Trek Guatemala
Trek Guatemala
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Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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We're Guatemala's premier trekking company, featuring a breathtaking route that connects the country’s two most beautiful destinations: Antigua and Lake Atitlán. Along the way guests encounter living Mayan culture, active volcanoes and pass through a variety of landscapes...from cloud forest to coffee fincas. Our 4-day treks are supported by comfortable safari-style tent camps, delicious food and knowledgeable guides. And leave the heavy lifting to us! Each day you hike with just a day pack while we move our camp (and your luggage) from one destination to the next. Experience the authenticity of Guatemala’s living culture and the warmth of its people. Handcrafted journeys...in the heart of Mundo Maya.
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Shoshana S
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Apr 2023 • Friends
I did the Acatenango day hike with my best friend and I would never have survived it without her and our unbelievable guide, Juan Pablo. Most people do the hike over 2 days but due to time constraints, we did it in one day. Make no mistake, this hike is very hard. It is maybe less than 1% flat and the rest of the time you are on an incline of at least 45°. But Trekking Guatemala and Juan Pablo made it possible for us to make it all the way up and all the way down safely and with a lot of encouragement. We had previously booked with OX Expeditions but they required at least 4 people to run the hike, and we were the only ones signed up. Trekking Guatemala has no minimum, were extremely fast in their responses to inquiries, and provided us everything we needed for the trip. Our guide gave us trekking poles (a must), prepared a fantastic homemade lunch, and had extra snacks, warm layers, and head lamps for us if we needed. This was the most physically demanding activity I have ever done, taking almost 11 hours start to finish, but Trekking Guatemala and Juan Pablo made it the best experience it could be.
Written April 25, 2023
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Shoshana...thanks for sharing your feedback, we appreciate all the great things you had to say about our sales staff, guides, and overall hiking experience. Come back and see us soon!
Written May 11, 2023
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RealReview
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Feb 2023
In February 2023, myself and four friends booked the 4 day hike from Antigua to Lake Atitlan. At first I was skeptical and unsure about sending money for the trip to a foreign country; however, I learned after spending a great deal of time with these individuals that this is a first class operation. Our guides were Juan Pablo, Diego, and Manuel. They were absolutely outstanding. They made sure we were safe and had everything we needed. They were patient and provided the best guide service that I have ever experienced. This trip was one of the most enriching experiences I have encountered. The trip traverses farms, villages, and woodlands. Before and after the trip we spent several days traveling around the country. Most everything I have heard about Guatemala is false. It is one of the most picturesque places I have visited and we had zero safety issues. Every local we encountered was very friendly. I have enjoyed most any vacation I have had outside of the US but I would go back to Guatemala today if I didn't have to work. I would recommend bringing your family, children (10 and over), and friends. Don't miss this opportunity!
Written February 16, 2023
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alexandrepatte
Montreal, Canada25 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
We did the 4 days trek between Antigua and Lago Atitlan with our 4 children (aged 9 to 15). It was a wonderful experience that we will not forget.
The route takes you through all kinds of landscape (forest, coffee farms, corn fields, mountains, valleys and small villages). It’s also an opportunity to see closely the remote communities living in that area.
The team is super dedicated and does an excellent job in putting together a comfortable camping camp and the food was really good (even our picky kids liked it).
The level of difficulty was challenging (last day was hard) but all our kids completed it without complaints (or almost).
It’s not cheap, but it’s a unique and high quality products so I would say it was worth every dollar!
The route takes you through all kinds of landscape (forest, coffee farms, corn fields, mountains, valleys and small villages). It’s also an opportunity to see closely the remote communities living in that area.
The team is super dedicated and does an excellent job in putting together a comfortable camping camp and the food was really good (even our picky kids liked it).
The level of difficulty was challenging (last day was hard) but all our kids completed it without complaints (or almost).
It’s not cheap, but it’s a unique and high quality products so I would say it was worth every dollar!
Written November 6, 2022
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791yuchenh
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Jan 2023
The volcano experience itself is amazing. Our guide Juan Pablo was extrodinary at pacing us and he's an amazing chef.
However we did feel a little rushed at the end with going down hill. We paid the premium price for a small group and the agency told us we can take as much time as we want. One of us had knee pain going down and needed more rest but we got rushed a lot and was told "the bus has been waiting for us at 1030am"? On the other hand, the agency brief guy Thomas told us we shoul arrive the parking lot at 1pm. There are diffinetify communication problems going on between the agency and the guide.
The sleeping system was also not warm enough at night, we were freezing.
Other than that, it was a good experience.
However we did feel a little rushed at the end with going down hill. We paid the premium price for a small group and the agency told us we can take as much time as we want. One of us had knee pain going down and needed more rest but we got rushed a lot and was told "the bus has been waiting for us at 1030am"? On the other hand, the agency brief guy Thomas told us we shoul arrive the parking lot at 1pm. There are diffinetify communication problems going on between the agency and the guide.
The sleeping system was also not warm enough at night, we were freezing.
Other than that, it was a good experience.
Written January 26, 2023
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Stephen L
Rye, UK10 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
We used this company to do the Acatenango hike. They are one of the more expensive but, in my opinion, definitely worth it. The owner did a video call with me a couple of months before to reassure me (a 61 year old reasonably fit guy) that I’d be able to make it. We also had a face to face briefing 48 hours before, so had a really good idea what to bring and how the day and a half would play out.
Meals provided were really tasty, our guide was concerned to make sure that all four in the group progressed at a pace comfortable to them and gave us a lot of interesting cultural and botanical info along the way.
