Santa Ana Volcano: El Salvador's Highest Peak

Embark on an early hike to the highest volcano in El Salvador, Santa Ana Volcano, and visit Coatepeque Lake. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and offers breathtaking scenery, a chance to learn about the local ecosystem, and the opportunity to promote conservation.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Santa Ana Volcano - After departing from the hotel, the journey will take us west to a Salvadoran volcano complex, approximately 1.5 hours from San Salvador. Along the way, travelers will enjoy stunning views of the Santa Ana, Cerro Verde, and Izalco volcanoes. The hike to the Santa Ana volcano takes about 2 hours to reach the summit and another 2…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in San Salvador metropolitan area
  • Small Groups
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

The highest volcano in El Salvador. Santa Ana Volcano hike, is a window to nature, which connects with the power of volcanoes, fertile land and its beautiful people, if you are a lover of ecosystems and promotes the conservation of resources, this experience allows you to know details about this biological corridor called apaneca-Ilamatepec, is your…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Raquel_v
Aug 23, 2025
Josue was great!! Super... - Josue was great!! Super knowledgeable and experienced in hiking Volcan Santa Ana! The restaurant he took us to was also delicious and jet skiing in the lake was super fun!
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Luz_b
Aug 11, 2025
Request for Herbert for your next tour ! - This was a great half day tour. Herbert was our tour guide, and he was amazing!! I learned a lot about Salvadorian culture/ history. He also gave the best restaurant recommendations 👌🏽
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834arield
Aug 8, 2025
Excellent tour a Volcan Santa Ana y Lago Coatepeque - It was a great experience with Osmaro Zelaya de Ecotours Petate. This tours leaves earlier than other operators and this gives the advantage of no crowds at the top and cooler weather. Osmaro taught me and provided a wealth of information on the history and current situation of El Salvador in addition to information about the sites we visited. I was lucky to have this tour become a private tour as I was the only person in the tour on August 6th 2025. I booked directly at Ecotours Petate website.
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Christylv6791im
Jun 26, 2025
Highly recommend!!! - I had an amazing tour with Osmario as my guide. He was very knowledgeable & shared lots of information about El Salvador along the way. I ended up being the only one on the tour & he was patient with me & let me take as many pictures as I wanted, The views were unbelievable! It was a very memorable experience & I would highly recommend!
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Puxi
Jun 21, 2025
The Highlight of our El Salvador Trip! - We had a great time with Osmaro! He was the perfect guide - personable, knowledgeable and caring - for our hike up the volcano. Leaving a bit early was exactly the right thing to do as we missed both the heat and the crowds. In fact, we had the top of the volcano to ourselves. The lunch venue by the lake had good food and an even better view. We recommend the trip without reservation!
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Natisha
Jun 17, 2025
We conquered - Rafael was amazing and so patient with us. It was our 1st time hiking and he was gentle with us, even if the terrain wasn't! The views and history lessons along the way were well worth it! We didn't get to see the lagoon due to the clouds even though we waited for about 30 min at the top. But having the memories of making it to the top will always live on with us!
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Jenmu6385pk
Jun 13, 2025
Breathtaking views - The Santa Ana hike was amazing! We loved the early morning drive through the beautiful mountains. The views at the top of the volcano were breathtaking. Lunch at the lake was delicious. Herbert was our guide and was super attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this tour and Herbert.
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Victoria_m
Jun 8, 2025
I went on the hike with... - I went on the hike with Herbert Burgos as a guide. It is a beautiful climb and the volcano is impressive. To the guide and the excursion I give 5 stars. Very good and recommended experience
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Maddisonc311
Jun 4, 2025
Must do! - We had an incredible hike up Santa Ana Volcano with our guide Osmaro! It ended up just being me and my friend, so it felt like a private tour—and Osmaro made the entire experience so enjoyable and a lot of fun. He was super knowledgeable about the volcano and the area, and great to chat to along the way. The views from the top were absolutely stunning, and we felt safe and well taken care of the whole time. We finished the day with lunch by the lake which was delicious and a gorgeous view. Highly recommend also a bonus if you get Osmaro as your guide.
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Catherinehc6812dy
May 29, 2025
Rewarding Hike up Santa Ana Volcano - The hike and views at the top were great experience, and Herbert made it even more enjoyable for everyone. He was incredibly kind and patient, accommodating the varying hiking experience levels within our group.
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From $69
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).