Acatenango 4x4 Sunset Tour from Antigua Guatemala
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- Same-day tour (afternoon to night)
- 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Tanque La Unión, Antigua Guatemala
- 1 to 5 travelers, shared or private (max. 6 per vehicle)
- Monday to Thursday
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What's Included on the Acatenango 4x4 Sunset Tour from Antigua Guatemala
This tour at a glance
The summit at sunset and back in Antigua the same night: a 4×4 drives you up from Tanque La Unión at 1:00 PM and you return around 11:00 PM. Dinner, hot drinks, a local guide, warm gear and park fees are included. It's for travelers short on time who don't want to sleep on the volcano, shared or private, Monday to Thursday.
What's Included?
- 4x4 vehicle ride up Acatenango Volcano
- Acatenango summit at sunset
- Dinner
- Hot drinks
- Local guide
- Warm jacket, gloves, beanie and headlamp
- Park entrance fees
- Round-trip transportation from Antigua Guatemala
- Views of Volcán de Fuego eruptions (when the volcano is active)
What's NOT Included?
- Optional local guide services, paid in cash on the day: hike to Volcán de Fuego, short trail walk to watch the sunset, porter (one way), horse (one way)
- Mountain gear rental, paid in cash on the day: backpacks, hiking boots, trekking poles, jackets (subject to availability)
- Anything not listed as included
What to Bring
- A photo of your passport (Guatemalans: DPI)
- Warm layers (a jacket, gloves, beanie and headlamp are provided)
- Cash for optional services or 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 at the meeting point at least 10 minutes early
- Operates Monday to Thursday only
ABOUT THE TOUR
WhatsApp Us!The Acatenango 4x4 tour at sunset is a same-day trip from Antigua Guatemala. You meet at Tanque La Unión at 1:00 PM and ride up Acatenango volcano in a 4x4 vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser–type) to reach the summit at sunset.
Dinner, hot drinks, a local guide and warm gear (jacket, gloves, beanie and headlamp) are included. When Volcán de Fuego is active, its eruptions glow after dark. The tour ends at 11:00 PM the same day and can be booked shared or private.
What to Expect
Meet at Tanque La Unión in Antigua Guatemala at 1:00 PM. Before the ascent there is a stop at the office, where you can leave luggage and pay in cash for any optional services or gear rental.
When entering the private farm that the route crosses, everyone signs a liability waiver. Then the 4x4 takes you up Acatenango Volcano for the summit at sunset, followed by dinner and hot drinks. If Volcán de Fuego is active, you can watch its eruptions glow after dark. The tour finishes at 11:00 PM.
Good to Know
- Schedules are set by the private farm the route crosses, so the tour runs Monday to Thursday and can't operate 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 on the day, subject to availability.
- Children under 10: ask us for rates.
- Schedules and routes may be adjusted for farm restrictions, weather or operational reasons, always with a suitable alternative.
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Acatenango 4x4 Sunset Tour Itinerary
Tour Day
1:00 PM
Meeting at Tanque La Unión, Antigua Guatemala
11:00 PM
End of the tour
Frequently Asked Questions
What days does the Acatenango 4x4 sunset tour operate?
Monday to Thursday. Schedules are set by the private farm the route crosses, and tours can't run outside authorized hours.
What time does the tour start and end?
We meet at Tanque La Unión, Antigua Guatemala, at 1:00 PM and the tour ends at 11:00 PM the same day. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early.
Is the tour shared or private?
It can be booked shared or private, for 1 to 5 travelers. Each vehicle carries a maximum of 6 people.
What is included?
4x4 ride, Acatenango summit at sunset, dinner, hot drinks, local guide, warm jacket, gloves, beanie, headlamp, park entrance fees, round-trip transportation and views of Volcán de Fuego eruptions when the volcano is active.
Will I see Volcán de Fuego erupt?
Views depend on volcanic activity. When Fuego is active, its eruptions glow after dark.
What documents do I need?
A photo of your passport (Guatemalans: DPI). No other documents are accepted. Everyone signs a liability waiver when entering the private farm.
Can I rent gear or add optional services?
Yes, paid in cash on the day at the office before the ascent, where you can also leave luggage. Options: gear rental (backpacks, hiking boots, trekking poles, jackets, subject to availability) and local guide services (hike to Volcán de Fuego, short sunset trail walk, porter or horse one way). Children under 10: ask for rates.
Can the schedule or route change?
Yes. Schedules and routes may be adjusted for farm restrictions, weather or operational reasons, always with a suitable alternative.
