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Pacaya Volcano & Guatemala City Private Tour
Pacaya Volcano at night and Guatemala City
Pacaya Volcano at Night and Guatemala City Private Tour
Pacaya Volcano at Night and Guatemala City Private Tour
Pacaya Volcano at night and Guatemala City

Pacaya Volcano & Guatemala City Private Tour

By Guatemala Native Tours
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$417 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

If you’re looking for a little bit of history and adventure at the same time this tour is your best option.
First we drive to the Pacaya Volcano, which is an hour and 30 minutes drive, so we can climb it to appreciate the fauna and flora of the region. Once we get at the top, where the lava rivers are, we will have lunch so you can taste the famous pizza and roast some marshmallows. After spending more than an hour there we start going back to the base camp and then back to Guatemala City to visit the Historical Centre. In the city we will walk through the Plaza of Constitution, the National Palace of Culture, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Central Market and the 6th Avenue.

Activity location

  • Parque Nacional Volcan De Pacaya
    • Escuintla, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Parque Nacional Volcan De Pacaya
    • Escuintla, Guatemala

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Pacaya Volcano & Guatemala City Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$416.93 x 1 AdultNZ$416.93
Total
Price is NZ$416.93

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic Drinks

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Parque Nacional Volcan De Pacaya
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
The road to the car park of the Pacaya Volcano is approximately 1 hora 30 minutes. The total duration of the hike is approximately 4 hours and its difficulty level is 4 of 10. There is horses available for rent during the hike. The purpose of the climb is to get the experience to taste the Volcanic Pizza, made of an artesanal oven of the lava rivers. Also, during the climb you would be able to roast marshmallow at the lava rivers.
Plaza de la Constitucion
  • 10m
We star the tour by walking around the Plaza of Constitution, so you can have a better sighting of the historical buildings that surrounds it.
Palacio Nacional
  • 15m
From outside you can see the National Palace of Culture uniqueness architecture and style. Prepare to be amazed by the interesting history that this palace hides at plain sight.
Catedral Metropolitana
  • 15m
The next stop is the Metropolitan Cathedral where you can see some damage of the earthquake that hit Guatemala City in 1917 and 1918. This is the most important church in Guatemala and in here you will find old paintings from the XVI century and the oldest virgin brought by the spanish conquers at the XV century. It’s neoclassical architecture will blow you away!
Mercado Central
  • 20m
In our way out of the cathedral, we’re going directly to the Central Market to shop some souvenirs or just to get the experience of being in one of the most iconic markets of Guatemala. You will be immerse in the colourful textile, the traditional food and the local craft.
Paseo de la Sexta
  • 30m
We walk through the famous avenue of Guatemala City is a must! La Sexta is a pedestrian avenue where you can experience the day by day of the locals. In this walk you would be able to see the architecture of some historical buildings, the vibrant commerce and the different restaurants or food courts available. It’s a experience you don’t want to miss.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESParque Nacional Volcan De Pacaya
    • Escuintla, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEParque Nacional Volcan De Pacaya
    • Escuintla, Guatemala

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