
Acatenango 4x4 Natural Reserve Adventure
Q2,250 / US$300 per person
Three overnight trips on Acatenango and a day on Pacaya by ATV.
| Acatenango Basic | Acatenango Premium | Acatenango 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Q400 per person + entrance fee | Q750 per person | Q2,250 / US$300 per person |
| How you go up | Traditional route via La Soledad (8–9 km, ~6 hours) | Private entrance (1 hour less of steep hiking) | 4x4 to El Tonel, then ~40 min hike (Monday to Thursday) |
| Backpack carrying service | Not included: optional porter (Q250–Q500) | Free Monday to Thursday: it goes up in the 4x4 jeeps to El Tonel; you carry it the last ~40 min to camp | Rides in the jeep to El Tonel; you carry it the last ~40 min to camp |
| Entrance fee | Not included (Q100 cash) | Included | Included |
| Guide | Spanish-speaking guides, 1 guide per 10 hikers | Lead guide with basic English, 1 guide per 5 hikers | Main guide speaks English |
| Group size | 35–50 people | 15–25 people | Up to 35 guests, maximum 6 per jeep |
| Where you sleep | Wood-and-metal cabins, up to 15 people, sleeping bag | Wooden cabins, 8 to 10 people, sleeping bag | Shared cabin, sleeping bag and mat |
| Meals | 4 meals | 4 meals | 5 meals and a snack bag |
| Difficulty | Challenging | Challenging | Moderate |
| See the Basic tour | See the Premium tour | See the 4x4 tour |
| Price | Group size | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Q400 | 35–50 | Challenging |
| Premium | Q750 | 15–25 | Challenging |
| 4x4 | Q2,250 | ≤ 35 | Moderate |