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Pacaya Volcano at night and Guatemala City Private Tour
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8 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English, Spanish
Overview
If you’re looking for a little bit of history and adventure at the same time this tour is your best option.
First we drive to the Pacaya Volcano, which is an hour and 30 minutes drive, so we can climb it to appreciate the fauna and flora of the region. Once we get at the top, where the lava rivers are, we will have lunch so you can taste the famous pizza and roast some marshmallows. After spending more than an hour there we start going back to the base camp and then back to Guatemala City to visit the Historical Center. In the city we will walk through the Plaza of Constitution, the National Palace of Culture, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Central Market and the 6th Avenue.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
We’ll pick you up go at any location of Guatemala City and surroundings, it can be at your hotel, friend place, International Airport or even if you are in Antigua Guatemala. And after the tour end we drop you at location of request, it can be in the same place we pick you up or at any other location.
What To Expect
Parque Nacional Volcan De Pacaya
The road to the parking lot of the Pacaya Volcano is approximately 1 hora 30 minutes. The total duration of the hike is approximately 4 hours and its difficulty level is 4 of 10. There is horses available for rent during the hike. The purpose of the climb is to get the experience to taste the Volcanic Pizza, made of an artesanal oven of the lava rivers. Also, during the climb you would be able to roast marshmallow at the lava rivers.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Plaza de la Constitucion
We star the tour by walking around the Plaza of Constitution, so you can have a better sighting of the historical buildings that surrounds it.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palacio Nacional
From outside you can see the National Palace of Culture uniqueness architecture and style. Prepare to be amazed by the interesting history that this palace hides at plain sight.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Catedral Metropolitana
The next stop is the Metropolitan Cathedral where you can see some damage of the earthquake that hit Guatemala City in 1917 and 1918. This is the most important church in Guatemala and in here you will find old paintings from the XVI century and the oldest virgin brought by the spanish conquers at the XV century. It’s neoclassical architecture will blow you away!
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mercado Central
In our way out of the cathedral, we’re going directly to the Central Market to shop some souvenirs or just to get the experience of being in one of the most iconic markets of Guatemala. You will be immerse in the colorful textile, the traditional food and the local craft.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Paseo de la Sexta
We walk through the famous avenue of Guatemala City is a must! La Sexta is a pedestrian avenue where you can experience the day by day of the locals. In this walk you would be able to see the architecture of some historical buildings, the vibrant commerce and the different restaurants or food courts available. It’s a experience you don’t want to miss.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Guatemala Native Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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