Hiking Tours from San Salvador at a glance
- Our pick: Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Lake Coatepeque from San Salvador, US$ 85 per person (7h–10h, 4.90★ · 933).
- Top rated: Santa Ana Volcano Hike: Sulfur Lake & Coatepeque Lake, US$ 85 per person (8h–9h, 4.91★ · 58).
- Best value: Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Coatepeque Lake from San Salvador, US$ 85 per person (9h, 4.96★ · 154).
Price per person across the 20 options priced per person: US$ 75–US$ 492 (median US$ 100). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 20.
Of the 20 options: 18 with live guides in English, 20 with free cancellation, 19 with instant confirmation, 19 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly, 10 private and 12 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Hiking Tours from San Salvador — Santa Ana Volcano, Lake Coatepeque and 10 more
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20 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Lake Coatepeque from San Salvador Hike Santa Ana volcano to an emerald crater lake with lunch overlooking Lake Coatepeque. Includes hotel pickup from San Salvador, small groups, and bilingual guide. Every day · 05:30, 06:00, 06:30 and 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.90 (933 reviews) Duration: 7h–10h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Coatepeque Lake from San Salvador Hike El Salvador's highest volcano (2,381m) with crater lake views, then relax at Coatepeque Lake. Includes hotel pickup, guide, lunch. 4-hour summit trek. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 4.96 (154 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Santa Ana Volcano Hiking Tour Emerald Crater & Lake Day Hike Santa Ana volcano to its emerald green crater lagoon in 2 hours, then swim and kayak at Coatepeque Lake: private guide, pickup included. Every day · 05:30, 06:00 and 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 4.89 (82 reviews) Duration: 7h–10h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
El Tunco Day Trip: Waterfall Hike & Surf Beach Day trip from San Salvador to Tamanique Waterfalls and El Tunco Beach with hiking, swimming, lunch, and a licensed guide in air-conditioned transport. Every day · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 4.88 (112 reviews) Duration: 5h–7h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Santa Ana Volcano hike from San Salvador: Summit and lake swim Hike El Salvador's highest active volcano with a professional guide and swim in Lake Coatepeque. Sat and Sun · 07:30 · From age 12 ★ 4.88 (80 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Santa Ana Volcano Hike: Sulfur Lake & Coatepeque Lake Hike Santa Ana volcano near Cerro Verde to see the turquoise sulfur lake in its crater, then swim and lunch at Coatepeque Lake with private transport and guide. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 70 ★ 4.91 (58 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Lunch: Private Tour, Early Access Hike Santa Ana Volcano on a private tour with early trail access and a bilingual guide, then relax at Lake Coatepeque with lunch while enjoying views without crowds. Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 5.00 (38 reviews) Duration: 9h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Santa Ana Volcano hike & Lake Coatepeque lunch from San Salvador Hike El Salvador's highest volcano through cloud forest to a turquoise crater lake, then lunch with views at Lake Coatepeque. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.77 (22 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Izalco Volcano Hiking Tour: Private Guide & Lake Coatepeque Hike Izalco Volcano, El Salvador's youngest active volcano, with a private guide who leads you to the summit to see fumarolic activity and Pacific views. Mon–Fri · 06:00 and 06:30 · Hotel pickup · Ages 12–15 ★ 5.00 (14 reviews) Duration: 7h–10h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
San Miguel Volcano Hike from San Salvador: 6,990 ft summit Hike San Miguel volcano from San Salvador with a local guide, climbing 6,990 feet to the crater rim of this active stratovolcano. Starts at 5am. Every day · 6 start times, 05:00 to 08:30 · Hotel pickup · Ages 15–60 ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 10h–14h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Santa Ana Volcano hike & Lake Coatepeque private tour Private Santa Ana Volcano hike from San Salvador with local guide, crater views, and lunch at Lake Coatepeque with round-trip transport. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.94 (16 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Juayua Waterfalls Trek & Nahuizalco: 7 Cascades, Crafts Hike past seven waterfalls along the Ruta de las Flores with a bilingual guide, then browse artisan markets and cook with locals in Nahuizalco, with vehicle pickup included. Every day · 06:00 and 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Private Tour of Peñón de Comasagua: Breakfast, hike, farm lunch Seven-hour private tour of Peñón de Comasagua with breakfast at La Giralda, guided climb to the summit for 360-degree views, and lunch at a working farm. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 275 per person
