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Pacaya Volcano Tour and Hot Springs from Guatemala City

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iconOffered in: English and 1 more
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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Overview

Enjoy the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation on this day trip, ascending Pacaya Volcano and then soaking your muscles at a thermal bath resort. Scale the 8,300-foot (2,500-meter) heights of Pacaya, one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala. At the top you’ll be able to peer down into the boiling lava of the crater and feel the earth’s rumble. Descend back down from the summit to enjoy an included lunch and soak in the thermal waters of Kawilal Hot Springs, featuring 12 soaking pools, 25 steam baths, and three hydrotherapy baths. Your Pacaya day trip also includes entrance fees, a guide, and round-trip hotel transport.
  • Hike Pacaya Volcano and visit the Kawilal Hot Springs with an included lunch
  • Climb to the top of one of Guatemala's most active volcanoes and peer down into the lava in the crater
  • Soothe your aching hiking muscles at thermal-fed waters of Kawilal Hot Springs
  • Enjoy Kawilal's collection of more than 12 soaking pools, 25 steam baths, and three hydrotherapy baths
  • Great combination of relaxation and active adventure
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Lunch
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to Pacaya Volcano National Park
Entrance to Kawilal Hot Springs ( If option selected)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Horses at Pacaya Volcano

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Departure Time

6:30 AM
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Tours include bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
  • It is recommended that you bring walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, and a camera.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Please contact local provider if you need a guide in any other language. French, German and Italian in private services, subject to additional costs and guide availability.
  • For groups of 10 persons or more, please contact local provider to arrange.
  • Please keep in mind that when climbing an active volcano changes in activity and weather may cancel or shorten the excursion at anytime.
  • Medical and Legal Note: Guests booking this tour certify that they are in excellent physical condition and free from any heart, respiratory and/or back condition and are not pregnant. Booking of this tour constitutes an acceptance of the inherent risk of climbing any active volcano and the guest agrees to hold Gray Line all subsidiaries, licensees, staff members and vendors harmless and not liable for any and all injuries or death as a result of taking this tour.
  • Child under 13 years is not allowed to take the thermal circuit.
  • If you are lodging in Zone 1, our only pick-up point is at the Hotel Panamerican.
  • If you are lodging in an airbnb please move to the nearest hotel lobby and please let us know of its name.
  • To find pictures of our experiences, search us on Instagram as @graylinetoursgt
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Gray Line Guatemala

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Pacaya Volcano Tour and Hot Springs from Guatemala City?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Pacaya Volcano Tour and Hot Springs from Guatemala City.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Pacaya Volcano Tour and Hot Springs from Guatemala City?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Pacaya Volcano Tour and Hot Springs from Guatemala City.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Pacaya Volcano Tour and Hot Springs from Guatemala City?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Pacaya Volcano Tour and Hot Springs from Guatemala City.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Pacaya Volcano Tour and Hot Springs from Guatemala City?
A:
The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Pacaya Volcano Tour and Hot Springs from Guatemala City.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Pacaya Volcano Tour and Hot Springs from Guatemala City?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Pacaya Volcano Tour and Hot Springs from Guatemala City.

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Traveler Tips

  • "If you can make it to the volcano on your own, there are plenty of guides there who you definitely will need, and you can avoid the long trip on the van." See review
  • "If you can't handle the climb, there are people with horses that are available to hire for the climb." See review

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Great experience
Carolyn_B
, Mar 2020
Great experience for anyone who loves nature. Very unique tour with hot springs and visible lava coming down the volcano
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Modern reviews have neutered valid opinions
BillyWilder440
, Feb 2020
I do not wish to jeopardize anyone's job so I cannot specify why I did not rate tour five stars. I did this exact tour July 2018. Have worked in travel industry 50 years. I positively would recommend this tour to all able bodied and conditioned people under 60. Hot springs with lunch part was delightful and well worth what we paid.
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Great Tour
Michelle_T
, Feb 2020
Tour was nice. I left from Guatemala City solo at 6:30 and met some great people on the tour. We hiked and actually got to be on an active volcano and roast marshmallows it was amazing! The hike is a bit steep but nothing too crazy; I'd recommend good walking sneakers. They had horses walk with us incase we got tired. Afterwards we got lunch; included were options like pizza, chicken, plaintain, salad etc at the hot spring resort. We also got free smoothies. The hot springs were so relaxing, I wish we had more time there would be my only recommendation. This is a good deal for the price because if you want to the hot spring on your own you'd be paying a lot more. Overall great tour.
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PACAYA -hike on a living volcano
norbertsauer
, Jan 2020
I tried a lot to find out tour Details such as: height meters to go, time to go; sea Level at start and end of the tour. "Average Fitness" is a little poor to my opinion.It also would be nice to explain, that the tour does not end at the top of the mountain, but somewhere in the middle. My expectations for a mountain tour are and were always the same. To reach the top. Nevertheless it is an amazing mountain tour. Great views into the surrounding landscape, and the PACAYA volcano is a Living Thing. You can see it and you can feel it. This mountain is still alive! . Not to forget the wonderful Kawiial Spa. A lot of different pools with different water temperatures, 41°C to about 23°C in a stair like pool area invite you to relax and to refresh. Amazing!
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2020
Dear Norbert Thank you for having booked with us and for takes the time to share your comments, we will take into consideration your suggestions, again thank you for live this experience with us!!
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Absolutely the best adventure and value.
James D
, Dec 2019
The volcano tour was amazing. Great guides and a good pace for hiking. They offered horses which two in the group took advantage of. Great rest spots with nice views. Roasted marshmallows at the base of the volcano was a bonus experience. Great shuttle service and was treated to four hours at an amazing resort with several thermal pools and hot tubs to enjoy. Massage services were also available at nominal expenses and it far exceeded my expectation. Truly one of the best values and experiences I've enjoyed in my years of traveling abroad.
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Dear James Thank you for having booked with us and for takes the time to share your experience lived with us!!
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Great day out!
Minmar_10
, Dec 2019
Good value for money. The volcano is awesome, you get right up close to the lava and toast marshmallows etc....the walk requires some physical fitness, though not arduous, very scenic. Guides all very helpful - transport comfortable. Hot springs regime a brilliant experience - no residual muscle aches from the walk......Really recommend this day trip from Guatemala City or Antigua.
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Dear Thank you for having booked with us, we really appreciate the time you took to leave your comments aboyt your experience with us!!
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Disappointed
lexino3
, Nov 2019
I was disappointed with the hot springs. I thought they were going to be natural hot springs on the side of a mountain. These hot springs were just pools at a hotel. The volcano part was the best part.
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2019
Dear Thank you for having booked with us, we appreaciate your comments, It is important to mention that in our description it is not mentioned that the hot springs are on one side of the volcano or the mountain, if it is clarified that they are swimming pools, it is also important to mention that the water used in these pools, come from the volcano.
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Pacaya Volcano.
kuparibharath
, Oct 2019
It was a great experience, driver and guide were great. And the hot spring is a bonus. great food and service.
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Pacaya
rfriend1984
, Oct 2019
The tour guide and driver were fine. The hike was great and the spa nice. However, the 3 hour traffic jam of insane Guatemalan traffic on the way back ruined an otherwise nice day. It's not the tour company's fault, but if you loathe traffic jams like I do, reconsider.
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Nice volcano and Hot Springs
danielvP1167VU
, Sep 2019
Pacaya volcano is a short hike with a nice view. The lava can be seen at the top. The tour guides were very friendly.
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Dear Daniel Thank you for having booked with us and for takes the time to share your comments with us!!
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