Ultimate Guatemala Explorer+ Active Volcano Trek

logo

Overview

Ultimate Guatemala Explorer+ Active Volcano Trek
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Dec 14 - 22, 2026
The Wanderlust Rose image
The Wanderlust Rose
$2,955
Deposit: $550

About this trip

Hike to an active lava-spewing volcano, visit stunning lakeside towns and see all the best Guatemala has to offer. 


After a sold out trip to Guatemala in 2023, 2024, 2025 and early 2026, we are so excited to be bringing this trip back for the 5th time! We’ve made more upgrades and included more meals than past trips! 


This trip has it all: jaw-dropping views, Instagrammable hotels, a chance to connect with the locals and so much more. 


And if you want to travel with a purpose and serve the communities you visit, then this trip is for you! We are partnering with CA Travelers to help fund local schools in much needed areas. 


Check out this video to see where the money from this trip will be going! You'll also have the chance to visit a local school we are helping fund. 


Trip is non-refundable 90 days out.  Deposit is nonrefundable.




What's included

2 Day Volcano Trek

Spend 2 days hiking and getting up close to an active, spewing volcano

Coffee & Food Tour

Try the best food and coffee around Antigua

ATV Sunset Tour

Cruise to 3 mountain tops with incredible views of the city, valley, and volcanoes

Local School Visit

Visit the school our tour company sponsors to see where your money is going!

Airport transfers

Lake Atitlán Tour

Hop on a boat and visit local villages surrounding the stunning Lake Atitlán

Professional photos

Professional photos of you and the trip uploaded to Google Drive!

Volcano hike gear

Camping gear, winter jacket for volcano hike, headlamp, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner etc.

Farewell dinner

Nightlife Pub Crawl

Antigua Free Day

optional Paragliding

Option to soar over Lake Atitlan with an expert instructor

All Accommodation

Twin share accommodation in beautiful city center hotels

Donation to CA Cares

A portion of the trip funds will be donated to assist with funding the CA Cares initiative

Porters

for the volcano hike

4 lunches

4 dinners

Daily breakfast

What's not included

International airfare

Travel insurance

Day 1

Day 1  image

Arrive in Antigua

Fly into the the Guatemala City Airport (GUA) and your airport transfer will be waiting for you. 


Relax for the 45 min drive as your professional driver brings you right to our hotel in the stunning Antigua city center. 


Unwind at our beautiful hotel until our welcome dinner! 


Day 2

Day 2 image

Explore Antigua

We'll start the morning with a fun and fascinating coffee tour to visit the coffee plantations. 


After touring the plantations, we'll head inside the coffee museum to sample the different varieties and blends of coffee. 


From there, we will visit the village of San Felipe de Jesus to visit their famous handicrafts market. 


On the way back to Antigua we will make a quick stop to try some fermented drinks like "Fresco de Suchiles ̈ the Guatemala Kombucha. 


After lunch, we'll do an epic ATV Sunset Tour! 


This is one of the best activities you can do in Antigua. This tour will take you to 3 mountain tops with incredible views of the city, valley, and volcanoes near and around Antigua. Stop include El Cerro de la Cruz, Hobbitenango and the village of El Hato.


Enjoy a drink and snacks, relax on the hammocks, or take a short hike while watching the sunset. 


And of course, I'll have my camera ready to capture amazing sunset photos of you all! 


Afterwards, we will head back down the mountain on our ATVs to Antigua.  


Option to join for a local craft beer at the stunning rooftop of the Antigua Brewing Company. 

Day 3

Day 3  image

School Visit & Volcano Hike

Today we depart for our active volcano hike!! A once-in-a-lifetime bucket list experience! 


This jaw-dropping volcano is one of the most visited in Guatemala. Travelers rate it the most beautiful volcano in all of Central America. 



As we drive towards the start of our hike, we will stop at the school that our tour partners sponsor. This is your chance to see where your money is being donated, just by traveling with us! Thank you for your support :) 


After our school visit, we will begin our hike! Your gear is included.  All meals at the campsite are included.  


Typically this hike is done in one day but we've decided to lengthen it over 2 days so it isn't as strenuous and we have more time to enjoy watching the volcano erupt from camp.  And more time for photos as well! 


Hang out at camp while our chef prepares dinner, play games by the campfire... it's going to be an unforgettable night! 

Day 4

Day 4 image

Sunrise at the Volcano & Enjoy Camp

It's going to be an early morning but worth the early start if you want to join the optional sunrise hike! 


It takes about 2 hours to reach the top. From there, we will enjoy sunrise. It will be a challenging hike and cold but totally unique! 


 When you return to the camp, the guides will prepare breakfast for you.


We then have the day at camp to hang out, nap, take pictures, play games and enjoy the stunning landscape. 

Day 5

Day 5 image

Hike down Volcano & Lake Atitlan

We'll have breakfast at camp and pack up before we begin our descent. 

 It takes 2.5 hours to get back down the mountain.


We'll drop off our camping gear, pick up our bags and drive 3 hours to the stunning Lake Atitlan.  


Once we arrive, we'll check in and relax for the evening. I'll be doing sunset photos by the lake for anyone who wants pictures! 



Day 6

Day 6  image

Lake Atitlan: Kayak & Pub Crawl

Today you'll have the option to join several activities: kayaking on Lake Atitlan, a photo walk, and a pub crawl in the evening! 


Feel free to join for all of the activities if you'd like :)  Or if you'd like to swim and have an afternoon nap or have some time to yourself, enjoy! 

Day 7

Day 7  image

Lake Atitlán Boat Tour To Villages

 Lake Atitlán is known as one of the most beautiful lakes on the planet and is part of a large volcanic chain.  

And today we'll get to explore the lake via a cultural boat tour! You're going to love this experience.


We will learn about different local weaving techniques, visit art galleries and take plenty of pictures. 


In the evening, we will make the drive back to Antigua and check into our stunning final hotel. 


Day 8

Day 8  image

Antigua Free Day

The morning is yours to enjoy our super luxurious hotel.  Option to attend a fantastic Guatemalan chocolate making workshop. 


Enjoy the afternoon for any final shopping or picture stops around Antigua. 


In the evening, we will have our farewell dinner as a culinary & culture food tour. 


For anyone who wants to join, we'll go for a farewell drink at a rooftop bar to toast to our amazing trip! 

Day 9

Day 9  image

Goodbyes & Airport Transfer

Time to say our goodbyes! Your included airport transfer will pick you up right at our hotel. 


All your photos will be uploaded in a Google Drive shortly after the trip :) 



Location

Loading Map…

1. Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

About your organizer

Hi, I'm Emily Rose! In 2018, I sold all my stuff and moved into my suitcase to travel full time and work around the world! After 33 countries and 29 states, I decided to start bringing others along on my adventures with me! Check out my website TheWanderlustRose.com or my Instagram (@thewanderlust_rose) for all things travel and adventure. I can't wait to meet you!

Reviews

Photo gallery

Image 0
Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
Image 4
Image 5
Image 6
Image 7
Image 8
Image 9
Image 10
Image 11
Image 12
Image 13
Image 14
Image 15
Image 16
Image 17
Image 18
Image 19
Image 20
Image 21
Image 22
Image 23
Image 24
Image 25
Image 26
Image 27
© 2026 The Wanderlust Rose