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The Best Tour in El Salvador: Santa Ana Volcano Hike
If you are looking for the best excursions in El Salvador, this option is not to be missed. Give yourself the opportunity to conquer the highest volcano in El Salvador Nature, hiking, adventure. Book now our Santa Ana Volcano Tour
Santa Ana Volcano Tour
Reaching the top of the Santa Ana volcano is one of the most enriching experiences you can have in El Salvador. You will have great panoramic views, an impressive creter with an emerald sulfur lagoon. Nothing compares to this experience. 7811 feet above sea level.
We will leave San Salvador at 06:00 am, arriving at the starting point at approximately 07:45 am to be able to start our walk as early as possible and thus use the weather to our advantage.
The type of terrain we will be crossing will be cloud forest. We will pass through a bush area where the new forest is regenerating (this is a special ecosystem within the country)
Finished with 30% of the walk in a rocky area, this section is full of volcanic material from the last eruption in 2005.
For everything it will be a hike of approximately 3 or 4 hours round trip. a total distance of 5.5 miles (2.25 up 2.25 down). This hike is considered medium difficulty.
Later we will visit Lake Coatepeque for lunch. We will return to San Salvador after that.
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Where do we pick up?
We offer Free pick up and drop off at hotels and Airbnb’s located in the city of San Salvador:
- Hotel Real Intercontinental
- Sheraton Presidete Hotel
- Barcelo Hotel
- Hyatt Centric Hotel
- Hilton San Salvador
- Courtyard by Marriott
- Fairfield by Marriot
We also include pick up at hotels and Airbnb’s at Playa El Tunco and La Libertad area.
In case of pickup in El Tunco, the estimated pickup time is 05.30 am. Pick up time in San Salvador is 06.00 am
Frequently Asked Questions
This hike is considered moderate difficulty. People with constant physical activity can do it without major difficulty. We will begin at an elevation of 5900 feet above sea level (1800 m.a.s.l.) and reach an elevation of 7811 feet above sea level (2381 m.a.s.l.).
The first 35% of the hike is done in a wooded area, the next 35% is done in a bush area, where the panoramic views begin, ending with the last third to reach the top of rocky terrain.
Usually this walk has an average duration of a total of 3 or 4 hours round trip.
1.5 hours going up 1.5 coming back
On this volcano you will be in direct contact with nature, so it is worth going prepared with the basics to have successful access. Among the essential items are:
- Comfortable shoes, Preferable if you have hiking shoes, but you will be fine with your sports shoes
- Water. We recommend at least 1 liter of water per person
- Snacks for the hike. We will start walking around 8.00 am and finishing the hike around 12.00 md, so you will probably want to eat something along the way.
- Sunscreen. When you go out into the bush area you will begin to be in direct contact with the sun, so it is essential.
- Insect repellent. Due to the elevation, mosquitoes are not usually a problem, but if you have sensitive skin it is better to be prepared with repellent.
- Comfortable clothing, wear clothes in which you feel like you are doing the walk.
- Rain jacket. If you visit El Salvador during the rainy season, (May – October) it is better to be prepared in case of rain. Although most of the rains are in the afternoon.
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
- professionalTour Guide
- Entrances and Fees to Santa Ana volcano National Park
- Visit to Coatepeque Lake
- Meals
- Water
- Snaks
Cancellation Policy
- You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Why to book with us?
Stay Flexible
Free Cancelation Up to 24 hours in advance, for a full refund.
Small Groups
small groups for a better experience
Profesional Guide
Feel safe on your trail as a professional leads the hike
Top Attraction
Santa Ana volcano is considered one of the best attractions in El Salvador.