Combo Tour: Volcanoes, Lake and Mayan Sites including Joya de Ceren

Highlights

  • Hike the area’s most visited volcanoes: Izalco, Santa Ana, and Cerro Verde

  • Learn about Mayan culture at the Joya de Ceren and San Andres ruins

  • All transportation from San Salvador included

Summary

Begin your tour with hotel pickup from San Salvador. Then, head to the first of three volcanoes: Cerro Izalco. Follow your guide on a 45-minute hike through the coffee plantations and cloud forest of Cerro Verde National Park en route to the crater, where a panoramic view of the surrounding volcanic line awaits. Continue to Santa Ana Volcano for a chance to see a dwarf-forest landscape distinct to Mesoamerica, followed by a trip to Coatepeque Lagoon at the summit of Cerro Verde. In the afternoon, visit the UNESCO-listed Joya de Ceren archaeological site to learn about daily life among the Mayan people who once lived there. Because the ruins were preserved by ash, they are sometimes called the “Pompeii of the Americas.” Your tour concludes with a visit to the San Andres ceremonial ruins and hotel drop-off.

Tour info

Duration
9 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Pair nature and culture on this guided tour of El Salvador’s top attractions, including three volcanoes and two Mayan archaeological sites. Breeze through the small country with private transportation that takes you along winding back roads and over mountain passes en route to El Salvador’s must-see sights, including Santa Ana Volcano, Joya de Ceren, and more—all with the benefit of guide commentary along the way.

What’s included?

  • Local taxes

  • National Park fees

  • Local guide

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotel's in San Salvador city)

  • Transport by a comfortable vehicle

  • Entry/Admission - San Andres

  • Entry/Admission - National Park Cerro Verde

  • Entry/Admission - Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park

  • Gratuities

  • Lunch

  • Snacks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 9h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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