Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Lunch at Coatepeque Lake (Private Tour)

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San Salvador, El Salvador

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5+ bookings last month.

9 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Taxes and admission fees to protected areas.
Bilingual guide
Exclusive private tour for your group only

Lunch
Gratuities

Gratuities are not included. They are entirely optional and appreciated as a gesture of thanks to your guide or driver.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pickup and drop-off are included for all hotels and Airbnbs within San Salvador city. For locations outside the city, additional charges may apply depending on the distance.

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Santa Ana Volcano

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Lake Coatepeque

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Taylor_S

Jorge provided an excellent experience from start to finish. He ensured the experience felt private and unique. He’s an outstanding guide who adapts seamlessly to your pace, whether you want to slow down or keep moving. One of the highlights was the “secret spot” he shared on the drive back with truly breathtaking views that are a must-see if you’re touring with him. If you make it back from the volcano early, be ready to enjoy a great steak meal together. Keep up the amazing work, Jorge!

Reviews

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Incredible Tour Experience with Jorge

Taylor_S, Mar 2026

Must do! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ansley_P, Aug 2025

This was such an incredible experience. From the pick up, and Jorge went out of his way to find us coffee, to the drop off, when he went out of his way again to find me a post office, the whole day was great. The hike was very challenging for me (33 years old) mainly due to the elevation. Jorge allowed us to stop as many times as we needed and carried our water bottles for us so we didn’t have the extra weight. He also had extra sunscreen in his bag if we needed it. The views at the top was soooo worth it and there’s even a man selling ice cream at the top. It took our group about 2.5 hours to go up and 1.5 hours to go down. We then stopped for lunch at the lake and Jorge recommended some delicious ceviche as a starter. We took a beautiful mountain road to get back to our hotel on the beach. Jorge had left that morning at 4am to spend the day with us and we are so grateful for the time, energy, and thoughtfulness of the day. Highly recommend this tour!!

Fun Last Minute Experience!

Teshara_U, Feb 2025

I booked this experience last minute (the night before), and Jorge was very kind to pick me up at my hotel. We stopped for breakfast on the way, and he was very informative about what the experience would be like. He made sure to allow me to do the hike at my own pace and was prepared with snacks and hand wipes. It was a challenging experience, but we had a lot of fun. Then lastly, we enjoyed lunch at Lake Coatepequeand Jorge made sure I got back to the hotel safely. It was nice to meet new people and see the beautiful views in this experience!

Jorge went above and...

Philip_A, Feb 2025

Jorge went above and beyond to make this a wonderful trip. From checking to see if you needed anything to answering any questions you may have. When answering questions about the area his passion for what he does truly shines.

Amazing Private Tour with Jorge

Saran_O, Feb 2025

The Santa Ana volcano tour is a must do in El Salvador. I highly recommend booking through Cotuzas Tours as Jorge is an amazing tour guide. Plus, this is a private tour meaning you get your own private transportation with your group and personalized service. PLUS, Jorge offers free drone photos and videos, all included in the price, so it's definitely a better deal than the other tours. As for the hike, it was good that we went early. 6am pick up was perfect since it's about 1.5 hour drive to the site and going that early in the morning is worth it because it's less crowded. Jorge stop to let us grab coffee and breakfast. He let us know about the high altitude and that we can go as slow as we needed to, which was good for me because I have altitude sickness. The hike took about 2 hours going up and 1.5 doing down. You definitely need hiking boots or shoes because you'll be walking over rocks and uneven trails. I would was it's a challenging hike but worth it as the view was amazing. You can see the crater lake, the volcanos and the Coatepeque Lake. We stopped at the lake to have lunch. You can rent a jet ski, go on a boat ride or kayak.

A wonderful day spent

Brittani_S, Jan 2025

Jorge was Extremely nice and ultra encouraging, especially to my daughter who had a hard time and wanted to give up, many times, during our hike. We were blessed to spend the day with him. If ever we return back to El Salvador, I will definitely be reaching out to him for all tours. The video footage was also amazing, as it really brought a grand perspective to what we were able to accomplish.