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Acatenango Overnight Hike – Shared Tent – from Antigua Guatemala
Private Acatenango 4x4 Sunrise Tour from Antigua Guatemala
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- Summit sunrise, no camping needed
- Hotel pickup 1 AM, back by 9:30 AM
- Private 4x4: just your group
- Breakfast, warm gear & park fees included
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before
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What's Included on the Private Acatenango 4x4 Sunrise Tour from Antigua Guatemala
This tour at a glance
Sunrise from Acatenango's summit without camping: a private 4×4 picks you up at 1:00 AM and you are back in Antigua around 9:30 AM. Breakfast, hot drinks, a local guide, warm gear and park fees are included. One price of US$1,200 covers 1 to 4 travelers (up to 6 per vehicle), Monday to Thursday.
What’s Included?
- Private 4x4 vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser–type)
- Acatenango summit at sunrise
- Breakfast
- Hot drinks
- Local guide
- Warm jacket, gloves, beanie and headlamp
- Park entrance fees
- Round-trip transportation with pickup and drop-off at your hotel in the historic center of Antigua Guatemala
- Views of Volcán de Fuego eruptions (when the volcano is active)
What's NOT Included?
- Mountain gear rental: backpacks, hiking boots, trekking poles and jackets (subject to availability, paid in cash on the day)
- Optional local guide services: hike to Volcán de Fuego, porter (one way) or horse (one way) (paid in cash on the day)
- 5th and 6th traveler (US$300 each); groups of 7 or more need a second vehicle (US$1,200)
- Anything not listed as included
What to Bring
- A photo of your passport (Guatemalans: DPI)
- Warm layers for the early-morning cold at the summit
- Cash for optional services and gear rental
- Water and snacks
Additional information
- Everyone signs a liability waiver when entering the private farm before the ascent
- Bring a photo of your passport (Guatemalans: DPI); no other documents are accepted
- Be ready at the pickup point at least 10 minutes early
- The tour operates Monday to Thursday only
ABOUT THE TOUR
WhatsApp Us!The Acatenango 4x4 sunrise tour is a private, same-day trip from Antigua Guatemala. You are picked up at your accommodation at 1:00 AM and ride up Acatenango Volcano in a 4x4 vehicle to reach the summit in time for sunrise.
From the top, you can see Volcán de Fuego and its eruptions when the volcano is active. Breakfast, hot drinks, a local guide and warm gear are included, and you are back at your accommodation around 9:30 AM.
What to Expect on the Acatenango 4x4 Sunrise Tour
Your private group is picked up at your hotel in the historic center of Antigua Guatemala at 1:00 AM. Before the ascent you stop at the office, where you can rent optional gear and leave your luggage.
When entering the private farm, everyone signs a liability waiver. Then the 4x4 vehicle takes you up the volcano and you reach the Acatenango summit to watch the sunrise. Breakfast and hot drinks are included, and the tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation at 9:30 AM.
Good to Know
- Schedules are set by the private farm the route crosses, so tours can't run outside authorized hours.
- Views of Volcán de Fuego eruptions depend on volcanic activity.
- Backpacks, hiking boots, trekking poles and jackets can be rented in cash at the office, subject to availability.
- Schedules and routes may be adjusted for farm restrictions, weather or operational reasons, always with a suitable alternative.
- Traveling with children under 10? Ask us for rates.
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Acatenango 4x4 Sunrise Tour Itinerary
Tour Day
01:00 AM
Pickup at your hotel in the historic center of Antigua Guatemala
01:20 AM
Stop at the office: warm equipment pickup, vehicle preparation and last check
01:35 AM
Departure to the farm entrance
01:50 AM
Arrival at the farm, registration and beginning of the 4×4 ascent
02:50 AM
Arrival at the end of the road and parking
03:30 AM
Arrival at the base camp: hot drinks and a moment to share
04:00 AM
Sunrise hike to the summit of Acatenango begins
05:30 AM
Arrival at the summit and sunrise view
06:15 AM
Descent from the summit
08:00 AM
Descent in 4×4 begins
08:45 AM
Breakfast
09:05 AM
Warm equipment drop-off and luggage pickup at the office
09:30 AM
Arrival in Antigua Guatemala and drop-off at your accommodation
Please be ready at the pickup point at least 10 minutes early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Acatenango 4x4 tour open again after the 2026 ban?
Yes. Since October 14, 2026, 4x4 tours to Acatenango run again, Monday to Thursday, with local operators authorized by Finca San Sebastián.
- Why they stopped: CONAP Resolution 01-15-2026 (approved July 7 and published July 14, 2026) bans motorcycles, ATVs and motorized vehicles used for sport or recreation inside the protected zones of Guatemala's volcanoes. After it, Finca San Sebastián, the private farm whose road the 4x4s use, suspended 4x4 access while it worked with CONAP and other authorities on how to comply.
