Highlights of El Salvador Tour with 10 Reviews by Explore

About the tour

Tour Type

Small Group

Max Group Size

Age Requirement

16 - 99 yrs

Operated In

English

Physical Rating

Easy

Starts

Ends

San Salvador, El Salvador

La Libertad, El Salvador

Highlights

Experience the hidden gem of El Salvador, from towering volcanoes to colonial villages

Feast on tasty Salvadoran delicacies during a cooking class

Explore the cobbled streets of tranquil Suchitoto

Itinerary

El Salvador’s best-kept secrets are unveiled on the "Highlights of El Salvador" 11-day tour, perfect for experienced travelers seeking an authentic Latin American experience. From turtle conservation efforts on the peaceful coastline to hiking the majestic Santa Ana Volcano and exploring colonial villages like Suchitoto, every day delivers a new facet of this vibrant country. Learn to make traditional pupusas, take part in a turtle-monitoring project, and wander colorful markets. The unique selling point is hands-on participation in conservation and cultural activities, providing an immersive journey into the heart of El Salvador’s people and landscapes.

Day 1Join trip in San Salvador

Day 2Head to Jiquilisco Bay; boat trip with a local biologist to monitor hawksbill turtles

Day 3Optional kayaking or a visit to a local cacao farm

Day 4Drive to Suchitoto via the Laguna de Alegria; evening pupusa-making class

Day 5Visit the ex-guerrilla community of La Cinquera; free afternoon in Suchitoto

Day 6Discover San Salvador on foot; visit the Joya de Ceren; drive to Cerro Verde via Lake Coatepeque

Day 7Hike the Santa Ana volcano to the impressive Llamatepec crater lake; drive to Ataco via the Tazumal Archaeological Site

Day 8Explore the small villages on the Ruta de las Flores; explore the street food markets

Day 9Coffee farm visit; drive to the Los Cobanos protected marine area; continue to La Libertad

Day 10Free day on the coast in Sunzal

Day 11Trip ends at La Libertad

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What's Included

Accommodation

Villa Terra Hotel (1 night)Hotel Puerto Barillas (2 nights)Hotel El Tejado (2 nights)Campo Bello (1 night)Fleur De Lis (2 nights)Hotel Atami (2 nights)

Meals

10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners

Transport

Driver(s)BusBoat

Guide

Explore Tour LeaderActivity Guide(s)

Others

Naturalist(s)

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4.8

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