Santa Ana volcano hike with privileged early access. Go safe and skip the crowds
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Privileged early access in small groups As Licensed Guide with 400+ successful summits you can be sure I'm one of the most experienced guides for this destination. The hike goes from the cloud forest on the skirts to the volcanic wasteland at the top. From here you can see the steamy sulfuric-acid lake at the bottom and the multicolored layers of ash on the walls of the crater and Coatepeque caldera lake. Beyond just a walk, this is an interpretative hike. Learn facts of geology, eruptive history, etc. of the volcanoes. Skip the crowds, the warmest hours, the lines and the slow walkers and queues. This is a private departure, not the 10 AM joint hike. This way you go your own pace, making the experience more enjoyable. The larger the group the slower it goes. Even weather tends to be more favorable on early hours. Seize more of your day! No hurries, no crowds. Enjoy the views, take pictures. Looking for an extra challenge? Book for the longer hike to the summit of the volcano.7 hours to 8 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 3
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Admissions to Natural Protected Area
Guided hike
Privileged early access for small groups.
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Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
Use of equipment : Other.
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Parque Nacional Cerro Verde(Pass By)
, Santa Ana, El SalvadorParque Nacional Los Volcanes (AKA Cerro Verde) is a compound of 3 major volcanoes, including the tallest (Santa Ana) and the youngest in El Salvador (Izalco).
The lands in and beyond the Protected Area are habitat for one third of the known wildlife species in El Salvador and a mix of environments: from the coffee farms and solidified lava flows and from the lush cloud forest to the moorlands.
This Protected Area is one of the natural jewels of El Salvador.View Location1
With this privileged early access you skip the crowds, the warmest hours and waiting in line. You walk your own pace and spend more time enjoying by the crater.
Also called Santa Ana, this the tallest volcano in El Salvador and a terrific hike with stunning views to the valleys and Coatepeque caldera lake below. This is also the Easternmost peak of the majestic Apaneca mountain range, a belt formed by 14 volcanoes and the largest coffee country of El Salvador.
Along the hike we walk through diverse environments, from the cloud forest to wasteland on the top. A couple of miradores offer great views and a good place for a rest. Once on the top you can see the massive and deep crater with a steaming turquoise sulfuric-acid lake at the bottom and the fumaroles spewing sulfuric gas.
On a clear day from here you can see up to 9 volcanoes, the fertile Zapotitán valley and the Pacific Ocean coastline on the distance.
4 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Lake Coatepeque
Coatepeque, El SalvadorEnjoy a Salvadoran lunch in a restaurant sitting on the rim of the ancient caldera, overlooking Coatepeque, the most beautiful natural lake of El Salvador lying placid on the outskirts of the Santa Ana volcano.
From here you can point at the of that volcano and proudly say: Vini, Vidi, Vici.
(Lunch and drinks not included)1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Carretera a Cerro VerdeView Location
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Carretera a Cerro VerdeView Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Departure from San Salvador: 6:30 AM Start hiking: 8:00 AM For departures from international airport, bus stations, borders or outside San Salvador metropolitan area a supplement may apply. Please ask for details.
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/El_Salvador time to receive 100% refund.
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No reviews found!Operated by Alfredo Avalos - Licensed Tour Guide in El SalvadorCreated on 21 Feb 2020Created on 03 Oct 2024
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