Have you ever climbed an Active Volcano? Don't you think that today is the best opportunity to do something different and get a once-in-a-lifetime experience? If you're planning something to do with the entire family or if you're a solo traveler, Pacaya Volcano is the best experience for you. Just 1 hour and 30 minutes away from Guatemala City, Pacaya Volcano is one of the easiest possible hikes in Guatemala. Its smooth activity allows visitors to approach the Lava coals, the smoking cone, and enjoy the great views of other Volcanoes.
We pick up all travelers at the motor lobby of their hotel or accommodation in Guatemala City
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hike Active Pacaya Volcano - Private Tour lasts about 6 hours.
Prices start at $153 per person for this Guatemala City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up all travelers at the motor lobby of their hotel or accommodation in Guatemala City Pickup points include Hostal 17-52, Holiday Inn Guatemala By IHG.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Beautiful tour today hiking to the top of Pacaya Volcano. Even though it rained i feel it made a great adventure. The views arw incredible right from the start. Our guide David was very informative and gave us plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the moments.
David was an amazing guide! So knowledgeable and so so friendly! The volcano is awesome and I 100% recommend opting for the horse! 10/10 years experience that I would totally do again!
David the tour guide was amazing! He took all of my photos for me and gave me some great cultural history hiking up and down the volcano. The pizza at the top was worth the walk up! Highly recommend!
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It was a wonderful trek upto.d acaya. An medium to east trek. Took 1.5 hrs to reach d top and d memorable moment was whn we cud see d pacaya volcano in front of us. It was still emitting smoke. Was thrilling. Walking on d dry lava rocks closer was a delight. Holding d guatemalan national flag was d moment. Our guide David was kind and friendly. He took us up patiently.given that we are senior citizens. Recommended stopping at shaded points.
Hi saigita, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear you had such a memorable experience on Pacaya It sounds like a very special trek—from reaching the top and seeing the volcano emitting smoke, to walking on the lava rocks and even holding the Guatemalan flag. Those are the kind of moments that stay with you forever! We’re especially glad to hear that David took such great care of you. His patience, kindness, and attentiveness—especially recommending shaded stops along the way—are exactly what we aim for, so every traveler can enjoy the experience comfortably, no matter their pace. Thank you again for your recommendation—it means a lot to us!
Our guy was Amazing! We couldn’t have asked for a better one. Her was kind, patient, polite, funny, and so so friendly.
Hi Jocelyne, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re truly happy to hear that you had such a great experience It means a lot to know your guide made such a positive impact—being kind, patient, and fun is exactly what we strive for, especially on an adventure like Pacaya. We’re so glad you felt well taken care of throughout the hike. Thank you again for sharing your experience—we hope to have you back for another amazing adventure soon!
Guide (David) was amazing. Driver (Brian) very friendly and even early for pickup. Had a wonderful tour. I went alone and was given a lot of history and ecology of Pacaya during the tour. I plan to come back with my wife and book again. 10/10 would highly recommend this guide and driver.
Thank you so much, Craig! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time at Pacaya Volcano and that both David and Brian made your solo experience so enriching with history, ecology, and warm hospitality. It’s great to know you’re already planning to return with your wife — we’ll be more than happy to welcome you both for another unforgettable adventure. Your 10/10 recommendation truly means a lot to us!
The tour was an incredible experience. You are up close to lava beds that are as recent as from 2021. The views of three volcano (2 active) are spectacular. Minor, my guide, was excellent. He was very engaged throughout the journey, had great suggestions for photos, and took beautiful ones of me with breathtaking views in the background. BTW, there are horses available to make the rather intense climb up the mountain. I strongly recommend hiring one...
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed being so close to the lava beds and taking in those unforgettable views of the surrounding volcanoes — truly a once-in-a-lifetime sight. It’s wonderful to know that Minor made your experience even more special with his engagement, great tips, and stunning photos to capture the memories. And thank you for highlighting the option of horses — definitely a great tip for those who prefer a more comfortable way up. We’d be delighted to welcome you back for more adventures in Guatemala!
David was truly amazing. He made our experience truly memorable, would highly recommend this hike and David as your guide!
Hi Kevac, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your private hike to Pacaya Volcano was such a memorable experience and that David made it extra special. He’s a fantastic guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and always committed to making sure our guests have an unforgettable adventure. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments! We hope to welcome you back soon for more incredible experiences in Guatemala!
Our chauffeur Joel very attentive and greeted us with water and our Pacaya volcano guide Mr. Mynor, do not say! Excellent service, very attentive, gave us the history of Pacaya Volcano as did the other volcanoes. Mynor lives near the Pacaya volcano which makes him very knowledgeable about the area. He's got 16 years of experience and it definitely shows. Very friendly, respectful and definitely recommended.
¡Hola Ezequiel! ¡Muchísimas gracias por compartir tu experiencia en el tour privado al Volcán de Pacaya! Nos alegra enormemente saber que tanto Joel como Mynor hicieron de tu aventura algo especial. Joel siempre se esfuerza en brindar una bienvenida cálida, y Mynor, con su conocimiento profundo del área y sus 16 años de experiencia, sin duda es una joya como guía. Nos alegra que hayas disfrutado de la historia de los volcanes y del excelente trato que recibiste. ¡Esperamos tener el gusto de acompañarte en futuras experiencias!
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