VOLCANOES &
Hot Springs
Nearly everywhere you will travel in Guatemala, you will be surrounded by one of the region’s majestic mountains or countless volcanoes. In fact, Guatemala hosts the most number of volcanoes in all of its territory, with 37 in total, three of which (Pacaya, Fuego, and Santiaguito) are active. Guatemala is home to the top two tallest peaks within all of Central America, both of which, Tacaná and Tajumulco, are volcanoes. The country’s natural beauty is due to its location along the ring of fire. Guatemala is right in the middle of all of the world’s action with 3 tectonic plates continually bumping into one another. This continual movement over centuries of time is actually creating the country’s landmasses (all of the mountains and volcanoes). An added benefit to the all of the geothermal activity is the natural hot springs found throughout the area. Several natural hot springs within the country have been exploited to utilize the countless benefits of the therapeutic thermal water.
Join us for an experience of a lifetime! Take a horseback riding tour of Pacaya, camp atop Acatenango for an unforgettable sunset over Fuego Volcano, or melt your troubles away in the therapeutic thermal waters. Contact us for the tour of a lifetime.
EVEN THOUGH IT IS SMALL IN SIZE (108,888 SQ MILES) THERE ARE 37 VOLCANOES THAT SPAN ACROSS GUATEMALA
Climb Pacaya
The Pacaya National Park is part of the Central American Volcanic Arc located in the Escuintla Department; 19 miles southwest of Guatemala City and near the city of Antigua. Although active, may visitors are able to enjoy the wonders of this volcano. Horseback or hiking, Pacaya is visited daily by individuals willing to get a close up view of the lava field surrounding it. While you will likely not see any molten lava, you can watch eruptions from the main caldera while you enjoy roasted marshmallows over the hot vent openings just below the crater’s base.
Being in the Ring of Fire, with more than 37 volcanoes, Guatemala has an amazing geography. Three of its impressive volcanoes are currently active. Pacaya is one of the active volcanoes in Guatemala and is safe to climb. The experience of climbing Pacaya will definitely be an unforgettable one.
Climb Pacaya Itinerary:
08:00a.m. Meet your guide for pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Pacaya Volcano
10:00a.m. Start ascending the volcano. Your guide will assist in carrying any additional items like extra water or sunscreen.
Explore Pacaya Volcano
Picnic Lunch on top of Pacaya
01:00p.m. Start descending
02:00p.m. Transfer back to your hotel
Spend a day hiking the active Pacaya Volcano
2 PERSON ITINERARY
1
DAY TOUR
$360
2 PERSON ITINERARY
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Acatenango – Volcanoes Expedition
Set next to the Fire Volcano (Volcan de Fuego), one of the three active volcanoes, Acatenango, Guatemala’s third largest volcano, is the perfect place to view the activity of the Volcan de Fuego. This trip is highly recommended during your stay in Guatemala. Jeofry Cardona explains that “it is like being in heaven, you are actually in the middle of clouds”. Volcan de Fuego is known to be the world’s most consistently erupting volcano. Its eruptions can be viewed from far away and like clockwork every 15 minutes you can view the smoke bellowing out of the top. Experience the changes in terrain and exhilarating microclimates while you ascend through a diverse ecosystem for your spectacular view from atop Acatenango. Here, at the summit, you will experience a high altitude fireworks show of Volcan de Fuego. This trip can be accomplished in a one-day trip or an overnight stay. During an overnight trip, a campfire, hot beverages, and a wonderful meal will prepare you for the next morning’s summit trip to experience an amazing sunrise over Guatemala. At the crater, an incredible view of Guatemala’s impressive chain of volcanoes can also be observed. From here, you can see the far reach of the ring of fire, extending from Mexico to El Salvador, through the Antigua Valley and out to the Pacific Coast.
Acatenango – Volcano Expedition Itinerary:
Acatenango, Guatemala’s third largest volcano, is the perfect place to view the activity of the Volcan de Fuego. This trip is highly recommended during your stay in Guatemala. Jeofry Cardona explains that “it is like being in heaven, you are actually in the middle of clouds”. Volcan de Fuego is known to be the world’s most consistently erupting volcano. Its eruptions can be viewed from far away and like clockwork every 15 minutes you can view the smoke bellowing out of the top.
08:00a.m. Transfer to Acatenango from your
hotel in Antigua, Guatemala in a 4x4 car.
10:30a.m. You will begin the remaining hike
up from the highest area the car can park.
01:00p.m. Lunch
03:00p.m. Descend by car
05:00p.m. Drop off at your hotel
A view of Fuego from beyond the clouds
THRILLING DAY TRIP
1
DAY TOUR
$440
2 PERSON ITINERARY
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Experience Pacaya Volcano on Horseback
Make your trip to Pacaya Volcano truly memorable by conquering the mountain on horseback. While traversing up the volcano, you will ascend almost to the top of the 8,373' massive active volcano. Stop for a picnic lunch while admiring the sporadic explosions from a safe distance, and roast marshmallow's in the steam vents surrounding your lunch site.
