Combo tour from: El Tunco, El Zonte or San Salvador
Starting time: 08:30 am
Experience duration: 9 hrs
Difficulty: Easy
Cataloged as the 2nd 8th Wonder of the World for 2013: the Lake and Volcano Complex in El Salvador is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the country as its bring together one of the most beautiful lakes in the world and a group of the most amazing volcanoes of El Salvador: The Izalco Volcano, The Santa Ana Volcano and Cerro Verde Volcano. Visit the Natural Protected Area of Cerro Verde and take a refreshing sigthseeing tour through the eco trails (45 mins approx).
Cerro Verde is an inactive volcano located at an altitude of 2035 meters and length of 500 hectares of nature, it has a beautiful cloud forest. From here enjoy panoramic views of Izalco Volcano better know as the “Lighthouse of the Pacific” because the boats were oriented with the red glow of the lava to reach the Acajutla port, and the Santa Ana Volcano, the biggest volcano of the area. It is a place where you will be surrounded by the wilderness or dwarf forest, where you find pasture and some low-lying bushes, giant agaves, among others. The landscape is unique in Mesoamerica and it definitely worth the visit. Next, continue to the Mayan Sites . On the way you will have sightseeing of the volcanic lake Coatepeque, cataloged amongst the most beautiful of the world.
During the afternoon, discover this fascinating civilization through the visit of the Joya de Cerén: the famous archaeological site known as The Pompeii of the Americas and declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1993 for its valuable contribution to daily life of the ancestors of the Mayan World. Then continue the tour and visit the ruins of San Andrés, a very important ceremonial and political center that has several structures used by the governors of that civilization. In this important sire there are remains of an Indigo Mill that was buried by the eruption of El Playon in 1658.
Definitely a whole different experience!
What to expect?
Transportation in new vehicles, professional and certified tour guides, personalized attention during the tour, amazing nature and breathtaking views.
In this special combo group tour you will visit part of two highlight tourist routes of El Salvador in one day. It is a long day but the experience worth it. If you only have one day available, this is definitely your tour.
– Included –
- Private transportation with A / C
- Free pick up instead of lodging
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance tickets to sites of interest
- Payment of local guides
- All the taxes
– Not Included –
- Meals are not included
- Transfers outside the itinerary are not included.
Combo tour starts from
Whether you’re by the beach or in the city, we’ll pick you up with no extra charge at the following destinations. If you don’t find your hotel listed here, please check the complete list before completing the booking process.
Playa El Zonte(*)
El Zonte Town Entrance
Playa El Tunco (*)
El Tunco Town Entrance
San Salvador
Hotel Intercontinental
Bambú Shopping Center
Hyatt Centric
Fairfield by Marriott
(*) These locations have an extra supplement of USD 20.00 per tour, not per person.
If you want a private pick up at your San Salvador hotel, airbnb or specific location, there is a private extra fee of USD 10 to be paid directly to our guide the day of the tour. If you wish this private service, please contact us before as soon possible and no less than 24 hrs.
Important notes of this day trip
About the tour
- The tour starts and ends at the hotel of lodging
- During the rainy season (May to October) the cloudy weather could reduce visibility to volcanoes.
- Quick fact – last eruption of the Santa Ana Volcano was in 2005
- Joya de Cerén UNESCO protected site sin 1993
- Mayan sites closed on Mondays
- During the rainy season (May to October) the cloudy weather could reduce visibility to volcanoes.
About our guides
Our guides are tourism professionals duly certified by the Ministry of Tourism of El Salvador and have more than 10 years of experience providing tourism services in the country.
About our transport
Our transport units are new and comfortable. We always strive to take extra care in this part so you can have a trip as comfortable as possible.
Some recommendations
Always listen to the guide’s instructions.
What to bring for this day experience?
- Light clothing
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat or cap
- Dark or sun glasses
- Sunscreen.
- Extra water bottle
