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Get a seat at a cool event for a group of geeks before the AWS re:Invent 2024 conference
Acatenango, Guatemala
Stand Face-to-Face With an Erupting Fuego Volcano
Ready to unplug and witness something truly epic?
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DifficultySuitable for beginners -
Duration3 days -
Group size8-12 -
PriceAround $780 -
DateNovember 7-9 -
LocationGuatemala
Experience the Raw Power of Fuego Volcano
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure
Perfect for techies and adventurers alike, this trip blends the thrill of hiking with the magic of stargazing, lava watching, and meaningful cultural connections.
November 7
We’ll start our journey by immersing ourselves in Guatemalan culture: explore its rich traditions, taste its flavors, and understand its vibrant history. A day to connect with the heart of the country — before we climb its heights.
November 8: Glamping on Acatenango
Let’s head into the clouds. Our private glamping site awaits near the summit of Acatenango - complete with hammocks, gourmet meals, warm tents, and the best seats in the world to watch Volcán Fuego erupt against the starry night sky.
As night falls, sip hot chocolate by the fire and feel the mountain rumble with each eruption. This isn’t just a hike - it’s a front-row ticket to Earth’s most primal force.
November 9: Summit Sunrise Hike
Early the next morning, we’ll make an easy and short trek to the summit of Acatenango (3,976 m) to watch the sun rise over a panorama of volcanoes and clouds. Breathtaking, but beginner-friendly.
Optional: Fuego Volcano Sunset Hike
A challenging 3–5 hour round-trip hike that gets you up close to the erupting crater of Volcán Fuego. Not for the faint of heart - but unforgettable.
November 7
We’ll start our journey by immersing ourselves in Guatemalan culture: explore its rich traditions, taste its flavors, and understand its vibrant history. A day to connect with the heart of the country — before we climb its heights.
November 8: Glamping on Acatenango
Let’s head into the clouds. Our private glamping site awaits near the summit of Acatenango - complete with hammocks, gourmet meals, warm tents, and the best seats in the world to watch Volcán Fuego erupt against the starry night sky.
As night falls, sip hot chocolate by the fire and feel the mountain rumble with each eruption. This isn’t just a hike - it’s a front-row ticket to Earth’s most primal force.
November 9: Summit Sunrise Hike
Early the next morning, we’ll make an easy and short trek to the summit of Acatenango (3,976 m) to watch the sun rise over a panorama of volcanoes and clouds. Breathtaking, but beginner-friendly.
Optional: Fuego Volcano Sunset Hike
A challenging 3–5 hour round-trip hike that gets you up close to the erupting crater of Volcán Fuego. Not for the faint of heart - but unforgettable.
Fuego Volcano – Up Close and Erupting
One of the most active volcanoes in Central America, Fuego erupts every 15–30 minutes with bursts of smoke, ash, and glowing lava.
Visible from Acatenango Basecamp, it’s especially stunning at night - a fiery show under the stars.
One of the most active volcanoes in Central America, Fuego erupts every 15–30 minutes with bursts of smoke, ash, and glowing lava.
Visible from Acatenango Basecamp, it’s especially stunning at night - a fiery show under the stars.
Fuego Volcano Wiew - What will it look like
Please take a look at the video of this incredible volcano!
In our case, we’ll be staying in a comfortable glamping site with all the amenities and delicious meals. No need to carry sleeping bags, supplies, or anything heavy. And if we choose, we can even ride up in 4x4 vehicles.
In our case, we’ll be staying in a comfortable glamping site with all the amenities and delicious meals. No need to carry sleeping bags, supplies, or anything heavy. And if we choose, we can even ride up in 4x4 vehicles.
Adventure Highlights
What’s included?
MEALS
Does not include:
- Heated canvas tent with indoor wood burner
- Thermal sleeping bag
- Merino wool blanket
- Rain poncho
- Trekking poles
- Headlamp
- Liner gloves
- Jacket if needed (please request in advance)
- First aid kit
- Oxygen tank (for altitude support if needed)
- Outdoor dining + hammock chairs
- Night views of Fuego’s eruptions from your tent
MEALS
- • Lunch – Grilled steak or a vegetarian plate with local sides
- • Afternoon Snack – Wine & cheese board overlooking the valley
- • Dinner – Handmade gnocchi with earthy mushroom sauce
- • Breakfast – Guatemalan-style breakfast with eggs, avocado, fresh bread, coffee or tea
- • Snacks – Hot chocolate, cookies, fruit, and beer available
- ✿ Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus available on request
Does not include:
- International flights;
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, additional services, etc.);
- Insurance.
Who Else Is Going
REVIEWS
We told them if they didn’t leave a review, they wouldn’t come down the mountain
Thank you again for the wonderful time yesterday. Landree and I both enjoyed our introduction to outdoor rock climbing and will plan to do it again. I hope to go on more adventures with you in the future!
