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Santa Ana Volcano & UNESCO Maya Village with a Naturalist Guide

By Birdwatching Tours El Salvador
Free cancellation available
Price is €259 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Experience one of El Salvador's most spectacular regions with a professional biologist, naturalist, and photographer as your guide. This small-group tour (maximum 4 guests) combines volcanic landscapes, cloud forests, archaeology, and wildlife in one unforgettable day.

Enjoy panoramic views of Santa Ana Volcano and Lake Coatepeque, walk through a cloud forest rich in birds and wildlife, visit the village affected by the 2005 eruption of Santa Ana Volcano, and explore Joya de Cerén, the UNESCO World Heritage Maya Site known as the “Pompeii of the Americas.”

More than a sightseeing tour, you'll discover how volcanic activity shaped El Salvador's landscapes, ecosystems, and history. Along the way, your guide shares fascinating insights into the country's geology, archaeology, flora, fauna, and birdlife, creating an engaging experience for nature lovers, photographers, history enthusiasts, and curious travellers.

Activity location

  • Lake Coatepeque
    • Coatepeque, El Salvador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lake Coatepeque
    • Coatepeque, El Salvador

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Santa Ana Volcano & UNESCO Maya Village with a Naturalist Guide in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Thu 05:00-18:00
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
€258.57 x 1 Adult€258.57
Total
Price is €258.57

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    binoculars
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

Activity itinerary

Lake Coatepeque

  • 10m
Admire breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Coatepeque, one of Central America's most beautiful volcanic crater lakes. Learn how powerful volcanic eruptions created this spectacular landscape while enjoying one of El Salvador's most photographed viewpoints.

Santa Ana Volcano

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Take an easy walk at the base of Santa Ana Volcano and explore the remains of a village buried during the 2005 eruption. Along the way, discover how volcanic activity continues to shape the landscape while observing native plants, birds, and other wildlife with your naturalist guide.

National Park Cerro Verde

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore Cerro Verde National Park and enjoy spectacular views of Santa Ana and Izalco volcanoes. Walk through a beautiful cloud forest with your naturalist guide, discover native plants and colourful birds, and enjoy free time to relax at the park's restaurants or coffee shop, where you can sample excellent Salvadoran coffee while taking in the mountain scenery.

Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Discover Joya de Cerén, the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Pompeii of the Americas." Preserved beneath volcanic ash for over 1,400 years, this remarkable Maya farming village offers a rare glimpse into everyday life. Unlike most Maya sites, Joya de Cerén features homes, workshops, and community buildings rather than temples, making it one of the most unique archaeological sites in the Americas.

Location

Activity location

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    Lake Coatepeque
    • Coatepeque, El Salvador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Lake Coatepeque
    • Coatepeque, El Salvador

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