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Santa Ana Volcano Hiking and Lake Coatepeque Day Trip from San Salvador
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Santa Ana Volcano Hiking and Lake Coatepeque Day Trip from San Salvador

by El Salvador Positive Tours

7 hours
San Salvador
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 guests × $76.50
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Overview

This full-day hiking tour lasts between 7 and 10 hours and includes a bilingual certified guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and admission tickets. The group size is limited to a maximum of 20 people, and transportation includes air conditioning. The hike up Santa Ana Volcano takes about two hours, with a similar time to descend, although the exact duration depends on each participant’s fitness level. At the summit, hikers can walk around the crater, which contains a green lagoon. This spot offers photo opportunities for those interested in landscape photography. After descending, the tour continues with a drive to Lake Coatepeque, a crater lake considered one of the ten most beautiful in the world. The name Coatepeque means "Hill of Snakes" in the Nahuat language. The group will have about two hours here for lunch at a restaurant by the lake; lunch is not included in the price. Pickup times vary depending on the location, with departures between 5:00 and 6:30 am from San Salvador, El Tunco, El Zonte, or a meeting point at Hotel Hilton San Salvador for Airbnb guests. The operator covers hotel pickups within San Salvador without extra charge, but pickups from Surf City areas like El Tunco and El Zonte have an additional fee unless booked for a group.

Highlights

Hiking Santa Ana Volcano with 2-hour ascent and descent
Visit crater with green lagoon at volcano summit
Two-hour stop for lunch at Lake Coatepeque
Small groups of up to 20 participants
Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in San Salvador
Transportation with air conditioning included

What's included

Certified bilingual guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Small group size
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission tickets to sites

What's not included

Lunch
Tips
Alcoholic beverages

Itinerary

1

Santa Ana Volcano

Santa Ana Volcano is a major natural landmark in El Salvador. The hike involves about two hours ascending and two hours descending, with times varying by fitness. At the top, visitors can walk around the crater, which contains an emerald green lagoon. This location provides good opportunities for photography.

240 min

2

Lago de Coatepeque

Lake Coatepeque is a large crater lake named "Hill of Snakes" in the Nahuat language. It is considered one of the ten most beautiful lakes globally. Visitors have about two hours here for lunch at a nearby restaurant, though lunch is not included.

120 min

Languages

English (guide)French (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–12 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Infant seats are available
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Hotel pickups in San Salvador are included; pickups from Surf City areas like El Tunco and El Zonte have an extra fee per person unless booked as a group.
Total
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