4 Horse Riding Trips in Guatemala Worth Booking

1.Pacaya Volcano Luxury Sunset Horseback Riding Tour/ Dinner Cooked by-Lava Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $335Our pick

Ride horses across Pacaya’s lava fields, eat pizza cooked on hot coals, and watch sunset views on a private Antigua volcano tour.

“So. Much. Fun! Dave, aka Alaska, was such a treat! He was so knowledgeable about the amazingness of Guatemala and had such great stories to tell about Nikki (the owner of the animal reserve the tour is done through). What their organization is doing is truly inspiring and warmed my heart to hear how well the animals are preserved and cared for. Their work transcends beyond helping tourists see the beauty of Antigua. They are truly changing the lives of so many animals and it’s inspiring. The tour was a blast! And to eat pizza and s’mores made with the lava coals from the volcano?! Come on! And the pizza…”

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2.Horseback Riding Tour in San Pedro La Laguna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Best value

Ride through San Pedro La Laguna to a volcano viewpoint, with calm horses, lake views, Mayan culture, and practical tips for a $67 tour.

“Wow what an amazing special experience this was. This was such a beautiful ride through the town and up the mountain”

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3.Pacaya Volcano Horseback Fast Ride Lava Pizza Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $385

Ride Pacaya Volcano from Antigua, cross lava beds, enjoy a lava-cooked feast, and support a horse rescue in this private six-hour adventure.

“Soulshine Guatemala delivered an absolutely unforgettable experience that blended world-class luxury with profound cultural immersion and community impact. From the moment our private transfer arrived until our heartfelt farewell from Mayan hosts, every detail was flawlessly executed.”

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4.Puerto Quetzal Pacaya Volcano Horseback Ride with Lava Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $364

Ride Pacaya Volcano from Puerto Quetzal, cross fresh lava beds, visit a village, and enjoy pizza cooked over volcanic heat.

“This experience was amazing. First our guide “Manuel” picked us up directly off our cruise ship. This is a private tour so it was just us for the hour long drive up to the base camp below the volcano. We’re joined by Jimmy and another cowboy to guide us up the mountain. The horses were awesome and well training my favorite was “fuego” the ride up the mountain was amazing and we got to the lava field that is only 4 years old ( this volcano erupts about every 10 years. We had pizza cooked from the heat of the volcano and s’mores. Plenty of time spent to relax, eat…”

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