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This route is a part of an inactive volcanic dome with pine and cypress trees growing from the dry lava. The Candeleria peak is an excellent spot to take in the view of the Quetzaltenango Valley. Take the chance to walk on dry lava!
We leave at 5:00 a.m.
Included: transport, a guide and breakfast.
Difficulty: Difficult
This is one of the best hikes you can experience. On this hike you will get a great view of the crater, the incredible eruptions, and live the adrenaline adventure with us. Recommended only for experienced trekkers.
Tour DatesBook it Every Day* at 6:00 am back the next day in the afternoon.
Available from November to March
Inclued: Transport, guide and three meals.
What to bring / wear: Hiking boots, long trousers, wind or rain jacket, sun block, sun glasses, camera, binoculars, personal items and at least 2 liters of water
Difficulty: DIFFICULT
The trip starts early in the morning where we take private transport to the ascent to begin the hike. We finish the descent in one day arriving back in Xela in the early evening! Breakfast and Lunchbox included!
(with Private Transport) you are back at 2:00 pm the same day
Included: Transport, 1 x breakfast, 1 x lunch.
What to bring / wear: Hiking boots, long trousers, wind or rain jacket, sun block
, sun glasses, camera, binoculars, personal items and at least 2 liters of water,
snacks, warm clothing especially in November/December/January/February,
hat and gloves.
Difficulty: MODERATE (the hike is moderate because we do not bring heavy bags)
The day begins at the Cumbre Alaska, the highest pass in Guatemala. On a clear day, you can see a total of 12 volcanoes! The hike starts in Alaska where we will walk into the cloud forest around the Volcano Zunil, a protected area with more Quetzals (Guatemala`s national bird) to be found than in the actual biotope of Quetzal. We will end the hike in the Natural Volcanic hotsprings of Feuntes Georginas where you can take a nice relaxing bath before returning to Quetzaltenango. This 7 to 8 hour walk is mostly downhill! There is a restaurant in Fuentes Georginas where you can get food and drinks.
Tour dates Book it Every day at 5:00* am back at 18:00* pm (or stay one night)
All transport and lunchbox included.
Optional overnight stay at the Fuentes Georginas in a Bungalow and next day return for an additional
*On Thursdays and Sundays we leave at 07:00 am
Difficulty: Moderate to Easy