Santa Ana Volcano Hiking: Explore Active Volcanos and Sulphur Lake in Cerro Verde National Park
4.9
33 Ratings
San Salvador
Embark on an exhilarating hike up the Santa Ana Volcano in Cerro Verde National Park. Discover the stunning turquoise lagoon inside Ilamatepeq volcano's crater and unwind at Coatepeque lake. Book now!
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

This experience is about visiting the Cerro Verde National Park, where you are able to enjoy the nice weather with an awesome view of Santa Ana, Izalco Volcano and Coatepeque lake. Here we will start the hike to Santa Ana volcano, where you are able to see the crater, which has a sulfur lake with a spectacular color, the hike lasts about 4 hours round trip. At the end of the day we stop for a great late lunch at Coatepeque Lake where you can enjoy and relax. Later we will drop you off at your hotel.

Points of Interest

  • San Salvador
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tips
Additional Information

A visit to the National Park Cerro Verde and a hike on one of the most active volcanoes in El Salvador is among our top activities, owing to the scenic beauty around and breathtaking views. The Ilamatepeq volcano takes pride in its unique turquoise lagoon concealed within its crater which doesn’t exist elsewhere in the country. To end the day perfectly, we offer a trip to Coatepeque lake for a delightful afternoon meal and relaxation time. Also, don’t miss out on the chance to take a refreshing dip in Coatepeque’s crystal-clear waters.

Location
San Salvador
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Genesis
Apr 3, 2024
Best Tour and Service - I booked a few tours and services throughout my 4 night stay in El Salvador. Don Walter and Joshy were fantastic during our first tour which was the volcano hike. They recommended good food, artisan coffee, and had great conversation. We also did another tour with Don Walter and Lisbeth, and could not recommend them enough. I am planning another trip and will book them again for all of my activity and transportation needs. Everyone is super professional, on time, and super knowledgeable.
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Alejandromu8410ur
Mar 5, 2024
Highly recommend EC Tours! - This is hands down one of the best tour experiences I went on. Alex, Wendy, Melissa, and Sophia were great on my 4 days 3 nights experience. Pick up/drop off was seamless, the tours were fun, and the hotel that was arranged for us was great!
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208rubim
Feb 26, 2024
Joshy and Alex are GREAT - Joshy was great! Energetic, knowledgeable, and fun. We enjoyed the hike and lunch at the lake. Our driver Alex was also really efficient and a great help! 10/10 recommend ⭐️
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Keerag2024
Feb 20, 2024
Do this hike! - My husband and I have a fantastic time. Ricardo was great. The volcano is so beautiful and the popsicles at the top are delicious. Afterwards, you go eat lunch by the lake. Ask Ricardo about his drumming and his music!
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Kevinfi8206af
Feb 9, 2024
Outstanding Tour of Santa Ana Volcano, Tazumal & More! - EC Tours is fantastic in every way: fast and helpful communication, accommodating of custom changes to tours where possible, extremely knowledgeable guide (gracias Melissa!) and excellent/safe driver (gracias William!). My tour was a custom solo tour from San Salvador to Santa Ana for the hike, to Tazumal and a coffee plantation with stops along the way at quaint towns and snack shops. A wonderful experience from start to finish that I will always treasure. And when I return to El Salvador I will be using EC Tours for more adventures. Muchas gracias Edwin and EC Tours!
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Yuko_u
Nov 28, 2023
Santa Ana Volcano - My guide, Jocelyn, was attentive and very sweet, professional guide. We enjoyed hiking at the volcano, and having lunch by the lake.
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Q8638gfashishp
Nov 4, 2023
Trustworthy and reliable. - It was a wonderful trip to Santa Ana Volcano and Coatepeque lake. Vanessa had made all arrangements perfectly on a very short short notice. The ride arrived to the Hotel well in time. Jocelyn is an amazing guide and William knows the hike as the back of his hand. Both are very informative and very friendly. The entire hike is awesome with beautiful views of Coatepeque lake, Izalco volcano and surrounding towns. One can even see the port of Acajutla from the top. We had our lunch at Coatepeque lake. There are loads of water sports activities available just next to the restaurant, if someone is interested. After the drop off at my hotel in Sonsonate, I realized that I forgot one of my mobiles in the car. I called Edwin and he immediately contacted Jocelyn. Although the car had left for San Salvador, they returned back to the Hotel to deliver the mobile phone to my relief. Buoyed with the EC Tours' excellent arrangements and supportive spirit, I spot booked next day tour for Albania Cafe and Hot Springs with EC tours, as I had one more day in hand. No wonder almost all reviews for EC Tours are so good.
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656gabrielau
Jul 31, 2023
It was an intense but awesome hike but it is a once in a lifetime experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. - Omg!!!!! EC Tours was amazing! William was the just tour guide and helped and encouraged me to get to the crater! He is a 10/10! And I will contacting them again when I return to El Salvador! ¡¡¡¡Dios mío!!!!! ¡EC Tours fue increíble! ¡William era el guía turístico y me ayudó y animó a llegar al cráter! ¡Es un 10/10! ¡Y me pondré en contacto con ellos de nuevo cuando regrese a El Salvador!
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Norma_j
Jun 19, 2023
Beautiful - The tour was absolutely amazing!!! The hike was beautiful! It took us about 2 hours or so to go up the trail and 1 to go back down. The hike itself was a little physically challenging towards the beginning and end, but there is an easier trail; We just chose the more vigorous one. The view at the top was worth it! Our guide Melissa was the absolute sweetest and so patient with us and really went above and beyond as far as accommodating us! And our chauffeur William got us to and from safely and soundly!
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Departure10083713377
Feb 4, 2024
El Salvador is a gem! - El Salvador was fantastic and we really appreciated our tour guide Jocelyn. Our drivers were excellent and we felt confident the whole time. Some restaurant choices were just ok while others were fantastic. We were surprised that at times others were added into our private tour but we ended up getting along really well so it worked out in the end. Overall good experience.
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