Top El Salvador Plantation Tours

Explore El Salvador’s capital city with a local-in-the-know on this private tour of San Salvador. A great way to squeeze in visits to all the city’s most popular sights in just a few hours—including the historic center with its colonial-era palaces, museums, and theaters, and the craft market—this tour also gives visitors the chance to gain a deeper understanding about El Salvador’s history and culture.

Swap the bustling city streets of San Salvador for the natural splendor of Salto de Malacatiupan waterfalls and Santa Teresa hot springs on a private day trip that saves you the hassle of hiring a car or taking public transport—instead, you can sit back and relax as someone else drives. Plus, a small group limited to 10 means you can explore each attraction at a relaxed pace.

Visit three of the main attractions of El Salvador in one day. Drive to the mountains in the west of El Salvador, in a mountain ridge where the Ruta de Flores is located. Then, visit the bicycle zipline and rainbow slide at Cafe Albania in the town of Apaneca. Enjoy plenty of time to enjoy the adventure park that also features a tall swing, maze, and surf zipline that you can add to your experience.

Experience all the highlights of la Ruta de las Flores in one day on this full-day small-group trip from San Salvador. A great way to maximize your time in the Apaneca Mountains, this guided trip includes private transport so you don’t have to worry about expensive taxis or navigating the limited bus schedule. You’ll also squeeze in visits to all the best local sights including markets, churches, food festivals, street murals, and coffee plantations.

Scale the 7,822-foot (2,384-meter) summit of the Santa Ana volcano, El Salvador’s highest peak, on this moderate full-day hike, including round-trip transport from San Salvador. Tackle the mighty mountain with or without a guide, stopping along the way to soak up the scenery of the Cerro Verde National Park and tuck into overlooking the glittering Lake Coatepeque. Hike for a total of around 4 hours on marked trails, including some steep and challenging sections.

Don't spend your layover in El Salvador feeling bored in the airport—see the highlights of San Salvador and its surrounds even in limited time during a small-group tour that reveals both top city sights and natural attractions. Plus, you'll be picked up directly at the airport, so you won't have to worry about navigating public transport.