We hired a porter to carry tent, sleeping bags and pads. He also carried my spare water and camp shoes. This meant our tent was erected and taken down when we were tired from the hike and the next days early start.
Fuego behaved spectacularly for us, though this did mean that we could not do the final ascent because of the risk of getting a blast of sulphurous volcano dust in the eyes.
I actually found the descent slightly more difficult than going up. Quite hard on the quads though obviously not the aerobic effort of the climb. I’d done a lot of step machine training before coming, which I’m sure was beneficial.
Meals provided were really tasty, our guide was concerned to make sure that all four in the group progressed at a pace comfortable to them and gave us a lot of interesting cultural and botanical info along the way.
We hired a porter to carry tent, sleeping bags and pads. He also carried my spare water and camp shoes. This meant our tent was erected and taken down when we were tired from the hike and the next days early start.
Fuego behaved spectacularly for us, though this did mean that we could not do the final ascent because of the risk of getting a blast of sulphurous volcano dust in the eyes.
I actually found the descent slightly more difficult than going up. Quite hard on the quads though obviously not the aerobic effort of the climb. I’d done a lot of step machine training before coming, which I’m sure was beneficial.
Written December 13, 2022
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TWHjr
Philadelphia, PA35 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Great tour, very well organized by Tomas, and guided by JP. Guide was fantastic - very knowledgeable, gave some excellent advice along route, as both encouraging of moving along and understanding of need to go at own pace. Awesome cook as well - lunch and dinner were very good, shocking he was both carrying a lot of it as well as making it in his tent!!!
Not a hike for anyone not in some reasonable condition. Highly doable but challenging. A fairly steep upward hike, especially at beginning and final summit (day 2) going down harder on legs than going up. Bring plenty of warm clothes - very cold, below freezing, and windy. Need multiple layers gloves hat etc.
But the views are shockingly spectacular. Cannot overstate how incredible.
Not a hike for anyone not in some reasonable condition. Highly doable but challenging. A fairly steep upward hike, especially at beginning and final summit (day 2) going down harder on legs than going up. Bring plenty of warm clothes - very cold, below freezing, and windy. Need multiple layers gloves hat etc.
But the views are shockingly spectacular. Cannot overstate how incredible.
Written February 28, 2023
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KathyNH10
Inda Silase Ats'bi, Tigray, Ethiopia24 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
We had such a great experience on our overnight Acatenango hike! It was as difficult as we expected, but our guide (Juan Pedro) and our porters (Jaime and others?) made it comfortable, safe, and fun. In particular, we were pleased with the quality of the gear and food. Matt was responsive during the booking process and even called our hotel to let us know our guide was a few minutes behind so we wouldn’t panic. And seeing Fuego erupt after the sun goes down is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen! Just keep climbing 😬 Highly recommend!
Written June 1, 2021
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Katheryn and Valerie...it was wonderful to welcome you to Guatemala this past month! Thanks for your great share...we hope to see you back down here again!
Written June 1, 2021
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Chad F
19 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We did the 2 Day Acatenango hike and also the Pacaya Day Hike and Thermal Spa. Both trips were fantastic and you are in good hands with Trek Guatemala regardless of the tour you decide to book with them. The food included in the tours is fresh and for everyone regardless of dietary restrictions. Our Acatenango group and a wide range of hiking abilities and our guides did a good job of pacing the group and we all made it to the top. Would definitely recommend this tour company!
Written March 28, 2023
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crf36, thanks for joining us for both the Acatenango Overnight and the Pacaya Day Hike and Thermal Spa trip. We try hard to understand and meet everyone's unique dietary preferences, glad we came through for you. Thanks for the review!
Written May 11, 2023
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Brian C
6 contributions
Mar 2023
What an amazing hike / camping trip! Our guide Mario was spectacular... way more than we expected. The food was delicious, his knowledge was on point. We had a group of 10 with 5 kids ages 12-15. The hike is tough but we all powered through. Can't speak highly enough of Trek Guat, our contact and organizer, Thomas and our Guide Mario (aka Papito)! And last but not least, the porters were amazing. Overall, a life changing experience. Sure, we were sore for a few days afterwards but it was worth it. Spectacular views of erupting Volcan Fuego and the sunrise views from the summit are out of this world.
Written April 12, 2023
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We love kids at Trek Guatemala! And they're usually the ones leading the pack! "Life-changing experience" is amazing to read, thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Written May 11, 2023
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Andrew
World5 contributions
Jun 2021
My 4-person family (w two teenagers) completed the Nine Day Discovery Tour in June 2021. This was an epic experience we will never forget. The entire staff (owner, guides, kitchen & support) during our 9 days with Trek Guatemala was so responsive, professional and kind. The intimate and detailed experiences provided an authenticity that could not have ever been achieved by unbeknownst visitors to Guatemala. This is an impeccable adventure that I highly recommend and personally would love to repeat.
Written June 30, 2021
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Andrew...thanks for your kind review! It was wonderful to spend time with you, Stephanie, Clark & Danielle. We love families on our treks, and you guys were a joy to be around. Hasta la proxima!
Written July 18, 2021
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Shannon C
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How young of children is approved/appropriate for this? Thanks
TrekGuatemala
Antigua, Guatemala
Hi Shannon,
We've had kids as young as 9 years old complete the trek, but they were already quite seasoned hikers who had done a lot of walking/trekking trip with their families back home. It's about 5-6 hours of walking per day, with some days of elevation ascent/descent of around 4,000 ft. Just to give you a point of reference. Hope this helps!