Tours and Trips in El Salvador

Got time to spare before your onward flight? Maximise your time in San Salvador with a whistle-stop tour of the capital's highlights and a visit to the UNESCO-listed Mayan site of Joya de Cer en. Choose to explore the sights independently or with a private guide on a 4- to 6-hour tour, taking in landmarks like Salvador del Mundo Square and El Rosario Church, then exploring the fascinating 'Pompeii of the Americas'. This tour includes pick-up and drop-off at Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport in San Salvador.

See the city of San Salvador and its most important and interesting places including a visit to the Palacio Nacional, Teatro Nacional, Iglesia el Rosario, Coin Museum, and the Cathedral. On Sundays  you will have the chance to visit the presidential house and zapote barracks instead of  National palace or theater or coin museum.You will also have the opportunity to get the best prices on Salvadorean handcrafts at the local market and also enjoy a visit to one of the newest and most exclusive malls in the city, Multiplaza.

Learn what San Salvador, El Salvador's capital city, is all about on this half- or full-day tour. Discover the history of the country's civil war at El Zapote Barracks Museum. You'll also tour the famous Rosario Church and admire the historic architecture of the city center. You will also stop by El Boquerón National Park and see the city's National Museum of Anthropology. Your trip also includes a guide, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Get a sense for the historical highlights, beautiful handicrafts and fascinating culture of San Salvador during this 4-hour sightseeing trip. Check out national El Salvadoran landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral, National Palace and 'El Salvador del Mundo' (Savior of the World Square). You'll also have a chance to shop for souvenirs at the San Salvador handicrafts market and discover the city's main residential areas. This San Salvador sightseeing trip also covers a guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Take advantage of your layover with this guided tour of San Salvador. After being picked up at the airport, head to the city and visit the main attractions such as Iglesia El Rosario and the cathedral. Plus, stop by the Volcan de San Salvador to see the crater of an active volcano. Finish the tour with locally made pupusas (dough pockets typically stuffed with chopped pork, cheese, beans, zucchini, and other vegetables). Head back to the airport two hours before your flight.

Witness the magic of San Salvador at dusk from the peak of the El Boquerón volcano on this private 4-hour evening tour, including hotel pick-up. Soak up the views as you climb to the mountaintop and follow the forested trails around the dramatic crater, then stroll around the pretty town of Santa Tecla at the base of the volcano. Tuck into a typical barbecue dinner overlooking the city (own expense), then drive back into San Salvador as the sun begins to set.

Journey to the capitol city of El Salvador during this city and volcano tour, including round-trip transport from select hotels. First, explore the city with a guide who knows the best and safest ways around, and see San Salvador Cathedral, Iglesia El Rosario, Plaza Libertad, and the National Palace. Then travel to San Salvador volcano, and stroll the streets of Santa Tecla.

Experience the gorgeous natural scenery of El Cerro Verde National Park and the ancient Mayan village of Joya de Cer en on this 8-hour day trip. Journey to this postcard-worthy national park, nestled among three active volcanoes, for a nature hike and great views of Coatepeque Lake. Before returning to San Salvador, stop by the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Joya de Cer en, a one-time Mayan village preserved by a volcanic eruption. Your trip includes a guide, site entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Scale the 7,822-foot (2,384-meter) summit of the Santa Ana volcano, El Salvador's highest peak, on this moderate full-day hike, including round-trip transport from San Salvador. Tackle the mighty mountain with or without a guide, stopping along the way to soak up the scenery of the Cerro Verde National Park and tuck into a picnic lunch (included) overlooking the glittering Lake Coatepeque. Hike for a total of around 4 hours on marked trails, including some steep and challenging sections.

A shore excursion lets you get off your cruise ship and see the sights without any planning, stress, or hassle. This trip takes you from your port at Acajutla to nearby destinations including Cerro Verde National Park and the town of Izalco. Hike around the crater lake and sightsee in the historical town as your guide shares information about the area, and then return to your ship in time for your departure.

Combine the historic sights of San Salvador and the natural wonders of the El Boquerón National Park with this great-value 4-hour combo tour. Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide as you admire the remnants of San Salvador's colonial rule and view architectural landmarks like the El Rosario Church and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Next, climb the 5,905-foot (1,800 m) peak of El Boquerón, the city's famous volcanic crater, and enjoy a scenic hike around the rim, looking out over the city below.

