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Experience Pacaya Volcano Trek by Horseback Riding

By Guatemala Underground Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$34 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Ever ridden a horse up an active volcano?? This unique adventure combines nature and exploration. Ascend to 2550 metres along ash trails and hardened lava, where breathtaking views of the valleys and three surrounding volcanoes unfold. Suitable for all skill levels, the horses are well-trained and the guides ensure comfort throughout the journey.

After reaching the upper slopes, dismount to traverse the lava fields, engaging with the volcanic landscape up close. We roast marshmallows and make S'mores in an oven made of lava rocks.

OPTIONAL add-on: We ride down to the nearby village, tie up our horses 'Wild West style' outside of a tienda, and enjoy a well-deserved cold beer with locals. Experienced riders have the opportunity to trot/canter in a nearby open field. This additional option is HIGHLY recommended, a really cool way to see a bit of REAL Guatemala.

This tour has a 2 person minimum! If you are a solo traveller we can try to add you to another tour.

Activity location

  • Pacaya
    • San Vicente Pacaya, Escuintla Department, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pacaya
    • San Vicente Pacaya, Escuintla Department, Guatemala

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Meet & Groom Your Horse

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Meet & Groom Your Horse: A hands-on cowboy experience. Learn how to groom your horse before the ride, and we teach you how to saddle and put the tack
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$34.25 x 1 AdultNZ$34.25
Total
Price is NZ$34.25

Village & Tienda Beer

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Ride to nearby pueblo & Beer
Includes a cold beer or soft drink
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$65.08 x 1 AdultNZ$65.08
Total
Price is NZ$65.08

Pacaya Volcano Trek on Horseback. Once in a Lifetime Experience

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$333.94 x 1 AdultNZ$333.94
Total
Price is NZ$333.94

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    At the summit we make FRESH guacamole
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Volcano Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Horse Rental & Cowboy
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance to the volcano is included in the tour price
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional pizza cooked in lava oven is optional.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcohol is not included but it is allowed, of course drink responsibly.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge for guides is optional, and VERY much apprecited

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Your experience begins with pickup in Antigua Guatemala, followed by a scenic drive through the surrounding countryside towards the base of Pacaya Volcano. Once you arrive, you’ll meet the local horse handlers and get paired with your horse for the ride up the volcano. After a short introduction, the guide will lead the group up volcanic trails made of ash and hardened lava as you climb the slopes of one of Guatemala’s most active volcanoes. As you gain elevation, the views open up across the surrounding valleys and neighbouring volcanoes. The guide will explain the history and facts of the volcano and its recent eruptions. Near the upper slopes, you’ll dismount to explore the lava fields on foot. We roast marshmallows and make S'Mores in a oven made from the lava rocks and natural heat from the volcano. After descending, you’ll return to the vehicle and head back to Antigua Guatemala.

Location

Activity location

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    Pacaya
    • San Vicente Pacaya, Escuintla Department, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Pacaya
    • San Vicente Pacaya, Escuintla Department, Guatemala

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