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Acatenango Overnight Hike – Shared Tent – from Antigua Guatemala
Private Acatenango 4x4 Sunset Tour from Antigua Guatemala
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- Back in Antigua the same night (11 PM)
- Private 4x4 from your hotel
- Summit hike optional: go as far as you like
- Lunch, dinner, warm gear & park fees included
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before
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What's Included on the Private Acatenango 4x4 Sunset Tour from Antigua Guatemala
This tour at a glance
Sunset on Acatenango and back in Antigua the same night: a private 4×4 picks you up at your hotel at 8:00 AM and you are back around 11:00 PM. Lunch, dinner, hot drinks, a local guide, warm gear and park fees are included, and you can add the optional summit hike at sunset. One price of US$1,340 covers 1 to 4 travelers (up to 6 per vehicle), Monday to Thursday.
What's Included?
- 4x4 vehicle ride up Acatenango Volcano
- Optional hike to the Acatenango summit at sunset (weather permitting)
- Lunch and dinner
- Hot drinks
- Local guide
- Warm jacket, gloves, beanie and headlamp
- Park entrance fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the historic center of 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, porter (one way), horse (one way)
- Mountain gear rental, paid in cash on the day: backpacks, hiking boots, trekking poles, jackets (subject to availability)
- 5th and 6th traveler (US$335 each); groups of 7 or more need a second vehicle (US$1,340)
- 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 ready at your hotel at least 10 minutes before pickup
- Operates Monday to Thursday only
ABOUT THE TOUR
WhatsApp Us!The private Acatenango 4x4 tour at sunset is a 1-day trip from Antigua Guatemala. You are picked up at your hotel in the historic center of Antigua at 8:00 AM and ride up Acatenango volcano in a private 4x4 vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser–type) to the base camp, facing Volcán de Fuego.
From the base camp you can ask for the optional hike to the Acatenango summit to watch the sunset: it's worth it when the sky is clear and the weather is good. Lunch, 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. You are back at your hotel at 11:00 PM the same day.
What to Expect
You are picked up at your hotel in the historic center of Antigua Guatemala at 8:00 AM. Before the ascent there is a stop at the office to pick up warm gear and get the vehicle and food ready; you can also 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. The 4x4 takes you to the end of the road, and a short walk brings you to the base camp to rest. Lunch is at base camp at 1:00 PM. At 4:00 PM you can take the optional hike to the summit for the sunset (weather permitting). Dinner is at 8:00 PM; if Volcán de Fuego is active, you can watch its eruptions glow after dark. You are back at your hotel 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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Private Acatenango 4x4 Sunset Tour Itinerary
Tour Day
08:00 AM
Pickup at your hotel in the historic center of Antigua Guatemala
08:25 AM
Stop at the office: warm gear pickup, vehicle and food preparation
08:45 AM
Arrival and registration at the farm, beginning of the 4×4 ascent
09:45 AM
Arrival at the end of the road and parking
10:25 AM
Arrival at the base camp and rest
01:00 PM
Lunch at base camp
04:00 PM
Optional hike to the Acatenango summit to watch the sunset (weather permitting)
08:00 PM
Dinner
09:00 PM
Walk back to the parking lot
09:40 PM
Descent in 4×4
10:40 PM
Arrival at the office to drop off the gear
11:00 PM
Arrival at your hotel in Antigua Guatemala
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.
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?
Pickup is at 8:00 AM at your hotel in the historic center of Antigua Guatemala, and you are back at your hotel at 11:00 PM the same day. Please be ready at least 10 minutes early.
Is this a 1-day tour or do we stay overnight?
It's a 1-day tour: you ride up and return to Antigua the same day, with no overnight stay. Pickup is at 8:00 AM and you are back at your hotel at 11:00 PM.
Is the tour private?
Yes. This tour is private only: your group travels in a private 4x4 vehicle with its own guide. The price is US$1,340 per group and it's the same whether 1 or 4 people go. A 5th and 6th traveler can join for US$335 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$1,340.
What is included?
Private 4x4 ride, optional hike to the Acatenango summit at sunset (weather permitting), lunch, dinner, hot drinks, local guide, warm jacket, gloves, beanie, headlamp, park entrance fees, hotel pickup and drop-off in the historic center of Antigua 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.
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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