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Pacaya Volcano Luxury Sunset Horseback Riding Tour: Gourmet Lava-Cooked Dinner
Experience the ultimate luxury sunset horseback riding tour at Pacaya Volcano. Indulge in a gourmet lava-cooked dinner, enjoy breathtaking views, and savor the finest chocolates of Guatemala. Book now!
Experience the ultimate luxury sunset horseback riding tour at Pacaya Volcano. Indulge in a gourmet lava-cooked dinner, enjoy breathtaking views, and savor the finest chocolates of Guatemala. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pacaya - This is the exclusive location to book a horse for Pacaya. Upon arrival, your horse will be ready, adorned in the vibrant colors of Guatemala. Each horse comes with a personal cowboy guide to ensure your safety throughout the experience. Ride across lava rock to witness breathtaking views of three other volcanoes, reaching the base of…
- Pacaya - This is the exclusive location to book a horse for Pacaya. Upon arrival, your horse will be ready, adorned in the vibrant colors of Guatemala. Each horse comes with a personal cowboy guide to ensure your safety throughout the experience. Ride across lava rock to witness breathtaking views of three other volcanoes, reaching the base of Pacaya Volcano. Here, a private lava chef will be waiting to help you roast marshmallows over the hot lava pockets and prepare a pizza cooked on the lava coals. Enjoy a luxurious experience as your host sets up a colorful Mayan picnic complete with cushions, blankets, and wine service. If a sunset tour is available, stay to watch the sunset before your cowboy guide safely escorts you back to your transportation to Antigua. We are Soul Shine Horse Rescue, and a portion of all tours supports the horses and their families. Please note, a minimum of two people is required for this tour. If you are traveling alone, contact us, and we will try to include you in a tour. Currently, in the dry season, tours start at 2 pm to capture the best sunset views! Bookings require 24 hours’ notice as this is a luxury tour.
What's Included
- Horse and private cowboy guide
- Lunch
- Horse and private cowboy guide
- Lunch
Meal Options
- Pizza cooked on hot lava - Roast marshmellows on the lava while your chef prepares a pizza to be cooked in the hot lava coals..
- Pizza cooked on hot lava - Roast marshmellows on the lava while your chef prepares a pizza to be cooked in the hot lava coals..
Additional Information
This is a Luxury experience- we have 3 guides (private cowboy with horse, English speaking and guide that tells you details of volcano.)
We book the private lava chef, have chips & salsa on a brilliant colored picnic and your sunset dinner is served with wine-We also have tasting of gourmet chocolates of Guatemala-to accompany S’mores you roast on lava- ALL at the base of an active volcano overlooking 3 other volcanos.
This is a Luxury experience- we have 3 guides (private cowboy with horse, English speaking and guide that tells you details of volcano.)
We book the private lava chef, have chips & salsa on a brilliant colored picnic and your sunset dinner is served with wine-We also have tasting of gourmet chocolates of Guatemala-to accompany S’mores you roast on lava- ALL at the base of an active volcano overlooking 3 other volcanos.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(47 Ratings)
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Adam_g
Feb 28, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience - Wonderful experience! My twin and I booked the early 8:30am tour and were greeted at our hotel by David. The ride over was stunning and the experience as a whole was a once and a lifetime adventure. The whole process was smooth and the ride up was very smooth and stress free, even for beginners. We ate pizza wine at the top which added to the fun. 10/10 recommend!
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Kellytx4517zw
Feb 22, 2025
Other worldly!!! - This ride is absolutely not to be missed. David picked us up and during the 1.5hr ride from Antigua , he shared the history of how soul shine came to be , the work they do in the community and what we can expect. As an avid lifelong equestrian, it is particularly important to me that if I do ride with a tour group, that first and foremost that they treat the animals and staff ethically. The horses were clearly cared for and were in excellent condition. I try to make it a point to ride wherever I vacation.. and honest to god this was by far the most magical , awe inspiring ride of my life. I felt completely safe in very capable hands ( and hooves ) . The weather was stellar , the views left me slack jawed . All of the guides gave SO many interesting facts about the terrain, fauna , flora , and the indigenous people . When we arrived to the top we were greeted with a delightful meal of the most delicious pizza , beverages and more photo opportunities than I can count. We met Toffey the resident dog at 8k feet who I gladly shared my pizza and smores with. David timed our descend down the mountain perfectly with the golden hour and took pictures of us with both their camera and ours. If you were on the fence about going on this tour, I hope you take this as your sign to do it. I can’t see a world in which you would regret it
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Chris2nw
Feb 22, 2025
Healthy horses & friendly guides - This was an amazing experience! The horses and the guides were great. The horses were healthy & sound and the guides were friendly and helpful. The pizza and s'more's were delicious and the views were incredible. This is definitely worth the time and cost, unforgettable!
