2 nights 3 days Acatenango Trekking Package
Escape for the weekend and enjoy of this complete package that provides a suite room (single or double), Spa Massage after the tour and an impressionant Trekking to see explotions of the Fuego Volcano (a must to see). in 2 nights 3 days.
This overnight hike to Volcán Acatenango is our top tour, and for good reason. Climb the slopes of beautiful Acatenango to our private campsite – bench-cut into the side of this towering mountain. Enjoy freshly prepared camp meals, incredible panoramic views, and the sights and sounds of nearby Volcán Fuego’s violent volcano eruptions.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – A driver will be waiting for you outside of the main exit of the aiport to drive for 45mins – 1 hours to Antigua Guatemala. You will be wellcomed and provided of one of our suites with Jacuzzi. where you will be able to rest for thenight.
Day 2 Ascent to Camp
Your adventure kicks off at 8:00 AM from the lobby hotel meeting point with your bilingual guide, heading to the tranquil mountain village of La Soledad (an hour’s drive from Antigua). From there, the hike will immerse you in four distinct microclimates along Volcán Acatenango. We’ll start with an uphill trek through farm fields, then move into a dense tropical cloud forest—home to rich biodiversity and, possibly, the Quetzal.
Emerging from the forest, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of other highland volcanoes (Atitlán, Tolimán, San Pedro, Santa María, Santo Tomás, Tajumulco) and the Cuchumatanes mountain range. We’ll pause for a campsite lunch. The route continues through coniferous and dry forests, leading us to our base camp at ~3750m (~12,300ft), strategically located just below the tree line. From here, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Antigua valley and the imposing Volcán Fuego. You can rest while your guide prepares a comforting hot dinner with tea and coffee.
Day 2: Summit Push and Descent
The day begins with an early breakfast at camp, fueling up for the final 45-minute ascent to Acatenango’s summit. This steepest section takes you along a sand and gravel trail to the rocky peak, exposed to cold, gusty winds.
Once at the summit, the reward is unparalleled: 360-degree panoramic views of the entire Guatemalan highlands, stretching all the way to the Mexican border. After enjoying the views for about 45 minutes (depending on conditions), we’ll begin the 3-hour descent back towards La Soledad. We have the option to take an alternate route, allowing you to experience even greater diversity of microclimates and scenic trails. From La Soledad, transport will take you back to Antigua, arriving around 1:00 PM, leaving you ample time to explore the charms of the old Spanish colonial capital.
After the tour you will be take to a georugous place to try a well deserved massage in the Elite Maya Hotel
Inclusions on this package:
– 1 night hotel
– 1 overnight tour with all gear included for camping (Sleeping bag, mattress, tent, jacket, warm hat, stick, headlamp)
– All ground transportations
– Breakfast at hotel and (lunch, dinner and breakfast in the hike tour)
PRICES:
– 1 person in single tent and room $490
– 2 persons in double tent and room $340 per person
