Santa Ana Volcano Tour

Are you ready for an awesome experience hiking and active volcano?

This is an incredible adventure tour to the crater of the Santa Ana Volcano (or Ilamatepec Volcano) a hidden scenic gem. With a height of 2,384 meters above sea level. The Santa Ana Volcano, better known as the Ilamatepec, is the tallest and most voluminous volcano in the coastal mountain range in the region. It is also the third highest point in El Salvador.

Its geological history dates back to about 2 million years, with irregular eruptions, such as the case that Ilamatepec demonstrated its strength in 2005, with an eruption that destroyed vegetation, villages and crops.

The road to the crater is narrow and has a medium difficulty. During the tour, you will find a series of wooden tourist points of interest (viewpoints), where you can admire the beauty of the natural landscape that surrounds the Lakes and Volcanoes Complex.

On the periphery of the crater, the winds are strong and you will be engulfed in clouds. From there you can see the emerald green lagoon inside the volcano. In addition, you will have the opportunity to see a beautiful landscape of Lake Coatepeque, Izalco Volcano, Cerro Verde and the Pacific Ocean.

The view is impressive!

What can you expect?

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Transportation in new vehicles, professional and certified tour guides, personalized attention during the tour, the best tours at the best price.

You will also be accompanied by local authorities, local guides and our team. During the rainy season (May to October) the cloudy weather could reduce visibility to volcanoes.

Santa Ana Volcano tour from

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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.

(*) 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 for this hike

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About the tour

• The tour starts and ends at the hotel of lodging
• Quick fact – last eruption of the Santa Ana Volcano was in 2005
• Please remember that the ascent to the crater depends on the weather conditions and the cancellation of the tour is subject to the instructions of the local authorities. If this happens, we will offer a tour alternative.
• *Guided Option* You will be accompanied from the begining to the end of the tour by a professional certified tour guide. In this option our guide will provide full guided tour and information of the spots of interest.
• *Non guided:* In this option, one of our professionals spanish speaking drivers will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the starting hiking point. You will only have a spanish speaking local guide in the national park who will guide you through the trails.

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 hiking santa ana volcano tour?

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• Light clothing
• Comfortable shoes
• Hat or cap
• Dark or sun glasses
• Sunscreen.
• Extra water bottle

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