San Salvador Layover Tour | City Sightseeing & El Boqueron Park
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Make the most of your long layover in San Salvador by taking 4 hours to tour the city and visit the majestic volcano affectionately known as El Boquerón, or ‘Big Mouth.’ Get picked up from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport and driven into this intriguing city to enjoy the Metropolitan Cathedral and Salvador del Mundo Square, among other top attractions. From there, travel about 15 miles out of the city to gawk at the imposing volcano. You’ll be transported back to the airport in time to get your connecting flight. On route finish your adventure tasting a locally made pupusas at Olocuilta.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: museums are closed on Mondays
The tour will finish approximately 2 hours prior to your flight's departure time
Note: The tour has a duration of approximately 4 to 6 hours. Please make sure your layover is at least 6 hours long prior to booking
Important: Please provide your flight details upon booking to ensure pickup and drop-off arrangements
Travelers arriving from or nationals from: Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador; to enter the country must have American Visa to avoid any drawbacks on arrival
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Airport pickup and drop-off
guide (if optional selected)
Gratuities
Food
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Comalapa Intl Airport
San Salvador El Salvador
What To Expect
Parque Nacional El Boqueron
Enjoy an easy walking on this national park located in the protected area on the top of San Salvador dormant volcano, and admire its 1.5 km diameter crater.
Monumento al Divino Salvador del Mundo
This is an iconic monument of the city and the country. Located in Plaza Las Américas, it has a religious simbol but also a neuralgic core for many activities and historical events in El Salvador
Options
Guided Tour
Private city sightseeing and El Boquerón National Park tour. Includes airport pickup and drop-off and a guide
Pickup included
Non-Guided Tour
Private city sightseeing and El Boquerón National Park tour. Includes airport pickup and drop-off. Does not include a guide
Pickup included
SPECIAL HOLIDAYS
Special Holidays
Pickup included
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable Day with Benjamin – A Perfect Private Tour of Boquerón & San Salvador!
I9468YDlaurai,
May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re looking for a personalized, insightful, and memorable experience in El Salvador, book a tour with Benjamin. Our day exploring Boquerón Volcano and San Salvador was the best decision I made for a long layover. From the very start, Benjamin made the tour feel like a personalized adventure. He asked me about my interests in order to build the tour around making sure I was satisfied. One of the unexpected highlights was bird watching on the way up the volcano. Benjamin brought his telescope and helped us spot some local species. His knowledge of the region’s flora, fauna, and history is impressive, and he shares it in a way that’s engaging and easy to connect with. It was impressive and very impactful to see his deep appreciation for nature. Throughout the day, I felt immersed not only in the beauty of the landscapes but also in the rich culture of El Salvador. From conversations about the country’s history to learning about local plants and traditions, Benjamin made every moment meaningful. We started our food journey with fresh street mangos (so sweet!) and later enjoyed delicious seafood and two types of pupusas, each more delicious than the last. This wasn’t just a tour. It was an authentic experience and I admire Benjamin’s passion for his country and vast knowledge. I left feeling enriched, connected, and already planning when I can come back for a longer trip.
Great 1 day overview and insight of the San Salvador City
Simon L,
Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day trip hosted by Alfredo. Good combination of movement, information and enjoying, highly informative. Alfredo was warm, friendly and forthcoming with various details from history, to culture, fauna and flora and religion- well balanced and happy to answer questions.
Great tour of San...
Nathan L,
Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour of San Salvador and National Park. Alfredo is very knowledgeable about the history of El Salvador.
Perfect Tour for a Layover
ashleyaZ5208ZW,
Sep 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed my experience on this tour. It was a great way to spend my layover before heading to my next destination. Alfredo is a wealth of knowledge and a pleasure to tour with. His passion and love for El Salvador shines through. I enjoyed learning more about the history and culture while seeing the city and experiencing El Boqueron. The hike was great and I liked learning about various plants along the way to the volcano. Seeing the crater was awesome. I highly recommend this tour with Alfredo.
Short travel experience in San Salvador and surrounding places.
ronaldeduardod2024,
Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An interesting tour given by Guide Alfredo Díaz to the historic center of San Salvador that included the most emblematic places and their history. The visit to the new National Library and the Cathedral of San Salvador was pleasant, the crypt of it was open. Due to the huge number of vehicles heading towards El Boquerón, we chose to visit Santa Tecla and taste Salvadoran food at Merlioth Market. It was a pleasant experience to tour the Salvadoran capital during an excellent day.
"The Giant"
Jatt1992,
Jan 14, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It has an imposing size that lives up to the name, with abundant green beauty around it that they enchant.
Great way to spend a layover!
Dora T,
Jan 4, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a long layover in San Salvador and am so glad I decided to do this tour! My guide, Alfredo, drove us to see the city plazas and then to the El Boqueron National Park to see the volcano. He always had great explanations for the things we were seeing and was very knowledgeable about the area. We even had time to stop to eat some pupusas before heading back to the airport, which were delicious! Thanks Alfredo for being such a great guide! I definitely recommend this if you have some time between your flights.
we had a great time
SueAnn R,
Dec 31, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00moses was an amazing guide,very knowledgable about the country..we enjoy it so much!!it was an easy breezy in and out of the airport..thanks so much
Great tour for a long layover!
tooto,
Dec 29, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The layover tour of the city and the Boquerón volcano is a wonderful experience. The company expedited our migrations paperwork (and saved us the $12 fee) and we were quickly out on tour. Our guide/driver Alfredo was excellent. We got to see the sights and I even got a great haircut for $2! The pupusas stopover at Olucuilta was a delicious end to an amazing day. My only suggestion would be to go to el Boquerón first, particularly on a Sunday morning, because later in the day it gets very busy.
Highly recommend this!
rico761,
Nov 12, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00From the moment we landed, we were breezed through customs by the stopover tour folks. Our tour guide, Cesar quickly swooped us up right outside and took us straight to a strip of pupuserias where we were able to enjoy some of the traditional local food (yum) then onto El Boqueron, which was stunning, and down back into downtown San Salvador. A lively city with a lot of history and a lot of action! Id most definitely recommend this tour for anyone with an extended layover.
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