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Best Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Coatepeque Lake – Private tour

4.9 (16 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Best Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Coatepeque Lake – Private tour

About this activity

Experience an unforgettable San Salvador day trip on this Santa Ana Volcano hike and Lake Coatepeque private tour. Ascend El Salvador’s tallest volcano, Ilamatepec (7,822 ft / 2,384 m), guided by a local expert and enjoy panoramic views of the emerald crater lake, Izalco Volcano, and the Pacific Ocean.

After your hike, unwind at the stunning Lake Coatepeque — one of Central America's most beautiful volcanic lakes. Enjoy free time and optional lunch at a lakefront Salvadoran restaurant.

✔ Santa Ana Volcano hike with professional guide

✔ Scenic views of Cerro Verde, Izalco & the Pacific

✔ Lunch stop at Lake Coatepeque

✔ Ideal private tour from San Salvador

What to bring:

✔ Comfortable hiking shoes

✔ Sunscreen, hat & light jacket (cooler temps at summit)

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At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Expédition Maya

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: Private tour
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Round-trip transportation from San Salvador
  • Included: National park entrance fees
  • Included: Stop at Coatepeque Lake in a restaurant with a view

Not included

  • Not included: Bottled water
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    3 hours

    Explore the most iconic volcano in El Salvador and its stunning turquoise crater located at 2,381 meters above sea level! The Santa Ana Volcano, also known as Ilamatepec, offers an unforgettable nature hike through forested trails, volcanic rock landscapes, panoramic views of surrounding volcanoes, and an impressive crater. Approximately 3 hours of hiking, moderate difficulty.

  2. Lago de Coatepeque

    one hour Admission not included

    We will stop at a restaurant overlooking Lake Coatepeque to take in the beauty of this majestic volcanic lake. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy lunch and relax in its garden.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Gardenia Inn
  • Novo Hotel & Suite
  • Hotel Shagul
  • Villa Serena San Benito
  • Hotel Bellerive
  • Morrison Hotel San Salvador
  • Hotel Alameda
  • Hotel Armonia Hostal
  • Ipan Noya
  • Hotel Puerto Bus
  • Arbol de Fuego Eco-Hotel
  • Hotel Ataco

and 85 more pickup points

Pick-up from San Salvador, El Tunco, El Zonte, La Libertad, El Sunzal.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 16 reviews
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