Volcan Pacaya

ALTITUDE: 2550 meters above sea level (8,288 feet)
MINIMUM AGE: 8 years
CLASS: II (Easy)
No. OF DAYS: 1 days
CODE: PCY1
SEASON: All Year / Best from November to June
LOCATION: Palín, Escuintla
Day 1: GUATE. CITY/PACAYA VOLCANO/GUATE. CITY
Leave early from Guatemala City for the 1.5 hr. drive to the town of San Vicente Pacaya, where we start walking. At this point it is only a 2 hour walk to the summit. There are different trails that go up. We normally take the route of the "Cerro Chino" (Chinese Mound) which is more difficult and makes it more exciting but the guide will consider the physical abilities of the participants in the trip when deciding which trail to take.
This is a very active volcano, most of the time it is possible to observe the lava boiling in the crater; sometimes the volcano is throwing lava and ashes. On some occasions we may see a river of lava flowing out.
INCLUDES:
Transportation from Guate. City and back. Lunch, purified water. Expert volcano guide.
NOT INCLUDED:
Sodas, beer or alcoholic beverages. Tips to guide or driver.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
In these expeditions it is normal that clients carry their own backpacks and their water bottles. If you want to hire a porter to help carry your gear, it can be arranged but please let us know in advance.