- Why they're back: on October 14, 2026, the farm reopened access to certain local operators under new conditions aligned with CONAP's requirements.
- What changed for travelers: tours run Monday to Thursday only, and entry to the farm is earlier, so the overnight and sunset tours now leave Antigua at 8:00 AM (sunrise tour 1:00 AM).
- Hiking Acatenango on foot is still allowed. Tourist visits to Volcán de Fuego are banned.
- Tip: book with an operator that can confirm it is authorized by the farm. Our 4x4 tours run with local operators authorized by the farm.
Updated November 5, 2026.
Is the Acatenango 4x4 sunrise tour private?
Yes. This tour is private only: your group travels in a private 4x4 vehicle.
How many people can join?
The price is US$1,200 per group and it's the same whether 1 or 4 people go. A 5th and 6th traveler can join for US$300 each. Because of the farm's restrictions, each vehicle can carry a maximum of 6 passengers, so groups of 7 or 8 need a second vehicle, charged at the full price of US$1,200.
What time does the tour start and end?
Pickup is at 1:00 AM at your hotel in the historic center of Antigua Guatemala, and drop-off is at 9:30 AM the same day.
Which days does the tour run?
Monday to Thursday. Schedules are set by the private farm the route crosses, and tours can't run outside authorized hours.
Is food included?
Yes. Breakfast and hot drinks are included.
Will I see Volcán de Fuego erupting?
Views of Volcán de Fuego eruptions are possible when the volcano is active. Activity can't be guaranteed.
What documents do I need?
Bring a photo of your passport (Guatemalans: DPI). No other documents are accepted. Everyone also signs a liability waiver when entering the private farm.
Can I rent gear or add extra services?
Yes. Backpacks, hiking boots, trekking poles and jackets can be rented (subject to availability), and local guides offer a hike to Volcán de Fuego, a porter or a horse (one way). These are paid in cash on the day at the office before the ascent.
What travelers say about Acatenango Hike
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Harry K.
August 17, 2026
Small group which was awesome and guide only spoke spanish so very good to practice. Very fun and decent food.
Reply from Acatenango Hike
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the small group, the food, and even had the chance to practice your Spanish along the way. It sounds like you had a fun adventure on Acatenango Volcano!
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Rafael A.
July 19, 2026
Una experiencia inolvidable! Fuerte la subida pero vale la pena las vistas y lo vivido a esas alturas! Buena vibra siempre y resolviendo cada detalle. Recomendado al 100
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Maxwell C.
June 29, 2026
Overall very dissapointing. The information provided both times by the agency was incorrect. Firstly we asked where we could hire jackets, they gave us two places - however failed to mention we could hire jackets from the tour office before leaving - which would have saved us a lot of running around. Secondly, we were told we could not pay the guides in USD for the extra hike, which was also incorrect. The state of the campsite was disgusting. Beds dirty, the toilet was vile - probably had never been cleaned. Completely unsanitary - especially for a women. The food was also terrible - no protein in any of the 3 meals. We paid over $300USD for this experience and felt completely ripped off. The only positive side was the guides/drivers went above and beyond - despite the lack of resources they are given to work with. Would not recommend.
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Krystal K.
June 22, 2026
The guides were very attentive and friendly and made the experience feel safe and fun.
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Keann R.
June 13, 2026
I really enjoyed my experience.The car ride up was smooth .The views are breathtakingly with so many chairs to choose joy the view
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Sumona G.
June 13, 2026
The guides were really nice and helpful. It was a unique experience with a rocky ride up the terrain in the 4x4 and the high altitude trek afterwards. Absolutely worth it for the views of Fuego from Acatenango. A truly unique experience!
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Mayura P.
May 22, 2026
Sleeping arrangements were not as described
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Shannon Q.
April 30, 2026
It would be preferable for it to be disclosed that booking with this company is actually booking with Mayan. We specifically didn't book with Mayan due to some concerning reviews we saw from other women on their tripadvisor page, so not finding out we were with them until we were already in the 4x4 was pretty disheartening. We had a very bad experience with a Mayan employee at the location where you check in and get your lunch. One of our group members asked an employee a question and was subseqently berated for multiple minutes, despite her asking him numerous times to leave her alone and to please stop talking to her. The tour guides themselves (Walter and his crew) were 10/10, so if this review were only about them it would be 5 stars. They were super friendly and helpful, but at the end of the day we had zero intention of booking with Mayan and weren't pleased with the lack of transparency.
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Ailén S.
April 24, 2026
It was amazing! Our guide was incredible!
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Philippa K.
March 28, 2026
Nice day but good is really bad and the guides are young and underious. Too bad when you pay a LOT of money
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Frauke H.
March 22, 2026
The description of the tour said max. 26 people but there were 33 people andi didn’t like that the tour stated at 8 but we took too long to start the actual hiking (11 pm)
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