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Acatenango Volcano Overnight Trek

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2 Days
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Acatenango Volcano Overnight Trek

A 2-day overnight ascent of Acatenango with high-altitude base camp at 3,400 meters facing the active Volcán Fuego and a pre-dawn summit push to 3,976 meters at sunrise

Duration
2 Days
Difficulty
Hard
Best Time
November – April

The Acatenango Volcano Overnight Trek is a two-day ascent of one of Central America’s highest active volcanic systems, climbing from Antigua through four vegetation zones to a high-altitude base camp at 3,400 meters positioned directly facing the active Volcán Fuego. Eruptions illuminate the opposite cone through the night from camp before a pre-dawn wake and a two-hour push to the summit crater at 3,976 meters for sunrise above a sea of clouds. The descent returns you to Antigua by midday on Day 2.

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Route Overview 2 Days · Guatemala
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Day 1
Ascent to Base Camp
A private transfer from your Antigua hotel takes you to the volcano base, approximately one hour from the city. The ascent begins through farmland and coffee plantation before entering cloud forest, high alpine scrub, and finally bare volcanic terrain over approximately 4 to 5 hours of steady climbing. By mid-afternoon, you reach base camp at approximately 3,400 meters, positioned directly facing the active Volcán Fuego across the valley. Tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads are provided and set up prior to your arrival. Warm layers are essential as temperatures drop sharply after dark at this elevation. As night falls, watch Fuego erupt in real time, with ash plumes visible at dusk and glowing lava illuminating the cone through the night while your guide prepares a hot dinner at altitude. Distance: approximately 8 km. Elevation gain: +1,500m. Meals: - / L / D
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Acatenango Base Camp
High-altitude tent camp at approximately 3,400 meters on Acatenango's upper flanks, directly facing active Volcán Fuego across the valley.
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Day 2
Summit at Sunrise and Descent to Antigua
Rise before 4:00am for the final push to the summit. With headlamps and cold mountain air, the two-hour climb from base camp to the crater's edge at 3,976 meters is the hardest stretch of the ascent and the most rewarding. As the first light of day breaks over the Guatemalan highlands, watch the sunrise above a sea of clouds and volcanic peaks, with Volcán Fuego often still erupting in the valley below. On clear days the Pacific Ocean is visible to the south. After time at the summit, descend to base camp for a hot breakfast before continuing the full descent to the trailhead. A private vehicle returns you to Antigua before midday, with the rest of the day free in the city. Distance: approximately 2 km to summit, 10 km full descent. Elevation loss: -1,500m. Meals: B

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What's Included

  • Overnight base camp with tent, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag provided and set up prior to arrival
  • Guide-prepared hot dinner at base camp on Day 1
  • Guide-prepared hot breakfast at base camp on Day 2 before descent
  • Picnic lunch on the Day 1 ascent
  • Private transfer from Antigua to the Acatenango trailhead on Day 1
  • Private transfer from the trailhead back to Antigua on Day 2
  • Certified English-speaking mountain guide throughout
  • All park entrance and community fees
  • Mineral water on the ascent (1 liter per person per day)

Not Included

  • Pre- and post-trek accommodation in Antigua (not included in this package)
  • International airfare
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Medical evacuation costs
  • Personal cold-weather and layering gear (warm layers and rain jacket essential at altitude)
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Deposit & Payment: A 25% deposit secures your place (credit card accepted). 50% balance due 90 days before departure. Final balance due 60 days prior. ACH bank transfer available at reduced fees. Bookings within 60 days require full payment.
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Cancellation: 90+ days: full refund minus $500 admin fee. 60-89 days: 50% refund. Under 60 days: no refund. Comprehensive travel insurance covering emergency evacuation is required for all participants.

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