Tour Highlights
- Hike Pacaya Volcano across dramatic lava fields and volcanic landscapes.
- Discover geothermal hot spots and roast marshmallows using volcanic heat.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch with panoramic volcano views of Guatemala’s highlands.
- Relax in a thermal spa circuit with soothing hot pools after your hike.
- The perfect adventure + wellness day combining an moderate volcano hike with a relaxing spa experience.
Tour Flow
Depart Antigua at 8:00 am → scenic drive to Pacaya → volcano hike and lava field exploration → picnic lunch with volcano views and marshmallow roasting → descent through forests and farmland → thermal spa circuit, relaxing soak, and fruit smoothie → return to Antigua by late afternoon / early evening
Tour Itinerary
Departing Antigua at 8:00 am, we make the 1.5-hour drive to the volcano. As we ascend, Guatemala’s dramatic scenery unfolds around us. At the caldera, our guide leads the group across rugged dried lava fields — terrain shaped by past eruptions and constantly evolving. Near the upper slopes, we stop for a picnic lunch with sweeping views of volcanoes Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango, plus time to explore geothermal hot spots — perfect for roasting marshmallows.
The descent winds back through lava fields and into Pacaya’s lush forests and farmland, a striking contrast of landscapes. Afterward, a well-earned soak in the thermal hot springs rounds out the day perfectly.
Thermal Circuit
Following the hike, we’ll head to a nearby thermal spa whose natural springs are heated by the linked underground activity generated by the very volcano we just climbed.
The spa experience begins with a ‘Thermal Circuit’, consisting of immersing the body for short periods of time in natural thermal pools of varying temperatures, moving from hot to cold. The thermal pools range in temperature from 24°C to 41°C. Afterward, you will have plenty of time to return to the natural swimming pools and enjoy a fruit smoothie. There’s even waterslides for the kids.
Our group returns to Antigua by private transport to arrive early evening.
Pricing
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A private tour for you and your group, no one else can join.
Duration of the Tour
- 7-8 hours
What's Included
- Private transportation to/from Antigua
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) trekking guide with certified first-aid training
- Trekking poles
- Freshly prepared picnic lunch
- Marshmallows for roasting over thermal hot spots!
- All park and spa entrance fees
- "Thermal Circuit" thermal pools
- Access to natural swimming pools at the spa (& waterslides for the kids)
- Fruit smoothie
- Towel and bathrobe at the spa
What's Not Included
- Horse Rental (optional)
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