Private Acatenango 4x4 Sunset Tour from Antigua Guatemala
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- Same-day tour (afternoon to night)
- 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Your hotel in the historic center of Antigua Guatemala
- US$1,340 per group of 1–4 · +US$335 per extra traveler · max 6 per vehicle
- Monday to Thursday
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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 1:00 PM and you are back around 11:00 PM. 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)
- 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 same-day trip from Antigua Guatemala. You are picked up at your hotel in the historic center of Antigua at 1:00 PM 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. 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 1:00 PM. 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. 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
01:00 PM
Pickup at your hotel in the historic center of Antigua Guatemala
01:25 PM
Stop at the office: warm gear pickup, vehicle and food preparation
01:45 PM
Arrival and registration at the farm, beginning of the 4×4 ascent
02:45 PM
Arrival at the end of the road and parking
03:25 PM
Arrival at the base camp and rest
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
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 1:00 PM 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 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), 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.
