Tim E.
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Overall, we had a good experience. We used OX for two expeditions–one to Pacaya and one to Fuego and Acatenango. The Pacaya experience was great and we had a good guide.
The Fuego/Acatenango experience wasn’t as good. We didn’t feel like the guides gave us much info on what to expect. It almost seemed like they just wanted the extra money for Fuego–they really encouraged everyone to do the Fuego hike (which is more money), but when it came to Acatengango the next morning (which is a short, easy hike, much easier and shorter than Fuego), they suggested staying at the camp and watching the sunrise and the volcano from there. We were also disappointed with the sleeping arrangements. The shelters are TINY. I wasn’t expecting to sleep much, but we were literally shoulder-to-shoulder with the people next to us, actually touching the people on each side of us so it was impossible to sleep. They sleep six to a shelter and they have plenty of space to build another couple shelters then they could sleep four or five per shelter. People might actually be able to sleep.
Having said all this, Fuego was absolutely spectacular and the sunrise was too. Besides being frustrated with the sleeping situation, it was a fun time. – via
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We had an amazing experience doing the Acatenango Overnight hike. The views of the volcano erupting at night and during the day are amazing.
The hike itself is very challenging since it’s steep and at high elevation. I paid $200 quetzales for a porter to carry my backpack since I would have not made it with it. The guides are very helpful and make sure we’re all okay despite the fact we had a group of 28.
They rent backpack, gloves, sweaters, headlamps for free. They don’t rent hiking shoes so make sure to bring your own. I saw people wearing tennis shoes and they struggled on the way down.
The cabins are small and they fit 6 people in it, but it was cool to get up and see the lava every time the volcano erupted. Between the cold, the volcano eruptions and the tight quarters, you may not get much sleep, but I didn’t mind it.
They provided filling meals, but make sure to bring snacks. also, it’s super dusty so make sure to wear a mask or bandana. I would definitely recommend this hike and ox. Our guides also and Chino were awesome alongside their dogs Tarzan and Oso. – via