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The best Full Day Combo Tour - Volcanoes, Lake & Mayan Sites
Badge of ExcellenceSan Salvador, El Salvador
- 9 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the towering volcanoes, gorgeous lakes and ancient Mayan sites of El Salvador during this comprehensive trip. During your excursion you’ll explore the country’s numerous volcanoes, including the Izalco, Santa Ana and Cerro Verde Volcanoes. Each of these sky-high peaks harbors a wealth of unique ecosystems and plant life to explore. Then check out beautiful Lake Coatepeque before exploring the Mayan-era ‘Joya de Ceren’ archaeological site and the Pre-Columbian city of San Andrés. This full-day El Salvador adventure covers site entrance fees, a guide, and round-trip hotel transport.
- Take a full day tour of El Salvador's volcanoes, Lake Coatepeque and the Mayan site at Joya de Cerén
- Discover the ancient Mayan city and UNESCO World Heritage site of Joya de Cerén
- Visit the Pre-Columbian city of San Andrés
- Great overview of El Salvador's natural wonders and ancient history
What's Included
- Local taxes
- National Park fees
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- $10 pick up to other location (San Salvador hotel, airbnb) per Tour.
Meeting and Pickup
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Start time
08:30 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Salvadorean Tours (Pass By)
Playa El Tunco (Pass By)
Renta Motos El Gordo (Pass By)
San Andres
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Santa Ana Volcano (Pass By)
National Park Cerro Verde
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Izalco Volcano (Pass By)
Lago de Coatepeque (Pass By)
Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
San Andres
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
129 reviews
Pat_K, May 2024
Excellent and driver .
Picked up on time , driver very nice .
The tour guide , Adonis is very pleasant , and enthusiastic about all the places visited .
Response from Host, May 2024
We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with our driver and guide Adonis! Your kind words about their punctuality, friendliness, and enthusiasm mean a lot to us.
Thank you for choosing us for your tour. We hope to see you again soon for more adventures!
Never stop exploring!
laurenfirsty, May 2024
This was a great tour if you are looking to learn about El Salvador's rich Mayan history and nature. Pick up was timely and the transport was comfortable for our small group. Our tour guide, Alfredo, was wonderful! He was very friendly and knowledgeable, not just about the Mayan sites, but also geography and nature, and gave us lots of information as he walked us through the sites, museum, and on the trail at Cerro Verde. It felt like the tour was timed well and not rushed, with enough bathroom stops. And Alfredo made sure we had plenty of time for pictures and was happy to take them as well! The restaurant we stopped at for lunch had a beautiful view of the lake, was reasonably priced with lots of choices and food was delicious. Overall, I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting El Salvador.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience!
We're thrilled to hear that the pick-up was timely, the transport comfortable, and that Alfredo provided informative and engaging commentary throughout the tour.
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope others will have an equally enjoyable experience exploring El Salvador with us!
Never stop traveling!
Matthew_B, May 2024
Joya de Cerén and Santa Ana volcano were really great to see. The guide Adonis was very informative and we enjoyed a great trip
Response from Host, May 2024
Good morning and thank you for taking the time to write this comment!
It sounds like you had an amazing time exploring Joya de Cerén and the Santa Ana volcano with Adonis and we are happy that you enjoyed your trip with us!
Thank you again for choosing us!.
Keep exploring El Salvador and Never stop traveling!
Trisha_H, Apr 2024
Enjoyed the amount of history and variety of sights included. Team was able to accommodate a vegan meal.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that we were able to accommodate your dietary preferences with a vegan meal. Providing a diverse and enjoyable experience for all our guests is important to us.
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Jorge_G, Apr 2024
Nice tour. I was alone in this tour. My guide/driver Adonis was very thorough in explaining everything to me. He didn't rush at all. The only thing is that the weather was cloudy so I didn't see the volcanoes.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour, even though the weather was cloudy and you couldn't see the volcanoes.
If you ever decide to visit again or explore other destinations in El Salvador, don't hesitate to reach out. We'd love to assist you in creating more memorable experiences, hopefully with clearer skies next time!
Never stop exploring!
Sean_C, Apr 2024
Adonis did an excellent job providing overviews of the various sites. He was also flexible on the time at each site, which I appreciated. I personally enjoyed the Cerro Verde National Park and Mayan museum and archaeological site.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that Adonis did an excellent job providing overviews of the various sites and that you appreciated his flexibility with time.
If you ever plan to explore more of El Salvador, feel free to reach out to us again. We'd love to assist you in creating more memorable experiences!
Never stop exploring!
Nhat_T, Mar 2024
This was a great day tour to take to visit some of the popular sites in El Salvador. Our tour guide, Rafa, was very knowledgeable and helped us understand some of the rich Mayan history/culture. The tour itself was also small and so we were able to take in the sites without too much distractions. Highly recommended if you have a free day. Also note that there’s a fee of $3 to hike to the top viewpoint of Cerro Verde, which was totally worth it to see a beautiful view of Lake Coatepequi while swinging on a swing.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed our day tour with Rafa.
The small group size allowed for an immersive experience without distractions. We appreciate your recommendation and if you wish to explore more or revisit El Salvador, we'd be happy to assist you again!
Never stop traveling!
Steve_O, Feb 2024
Had a great time, very informative, and our guide Adonis and the driver were both great, lots of info, good in English and Spanish! Came away much more knowledgable about the history of the area, and with some great pics.
Carol_H, Feb 2024
Great Day! Wonderful Guide - Eduardo - shared his extensive knowledge of the natural history, culture and environment of El Salvador. Nice mix of site-seeing, hiking, viewing/visiting culturally significant areas. It was a hot day, but alternating between indoor/museum at Joya de Ceren, covered archeological site, outdoor pyramids, walk/drive/lunch overlooking lake, hike into the (mostly forested) volcanic crater, made this long/packed/super-informative day enjoyable for anyone in reasonable/ordinary physical condition (longest walk about a mile in the shade -some incline and around 6,000 ft. elevation). I can't think of a better way to see/learn so much about the country in 8 short hours (we had about 10 since the guide deviated to the coast to pick us up early from El Zonte for a reasonable additional fee - quick stop for breakfast along the way :-))
Thanks so Much!
Ryan_B, Feb 2024
My guide Adonis spoke good English and was very knowledgable. I had a private tour because no one else showed up.
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