An 8-day tour of El Salvador can give you a wonderful opportunity to explore its diverse landscapes, rich culture, historical sites, and beautiful beaches. Here's a suggested itinerary that blends adventure, history, and relaxation.
Welcome to El Salvador! On arrival at El Salvador International Airport, meet your driver guide who’s been waiting with a welcome board at the exit area and will escort you to the well-selected hotel in downtown San Salvador.
Checking Time at the hotel by 2:00pm
OVERNIGHT: Hotel 3* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS: N/A
Start point
Avenida Aeropuerto, 01616 San Luis Talpa, La Paz, El Salvador
In the morning, we will firstly drive half an hour to the El Boqueron National Park, to meet the second largest volcano of El Salvador, the San Salvador Volcano. We’ll first explore a small museum at the base to get you a comprehensive knowledge about the volcano. On the top of the crater, also discover a panoramic view of the San Salvador city. During your lunch break in downtown, perhaps get a refreshing taste of local coffee houses at your own expense.
The afternoon will see us on our city tour of San Salvador, the capital city, and the cultural and the financial center of El Salvador. Visit architectural gems like the National Palace, Iglesia El Rosario, and the National Theater. To round it off, transfer to Plaza Salvador del Mundo to take a look at the Monument to the Divine Savior of the World.
OVERNIGHT: Hotel 3* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS: B
After breakfast, we will drive around 1.5 hours to Suchitoto. Upon arrival, we’ll visit Iglesia Santa Lucia, a typical colonial building that has witnessed many hardships of Salvadorians. Later, find the best position to overlook Lake Suchitlan, artificial yet attractive, especially when numerous birds migrate here during winter. You’ll also visit the house of Alejandro Coto, the first film director in El Salvador.
In the afternoon, visit an Indigo Workshop. With your guide’s help, learn from local artisans the dying process and traditional techniques of textile production. You’ll also relish some hands-on experience!
The last on today’s agenda is Los Tercios Waterfall in a serene landscape. This hidden natural wonder is cascading down an expanse of basalt columns, which are a scenery of its own if it’s dry season. Stay overnight at Suchitoto.
OVERNIGHT: Hotel 3* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS: B
In the morning, get up early and be picked up to witness more volcanoes of El Salvador and the Mayan ruins. Drive around 1.5 hours to the rainforest of Cerro Verde National Park and start hiking before 11 am as officially required.
We’ll hike up to the Santa Ana Volcano, the highest volcano in the country. During this 4 hours’ adventure, you will savor the incredible sceneries of Lake Coatepeque and the Izalco Volcano. The most exhilarating part would be the walk on the crater rim, which embraces a fluorescent green lake.
In the afternoon, journey back to the Mayan times at Tazumal Archaeological Park in the town of Chalchuapa. We’ll discover tombs, pyramids, palaces, a sophisticated drainage system, and even a ball court!
Finally, transfer to and spend a night in Concepcion de Ataco.
OVERNIGHT: Hotel 3* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS: B
Today, let’s go all the way down the Flower Route, or Ruta de Las Flores, the most scenic route in El Salvador. The Concepcion de Ataco we are now in is the liveliest of all－street murals are everywhere and there are stalls selling local handicrafts and traditional instruments. Apaneca enjoys invigorating expanses of lush coffee plantations.
Juayua is the biggest town, and if today falls on weekends, you’ll join locals and vendors spilled from plazas to side streets celebrating the food festival. Nahuizalco will charm you with rich indigenous Pipil culture and we’ll explore a market here. We’ll also meet some lakes and waterfalls along the way.
Later, go south towards the coastal town El Tunco and check in at the beach hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Hotel 3* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS: B
After breakfast, we’ll head all the way east on the 300 km (186 mi) Salvadorian coastline towards La Libertad, a port town. The scenery en route presents the essence of local seaside life.
Under the towering coconut trees, you’ll chat with your guide about everything that’s El Tunco, observe families and kids play by the sea, appreciate beautiful hotels or homestays dotting everywhere, and above all, feel the soft black sands iconic of El Salvador.
Stroll the broad malecon by the long pier in La Libertad, watch native fishing life, and enjoy some eye-opening experience at a seafood market.
OVERNIGHT: Hotel 3* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS: B
Seize the golden hours for surfing in the morning, and join locals or people from all over the world to feel the water! You’ll have new friends quickly who you’ll make the ‘shaka’ pose with.
OVERNIGHT: Hotel 3* (ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS: B
You are suggested departing later today to maximize your visit to El Tunco. You may further stroll the tiny town to discover colorful corners, tick off all the street murals, browse specialty boutiques...
According to your departure time, your driver guide will send you on a one-hour ride to the El Salvador International Airport in advance. We wish you a pleasant flight home!
END OF THE SERVICES
MEALS: B
End point
Avenida Aeropuerto, 01616 San Luis Talpa, La Paz, El Salvador
7 Nights hotel accommodations (Tourist Superior Category *** you can always upgrade the hotels to 4 or 5 stars )
Our hotel rooms are not shared and based in Single , Twin or Double with breakfast and private bathroom.
English speaking Tour guide for most of the tour around our program
Spanish speaking transport for all of our transfers
American Breakfast Everyday
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