San Pedro Volcano Hiking Tour from Panajachel in Guatemala

Sightseeing  :  Guatemala  :  Lake Atitlan  :  Panajachel  :  Day Trips

This San Pedro Volcano hike is the perfect adventure tour. See old growth cloud forest and exotic birds as you climb to the top of the volcano on this 9-hour tour. From the top, you get unparallelled views of Lake Atitlan, and on some days you can see to the Pacific Ocean. This is a great package if you like nature, like to hike and want adventure. Small-group or private.Meet your guide at your hotel in Panajachel or at the travel office. If you are not staying in Panjachel, meet your guide at the boat dock in San Pedro. Travel by boat across Lake Atitlan enjoying views of Santa Cruz, Jaibalito, Tzununa, San Marcos, and San Pablo. Upon arriving in San Pedro, travel to the trail-head 1,000 feet above Lake Atitlan's shores. Check in at the visitor center, and start you hike up the 9,900 foot summit. The volcano has an altitude of 3,020 meters or 9,900 feet above sea level, with spectacular views of Lake Atitlan. San Pedro volcano is the most accessible volcano to climb near Lake Atitlan. Created 65,000 years ago, this volcano is geologically very young. It takes approximately 3.5-hours to climb to the top and 2.5-hours to come down. 

Upon reaching the summit, enjoy a picnic box lunch (included in the package). Rest and enjoy the views before heading down to the base. Back at the San Pedro village, board the boat for your return ride home.