Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Coatepeque Lake Panorama: El Salvador's Top Natural Wonders
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47 Ratings
San Salvador
Embark on an exhilarating hike up the Santa Ana Active Volcano and be rewarded with breathtaking views of Coatepeque Lake and the Pacific Ocean. Upgrade to include a guide for a deeper understanding of the area's geology and lush vegetation.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Playa El Tunco - Traveler pick up only to join tour
  • Renta Motos El Gordo - Traveler pick up only to join tour
  • Izalco Volcano - Sightseeing only of this amaing destination from Santa Ana Volcano
  • Santa Ana Volcano - Better know as Santa Ana Volcano. Start the group hiking from visitors center
  • Lake Coatepeque - Enjoy the amazing views of this volcanic lake, it was formed millons years ago after the coatepeque volcano eruption explotions.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Gain entry to Santa Ana Volcano
  • Transportation provided for convenience
  • Option to have a professional guide
  • All parking fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Professional guide (if option not selected)
  • Food.
  • $20 pick-up cost at El Tunco an Zonte Town Entrance(per Tour).
  • $10 pick up to other location (San Salvador hotel, airbnb) per Tour.
Additional Information

Embark on an exhilarating journey up the Santa Ana Active Volcano, the loftiest in El Salvador, in this full day tour. Traverse a lush tropical forest enroute to the crater, capturing views of a sparkling lagoon and sweeping scenes of Lake Coatepeque and Izalco volcano, as well as the Pacific Ocean. Opt for an upgrade to include a guide, who’ll navigate you through this medium-level trek and elucidate the geological features, rich flora, and village ruins you encounter on your way. Comfortable transportation from San Salvador hotels is included in the tour.

  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring light jacket, sunscreen and a hat
Location
Courtyard by Marriott San Salvador
Esquina Calle 2 y
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stacy_s
Mar 24, 2024
Superb tour experience. - View of the crater at the summit is truly breathtaking. "Raul," our guide was extremely knowledgeable (and not only about the site) and professional. He speaks is spoken so all can hear and understand his excellent commentary. Truly, a great communicator. I found his knowledge of the site and culture in general excellent. Having lunch afterwards at the mercado food court was a great option! Lucky that we got him for the tour!
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Joshld7857fd
Mar 15, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience - The views were amazing and Alfredo was an amazing guide! Very friendly and knowledgeable and made the experience perfect. Highly recommend
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Kristina
Mar 10, 2024
Excellent - The best tour service I have had in El Salvador. Alfonso is very knowledgeable, kind and professional. I highly recommend this tour.
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Franchistaw
Feb 25, 2024
Amazing! Must do! - Our tour Guide Adonis was amazing. He is so friendly and helpful. He told us many stories and gave us the history of everything. He even gave us good recommendations for places to shop and eat when leaving. We also had lunch at a beautiful lakeside restaurant! Great food and cool breeze. He’s really like family to us now! We felt so safe and we are greatful to have such an amazing guide! Do the trip!
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Francis_f
Nov 30, 2023
Great time - Excellent experience, Starlin was great with communication and a terrific guide up the volcano and to the lake.
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Bassgarc
Aug 18, 2023
Santa Ana Volcano - This was an excellent day trip but we especially appreciated our very personable, knowledgable and flexible guide Starlin!
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Anita
Jul 5, 2023
Don't stop living it 🤩 - The transfer and guide service was excellent, the visit to the restaurant Casa 1800 was amazing place, great food and service! highly recommended! very reliable and organized!
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Alexandrea_h
Jun 9, 2023
If you go to San Salvador you HAVE to do this! - The view once you reach the top of the Volcano is breath taking! Totally worthy the journey. Especially when you have such an amazing tour guide!
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Garybendy
May 6, 2023
Amazing experience - It is very easy to go to Santa Ana volcano by yourself. You do not need to book a tour. I stayed in the previous night in Santa Ana. There is a bus station in town to catch the bus to Santa Ana volcano. Out front is a security guard with a gun, don’t worry, they see everywhere. As I was approaching the bus station, he was waving to me. I must have stood out and he knew that is there I wanted to go. Inside, you buy a bus ticket, less than $2. There are a couple of shops to buy water and snacks. Pretty soon the room filled up with other tourists going to the volcano. Everyone gets on the bus. Don’t worry about where to get off. The bus driver knows. Everyone gets off. Walk up the path a little ways. There are English speaking guides, you pay $3 to the guide. Then to pay $5 entry fee. Walk to the volcano. Half way up is a man selling homemade ice cream bars. Amazing views. When you walk back down to get the bus, up the road a little bit, that leaves at 1pm to go back to Santa Ana if that’s where you’re staying.
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Zev_e
May 21, 2023
Worth it for the views - Driver/guide was very helpful despite limited English and having to hike up with because I was solo and there were no groups to join. I felt the tour was a bit overpriced for experience (just hike and taken to restaurant with view of lake you have to pay for on your own), but I paid for the comfort and ease of getting everywhere without having to plan ahead. Overall, great trip and worth doing.
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