8 Two-Day Trips in Guatemala Worth Booking

1.Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,189 reviews · 2 days · from $54Our pick

You’ll hike from La Soledad to a shared high camp with Spanish-speaking guides such as Luis, Roberto, and Santiago. Expect steep volcanic gravel, basic food, cold nights, a sunrise climb, and optional extra time near erupting Fuego.

“Absolutely incredible experience! I considered giving up in the first mile, but I’m so happy I didn’t! I thought the first part was the most challenging. This hike is tough but SO worth it! Do not give up! My advice: renting poles are essential, wear shoes with traction, bring extra snacks (especially protein), and bring extra layers. It’s truly the experience of a lifetime! Enjoy!”

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2.2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hiking with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 366 reviews · 2 days · from $53Best value

From Antigua, hike Acatenango through farmland, cloud forest, and volcanic ground with a Spanish-speaking guide. Sleep near the summit, watch Fuego erupt after dark, and climb for sunrise. Meals, 3 liters of water, cold-weather gear, transport, and a sleeping bag are included, but entrance fees and optional extras cost more.

“Simply amazing! My only remark is that the sleeping bag, jacket and gloves provided were not thick enough to protect from the cold and I therefore struggled a lot during the night. It's safer to come prepare with clothing of one's own.”

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3.2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hike w/Local Guide & Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 43 reviews · from $98

You’ll hike Acatenango from La Soledad to a heated wooden cabin, watch Fuego erupt after dark, then climb for sunrise. Pachamama Tours includes transport, meals, water, gear, sleeping bag, and hostel lodging. Guides such as Willy and Kevin have earned warm praise, but the climb is demanding.

“Highlight of our trip to Guatemala. The guide Willy was great. Thanks for this experience!”

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4.Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike 2-Day Camping &Fuego Views

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 10 reviews · 2 days · from $150

Hike from Antigua to Acatenango’s high camp with a Spanish-speaking local guide, sleep in a dome cabin, and rise before dawn for sunrise views of Fuego. The $150 price includes meals, entrance fees, camping gear, warm clothing, coffee, and transport. Fuego’s optional hike costs Q300 extra.

“The activity was good but the worth of money spent was a disappointment. People whom I shared a tent with have paid 2 times less for the experience than I did because they broke it at the hotel not online. I have said 125$ for the same experience they paid 65$.”

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5.Acatenango Volcano 2-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $245Top rated

Climb Acatenango with a private bilingual guide, camp at 3,750 meters, and reach the 3,975-meter summit for 360-degree views. Guides such as David, Willy, Rudy, Giovanni, and Lukas have helped make recent trips personal, safe, and well fed.

“This was probably the most challenging thing I have done but also the most incredible experience I have ever had! Just a word of advice to take the following: wet wipes, tissues, head lamp (or torch) for early morning summit, hiking poles (they make such a difference) and obliviously warm clothing (it gets freezing at night).”

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6.2-Day Tour of Chichicastenango & Lake Atitlan

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 7 reviews · 2 days · from $190

Travel from Antigua to Chichicastenango Market, visit Santo Tomas Church, sleep one night in Panajachel, then cruise Lake Atitlan to San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlan. Shared transport serves up to 10 people, with an English-speaking guide on the lake portion.

“Honestly I would not do this tour again. It would be easier to book in pieces by yourself. I thought that it was a group tour that stayed together for the two days but it isn’t. After the allotted time in chichicastenango I went back to the shuttle and found out it was going back to Antigua not Panajachel and so I got dropped off on the side of the road to a different shuttle. Day two of the tour ended up going smoothly but day one was a mess. Would all have gone much smoother if the company communicated ahead of time - wasn’t concerned when I thought everyone…”

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7.2-Day Tikal & Yaxhá Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 2 days · from $299

Travel from Flores or El Remate to Tikal and Yaxhá with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. See Tikal’s Grand Jaguar, Lost World, and twin pyramid complex at Yaxhá, with transport, park fees, two lunches, breakfast, and one hotel night included. Guide Erdozain may be available.

“wonderful experience overall for both days. Erdozain was the best tour guide one could ask for. Very knowledgeable and well equipped to fulfill a great experience. Highly Highly recommend for anyone letting to tour Tikal or Yaxha.”

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8.2-day tour from Antigua 1 night in Acatenango Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $92

This Spanish-guided, two-day Acatenango trek leaves Antigua at 8:00 AM, climbs from La Soledad, and sleeps in a six-person dome. You’ll get meals, transport, a sleeping bag, and a mattress, with Fuego eruptions from camp and a 4:00 AM summit climb for sunrise.

“An sich würde ich unbedingt empfehlen die Wanderung zu machen. Es ist eine wunderschöne Kulisse und einmaliges Spektakel. Wenn möglich würde ich es allerdings mit einem anderen Anbieter machen. Dieser ist definitiv überteuert für was geboten wird.”

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