ACATENANGO OVERNIGHT HIKE - ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA
Acatenango Hike Tours. Experience Fuego’s Eruptions Up Close.
Guided Acatenango hike tours in Guatemala with experienced local guides, overnight basecamp stays, and views of Fuego volcano’s active eruptions.
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Max 6
Hikers Per Guide
100%
Local Guides
3
Years Running
4.9★
Avg Rating
THE EXPERIENCE
What Happens on Your Acatenango Hike Tour, Step by Step
A 2-day, 1-night guided Acatenango hike tour from Antigua to summit, refined by years of experience and thousands of hikes.
01
7:30AM - 10:30AM
Hotel Pickup & Trailhead Start
Pickup from your hotel in Antigua, transfer to the trailhead, and begin your hike with a full briefing, gear check, and steady start.
02
10:30AM - 3:15PM
Climb to Basecamp
Hike through lush forest and volcanic terrain with regular breaks, lunch along the way, and your first views of Fuego erupting beside you.
03
3:15PM - 7:30PM
Camp, Sunset & Fuego Ridge
04
4:15AM - 1:00PM
Sunrise Summit & Descent
Early morning summit push for sunrise above the clouds, followed by breakfast, descent, and return to Antigua by early afternoon.
this isn't just a hike
“Most Acatenango hike tours give you a view. This one stays with you long after you come down."
— Sarah M., solo traveller. 2024
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Camp Below Fuego | Watch eruptions up close from a safe, dramatic vantage point
Summit at Sunrise | Pre-dawn summit push to 3,976m with sunrise above the clouds
Fully Guided Experience | Antigua pickup, meals, hiking poles, headlamp, bilingual guides, overnight accommodations
Pricing
Choose Your Acatenango Hike Tour in Guatemala
MOST POPULAR
ACATENANGO VOLCANO HIKE
$120
Everything you need for the full Acatenango experience. Guided summit hike, 3 meals, all gear, and overnight shared cabin, all included.
PRIVATE CABIN
Acatenango + Private Cabin
$320
The full overnight hike, plus a private cabin for two at basecamp. Fall asleep to eruptions, wake up to each other and the sunrise.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
+ ADD-ON
4X4 OFFROAD BASECAMP RIDE
$155
Skip the toughest part of the climb. Ride by 4×4 straight to basecamp and conserve your energy for the summit push.
+ ADD-ON
FUEGO RIDGE HIKE
$40
Get closer to the action. An optional guided hike to Fuego Ridge for an up-close view of live volcanic eruptions.
WHO THIS HIKE IS FOR
Built for People Who Actually Want the Summit
First Timers
No prior mountaineering needed. If you can walk 4-6 hours on rough terrain, you can do this.
Fit Travelers
Regular hikers, trail runners, gym-goers; you’ll feel challeneged but never out of your depth.
Small Groups
Friends, couples, families. Groups of 2-12. We keep things personal; max 6 hikers per guide, with groups capped at 30 people (5 Guides)
Photographers
Dawn at 3,976m with Fuego erupting in the foreground. Guides know every angle. Tripods welcome.
WHY CHOOSE US
We lead guided Acatenango hike tours focused on safety, experience, and local expertise. Lava Hike Adventures is run by a team of local Guatemalan guides who have been climbing Acatenango since before it was on Instagram.
Every guide on our roster grew up within 40km of the volcano. They know which trails flood in the rainy season, where to find shelter in a sudden storm, and how to read Fuego's eruption cycles.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
2 years operating
Thousands of successful summits
Max 6 hikers per guide, never a crowd
Zero serious incidents on record
100% locally owned and operated
Book Your Acatenango Hike Tour in Guatemala
Limited spots on our guided Acatenango hike tours—most dates fill quickly.