15 Two-Day Trips in Guatemala to Build a Day Around

1.Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,189 reviews · 2 days · from $54Our pick

Review of the budget-friendly 2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with volcano views, camp details, costs, difficulty, and practical tips.

“Such an incredible experience. The hike is tough due to the steep elevation and gravel path. I wore trail runners with good traction and did not need poles. The extra fuego hike is definitely worth it - you get so much closer to see the eruptions. We were allocated to “Acatenango Tours” group and the campsite was ok; sleeping bags in tarpaulin tents with no lights. Not the best but not the worst. Some other camp sites looked better. Unfortunately our guides did not speak english so communication was difficult.”

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2.2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hiking with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 366 reviews · 2 days · from $53Best value

Review of the 2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with Fuego eruptions, sunrise views, camping details, costs, food, and practical tips.

“I loved the experience! Our guides were so nice with each of us, always taking care of everyone. Team BARCO is the best 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌻🦋❤️‍🩹”

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3.Two day hiking tour to the Acatenango Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $120Top rated

Review of Experience GT’s two-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with Fuego views, sunrise summit, meals, gear, costs, and practical tips.

“Great experience, must do in Guatemala. The hike is not easy, but well worth it. GT experiences is a decent operator. Everything is well taken care of and the cabins are ok.”

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4.2-Day Acatenango Volcano Hike w/Local Guide & Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 43 reviews · from $98

Review of Pachamama Tours’ 2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with meals, cabins, volcano views, costs, difficulty, and practical tips.

“Highlight of our trip to Guatemala. The guide Willy was great. Thanks for this experience!”

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5.2-Day Acatenango Comfort: Cabins + Private Shorter Path

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $147

Review of Pachamama’s 2-day Acatenango comfort hike, with cabins, a shorter trail, Fuego views, meals, costs, and practical tips.

“Enie was a great host and guide, gave us all the advice for the trip, made it super easy and clear and we had the best time!”

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6.Hike Volcanoes Acatenango and Fire in 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $129

Hike Acatenango in two days with camp meals, gear, sunrise views, and optional Volcano of Fire trek from Antigua, Guatemala.

“AMAZING. The staff was beyond friendly and helpful. Everything went smoother than expected. The provided gear and rental gear was in great condition. 4x4 ride was a blast, hike to camp was easy. Loved the fuego hike. Although we had one girl who clearly could not make it and the guide kept trying to help her up (eventually she had to give up) which held us up from seeing sunrise at top. Food was delicious, the cabins were awesome. We were provided a sleeping pad and bag (no pillow so if you need one bring one!) 10/10 amazing. Once in a lifetime experience”

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7.Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike 2-Day Camping &Fuego Views

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 10 reviews · 2 days · from $150

Review the 2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with Fuego eruptions, camping, sunrise views, meals, gear, guides, and practical tips.

“The activity was good but the worth of money spent was a disappointment. People whom I shared a tent with have paid 2 times less for the experience than I did because they broke it at the hotel not online. I have said 125$ for the same experience they paid 65$.”

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8.Acatenango Volcano 2-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $245

Review the 2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with summit views, Fuego eruptions, camping, meals, gear advice, and honest planning tips.

“Absolutely loved this tour and could not have asked for better service. We booked super last minute for a spontaneous trip to Guatemala so I was a bit worried things wouldn’t work out but I quickly became reassured by the ease of communication from the company. Sebastian was very friendly and happy to answer all of my questions. The lady working at the front desk was also super helpful advising us on what to pack and also lent us some warm clothes including jumpers, beanies and gloves. Our guides David and Willy truly made the experience extra special. They walked at our pace and were always supportive when the track…”

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9.2-Day Tour of Chichicastenango & Lake Atitlan

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 7 reviews · 2 days · from $190

Explore Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan from Antigua on a two-day Guatemala tour with Maya villages, volcano views, boat travel, and one night.

“Honestly I would not do this tour again. It would be easier to book in pieces by yourself. I thought that it was a group tour that stayed together for the two days but it isn’t. After the allotted time in chichicastenango I went back to the shuttle and found out it was going back to Antigua not Panajachel and so I got dropped off on the side of the road to a different shuttle. Day two of the tour ended up going smoothly but day one was a mess. Would all have gone much smoother if the company communicated ahead of time - wasn’t concerned when I thought everyone…”

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10.2-Day Tikal & Yaxhá Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 2 days · from $299

Explore Tikal and Yaxhá from Flores on a two-day Maya tour with temples, twin pyramids, meals, hotel stay, and a guide.

“wonderful experience overall for both days. Erdozain was the best tour guide one could ask for. Very knowledgeable and well equipped to fulfill a great experience. Highly Highly recommend for anyone letting to tour Tikal or Yaxha.”

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11.2-Day Kayak and Hike Adventure Package from Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $219

Kayak and hike Lake Atitlán from Antigua with a Mayan guide, village visits, overnight lodging, boat transfers, and small-group support.

“This was an excellent excursion. Los Elementos, Elaine and Lee, are great hosts. Our guide Alex was Mayan and got us into Mayan villages while hiking. We actually went in homes and saw first hand how the villagers live. He was an excellent guide, quite helpful to us on the hikes and kayaking. we are 59 and 60, you have to be physically fit to do the kayak and hiking, it is beautiful but strenuous. Alex helped all the time and adapted the second day to our capabilities. Cliff diving into the cool clear water, hiking unbelievable trails along the lake, and kayaking the clear blue waters. We have already…”

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12.2-Day Mayan Ruins Tour of Tikal and Yaxha from Flores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $331

Review of the 2-day Tikal and Yaxha tour from Flores, with guided ruins, meals, hotel transport, tips, costs, and practical advice.

“Great tour. Both guides very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely bring hiking boots or very sturdy shoes. Pack a rain jacket too because it just sometimes starts to rain. The views from the temples and pyramids are spectacular Climb them all if you can. Bring a lot of water- two tall bottles each. The sites offer drinks and the prices are high. The hotel Villa de Maya is very nicely maintained with friendly staff. It is a bit secluded and not on the island of Flores. They do offer transport for a fee. The restaurant serves amazing food. I would take this excursion again.”

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13.2-day tour from Antigua 1 night in Acatenango Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $92

Review of Via-Guate’s 2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with Fuego views, dome camping, sunrise, costs, effort, and practical tips.

“Nous avons passé un magnifique moment ! Nos guides étaient top, à faire absolument. Attention demande une bonne forme physique, l’ascension est un gros défi, qu’elle soit jusqu’au camp de base, avec l’extra fuego ou jusqu’au sommet.”

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14.2-Day Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan Tour from Guatemala City or Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $358

Review of a 2-day Guatemala tour combining Chichicastenango Market, Maya churches, Lake Atitlan, Santiago, and private boat travel.

“This was a fantastic experience with a very good guide in Davos who is not only knowledgable but personable and lots of fun too! We learned lots and have some super photos to help us remember this experience—actually many experiences! Highly recommend this tour!”

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15.2-Day Tour to Tikal and Yaxhá from Flores Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $220

Compare Tikal and Yaxhá on a two-day small-group tour from Flores, with jungle wildlife, temple views, sunset, lodging, meals, and park fees included.

“3 star at best, the hotel not a good quality, during the. Night we choose not to cover ourselves with the linen on the bed . The first day, going to Yaxha , lunch was provided and given 15 minutes to eat and jump on the boat to the next stop. At tRead more”

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