Overview
The CA Travelers all included Acatenango Tour is the best option to enjoy this beautiful volcano which travelers have rated it as the most beautiful volcano in all Central America, its beauty is due to the twin volcano Fuego which is active and performs an extraordinary eruption for all the travelers at our camping area on Acatenango.
CA Travelers campsite is located at 3,600 MASL just in front of the Fuego Volcano and if it is clear enough you will be able to see Pacaya and Agua volcanoes as well.
Our semi-private cabins are for 3 people but we share them between only 2 people so you have more space and be more comfortable.
Each bed has a pillow, – 6°C sleeping bag, extra blanket, a 5″ or 12cm comfortable mattress, under the matt all over the tent we have a waterproof carpet to isolate the cold from the bottom.
(The campsite is already set up, you do not need to carry any of the camping gear)
Extras! We provide you with a clean inner sleeping bag and the campsite got its own outhouse so you don’t have to share with other groups.
In our tourism project we work together with a cooperative of local guides CAT (Comité de Autogestión Turística) conformed by the people of the community San Jose Calderas, Chimaltenango.
Itinerary
Day 1
- 7:15 AMBreakfast at CA Travelers office (6 meal options)
- 8:00 AMShuttle pick-up to the Supply Center
- 8:15 AMGear up at the Supply Center
- 9:30 AMShuttle to Acatenango
- 10:30 AMHike starts! Group photo and guide briefing
- 1:30 PMLunch break halfway
- 4:00 PMArrive at campsite + Guatemalan hot chocolate
- 7:30 PMDinner under the stars with active Fuego volcano views
Day 2
- 4:00 AMSummit hike for sunrise (optional, 1.5 hrs)
- 7:15 AMBreakfast at campsite
- 8:00 AMDescend to base
- 11:45 AMEquipment drop-off + smoothie reward
- 11:00 A.MWe take the after picture and we get back to the shuttle
- 1:00 PMReturn to Antigua (CA Travelers office drop-off)
What’s included
- Roundtrip shuttle
- Bilingual guide
- Entrance fee
- Cabin accommodation with mattress, sleeping bag, blanket
- All camping gear
- 4 full meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, breakfast)
- Jacket, gloves, liner, rain poncho
- Headlamp + Bandana
- Emergency blanket + first aid kit
- WhatsApp group for photos and videos
What to bring
- Valid ID (real, not a copy)
- 40L backpack or larger
- Hiking shoes
- Warm clothes + 2 pairs of socks
- 1L extra water & snacks
- Toilet paper, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
- Cash in quetzales for extras (e.g. porters, tips)
Optional add-ons
- Horse ride (Q1,000 one-way) – limited use, ethical guidelines apply
- Porter (Q200 one-way) – supports local families
- On the first day, after arriving at the campsite.
- Backpack rental: Q50 per backpack, subject to availability.
- Hiking pole rental is available at the entrance of the volcano: Q20 for a pair of wooden poles, Q50 for a pair of professional poles.
Good to know
- It’s hard to predict the weather since the volcano has its own microclimate (Subtropical cloudy rainy forest). But around 90% of our groups still get to see the eruptions and sunrise—even during the rainy season.
- Optional Tip guide
- Bring mosquito repellent & appropriate clothing
- Storage available at Supply Center
- No pets inside cabins; no loud music in National Park
- Respect the rules and staff