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Lana
Dec 27, 2024
Amazing sunset - The trip was amazing, much higher then I expected, great service , nice horses , amazing views and sunset
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Lauren
Dec 3, 2024
BOOK THIS IMMEDIATELY! - AMAZING! A once in a lifetime type of experience. Easy communication in regards to transportation, horses where treated very well, an overall unique experience. Highly recommend!
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Franko6088
Nov 22, 2024
Experience like no other! Very unique - All I can say wow!!! Experience of a life time!!! I have been to so many countries in Central and South America and I’ve ridden motorcycles in lots of countries and thought I experience so much until now. Truly amazing!!!
Guatemala is special and this tour highlights exactly how special.
No better example of the people and and natural beauty of this place than this tour.
The guides are very professional and friendly. Marlo is an excellent guide and gave so much information, not just on the horse ride ,but on the drive there from Antigua.
Don’t miss your chance to ride with the real cowboys of Antigua.
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Sue_q
Nov 19, 2024
You won't regret this! - Our guide Marlo was amazing. The pizza and marshmallows at the top, so good! We didn't get a sunset out of it because of clouds but I would still do it. It was stunning!
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Ry85pug
Mar 16, 2025
Very good but not as good as others have mentioned - While we thoroughly enjoyed the tour, if you are on teh fence about the price, I don't believe the price was worth it. There are other more affordable options to take a horse up with options to buy pizza and smores from those at the top. Our guides were not very talkative at all and we only got one 5 minute spiel about the volcano. I asked about getting off to take photos at one of the view points and they insisted we stayed on the horse and walked us over for our own photo but I was hoping for something with my family. The trip and overall experience was still very good and I reminded myself that this is also for a good cause. We did opt to add the wine. We split one bottle between 4 of us for $20 each with I felt was pretty steep as well. They market it as a luxe adventure and I certainly wouldn't call it that. My kids wanted to do smores so I had to help them but had nothing stable to set drinks on etc... Yes this is being petty and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. I just want to let others know who may be on the fence about pricing. The gentleman running the lava store was super informative and we learned a lot from him.
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Amberpj8236bk
Jan 28, 2025
Incredible Experience, Not quite Luxurious - Wow, what a trail ride! I was very excited to book this Pacaya Volcano tour. It seemed to promote an individual "luxury" experience, which I would argue is a bit of a stretch. Was it an incredible experience? Yes. Would I use the word luxury to describe it? No.
First, you're grouped with other people on the booking, which I wasn't aware of until we started picking up more people on the bus. Luckily, the other couples were fun, and everyone got along well. The bus driver was safe, and we felt secure driving an hour or so out of Antigua to Pacaya. Our Leader Guides spoke English and were lovely to talk with. The rest of the crew that participated, from the "cowboys" who took us up the mountain to the "lava chefs," is where things were a little unexpected.
The "cowboys" varied in age and mostly kept to themselves. The trail ride was simple, and the "cowboys" who accompanied us up the mountain were walking alongside us on foot while constantly engaging with their horse (that you're riding). Coming down after sunset was a highlight for me because it was pitch black on the trail, with just their iPhone lights to guide us. You could see so many stars! The "lava chefs" were part of a separate organization cooking for multiple parties at the top of the mountain. It was a pizza party for everybody! I enjoyed the smores and watching the sunset from Pacaya.
Would I recommend this tour group? Yes, absolutely. Its function is unique, supporting multiple programs and families in the Guatemala community, which I love. Would I encourage you to be open-minded about its being a "luxury" experience? Yes, it's more of a unique and engaging trail ride!
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N2599wmjamesm
Mar 19, 2025
Never Saw The Volcano - While, the staff, Cowboys, and the food were excellent, The total experience was totally disappointing because myself, and those on the trip with me, never saw the Pacaya Volcano. We never got even a glimpse of the volcano either from the road, the ranch or standing on the side of the volcano. The weather was cloudy and foggy, and you could see absolutely nothing. If you are planning to take this trip, check the weather before the 24 hour cancellation or you could be very disappointed. The pictures on the website depict a happy sunny day.For me, the trip was a waste of time and a lot of money.
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