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(296)
Spectacular! Beautiful views and excellent service. Fabricio is an excellent guide. I loved the group. The transfer was very good. Includes a backpack with lunch.
A great experience very well designed by the tour operator and magnificently led by Daniel and Lester.
My husband and I loved the ATV tour and the guides! All the guides were very helpful, informative, and welcoming, especially Diego! We did the Pacaya ATV tour and it was great experience seeing the volcano, the lake, and eating on the volcano rocks. Would 100% recommend, it’s very safe and fun, we even decided to book another trip!
Incredible experience with our guide Diego. Perfect views and explanations, all in a fun atmosphere. You have to prepare for a long day, especially for those who are not used to off-road ATV driving. Perfect and unique day!
It was advebterous. More challenging than anticipayed so wiuld have been good to know that there ate many steep rocky paths to go over. Overall, good experience seeing yhe volcano.
Wow! A superb experience with a top-notch guide! Spectacular landscapes, perfect explanations, all in a superb atmosphere! Prepare yourself for a long day, especially if it is sunny. We recommend it 200%!
Our ATV adventure of the volcano was amazing! The guides were great and very good at calming any nervousness about being a 1st time rider! The areas we went to were beautiful! We got to be out on the ATV’s almost all day. This was money well spent on making amazing memories with the family in Guatemala. This tour can be intense in certain areas of the ride but the guides are always available to help you through and keep you safe. Lunch was also included in our tour and that was a nice touch. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a fun adventure with some adrenaline in Guatemala.
Nice experience and well arranged.
My second tour with Simoon, and, man, what an adventure this one was. The off-road four wheeling was INTENSE but we had a great group and our guides were excellent. Probably one of the best adventures of my life tbh.
We loved experiencing the volcano. In particular, the lava field was fascinating. It felt like a uniquely Guatemalan experience, which is what we were looking for. The tour was really well organized, including excellent communication days before the outing and during our tour. We had 3 guides that were spread out amongst our group to assist with navigation and safety. Tips: - There is about a 1.5 hour drive through the mountains in a shuttle before and after the ATV part, so come prepared if you are prone to motion sickness. - Wear hiking boots. We did ok in sneakers, but hiking boots would have made for an easier experience. - For novice ATV drivers… the instructor provided good operating instructions and also provided advice on navigating some more challenging parts of the trail throughout the trek. It is the rainy season, so we could see where some parts of the trail were washed out, etc. If you’re uncomfortable, they do provide an option to back out of driving before leaving. Also, the ATVs can accommodate 2 people if you want to designate a driver and a rider.
