Brief El Salvador
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Yampu’s brief El Salvador tour begins in San Salvador, the capital and largest city in the country. We will get a true insight into El Salvadorian culture by experiencing the wide variety of natural and cultural resources that it has to offer. We will also visit the city of Santa Ana, the Mayan ruins at Joya de Ceren, San Andres, and Tazumal. This tour includes a visit to a coffee plantation, and a local historical evening market.
We offer 3, 4 and 5-star hotels in San Salvador. The hotels in other cities are of 3 or 4-star quality. You may want to add a few days to enjoy the beautiful beaches of El Cuco Beach. Please inquire about these options with one of our Travel Consultants.
This tour includes airfare allowance from London (UK), on non-holiday dates. You do not need to fly via London; Yampu will fly you the most direct way to your city of destination. Depending on your travel dates and proximity of travel, we will quote you the most economical surcharge from your city or country of origin.
Additional information on this trip:
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Days of Week the Trip can Start:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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Dates this trip is NOT available for online booking (please submit a regular request):
20 December -
02 January
Day 1
San Salvador
Take the flight to El Salvador. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Afternoon San Salvador City Tour. San Salvador is known for its major landmarks such the Metropolitan Cathedral, Monument to the Savior of the World, Monument to Liberty and the National Theatre of El Salvador. San Salvador is the second most populous city in Central American and home to one half of the country’s wealth. You may want to add the panoramic night city tour to experience the lively restaurants and bars of San Salvador. Overnight San Salvador.
Day 2
Mayan Ruins Tour
Full day tour to the archeological site of Joya de Ceren, a UNESCO heritage site. Joya de Ceren was a pre-Columbian Mayan village, known as the “Pompeii of the Americas,” because was covered by hot ashes after an eruption of a nearby volcano like the ancient Roman ruins. We continue to the pre-Hispanic ruins of San Andres and its ceremonial center. San Andres had contacts throughout present day Central America, and traded with Peten, Teotihuacan and Copan. We will then tour Santa Ana and admire its beautiful theater and the turrets of the neo-gothic cathedral. Santa Ana is the second largest city in El Salvador and major center for the country’s coffee industry. Finally, we will visit Chalchuapa, for a short tour of the Pre-Columbian Maya archeological site in Tazumal. Overnight San Salvador.
Day 3
Coffee and Salvadorian Villages Tour
Full day tour beginning with the colorful town of Ataco. We will visit a coffee factory to learn how coffee is made, from growing and harvesting to the delicious final product. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the beautiful city of Ataco and admire its charms. We will continue to Nahuizalco, a small town with strong indigenous roots, known for its wicker and tule works and famous for its evening market dating from ancient times. Overnight in Apaneca.
Day 4
Volcanoes National Park Tour
Volcanoes National Park boasts impressive views of Izalco and Santa Ana’s volcanoes, and Coatepeque Lake. Izalco Volcano erupted almost continuously from 1770 to 1958 and was known as the “Lighthouse of the Pacific.” Santa Ana Volcano is the highest volcano in El Salvador and is 2,381 meters above sea level. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy Coatepeque Lake. Return to San Salvador. Overnight in San Salvador.
Day 5
San Salvador
Transfer to the airport to take the flight back home.
5 days , from £1428
| Occupancy Type |
3-Star |
4-Star |
5-Star |
| Double | £1428 | £1497 | £1503 |
| Single | £1890 | £2052 | £2058 |
Prices shown above are per person, in Sterling (Ł).