This wasn’t my first trip with GGP. Since we’ve become family friends with Peter and Vadim. It was awesome spending time together in Lapland. The weather was perfect, letting us enjoy the Northern Lights every single day, we got so lucky. On the last day we were already tossing around ideas about where we could go next together. Can’t wait for more adventures
I'm from Hungary and spent many years living in Budapest, yet I never took the chance to explore the local caves. Going caving with GGP was the perfect way to finally change that, and I have to say I absolutely loved it! I’d highly recommend the experience to anyone. Hopefully, I’ll get to join GGP on more adventures in the future!
Aconcagua was the trip of a lifetime. High altitude mountains are no easy feat, albeit the experience was very fulfilling. I would recommend anyone in good physical condition, with a love for nature and looking for a challenge, to visit. You won't regret it!
I had an incredible experience rock climbing at Red Rock Canyon in Nevada! It was my first time climbing, and I couldn’t have asked for a better adventure. The scenery, climb, and the amazing group of people I got to share it with made it awesome. I highly recommend, if you’re looking for a fun outdoor activity and a chance to meet great people.
I think it is an easy climb if you are not fat. I am fat.
It was a great intro into high altitude mountaineering. The itinerary was great. Maybe an overnight trip sneakjng through the Iranian border would make it more adventurous, but not as legal :)
It was a great intro into high altitude mountaineering. The itinerary was great. Maybe an overnight trip sneakjng through the Iranian border would make it more adventurous, but not as legal :)
It was a good balance between teamwork and individual challenges to complete various gymnastic exercises. I was challenged to test my balance, muscle strength, and running on vertical surfaces to reach the top of the structure. We had fun, supported each other, and collaborated to find the best approach to completing the tasks. I believe this could be a great training for trekking and hiking! I had a fantastic time at the Geeks go Ninja!
It was a great trip, the perfect one for the people who wanted to start their journey with the high altitude climbing.
Going outside with like-minded people instead of just socializing and drinking was a nice setup.
It seems that geekiness and adventure are a good combination, and they allow us to chat and make new friends.
It seems that geekiness and adventure are a good combination, and they allow us to chat and make new friends.
It was great. The trek was straightforward, but altitude made it more difficult and at the end, the weather made it a challenge
I liked that we made stops to swim, by the waterfall and on the last day we were able to visit Ishak Pasha and the baths. The mini 3D-printed Ararat was a nice touch!
I liked that we made stops to swim, by the waterfall and on the last day we were able to visit Ishak Pasha and the baths. The mini 3D-printed Ararat was a nice touch!
My friend Peter invited me to his pre conference ‘Geeks go Peaks’ event, and I immediately accepted because he loves adventure, and his events are never dull. I am complete out of shape and didn’t know anyone going, but I knew it would be fun. In keeping with Peter’s roots in the open source software community. The group was welcoming and cheered me on to try new things! I made some new friends, and I’m looking forward to seeing how this group will grow community and explore opportunities for connection and adventure.
Thank you so much for ogranizing this. It was one of the best trips in my life. Excellent! And so many interesting new people. Waiting for more photos in the shared album :)
Ararat adventure was an experience I’ll never forget! Big thanks to Geeks Go Peaks! The trip was better than I expected. The videos on Youtube do not reflect full wild experience you get during the trip. Before the trip I was a bit nervous, nit sure how I will handle the height and difficulty. After the trip I felt good, because all went well and most of the group achieved summit. I liked the itinerary and good company! I want to say big thanks! Ararat adventure was great and I will have great memories for life.
Climbing Mount Ararat is an opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy breathtaking views. Personally, I gained emotions not only from the climb itself, but also from the time spent with a great team of like-minded people. I made new acquaintances with wonderful individuals. And Kurdish hospitality evokes nothing but warm feelings. Of course, the nature — you can watch the starry sky endlessly, far from city lights.
The sunrise at the summit during the climb is not only a sight to admire,
but also a hope for the upcoming warmth, meaning my gear held up — I won’t freeze!) Most importantly, such an adventure allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and feel truly connected to yourself — a part of nature!
The sunrise at the summit during the climb is not only a sight to admire,
but also a hope for the upcoming warmth, meaning my gear held up — I won’t freeze!) Most importantly, such an adventure allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and feel truly connected to yourself — a part of nature!
It was an amazing trip with incredible people. Climbing a mountain over 5,000 meters was a first for me, and now I’m craving even more adventures. Looking forward to the next trip!
The trip went by too fast, and I’m already looking forward to the next one. This is a great adventure for techies, and everything was described pretty much as it was. It was a great experience—somewhat hard, but not as challenging as Aconcagua, obviously. Great job!
Activity was nice, i never tried to have SUP, it was good chance to try it out! And I really like to see the people who has similar interest, that made me a nice time!
And yes I got a nice friend there and he is even my colleague now! (I didn't invite him, that's a kind of coincidence though)
And yes I got a nice friend there and he is even my colleague now! (I didn't invite him, that's a kind of coincidence though)
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