We are truly honored to hear that our Pacaya Volcano ATV Tour was one of the highlights of your trip to Guatemala. It makes us very happy to know that you enjoyed the adventure, the breathtaking volcanic landscapes, and the unique experience of exploring the lava fields. Our team works hard to ensure every guest feels safe, comfortable, and well taken care of throughout the tour, so it is wonderful to hear that the backpacks, snacks, drinks, and rain ponchos helped make your experience even better. We will be sure to share your kind words with our guides, who are passionate about creating fun and memorable experiences for our visitors. Knowing that they helped make your adventure so special means a lot to all of us. Thank you for choosing Simoon Tours and for recommending us to future travelers. We hope to welcome you back to Guatemala someday for more unforgettable adventures! Warm regards, The Simoon Tours Team 🌋🏍️😊
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing experience with Sierigo from Simoon Travels on the ATV Pacaya tour. We loved riding through the beautiful nature and enjoying the stunning scenery along the way. Sierigo was very kind, patient, and professional. He always made sure everyone was safe and comfortable. He was constantly looking back to ensure that everyone in the group under his guidance was following and doing well. When our ATV got stuck in rocky or muddy areas, he quickly came to help with a smile and great strength. His support and attention to the group made us feel safe and well taken care of throughout the adventure. Highly recommend Sierigo and Simoon Travels for anyone looking for a fun, exciting, and memorable ATV experience to Pacaya Volcano!
Thank you so much for your review! Iam happy we were able to give you a good experience and that sergio was there to help when necesary! Ill show him your review. Thanks again and until the next adventure!
Thank you very much for exciting tour. Very professional & well organized
My family did the Pacaya ATV tour and it was awesome. I was worried about it being weak and a slow single file line the whole time. We were pleasantly surprised when we traveled roads, trails, and lava fields. The lava fields were like a motocross course. It was my wife and three sons on the trip and we all have a lot of ATV experience. You will have plenty of opportunities to drive fast and let loose. I highly recommend the tour. It was a great time.
Never rode an atv in my life but I have motorcycle experience which is a bit different. The course was challenging and they are right to recommend having previous atv experience. However, the guides were quite patient and encouraging and once I got the hang of it, the experience was amazing, especially the ride back with the clouds rolling over the road. Top tier experience. Definitely recommend. #guate2k26
Hello! Thanks for the recommendation and review, We are more than happy that you chose us for our most extreme tour the pacaya volcanoe, a completely different activity, since it was your first time driving an atv our guide made sure to give you all the instructions and safety measures for the atv so that you felt safe and comfortable all the time,thorughout the tour you were able to apprecite unique views no one else knows
Although the weather was not great but our guis Eric was fantastic. We had a great time conversing with him along the trip and have really good insight of the country and which restaurant ya to eat at. Great Tim
Hello! Thanks for the recommendation and review, We are more than happy that you have chosen us to carry our a completely different activity and one of our most famous tours wich is the Pacaya Volcanoe,Despite the bad weather erick our guide did not prevent from having a day of fun and adrenaline throughout the entire tour,allowing you to appreciate great views and take as many photos as you wanted
Wonderful experience if you like adventure and extreme sports. They were truly amazing in their knowledge and service.
Good time with friends. The ride in the bus from Antigua and back is a little rough about an hour and a half each way. We got back to Antigua about 5-530pm that evening. Highly suggest wearing long pants, comfortable shoes that you don’t mind getting very dirty and a long sleeve UV protection shirt.
From start to finish the tour guides were amazing, friendly, informative, bilingual and patient. We got to experience local routes to our stopping points. Went to lake, walked on lava stones felt heat from volcano. Fun filled. The lunch they packed was also good and goodie bag with snacks and drinks was also included. Definitely will be using them again for another tour tomorrow. Don’t miss out on the fun book then now… no need to hesitate out double think it prices are very worth it as well!!!!
Thank you so much for your review and recomendation. Glad to read you enjoyed the tour with us! We hope to see you again in the future.
Our experience was phenomenal! Our guide, Estuardo, and the girl (I think her name was Nery) were very friendly. They were very patient with us since we had never ridden ATVs before. Both were incredible and knew a lot about the history of the places they took us to. I highly recommend them!
Muchas gracias por su review y recomendaciones! Que bueno leer que usted lo paso bien! Esperamos ver a usted de nuevo por mas adventuras en ATV.
