Expeditions on the Santa María volcanic complex and other volcanoes across Guatemala. Watch eruptions at night, camp on remote viewpoints, and hike above the clouds at sunrise.
Deposits for standard tours are fully refundable when cancelled at least 7 days before departure. Cancellations made 3–7 days before departure normally receive a 50% refund, or the full deposit can be transferred to another date. Cancellations within 72 hours are normally non-refundable. For private, custom, or more complex expeditions, part or all of the deposit may become non-refundable once significant planning has begun or reservations have been made. If weather or trail conditions make a guest reasonably uncomfortable proceeding, we are always happy to discuss a refund or rescheduling. If Gagxanul cancels the tour, payments made to us will be refunded. We understand that unexpected situations happen, so guests are always welcome to contact us and we’ll do our best to find a fair solution.
Gagxanul Tours takes its name from "Gagxanul", a legendary volcano described in an ancient Kaqchikel story that many believe refers to Santa María Volcano. We absolutely love this volcano, and it inspired the creation of our company.
These are the main hikes you can book with us. You can also check our calendar for hikes that sometimes aren’t on our main list.
Due to the rainy season and increased lightning risk, camping expeditions are mostly paused, but can still be arranged on request during good weather periods. Most tours now start at night or very early morning to maximize chances of clear views and visible lava.
A small preview from our routes: eruptions, night ascents, summits, camps, and quiet trail moments. The full gallery has many more photos from across our volcano hikes.
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