03 Jun 2023
The hike is not for the weak. The guides were great and food was good too. The day we went was very cloudy so we only got to see the volcano briefly and it rained on us all night. Not as cold as it gets during dry season. We still had a blast and really enjoyed it. My advice is be prepared for rain if you go during rainy season and to not overpack because you will have opportunity to buy water and snacks during the climb. If it’s your first hike make sure you train before. You will not enjoy it if you are not at least at basic physical condition. Also would recommend trail runners instead of boots for this hike, take cash (local currency) . Hire a porter for sure if your not fit. My mistake was buying things that I could have easily rented like headlamp, hiking backpack, etc.