Santa Ana Volcano Tour Adventure Early Hike + Coatepeque Lake
Overview
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8 hours
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The highest volcano in El Salvador. Santa Ana Volcano hike, is a window to nature, which connects with the power of volcanoes, fertile land and its beautiful people, if you are a lover of ecosystems and promotes the conservation of resources, this experience allows you to know details about this biological corridor called apaneca-Ilamatepec, is your best option, so that you can enjoy incredible scenery, the birds trio, pure air.
It is proven that outdoor activities report multiple benefits such as eliminating stress, tones your muscles, strengthens the respiratory system, contributes to good health, fills you with vitality, come with us and enjoy the adventure and nature.
Additional Info
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
What to bring?
Comfortable Shoes
Light Clothing
Sunscreen
Sweater or Jacket
Swimwear
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
After leaving the hotel, we will head west to Salvadoran to a volcano complex, this is an approximate journey of 1.5 hours from San Salvador. On the way we will have impressive views of the volcanoes: Santa Ana, Cerro Verde and Izalco. We will begin our hike to the Santa Ana volcano, it has an approximate duration of 2 hours to reach the top and 2 hours to return, but in all the journey you will enjoy impressive landscapes. Despite being the tallest, it is uploaded by people of all ages. This volcano made its last eruption in 2005, so the upper part is without vegetation. Upon reaching the top you can observe the beautiful turquoise lagoon that boils inside the crater, you will have a view of almost 360 ° of the Salvadoran territory. Then we will visit Lake Coatepeque, this is considered the most beautiful lake in all of El Salvador. We will take our lunch here, and you can swim in the refreshing waters of this lake. After our visit to Lake Coatepeque, it is time to start our return to your hotel.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off in San Salvador metropolitan area
Small Groups
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Food and drinks, unless specified
Lunch
Gratuities
Bottled water
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Santa Ana Volcano Tour Adventure Early Hike + Coatepeque Lake
Pickup included
Reviews
144 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An amazing experience
Carolina M,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This hike was such an awesome experience! It is a moderate level hike with amazing views throughout it and and the end of it. Make sure to take good shoes (hiking boots made it so much easier) and sunscreen as the last part of the hike has no tree coverage. Afterwards we went into town had amazing sea food and an impromptu boat ride in lake Coatepeque. To top off this incredible experience, our guide Marvin was amazing. He is so patient and friendly as well as very knowledgeable of everything around. Would definitely recommend taking this hike with him if possible. Don’t forget to take cash to buy paletas at the top of the volcano.
Highly recommended to live an free experience in a volcano
jorgefC1754TB,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic experience. Climbing the volcano requires a bit of physical fitness, although we had a lot of patience from our guide, Osmaro, who led the entire tour with experience and professionalism. Highly recommended.
A Must-Do Experience in El Salvador
666berthab,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We hiked the Santa Ana Volcano and had an amazing experience. Osmaro picked us up on time and even stopped so we could get breakfast and coffee before starting the hike. He was very knowledgeable and shared so much history and fun facts about both the volcano and El Salvador. This is an absolute must if you’re in El Salvador, and hopefully you’ll get Osmaro—the best tour guide in town!
Family vacation in El Salvador
adilioh2024,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Let me start off by saying that Osmaro Zelaya, (our tour guide) is the absolute BEST in El Salvador. I don’t say that lightly. If you guys want an amazing experience, this is your guy! Nothing short of an amazing experience with this man, every time! Not only is he a really down to earth individual, he is insanely intelligent and really knowledgeable with the native heritage. I don’t even know where to begin! This is my second time booking this tour with him and although challenging, it is very rewarding at the end. I reached out to him directly this time around because of how well he took care of us on the first trip. He’s a talker, in the best way possible. Ask him a question and he will do his best to have an answer about the facts that he knows from being a native himself. If he’s not talking, it’s because you aren’t asking enough questions lol. He does well in telling you what you need in order to prepare for the trip. There are a few spots he will recommend to stop at on your way to your destinations. I suggest you take his advice and stop as you won’t regret it. The views throughout the ride are crazzzyyy beautiful as well! The volcano is both difficult and also an absolutely amazing experience! The hike up is difficult for sure, but well worth it. The views on the hike up are spectacular and nothing short of that. The lake is also amazing as you can have some food or just ride the jet skis, which I highly recommend. It is an all day tour which you have to take in consideration your drive time and pick-up/drop-off locations will play a huge factor. I would recommend asking for Osmaro, if you want the best experience for ANY of these tours. 10/10, for sure.
Great Views
tito8684,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank nyestro guide Herve! For teaching, kindness and repetition. He has a lot of knowledge of history and the volcano. At all times we felt deguros and ptotected with all the precautions he suggested, always kept the group together. We learned a lot and most importantly we enjoyed the tour with new friends rn the tour, at the end of the tour we went to lunch very delicious food and the view of the lake. Thank you so much!
Worth the View
Eugenia C,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Herbert Burgos. He was beyond amazing. There was an issues where the pick up and drop would be. He was able to help us and picked us up where we were staying. He was very informative with the history of the volcano and lake. He did not rush us at all! He would read the group and stop so we can take a break! The location he took us for lunch was amazing! If you get him as your tour guide! Expect the BEST experience!
Awesome place
Alberto D,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was Saturday, November 29. The views were spectacular and the day was magnificent. We were able to enjoy a beautiful ascent of the volcano and a paradise top where we took a few photos to be able to boast of such beauty. The best, without a doubt, HERBERT Burgos, our guide. It was lovely and superprofessional. It is nice to go to a place and learn about places, people, customs... You can tell he enjoys what he does and loves his job. It was a pleasure to match him and he helped us a lot in our adventure to the volcano and provided us with a lot of information about El Salvador. Surely, Herbert, you're welcome if you're traveling in Spain. A big greeting, Sarah and Alberto
Amazing hike up Santa Ana Volcano!
ms marsbars,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience on this trip to Santa Ana Volcano! It took about 1.5 hours to drive to the starting point of the hike, about 2 hours to hike up hill to the top of the volcano and the overlook into the lake in the middle, and then 1.5 hours to hike back down. On the drive there, we stopped for snacks/breakfast, and on the way back, we stopped at a restaurant for lunch with a great overlook of Lake Coatepeque (just to view the lake, not to swim). There were lots of food options on the menu to choose from. The hike was really cool, with awesome views along the way and it was not too strenuous since we took breaks along the way. Diego, our guide, was also amazing in answering questions, sharing history, taking photos, and making the trip such a great experience!
Santa Ana overturned
Doris R,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was wonderful, the spectacular day of climbing the Volcano but we could not reach the crater due to a little wind. Our guide Herber Burgos was the best.
Memorable
amandat640,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the BEST experience hiking the Santa Ana volcano with Osmaro. I’m postpartum and was nervous about doing such a challenging hike, but he was so patient and encouraging the entire time. He checked in to make sure we were okay, and he helped so much with our kids. Our two year old daughter absolutely loved him! He shared so much information about El Salvador, gave amazing recommendations, and honestly made us feel like we were exploring with a friend. We all connected with him so well, and he truly made the whole day worth it. If you’re looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, kind, and great with families book with Osmaro. Highly recommend! 💛🌋✨
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