We took a tour that left Antigua at 2 pm. We drove in a 20 person van through the mountains. It took 1-1/2 hours to get to Picaya. A guide from the park informed us that our group would need 2 guides…Full review by ScDGal2001
Dec 30, 2024
The hike is hard not moderate as it is a steep climb for about 3 km. Also the guides rush you along and encourage you to take a horse if you fall behind. It is challenging for those who need to take …Full review by 769maheshs
Nov 9, 2024
Walks are guided by locals, walking sticks are available for hire for $USD 3 and horses $USD 30-40. As soon as you arrive you are jostled and they follow you all the way up which is a bit annoying be…Full review by Ross P
Sounds like a great experience. Who did you book the tour with
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The guides for the volcano are local guides that work the volcano. You can’t hike the volcano without one. There are a lot of guides at the sight but most don’t speak English. Gringo …
The guides for the volcano are local guides that work the volcano. You can’t hike the volcano without one. There are a lot of guides at the sight but most don’t speak English. Gringo Tours in Suchitoto, El Salvador hired Jimmy, the volcano guide, for us. He spoke very good English.
Hi, Can I ask did you see red lava flowing or was it steam from immobile formations?
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We saw lava but it is not something that is there all the time. It may be worth checking Instagram to see if recent photos show lava? Or calling the guides ahead.
Hi Lone Traveller - there are many different agencies offering the tour with different schedules and prices. The basic sunrise tour can be booked at pretty much every agency and …
Hi Lone Traveller - there are many different agencies offering the tour with different schedules and prices. The basic sunrise tour can be booked at pretty much every agency and hostel. Hope that helps! Vc
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