Experience Pacaya on Horseback Itinerary:
Being in the Ring of Fire, with more than 37 volcanoes, Guatemala has an amazing geography. Three of its impressive volcanoes are currently active. Pacaya is one of the active volcanoes in Guatemala and is safe to climb. The experience of climbing Pacaya will definitely be an unforgettable one. Horses are available and suggested for this activity.
**Please keep in mind: it is a good idea to wear comfortable shoes for climbing or riding, a water proof jacket, hat, sun block, and sun glasses.
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09:00a.m. Transfer to Pacaya
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10:30am Pacaya Volcano Horse Back Riding
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Picnic Lunch Atop the volcano
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Descend
Experience Pacaya Volcano on Horse Back
EXCITING VOLCANO TOUR
1
DAY TOUR
$455
2 PERSON ITINERARY
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Santa Teresitas Hot Springs
This exclusive hot spring spa offers a therapeutic thermal circuit and thermal steam sauna from natural thermal pools. Experience the thermal circuit along with messages, or enjoy the fun of the family pool with slide. With 13 thermal pools that are maintained at varying temperatures, you are sure to find an ideal thermal water relaxation experience. This tour is available throughout the day and includes transportation from your hotel in Antigua and back.
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Santa Teresitas Hot Springs Itinerary:
Transfer from your hotel in Antigua to Santa Teresitas Hot Spring Spa Enjoy 1 to several hours of relaxation or family fun in the natural pools of thermal water.
Santa Teresitas Hot Springs has a restaurant onsite and is a perfect place to enjoy lunch in between being pampered.
Following your spa day you will be transferred back to your hotel in Antigua by one of our drivers.
Perfect spa day in Guatemala's natural thermal pools
PERFECT SPA DAY
1 +
HOURS
$95
STARTS AT
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Acatenango Camping Excursion
Acatenango, Guatemala’s third largest volcano, is the perfect place to view the activity of the Volcan de Fuego. This trip is highly recommended during your stay in Guatemala. Jeofry Cardona explains that “it is like being in heaven, you are actually in the middle of clouds”. Volcan de Fuego is known to be the world’s most consistently erupting volcano. Its eruptions can be viewed from far away and like clockwork every 15 minutes you can view the smoke bellowing out of the top.
Acatenango Camping Excursion Itinerary:
Experience the changes in terrain and exhilarating microclimates while you ascend through a diverse ecosystem for your spectacular view from atop Acatenango. Here, at the summit, you will experience a high altitude fireworks show of Volcan de Fuego. This trip can be accomplished in a one-day trip or an overnight stay. During an overnight trip, a campfire, hot beverages, and a wonderful meal will prepare you for the next morning’s summit trip to experience an amazing sunrise over Guatemala. At the crater, an incredible view of Guatemala’s impressive chain of volcanoes can also be observed. From here, you can see the far reach of the ring of fire, extending from Mexico to El Salvador, through the Antigua Valley and out to the Pacific Coast.
1 Day
09:00a.m. Transfer to Acatenango
10:30a.m. Hiking from the highest point the car can drive.
02:00p.m. Lunch
05:00p.m. Arrange Camping
07:00p.m. Dinner
2 Day – Overnight
07:00a.m. Breakfast
05:00a.m. Wake Up call SUNRISE!
08:00a.m. Descend
11:00a.m. Transfer back hotel
12:00p.m. Drop off at your hotel
Experience a high altitude fireworks show of Fuego
PURE ADVENTURE
2 1
DAYS NIGHT
$640
PER PERSON
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Pacaya Volcano and Thermal Pools
Revitalize and Relax! After your trek up Pacaya, it's time to melt your stresses away at the nearby thermal pools. Fed by natural geothermal waters, provided by the volcanic activity in the area, the thermal pools have natural healing powers. Sore muscles are massaged away by the professional staff, followed by an invigorating thermal circuit. The thermal circuit was designed to reduce stress, soothe aching muscles, increase circulation, and relieve such aliments as tendonitis, arthritis, and insomnia.
Pacaya Volcano and Hot Springs Itinerary:
08:00a.m. Transfer from your hotel in Antigua to
Pacaya Volcano
10:00a.m. Ride on horseback up Pacaya Volcano
(ascend approximately 4km)
Picnic Lunch atop the Volcano
Descend
02:o0p.m. Transfer to Santa Teresitas Hot Spring Spa
04:00p.m. Transfer from Santa Teresitas Hot Spring Spa
to your hotel in Antigua.
Revitalize and relax after your trek up Pacaya
REVITALIZE & RELAX
