Private Tour
Hidden Waterfall Guided Tour in El Imposible National Park
Overview
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The Hidden Waterfalls Tour has this name for a good reason. An experience that is truly off the beaten track, we estimate that less than 300 travelers have ever visited this undiscovered part of El Salvador.
Your tour guide will be clearing a path with his machete as he/she stops to teach you about the medicinal and edible plants that the local people still use to this day. Then we will arrive at the first of multiple waterfall jumps and naturally carved rockslides for you to enjoy.
This tour has something for everyone and should be the number 1 thing on your itinerary when visiting El Salvador.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Delicious tropical fruit, corn tortillas and fresh guacamole
All Fees and Taxes
Buffet Style, Vegan/Vegetarian options Available
Tips for guides
What To Expect
Concepcion de Ataco
Before our ride up in the back of a 4x4 truck, we start with a delicious buffet style breakfast in the colorful town of Concepcion de Ataco. This will make sure you have the energy for the adventure ahead!
El Imposible National Park
Next we will drive up through the mountains past some friendly local communities, with some amazing views of volcanos in both El Salvador and neighboring Guatemala.
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Hidden Waterfall Guided Tour in El Imposible National Park
Reviews
69 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable Jungle River Experience - a must do if you like adventure
U8688HCrebeccac,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a thrill! The Hidden Waterfalls tour was like nothing we have ever done. If you are looking for an off the beaten path kind of experience and an authentic immersion in culture AND nature, well, THIS IS IT. Be ready for adventure and to be stimulated with extraordinary beauty. Just the start of the day, before we even began the hike, was fabulous - a delicious traditional breakfast, then jumping onto back of pick up truck, dodging vines as we zipped down bumpy dirt road with sweeping views of the pacific ocean and jungle canyons down below, crossing rivers and passing coffee plantations. And then it starts, you step out of truck in deep jungle and are led down to the river, hardly even a path but our wonderful guide Edwin forged the way with his machete, stopping as we went to teach us about plants and their medicinal uses. First you hear the sound of the falls, and then the towering cascading water appears before you in all its beauty. Truly awesome sight and to be in its pool and feeling its spray and hearing its roar was extraordinary. And then you carry on for another couple of hours, working your way up the river and various waterfalls. Be prepared to get wet, shoes and all: we had to swim across water holes, the rocks and ledges can be slippery and you must have good balance and stamina. We are both in our 50s but in good shape but we definitely feel it the next day! There is plenty of hiking both up and downhill, lots of scrambling over rocks, many chances to swim, and a very welcome stop in the middle of it all to have fresh fruit and homemade tortillas and guacamole. Wow.Edwin, our guide, is extremely knowledgeable and kind; he grew up in the jungle and shared his deep knowledge. We both speak fluent spanish so that definitely helps enrich the experience, but it would be equally great even if not able to communicate with them. Edwin's competence and guidance with safety as a priority came through. He also has a deep respect and love for the jungle and the forest and the river, which was infectious and admirable.It was 4 hours of an immersion in nature, an immersion in culture, an immersion in adventure, and we came away feeling deeply grateful and privileged for experiencing it.
Opodo crook
W4454QXnathalieb,
Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Upon entering the boarding counter, we were informed that our names were not registered on the passenger list. No solution was provided by Opodo or Lufthansa Air Co. We lost the hotel reservation 3500 € + the parking at the airport not counting the toll fees... and the icing on the cake 10 days of lost holidays... To flee and do not recommend!!!!!
A must-do remote waterfall tour!
F9465FBlaurenf,
May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A must-do in el Salvador! Felt really special to jump over and climb up waterfalls in this really remote park with a super friendly local guide. The 4WD into the park was so cool and just amazing to feel like the only tourists in el imposible - don't get that many places these days! Highly recommend. El salvatours is a great company run by great people :)
BEST tour in El Salvador
saragN3967HW,
May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had such a great day on this tour! Everything went smoothly and exactly how it’s described in the tour details. This is definitely for people looking for adventure with a medium to high fitness level! Truly an authentic experience. We also loved learning about different plants along the way. Definitely recommend if you’re up for a little adventure!
Be prepared!
rasaanh,
Mar 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guillermo was a fantastic guide, and Edwin was a great help. I did this hike with my wife and our physical fitness was definitely tested through the climbing, steep hiking, and swimming. We had a ton of fun, and I’m grateful we did this tour.
Really great experience
Bebo101,
Feb 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing experience with William and Edwin on the Hidden Waterfall Guided Tour in El Imposible National Park! From start to finish, they were incredibly professional, friendly, and attentive. I was a bit concerned about my fitness level for the climb, but they went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable. They even arranged for me to have my own guide who was super supportive and helped me every step of the way. The team’s knowledge of the park's flora and fauna was impressive, and they made the entire experience both educational and fun. The hidden waterfall was absolutely breathtaking, and the whole adventure felt like something off the beaten track, which I truly loved. If you're looking for a unique adventure and want a team that genuinely cares about your experience, I highly recommend William and Edwin. They really made the day unforgettable!
Excellent trip
Samana F,
Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00William and Edwin were excellent guides. They had a lot of knowledge and we had a lot of fun jumping into waterfall pools and rappelling up a cascade. Felt safe and looked after yet it was a sense of adventure
Great experience
GregorL24,
Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we had a great trip with tourist guide William One. ..He is extremely experienced and knowledgeable...recommend 100%
An amazing experience
LoveTravel544547,
Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing experience doing the Hidden Waterfalls tour with William Uno. You will never met a kinder, more enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. If you are fit and agile, this tour will be the highlight of your trip to El Salvador.
Best Guides
354nadyap,
Oct 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guys are the best guides you can imagine. They showed us the forest like sharing a special time with friends. William is very interesting guy and easy to talk to, very experienced and he loves the forest.
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