26 Nov 2026
Twin share
£755pp
Escorted tour
Acatenango Volcano Hike & Antigua Short Break – 4 Days
An overnight hike to camp facing the erupting Volcán de Fuego, with two nights in Antigua.
4 days
From £755
Tour overview
This 4-day short break packs one of Central America's great adventures into a long weekend: an overnight hike on the Acatenango volcano, camping within sight of the erupting Volcán de Fuego. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve. You stay two nights at Las Farolas in Antigua and one night camping on the mountain. Three breakfasts, a lunch and two dinners are included.
Your trip begins in Antigua with a coffee and an orientation walk through the cobbled colonial city, a visit to the women-led Tikonel regenerative farming project and a welcome dinner with local hosts after a tortilla-making workshop.
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The next morning a minibus takes you to the trailhead at La Soledad. You hike through maize fields and cloud forest to base camp, with lunch on the mountain and dinner at camp as darkness falls and Fuego, one of the world's most active volcanoes, lights up the sky. Before dawn you climb to the summit of Acatenango, at 3,976 metres, for sunrise views across the volcanoes of Guatemala and southern Mexico, then descend for breakfast and return to Antigua.
The physical rating is high: the hike is steep and at altitude. This short break suits fit, adventurous travellers looking for a memorable adventure in a few days.
Trip highlights
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A tortilla-making dinner in Antigua (Day 1)
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The hike through cloud forest (Day 2)
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Watching Fuego erupt from camp (Day 2)
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Sunrise on the summit of Acatenango (Day 3)
Your route
3 stops from Antigua to Acatenango (camp)
- Antigua Days 1 & 3–4
- La Soledad Day 2
- Acatenango (camp) Day 2
Why choose this tour
A bucket-list volcano hike in a short break. A small group with a local leader.
Best suited to
- Fit, adventurous travellers
- Hikers
- Travellers short on time
- Solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
4 days from Antigua, Guatemala to Antigua, Guatemala
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Day 1 · Antigua Antigua
A walk and a tortilla dinner.
- Hotel
- Las Farolas
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · La Soledad, Acatenango Volcano Acatenango
Camp facing Fuego.
- Hotel
- Base camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Acatenango summit, Antigua Antigua
Sunrise at the summit.
- Hotel
- Las Farolas
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Antigua Antigua
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Antigua (1 night) Las Farolas
- Acatenango (1 night) Base camp
- Antigua (1 night) Las Farolas
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 2 hotel nights and 1 night camping
- Meals 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
- Minibus transfers to the trailhead
- Antigua orientation walk
- Tikonel farming project and tortilla workshop
- Guided Acatenango hike and summit climb
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Porter hire on the volcano
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You don't want to camp
- You're not used to hiking
- You want a relaxing holiday
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–4 · Lunch: Day 2 · Dinner: Days 1–2
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Guatemala
Departures & prices
From £755 per person, twin share, tour only. 2 upcoming departures.
18 Dec 2026
Twin share
£755pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
How hard is the hike?
Challenging: a steep climb of about 1,500 metres to camp at high altitude, then a pre-dawn summit climb.
What is the camp like?
A basic base camp with tents and sleeping gear, for one night.
Will I see Fuego erupt?
Fuego erupts very frequently, but activity and visibility can't be guaranteed.
Do I need a visa?
UK citizens don't need a visa for Guatemala for tourist stays.
What time does the trip start?
With a welcome meeting at 10am on Day 1, so arrive the day before.
How many people travel together?
No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary