El Salvador · Hiking

Hike Active Santa Ana Volcano+ Coatepeque Lake

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in San Salvador. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike Santa Ana Volcano on a private day trip from San Salvador
  • 02 Enjoy panoramic views of volcanoes, Coatepeque Lake, and the Pacific Ocean
  • 03 See the volcano’s crater with its turquoise-colored water
  • 04 Set your own hiking pace on a private experience
  • 05 Relax by the peaceful shores of Coatepeque Lake after the hike
  • 06 Optional free time for a boat ride, water activities, or lakeside dining

Discover two of El Salvador’s standout natural attractions in one active day trip from San Salvador. Hike Santa Ana Volcano for sweeping views across surrounding volcanoes, Coatepeque Lake, and even the Pacific Ocean, then unwind by the peaceful lakeshore after your trek.

At the summit, take in the dramatic crater with its striking turquoise-colored water and enjoy time to appreciate the scenery at your own pace on this private experience. After the hike, continue to Coatepeque Lake, where you can relax by the water and choose from optional activities or lakeside dining at your own expense.

At the summit, take in the dramatic crater with its striking turquoise-colored water and enjoy time to appreciate the scenery at your own pace on this private experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities San Salvador, Santa Ana
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

We will start this tour by picking you up at the lobby of your hotel in San Salvador. We will follow all biosecurity protocols at all moments to keep you protected.

The ride to get to the Santa Ana Volcano will take us around 2 hours. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery.Santa Ana Volcano is one of the most stunning volcanoes in America. It has some breathtaking views of other volcanoes around, the Coatepeque Lake, and even the Pacific Ocean.

The hike to the top is relatively easy and will take us around 2 hours or even less, depending on your pace. Since this is a private experience, you will choose the hiking pace.

Along the way to the top, we will appreciate some of the views of the landscape. There is a new viewpoint inaugurated recently and it is the best place to recover some energy, relax and take beautiful pictures.

Finally, when we get to the top you will see a huge volcano crater... inside of it there is a small turquoise-colored body of water and when you turn your back, you will appreciate the other volcanoes, the lake, and the ocean. It is just breathtaking.

Getting down the volcano will take you around the same time it will take you to hike it.This lake is right beside the Santa Ana Volcano. It is very quiet and peaceful. During our time here, we will relax, enjoy the time here, and have a good time.

There is plenty of restaurants and attractions at your disposal. Take a boat ride, have some delicious food while traveling through the lake, or take a water motorcycle ride. You choose!We will return to San Salvador at night. You will need to recover some energy from this adventure, but you will feel amazing after visiting an active volcano and a lake at the crater of another volcano, everything on the same day. You will love to see your pictures from the highest points of Santa Ana Volcano where you can appreciate mesmerizing scenery and the lake. Thank you for choosing us for this experience!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in San Salvador. 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Certified tour guide
  • Entrance fee to the Santa Ana Volcano
  • Guided visit to the Lake of Coatepeque

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Jetski | Boat tour | Water activities at the lake
  • Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Wear hiking shoes, bring sun protection, and cash
  • Please note that the meal times mentioned in the itinerary serve as placeholders for scheduled stops during the tour. However, kindly be informed that meals are not included in the tour.
  • We pick up all travelers at the lobby of their hotel in the central area of San Salvador

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in San Salvador.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in San Salvador.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in San Salvador..

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