El Pital summit hike from San Salvador: 2,730 meters Climb El Salvador's highest peak on an 11-hour private tour from San Salvador, hiking through pine forest and cloud mist to panoramic views of Honduras. Next departure: 1 Feb 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Santa Ana Volcano Hike: Active Crater and Lake Coatepeque Hike El Salvador's highest volcano to an emerald sulfur lagoon in the active crater, then swim or lunch at Lake Coatepeque with a private guide and transport. Tue–Sun · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Compare 5 more options for Hiking Tours from San Salvador
From US$ 75 per person · 6 h to 9 h
Santa Ana Volcano Hike: A morning trek to the crater rim Full-day Santa Ana Volcano hike from San Salvador with local guide, crater views, Lake Coatepeque lunch, and small groups under 14 people. 1.5 hours to summit. Every day · 06:30, 06:45 and 07:00 · Hotel pickup Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Santa Ana Volcano hike with Lake Coatepeque: 8–9 hours Hike Santa Ana Volcano in 8 to 9 hours with certified guide, hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport. Every day · 05:00 and 05:30 · Pickup available · From age 10 Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Tamanique Falls hike and El Tunco beach from San Salvador Start with a 4-mile hike through San Salvador's mountains to three natural waterfalls and pools. Mon, Tue and Sat · 07:30 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Tamanique Waterfalls: Cliffjumping, Rock Climbing & Hiking Jump natural cliffs 10 to 30 feet high and swim under waterfalls on a guided hike through El Salvador's countryside near El Tunco beach with hotel pickup. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–70 ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 93 per person
Santa Ana Volcano hike: Crater lagoon & lake lunch Hike Santa Ana Volcano from San Salvador with a private guide and driver: ascend through forest to a green crater lagoon. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 492 per person
The top 12 of 20 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Lake Coatepeque from San SalvadorOur pickPickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 7h–10h | 4.90★ · 933 | Every day · 05:30, 06:00, 06:30 and 07:00 | English, Spanish, French |
| Santa Ana Volcano Hike: Sulfur Lake & Coatepeque LakeTop ratedPickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 8h–9h | 4.91★ · 58 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Coatepeque Lake from San SalvadorBest valueGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 9h | 4.96★ · 154 | Every day · 06:00 | English, Spanish |
| Santa Ana Volcano Hiking Tour Emerald Crater & Lake DayPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 135 per person | 7h–10h | 4.89★ · 82 | Every day · 05:30, 06:00 and 06:30 | English, Spanish, French |
| El Tunco Day Trip: Waterfall Hike & Surf BeachGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 95 per person | 5h–7h | 4.88★ · 112 | Every day · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 | English, Spanish, French |
| Santa Ana Volcano hike from San Salvador: Summit and lake swim | US$ 75 per person | 7h–8h | 4.88★ · 80 | Sat and Sun · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Lunch: Private Tour, Early AccessPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 165 per person | 9h–10h | 5.00★ · 38 | Every day · 05:00 | English, Spanish |
| Santa Ana Volcano hike & Lake Coatepeque lunch from San SalvadorGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 100 per person | 10h–11h | 4.77★ · 22 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Izalco Volcano Hiking Tour: Private Guide & Lake CoatepequeGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 125 per person | 7h–10h | 5.00★ · 14 | Mon–Fri · 06:00 and 06:30 | English, Spanish, French |
| San Miguel Volcano Hike from San Salvador: 6,990 ft summitPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 165 per person | 10h–14h | 5.00★ only 7 reviews | Every day · 6 start times, 05:00 to 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Santa Ana Volcano hike & Lake Coatepeque private tourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 100 per person | 6h | 4.94★ · 16 | Every day · 06:00 | English, Spanish |
| Juayua Waterfalls Trek & Nahuizalco: 7 Cascades, CraftsGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 125 per person | 8h–10h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 06:00 and 06:30 | English, Spanish, French |
By what you need
- Private (10): Santa Ana Volcano Hiking Tour Emerald Crater & Lake Day (US$ 135 per person) · Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Lunch: Private Tour, Early Access (US$ 165 per person) · San Miguel Volcano Hike from San Salvador: 6,990 ft summit (US$ 165 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (7): Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Coatepeque Lake from San Salvador (US$ 85 per person) · El Tunco Day Trip: Waterfall Hike & Surf Beach (US$ 95 per person) · Santa Ana Volcano hike & Lake Coatepeque lunch from San Salvador (US$ 100 per person)