Learn the fascinating story of El Salvador's Monsignor Romero during this 2-day exploration of the city of San Salvador and Romero's legacy. This famous defender of human rights has won international acclaim for his outspoken criticisms of poverty and social injustice. During your trip, covering two days of excursions, you'll visit key monuments from Romero's life like the Chapel of Divine Providence, and the Monsignor Romero Historic Center at UCA University. You'll also see top San Salvor landmarks like the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Your excursion covers entrance fees, a guide and round-trip hotel transport at the end of each day.

Don't waste time at the airport in between flights - make the most of your layover in San Salvador with this private 4- to 6-hour tour of El Salvador's Mayan archaeological sites. Follow part of the famous Mayan Route to two equally fascinating sites, Joya de Cer en and San Andr es, and learn how the two settlements were preserved beneath layers of volcanic ash. Discover why UNESCO-listed Joya de Cer en is nicknamed the 'Pompeii of the Americas' and use your imagination to bring the pre-Columbian farming village back to life. This tour includes pick-up and drop-off at Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport in San Salvador.

Maximise your layover in San Salvador by enjoying an exhilarating 4-hour tour of the majestic volcano termed by locals as El Boquerón, or Big Mouth. Accompanied by an expert naturalist guide, depart from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport and head into the historical heart of San Salvador to see significant sights like Salvador del Mundo Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Then, travel to the city perimeters to marvel at the colossal mound of El Boquerón before returning to the airport well in advance of your connecting flight. Opt to experience this tour as a private excursion to receive the exclusive attention of your guide and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from the airport.

Connecting in San Salvador? Make the most of your layover with a private 4- to 6-hour tour of the capital's best bits, either independently or with a private guide. Admire landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral and El Rosario church; tour the Museum of Anthropology David J. Guzman; or sip coffee overlooking the lively Salvador del Mundo square. Finish by browsing the city's handicrafts shops and markets for some last-minute souvenirs before heading back to the airport. This tour includes pick-up and drop-off at Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport in San Salvador.

Make the most of your time in San Salvador with a private half- or full-day day sightseeing tour and discover the best bits of El Salvador's historic capital. Marvel over city landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral, National Palace and National Theater; stroll around the lively Plaza Masferrer and Plaza El Salvador del Mundo; then browse the handicrafts markets in Santa Tecla. After a typical Salvadoran lunch (own expense), take in the views from the El Boquerón volcano as you hike around the crater.

This private Acajutla shore excursion is a crash course in El Salvador's culture and history. Learn about the country's Mayan roots on a visit to the Tazumal ruins - home to the largest Mayan pyramid in El Salvador - and then jump ahead to the colonial period while touring the historical city center of Santa Ana. This tour is conducted with just your guide and group, so you have plenty of time to chat and ask questions of your guide.

Explore the city of San Salvador and the colonial town of Panchimalco on this all-day guided tour. Learn about the history of El Salvador through the capital city's monuments and landmarks, including El Salvador del Mundo, Cuscatlan Park, and the famous Metropolitan Cathedral. From there, head to one of the oldest pre-Columbian cities in the country, Panchimalco.

Make the most of your layover at San Salvador airport with this 5-hour city tour. During your trip you'll get a sense for the culture, history and religious traditions of El Salvador, stopping to admire some of the most important landmarks in its capital city. Check out monuments like the majestic Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, the Monument to the Heroes and much more. Finish by shopping for souvenirs at San Salvador's handicrafts market. This layover sightseeing trip also includes round-trip airport transport and a guide.

Maximise your time and minimise your spending, with this great-value combo tour, pairing two of El Salvador's most popular attractions, plus hotel pick-up. Uncover San Salvador's colonial history on a 2-hour walking tour, taking in highlights like Masferrer Square, Salvador del Mundo Square, El Rosario Church and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Then, journey to the UNESCO-listed Mayan ruins of Joya de Cer en for a 2-hour guided tour and learn how the fascinating archaeological site earned its nickname as the 'Pompeii of the Americas'.