Best Day-Tour : Santa Ana Volcano Hiking + Lake Coatepeque
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Experience the ULTIMATE Santa Ana Volcano Hiking Tour in El Salvador.
Located in the biological corridor called Apaneca-Ilamatepec, Santa Ana volcano is considered one of the jewels of Central America.
If you are looking for the best things to do, we have been designed this tour for you. The walk takes approximately 2 hours to climb and another 2 hours to descend, this can vary according to the physical condition of the people. On summit of the volcano you can see one of the best craters worldwide with an emerald green lagoon,
At the end of the adventure we will drive to a Panoramic View of Coatepeque lake for lunch ( Lunch is not included)
This tour is fantastic for nature lovers or adventurers.
Small group no more then 20 people!.
Estimated departure time from :
5.00 - 5.30 El Tunco - El Zonte
6.00 - 6.30 San Salvador City
if you are located in an Airbnb : meeting point Hotel Hilton San Salvador 6.00 am
Pick up time will be depending your location.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hotels located in the area of San Salvador are included too! From Surf City ( El Tunco Beach, El Zonte, etc ) has an extra cost per person, But if you are a group you wont have an extra cost from Surf City!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Certified & Bilingual Guide A+
Hotel Pick Up/ Drop off
Small Groups
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission Tickets
Lunch
Tips
Alcoholic Beverages
What To Expect
Santa Ana Volcano
Santa Ana Volcano is considered one of the jewels par excellence of El Salvador, this tour is suitable for nature lovers or adventurers. The walk takes approximately 2 hours to climb and another 2 hours to descend, this can vary according to the physical condition of the people. On top of the volcano you can see and walk around in one of the best craters worldwide with an emerald green lagoon. This is the opportunity to take great pictures, if you are a photographer lover .
Lago de Coatepeque
This impressive Crater lake is amazing, Also is considered one of the 10 most beautiful lakes in the world, its name means in Nahuat language "Cerro de Culebras", This is our place to take our lunch in one of the best restaurant around the lake.
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Best Day-Tour : Santa Ana Volcano Hiking + Lake Coatepeque
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Reviews
501 reviews
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Very friendly staff....
Marco T,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very friendly staff. It is not easy to reach the volcano but worth it, a spectacular view. I really recommend it.
Amazing tour
Yasmeni S,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00As a solo traveler, I was very grateful to have taken the tour to Santa Ana with Josue. He was a great driver, great historian/storyteller, and very personable. Josue had INCREDIBLE communication (texting the night before and morning of and providing a picture of where he was waiting for me). The tour took about 15 hours (hiking pace and other factors). It was an extremely long day but Josue made sure to give us as much information on the sites throughout our drive and during the time at the volcano and lake. The hike was difficult but Josue was patient! It was worth the reward of making it to the top. As a sidenote: my first night in El Salvador, my hotel reservation was cancelled and I responded to Josue’s detailed message about my tour, asking if he had any hotel recs in the San Salvador area and he went above and beyond to ensure I found a place to stay. I will truly never forget his hospitality. As a solo traveler, I was experiencing my worst nightmare but Josue helped me immediately. Book this tour if you’re looking to go on the hike, you won’t regret it! If you’re as blessed as I was, you’ll have Josue as your guide!
Great tour!
KarolAlejandra A,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Diego was an amazing tour guide! The view on top of the volcano is amazing, as well as the Lake! It was an excellent day. The company was on time, the restaurant selection was very good and we had a lot of fun during that long walk.
Amazing hike but difficult for a beginner
Taryn M,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Let me tell you, this hike humbled me! This was extremely hard and I barely made it lol to be fair , I am not a hiker and this was my first “real hike”. It’s not for the weak! The views are incredible and I am glad I did it but it was a challenge. Our guide was Carlos-he was amazing ! He was extremely patient and stayed in the back of the group with me as we made the climb. He was super friendly and he does an amazing job. Thank you Carlos! Over all it was a great experience, just challenging for a beginner. My legs were about to fall off. But if you come to San Salvador-this is a must do!
This hike will definitely...
Vanessa N,
May 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00This hike will definitely humble you lol. It was a bit challenging, but the views were worth it. Definitely recommend.
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