Acatenango

The hardest thing I've done in my life until now, 7km hike to Basecamp involves various regions of climate and geography. Basecamp has spectacular views of the fuego erupting every 20-30minutes. Lava is visible when it goes dark. The hike to the summit is another 1-2 kms which is usually done to capture the sunrise and the views from there are just out of this world. Highly recommend this trek. But it's not for the faint hearted. It is painful but achievable. Did not do the extra fuego hike because of the weather but would have done it in the summer time.

Let me just say… this hike is no joke. It’s long, steep, and has a hella incline basically the whole way up. Both mentally and physically, it’ll push you, like fr, there were moments I was questioning my life choices. But somehow, it also ended up being one of the most beautiful and empowering things I’ve ever done. The views are absolutely insane—foggy at times, but when it clears, it’s next-level stunning. We stayed overnight, and the sunset and sunrise were both out of this world. Like, jaw on the floor type of moment. It does get cold and super windy at night, but nothing too crazy if you’re layered up right. There were also so many doggies along the way which weirdly made the whole thing more wholesome and uplifting. I went with a big group, and I really think that made all the difference—the motivation and energy helped keep me going, especially during the tough parts. Despite how challenging it was, I’d 100% do it again. Something about the struggle + views + vibes just made it totally worth it. If you’re into adventure and want a challenge with a serious reward at the top, this one’s for you.

One of the hardest, yet most rewarding things I’ve ever done while traveling. To be honest, if you’re in moderate shape, you can do this guided hike…but it is not easy. It’s all uphill, it seems to never end, but it’s worth the beauty. We got to see Fuego erupt with an ash cloud. The guides were awesome, and the cup of coffee at the summit was magical. My legs were dead for a few days afterwards, but man it was amazing.

This volcano is amazing. The hike is really hard but rewarding. The views really depend on where your base camp is and how the weather is. Luckily the weather was great when I was hiking. I can imagine how much harder this would be if you are hiking through the rain. It is extremely dusty so I highly recommend bringing some cloth face covering. Overall, a beautiful hike.

Very challenging hike but manageable if you’re an experienced hiker. The weather conditions can add a layer of difficulty depending on the season and day you go. One piece of advice. If you usually wear glasses, make sure you pack a pair of contact lenses as your glasses will steam up and you won’t be able to see anything, especially when you set off at 4am with a head torch. This was the most challenging part for me personally. Also, ask the guides at basecamp about the weather. I went up to the Acatenango summit and sadly didn’t see the sunrise behind think clouds and fog and freezing wind, while those who hiked to Fuego did.

Hiking Acatenango is amazing! Seeing Fuego so close was so cool, though not erupting it’s still a site to see! The hike is really hard though it's steep and takes many hours. You need to be ready for a tough climb. Camping overnight is part of it, and it's cool to see the volcano at night, but it can get very cold and the camping is basic. The guides are helpful, but the hike can feel a bit rushed at times. Even though it's tough, the views and the volcano are so worth it. Just be prepared for a challenging hike and a basic camping experience. Definitely recommend it for the amazing sights!

Acatenango overnight hike - I did with CA travelers and they were top notch! The hike is extremely harsh. the ascent is horrible and it never gets better. Im an active person but this was extremely difficult and I thought about giving up twice.it took me 6h to reach the camping site. I did not hire a porter to carry my backpack which made the ascent even harder. I did not do fuego nor went to the top of acatenango and im glad I didn't. I was beyond exhausted. If you are not super active - you will suffer 😝 This was the most challenging hike I’ve ever did- and now my legs have been sore for 2 days. I recommend hiring the porter to carry your stuff and renting the hiking sticks.

Amazing Hiking Experiences, Check with different tour companies, each one charge something different. If you are hiking with any tour companies, they don't tell you to bring your own cup, bowl, forks and spoons, 99.99% of utensils are not properly washed, because there is no water up there, you can easily catch stomach virus and or HEPATITIS A/B/C