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Antigua Ablaze: Hike and Camp an Active Volcano
About This Experience
Long after the candles flicker out in Antigua's cobblestone plazas, the sky above the city tells a different story — a slow, glowing pulse on the horizon where Volcán de Fuego breathes fire into the night. This is Guatemala at its most elemental: colonial calm at your doorstep, raw geological theater on the skyline, and a chance to walk straight into the middle of it.
Your basecamp is Antigua, where you will choose your accommodations from a series of hotels and resorts. Wander down to one of two restaurants for regional cuisine or unwind with a Thai-inspired massage at your resort's spa, or float in the outdoor pool with the silhouette of Agua rising behind you.
Then comes the climb. With one of Antigua's longest-running adventure outfitters, you and your partner will choose your own kind of fire. Spend a night in a sustainably built refuge hut on Acatenango, the third-highest volcano in Central America, and watch Fuego's eruptions light the clouds beneath you. Or pitch a tent under the stars on Pacaya, ringed by sunrise mist. Adrenaline-seekers can take on the descent into the saddle between Acatenango and Fuego to get as close as safety allows to a living, roaring crater.
For longer stays, Meridian may offer an extension option to stay at resorts along the Pacific's shores near Chulamar — oceanfront balconies, beachfront bars, and the kind of sunsets that earn their own applause.
Designed for one or two guests — couples chasing a story they'll tell for decades, or a solo adventurer ready to meet the earth on its own terms.
Location: Antigua, Guatemala (with optional Pacific Coast extension to Chulamar)
Guests: 1–2
Available durations: 3 nights or 5 night recommended, 7 night option available
Example Properties: Hotel Soleil La Antigua, Antigua Guatemala; Hotel Soleil Pacifico, Chulamar (5- and 7-night packages)
Zero-Risk Consignment
You don't pay us until you sell it at your event. If it doesn't sell, no problem — there's no cost to you.
Your travel window is generous — three full years* from the date of your auction, event, or travel store purchase. Because this timeline is so broad, the specific featured resorts highlighted in your package may be swapped for a comparable property of equal caliber at any point, without prior notice.
This package is yours to enjoy — or to gift. After registration, you're welcome to pass it along to a friend or family member at no extra cost, provided no booking has been made. However, resale and re-auctioning are strictly off the table. Registration can happen anytime within your 3-year window.
Your stay is meant to be savored in one stretch. Accommodations must be used for consecutive nights and cannot be split across separate visits.
Choice is built in. Travelers can pick from a selection of resorts within their chosen destination — the featured property included, but not your only option.
Featured properties are subject to availability and may be swapped for a comparable property of equal caliber at any point, without prior notice.
Summer is in high demand. Resort availability during June, July, August, and September is extremely limited, and where rooms do exist, expect meaningful surcharges.
Browsing starts after you register. Once your package registration is complete, the Meridian Rewards Group Travel Selection System opens up, letting you view and choose from available resorts and arrival dates. Options typically appear 90 to 300 days before each arrival date, and all reservation requests must be placed no fewer than 90 days ahead of your chosen check-in.
Travel any season you like. This package is valid year-round, though peak-season dates hinge on what's available and may carry additional surcharges.
Nothing is guaranteed until it's confirmed. Every resort and date — featured properties included — is subject to availability.
Once a reservation is locked in, it's locked in. No alterations will be made for any reason — not to the traveler's name, travel dates, resort, or unit size. We strongly urge travelers to safeguard their full investment with travel insurance. A quick online search for "Travel Insurance" will surface plenty of reputable providers.
A few things aren't part of the package: airfare, meals, taxes, personal expenses, and any on-site fees (such as resort or amenity charges) that are payable directly at the property.
The 3-year window is a hard deadline. No extensions will be granted under any circumstances.
Additional conditions may come into play.
*A note on Year 3 travel: Because accommodation costs over such a long horizon are unpredictable, trips taken during the third year may incur a supplemental charge of up to $500.00.