1-Day Santa Ana Volcano Hike from San Salvador with Lake Coatepeque

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Trek to Santa Ana Volcano, the highest volcano in El Salvador
• 02 Jaunt through Cerro Verde National Park
• 03 Admire panoramic views of Lake Coatepeque
• 04 See Izalco Volcano, San Salvador Volcano, and towns in Sonsonate from above

Trek to Santa Ana Volcano, the highest volcano in El Salvador, on a guided 7-kilometer hike with panoramic views of Lake Coatepeque, Izalco Volcano, Cerro Verde, San Salvador Volcano, and towns in Sonsonate. Enjoy the thrill of reaching the summit and taking in the wonderful, unique scenery from above.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities San Salvador, Santa Ana, Los Volcanes National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Santa Ana Volcano Hike and Lake Coatepeque Views

• Meet your local tour guide and depart from San Salvador in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

• Arrive at Cerro Verde National Park and begin the climb to the summit of Santa Ana Volcano.

• Stop along the way to soak up the scenery of Cerro Verde National Park and admire the glittering Lake Coatepeque.

• Complete this moderate hike and return to the base.

• Head back to San Salvador, where the tour comes to an end.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Certified English-speaking Santa Ana tour guide (also available in Spanish)

• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or accommodation in a private car

• Entrance tickets

What's Not Included

• Meals

• Personal expenses

• Tips and gratuities

What to bring

• Bring at least two liters of water per person.

• Light snacks for the trip.

Know before you go

• Eight-kilometer trek reaching a maximum elevation of 2,381 meters above sea level.

• We follow all suggested biosecurity protocols.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

San Salvador, El Salvador

Tour start

Santa Ana Volcano, El Salvador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.