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Overview
– Tour El Salvador– is an experience to discover the culture, history, and nature of this captivating and diverse country. Begin amidst nature in San Salvador, with its towering volcanoes. Let the suburbs’ charm and galleries’ allure captivate you, or simply unwind. Step into history as you explore the capital’s heart and the stories within the National Anthropology Museum. Allow your heart to dance through Suchitoto’s timeless beauty, and let the vibrant hues of Ruta de las Flores enchant your soul. Stand humbled before ancient Mayan ruins, and feel the ocean’s embrace in El Zonte and El Tunco.
Highlights
- Explore galleries and museums and dive into the teeming markets of San Salvador.
- Visit the captivating UNESCO-listed ruins of Joya de Ceren known as the “Pompeii of the Americas”.
- Explore la Ruta de las Flores, a 36 km-long serene and verdant route perfect for hiking, village-hopping, and food experimentation.
- Relax your soul and body in Ahuachapan’s hot springs.
- Do surfing on El Salvador’s Pacific coast known for its vibrant party scene and beautiful black-sandy beaches.
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Itinerary
Day 1: San Salvador
Tour El Salvador starts in San Salvador – a handsome Central American capital surrounded by green-tipped volcanoes, pleasant leafy suburbs, and filled with outstanding galleries and museums. Arrive at any time and take a taxi/shuttle bus to your accommodation. Once there, take your time to rest or explore the city. In the evening, meet your Tour Leader and the rest of the group for a welcome meeting followed by an optional dinner in a restaurant.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in San Salvador
- Meals Included: n/a
- Activities Included: welcome meeting
Day 2: San Salvador – Suchitoto
Start your day with a walking tour of the historic center of El Salvador’s capital and visit the National Anthropology Museum with your guide. Then, move to the beautiful town of Suchitoto. Architecture buffs will surely love its colonial buildings, while outdoor types can choose between numerous hikes to waterfalls, caves, and beautiful Suchitlán Lake. Suchitoto is also a bird migration zone with over 200 species. Thousands of hawks and falcons fill the skies as the seasons change and birds of all sorts nest in the relative safety of the lake islands. After arrival and seeing impressive basaltic prisms of nearby Cascada Los Tercios, visit a charming Alejandro Coto House Museum and take an orientation walk around the downtown. In the evening, join an optional dinner.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Suchitoto
- Meals Included: breakfast.
- Activities Included: orientation walks in San Salvador and Suchitoto; visits to the National Anthropology Museum, Cascada Los Tercios, and Alejandro Coto House Museum.
Day 3: Suchitoto – Joya de Cerén Archeological Site – San Andrés Archeological Site – Lake Coatepeque
Firstly, take a boat tour of Lake Suchitlán and Market Food Experience in the morning. Thereafter, visit the impressive Mayan ruins of Joya de Ceren (UNESCO-listed) and San Andres in the afternoon. In the evening, arrive at your accommodation on the shore of Lake Coatepeque to enjoy the beautiful sunset and impressive views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Later, join an optional dinner and get-together with your group.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B on the shore of Lake Coatepeque
- Meals Included: breakfast.
- Activities Included: boat tour and Market Food Experience in Suchitoto; Joya de Ceren and San Andres Archeological Sites
Day 4: Lake Coatepeque – Tazumal Archeological Site – Ahuachapan
In the morning, continue the Tour El Salvador and take free time to enjoy the sun, swim, or jet ski on the lake. Then, go to explore the impressive Tazumal Archeological Site before finishing in Ahuachapán. Situated at the beginning of the Ruta de las Flores, it’s a prosperous, small provincial capital that supplies 15% of the country’s electrical power thanks to the wonders of geothermal energy. Finally, relax in one of Ahuachapan’s thermal springs and explore its vibrant streets before an optional dinner and get-together with your group in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Ahuachapán
- Meals Included: breakfast
- Activities Included: orientation walk to Tazumal Archaeological Site; access to Ahuachapán thermal springs; walking tour in Ahuachapan
Day 5: Ahuachapán – La Ruta de las Flores – Cerro Verde National Park
Spend your day exploring la Ruta de las Flores, a 36 km-long serene and verdant route perfect for hiking, village-hopping, and food experimentation. Traveling by private vehicle, visit its brightly colored colonial towns, hike to impressive waterfalls, and see one of the country’s first coffee plantations. Finally, after a full day of exploration and discoveries, rest at your accommodation in Cerro Verde National Park and enjoy imposing views of the nearby Santa Ana Volcano.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Cerro Verde National Park
- Meals Included: breakfast.
- Activities Included: entrances to Cascadas de Don Juan and Laberinto de Café
Day 6: Cerro Verde National Park – El Zonte – El Tunco – La Libertad
First, in the morning, take a 3-hour intermediate-level hike to enjoy the sunrise from the crater of Santa Ana Volcano. Then, go to discover El Zonte and El Tunco – small villages on the Pacific whose beautiful black-sand beaches are considered one of the best in the world for surfing. Once hidden gems are known only amongst Salvadorans, now they are some of the most popular surfing destinations in El Salvador and especially appeal to international visitors. Afterward, move to our final destination, La Libertad, a quieter beach town with windswept sandy beaches and a more authentic Central American experience.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guesthouse in La Libertad
- Meals Included: breakfast.
- Activities Included: guide hike to Santa Ana Volcano; orientation walks of El Zonte, El Tunco, and La Libertad
Day 7: La Libertad
Free program: rent a surfing board and enjoy the waves, relax on the beach sipping a refreshing cocktail, or go hiking in the nearby Walter Thilo Deininger National Park. Alternatively, walk down the Malecon to enjoy delicious local seafood and awesome views of the Pacific, people watch, and visit the pier where fisherman bring in their daily catches. In the evening, opt to experience local party vibes or join locals down from El Salvador at one of the local bars. Finally, finish the day with an optional dinner and get-together with your group in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in La Libertad
- Meals Included: breakfast.
- Activities Included: n/a
Day 8: La Libertad
Last day of the Tour El Salvador. Depart at any time or extend your vacations and stay longer!
- Meals Included: breakfast.
Prices
- This tour is private: only your group will participate.
- The price per person is variable and depends on the size of your group (please choose the number of participants in the booking calendar ➡️ to see the final price).
Inclusions
Included ✅
Local Expert Guides
English/Spanish Tour Leader service
Accommodation
7x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs
Transportation
private vehicle
Meals
7x breakfasts
Activities
Guided visits to Joya de Ceren, San Andres, and Tazumal Archeological Zones; Lake Suchitlan boat tour; entrance to hot springs in Ahuachapan; guided hike to Santa Ana Volcano; entrances to Cascada Los Tercios, Cascadas de Don Juan and Laberinto de Café.
Excluded ❌
Personal expenses
Flights
Flights are not included: check our partner deals.
Insurance
Travel insurance is not included: find insurance tailored for you.
Tips
Details
| Minimum number of participants |
Automatic confirmation (your departure is automatically confirmed and 100% guaranteed). |
| Meeting Point | The tour starts with a welcome meeting in the lobby of your hotel (exact name and location to be provided in trip notes before the tour). |
| Departure Time | 06:00 PM (can be adjusted on request) |
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| Accesibility | 🛑 Not wheelchair accessible. |
| Pets | 🛑 Not permitted. |
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Cancellations
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How to book?
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Cancellations & Modifications
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