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Climb volcanoes, walk jungle trails and connect with Guatemala’s ancient Maya culture

Set out to climb volcanoes on a Guatemala hiking tour

The avenidas and calles of Antigua are a beautiful place to acclimatise before setting out on your Guatemala hiking trip.

The nearby Acatenango volcano presents the ultimate challenge: a night-time technical ascent through cloud forest with spectacular views of neighbouring Fuego. Lava bombs arc through the air and glowing rivers of molten rock cascade down the slopes (though you can hike in the daytime if you prefer).

To the south of the city, a more accessible Pacaya volcano hike climbs from pine forests to solidified lava fields, where the ground is still warm. From the caldera, you’ll take in a sensational vista of the northern volcanoes, Pacific lowlands and on a clear day, El Salvador.

Heading west, volcanoes rise dramatically from a massive caldera and the waters of Lake Atitlán. Stay in a design-led hotel on the stunning lakeshore and meet your personal guide for a San Pedro hike at sunrise, a gentle lakeside trek. Or follow ancient tracks through terraced plantations to villages where women wear elaborate huipiles.

One of our favourite experiences is exploring the tropical rainforest of Tikal in the north. You’ll follow jungle trails between ancient Maya pyramids and plazas built over a thousand years ago, climbing some of them for spectacular canopy views and the chance to spot wildlife. It’s fascinating to take in the scale of this ancient city, once home to more than 100,000 people.

For a tailor-made luxury Guatemala hiking tour, contact us to speak with our expert travel designers.

  • Two hikers with backpacks walk on a trail made of dark volcanic rock toward other people in the distance.
  • A tall ancient Mayan stone temple with steep steps stands against a bright blue sky with white clouds.
  • Several small boats docked on a vibrant blue lake with large volcanoes and green foliage in the background.
  • A large stone cross on a pedestal overlooks a city valley toward a massive volcano under a blue sky.
  • The tops of two stone Mayan pyramids emerge from a vast, lush green forest stretching to the horizon.
  • A large volcano partially covered by clouds towers over a valley and town in the Guatemalan Highlands.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our specialists

Climb the Hill of the Cross above Antigua

Walk up to the Hill of the Cross for an impressive panorama of the city of Antigua

Hike to the smoking cone of Pacaya volcano

Witness the power of the active Pacaya volcano, trekking through the tough volcanic ash section to the sulfur smoking cone

Trek to the rim of a volcano above Lake Atitlán

Discover the dramatic caldera setting of jewel-blue Lake Atitlan and hike to the summit of one of the three surrounding volcanoes

Watch sunset fall over the Yaxha Mayan ruins

See the Yaxha Mayan ruins at sunset and trek back through the jungle of Yaxha National Park at twilight

Visit Maya highland villages and cultural sites

Visit traditional villages and cultural sites in the highlands to learn about Indigenous Maya culture

A word from one of our experts

Guatemala hiking is renowned for challenging volcano climbs and I'd always recommend having an expert guide by your side – so you can relax and enjoy Central America’s most captivating landscapes.

Jennifer Richt Senior Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation for Guatemala hiking tours

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Where to go hiking in Guatemala

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When to visit Guatemala for hiking

Guatemala’s climate allows year-round exploration, though the dry season from November through April offers the most reliable weather conditions for hiking in Guatemala, when you’ll get plenty of sunny, clear days. Rainfall during the wet months rarely becomes overwhelming, and you’ll be visiting outside of peak season so hiking trails are quiet. However, for jungle hikes in Tikal, September to October can present challenges with heavy rains that make access more difficult – it’s also pretty humid in the lowland rainforest at this time of year.

Tikal

November–August

Highlands (Antigua and Lake Atitlan)

November–April

Turtle nesting

June–December

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