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Volcanos

Between 21st and 25th October, 2013, we will be taking on the Four Volcano Challenge, including Pacaya (2552m), Santa María (3772m), Tajumulco 4220m (the highest point in Central America) and San Pedro (3020m). The cost of the challenge itself which includes food, accomodation, guides, tents and transport is $775 and we would like challengers to fundraise $1,000 minimum for the projects, so set your fundrainsing target at $2,000 and everything is covered, plus a bit extra!

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Día 1 - Pacaya

Leaving Antigua early, first up is Pacaya (2552m), the leg-stretcher. Once completed, we head up to Xela and immediately don the packs and head two hours to the base of Santa María, pitching camp.

Day 2 – Santa María

We wake at 4am to summit Santa María (3772m) with incredible views from the top and of Santiaguito volcano, a kilometre below. After descending we head up to near the Mexican border and to the base camp of the highest point in Central America, Tajumulco, at over 4200m high.

Day 4 – San Pedro

We catch boats across the lake to the base of San Pedro (3020m) and proceed up the gruelling slopes to summit with hopefully (!) incredible views of Atitlán below! Back down we head to Casa del Mundo for a well-earned rest!

Day 3 – Tajumulco

We rise before dawn to summit Tajumulco (4200m), taking in the views and head back down to base, loading the vans and heading to the shores of Lake Atitlán, setting up camp at dusk.