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hiking the summit of Acatenango

ACATENANGO
TOUR DETAILS

TOUR DESCRIPTION

TOUR PRICES

The route follows the most scenic and accessible trail. On the first day we start a 4–6 hour climb to our campsite. From here you can enjoy spectacular views while eating dinner around the campfire and getting some rest or continue with the additional excursion to Volcano Fuego (3–4 h).

 

On the second day, we begin the pre-dawn climb to the summit (1.5 h), in time for sunrise, then return to camp for breakfast before beginning the descent and returning to Antigua around 1pm.​

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Q550

Shared Cabana 

(per Person)

Private 2-Person Tent 

Q1.200

+

(price per tent, for 2 Persons)

Q270

Fuego Excursion

Additional Fuego excursion requires a minimum of 3 participants per tour. Only available on request after booking.

(per Person)

  • Transportation (round trip)

  • Local guide (Spanish speaking)

  • Camp equipment (bed, sleeping bag, blanket)

  • 3 Meals and snacks (download)

  • Gear (rain cover, head lamp)​

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   On Request: 

  • Walking stick (wood)

  • Locker storage (bring your lock)

  • Warm clothes (jacket, fleece layer, hat, gloves)

  • 3-4L of Water (1L for cooking)

  • Backpack 35-50L (must fit water, clothes, lunchbox, and personal items)

  • Hiking or trail running shoes

  • Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses)

  • Entrance and camping fee (Q50)

PLEASE NOTE!
Temperature can change at any time. Above 20 °C (68 °F) during the day and below 0 °C (32 °F) at night. We advise you to bring enough warm layers and warm clothes for the night. 
 
Altitude sickness can be a factor for some hikers. For acclimatization we recommend a minimum 24 h stay in Antigua or other region with an altitude of 1,500 m before the tour.

TOUR CANCELLATION 

If case of cancellation, please let us know latest 24 hours before the pick-up time, after this time we do not grant refunds.

TOUR SCHEDULE

All time and schedule numbers are reference from our previous experience but can change due to weather conditions, group size, or other factors. 

DAY 1 

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08:00 am  Pick-up around Antigua

10:00 am  Tour preparation at base

11:00 am  Hike start

01:00 pm  Lunchtime 

04:30 pm  Arrival at campsite

05:00 pm  Fuego excursion (on request)

06:00 pm  Dinner by the fire 

(Dinner for Fuego participants after return) 

DAY 2

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04:30 am  Summit hike

06:30 am  Breakfast at campsite

07:30 am  Descent

11:00 am  Return to base

01:00 pm  Return to Antigua

Cancelation: 24 hours before pick-up schedule. 

CHOOSE YOUR OPTION

sunrise at acatenango summit

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