Top El Salvador Outback Tours

Swap the bustling city streets of San Salvador for a quieter interior of El Salvador on a small-group 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. Get your adrenaline pumping on the bike zipline or rainbow slide at Cafe Albania, then head to the colonial town of Concepcion de Ataco to explore on your own. Cap off your day with a relaxing dip in the thermal waters of the Santa Teresa hot springs.

Explore three top attractions in El Salvador within a day, starting with a scenic drive to the Ruta de Flores in the western mountains. Experience thrilling activities like bicycle ziplining and a rainbow slide at Cafe Albania in Apaneca, with additional options such as a tall swing and surf zipline available at the adventure park (activities at extra cost). Finish with coffee and beautiful murals in Ataco.

See the best of El Salvador without getting bogged down by logistics during this comprehensive trip. Explore the country’s numerous volcanoes, including the Izalco, Santa Ana, and Cerro Verde Volcanoes. Then, check out beautiful Lake Coatepeque before exploring the Mayan-era Joya de Ceren archaeological site and the Pre-Columbian city of San Andrés.

El Salvador is well known for its modestly beautiful scenery and unique culture, but traveling around the country by yourself isn’t always the safest thing to do. Feel confident as you explore the Ruta de las Flores tourist route with a guide who keeps you safe along the way and does the navigating for you during this El Salvador private tour. Visit five towns, including Nahuizalco, Salcoatitan, Juayua, Apaneca, and Ataco with hotel pickup and drop-off provided from San Salvador.

Experience one of the most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of the Mayan civilization, Copán, during this overnight trip from San Salvador. Discover the unique stelae (upright stone carvings) and magnificent buildings at Copán, a vast Mayan center with several thousand structures, plus explore the charming town. Your Mayan-themed trip includes a guide, overnight accommodation, entrance fees, and round-trip hotel transport.

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. 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 enjoy views of the beautiful lagoon nestled within the volcano's crater. Hike for a total of around four hours on marked trails, including some steep and challenging sections.