Santa Ana Volcano: Scenic Hiking Adventure

Hike Santa Ana Volcano for stunning views, rich biodiversity, and a vibrant crater lagoon. Experience El Salvador’s natural beauty and cultural history.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Santa Ana Volcano - Get ready to reach the peak of El Salvador’s tallest volcano! Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the crater’s colorful sulfur lagoon, the sparkling Lake Coatepeque, the famous Izalco Volcano, the verdant Cerro Verde, and the expansive Pacific Ocean. An unforgettable adventure is in store!
  • Lake Coatepeque - After climbing El…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Videos and photos with DJI 4k drone
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • All Taxes and admission fees to protected areas
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embarking on a hike to the summit of Santa Ana Volcano, the most renowned peak in El Salvador, offers an unforgettable experience that combines physical exertion, breathtaking crater views, and vibrant local culture. This guided trek provides panoramic vistas of Izalco Volcano, Cerro Verde National Park, Lake Coatepeque, and even the Pacific Ocean on…

Location
Santa Ana Volcano
Parque Nacional Cerro Verde, Puede contratarse desde afuera a ese numero.
Cancellation Policy

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

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S6243yzglendag
Nov 10, 2025
Ilamatepec Tour - Jorge is the best!!! Picked us up from our Airbnb, drove us to Volcán Ilamatepec, encouraged us the whole way, never rushed us, took some pictures for us, took breaks when needed. He knows all the best spots around! Super sweet, respectful, and safe!
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Ayamatsuda
Oct 15, 2025
By far the BEST in El Salvador - Jorge is a very kind and professional tour guide. We had 3 other private tours in San Salvador during our trip, and Jorge was by far the best driver, as the traffic in and around Dan Salvador is awful and requires experience and lots of patience. He can also take drone footage (upon request) of the breathtaking scenery you will experience with him.
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Ansley_p
Aug 30, 2025
Must do! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - This was such an incredible experience. From the pick up, and Jorge went out of his way to find us coffee, to the drop off, when he went out of his way again to find me a post office, the whole day was great. The hike was very challenging for me (33 years old) mainly due to the elevation. Jorge allowed us to stop as many times as we needed and carried our water bottles for us so we didn’t have the extra weight. He also had extra sunscreen in his bag if we needed it. The views at the top was soooo worth it and there’s even a man selling ice cream at the top. It took our group about 2.5 hours to go up and 1.5 hours to go down. We then stopped for lunch at the lake and Jorge recommended some delicious ceviche as a starter. We took a beautiful mountain road to get back to our hotel on the beach. Jorge had left that morning at 4am to spend the day with us and we are so grateful for the time, energy, and thoughtfulness of the day. Highly recommend this tour!!
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Lifewelltravelled808
Jul 31, 2025
Great day trip/hike. - Really fantastic day! Jorge was an amazing driver and guide. The hike was much better than expected with incredible views at the summit. After, we had a really nice lunch by the lake before heading back to San Salvador. Highly recommended!
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794val_riet
Jul 18, 2025
To do! - Great day with David. The climb u volcano was not completely relaxing, but it was totally worth it! Then we ate at the lake. It was very beautiful and the food was good. Thank you for the day!
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819yamelr
Apr 16, 2025
Amazing excursion ! - We traveled to El Salvador with our 2 teens - we wanted to do a fun excursion - Jorge made this possible ! We hicked the famous Santa Ana Volcano ! He was knowledgeable and professional. He also answered all our inquiries- we highly recommend this outing ana ask for Jorge
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Reneeay9071yv
Mar 29, 2025
Amazing tour and amazing guide! - This tour was great and well worth the hike to the top of the volcano The views were breathtaking along the way. Our guide Jorge, was very knowledgeable and well prepared. The 4K drone images and videos came out amazing. Lake coatapeque was beautiful and we got to jetski on the lake after enjoying lunch.
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Teshara_u
Feb 6, 2025
Fun Last Minute Experience! - I booked this experience last minute (the night before), and Jorge was very kind to pick me up at my hotel. We stopped for breakfast on the way, and he was very informative about what the experience would be like. He made sure to allow me to do the hike at my own pace and was prepared with snacks and hand wipes. It was a challenging experience, but we had a lot of fun. Then lastly, we enjoyed lunch at Lake Coatepequeand Jorge made sure I got back to the hotel safely. It was nice to meet new people and see the beautiful views in this experience!
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Philip_a
Feb 5, 2025
Jorge went above and... - Jorge went above and beyond to make this a wonderful trip. From checking to see if you needed anything to answering any questions you may have. When answering questions about the area his passion for what he does truly shines.
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Saran_o
Feb 1, 2025
Amazing Private Tour with Jorge - The Santa Ana volcano tour is a must do in El Salvador. I highly recommend booking through Cotuzas Tours as Jorge is an amazing tour guide. Plus, this is a private tour meaning you get your own private transportation with your group and personalized service. PLUS, Jorge offers free drone photos and videos, all included in the price, so it's definitely a better deal than the other tours. As for the hike, it was good that we went early. 6am pick up was perfect since it's about 1.5 hour drive to the site and going that early in the morning is worth it because it's less crowded. Jorge stop to let us grab coffee and breakfast. He let us know about the high altitude and that we can go as slow as we needed to, which was good for me because I have altitude sickness. The hike took about 2 hours going up and 1.5 doing down. You definitely need hiking boots or shoes because you'll be walking over rocks and uneven trails. I would was it's a challenging hike but worth it as the view was amazing. You can see the crater lake, the volcanos and the Coatepeque Lake. We stopped at the lake to have lunch. You can rent a jet ski, go on a boat ride or kayak.
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From $56
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).