EL SALVADOR

april 7-13, 2027

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Vibrant, volcanic, and full of heart, El Salvador is Central America’s best-kept secret. Explore misty highlands to shimmering black-sand shores and immerse yourself in colorful colonial towns. Savor bold flavors, and feel the pulse of a country alive with warmth and tradition. Whether wandering through lush coffee farms or watching the sun dip beneath the Pacific, every moment here tells a story of resilience and beauty.

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Learn the art of pupusa-making, travel the scenic Ruta de las Flores, and enjoy epic sunsets in La Libertad.

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Itinerary

  • Welcome to El Salvador, a country rich in warmth, flavor, and tradition. After settling into your hotel in San Salvador, we gather for our first welcome dinner.

  • After breakfast, we head toward the highlands for a morning adventure in Parque Nacional Los Volcanes, home to the famous Santa Ana Volcano (Ilamatepec). Enjoy a scenic hike to the crater rim (optional) where turquoise waters fill the volcanic lagoon below—one of the most iconic views in all of El Salvador.

    After descending, we continue along the colorful Ruta de las Flores, visiting artisan towns such as Nahuizalco, Juayúa, and Ataco. Explore murals, markets, and coffee shops before checking into our boutique hotel for the evening.

    Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • This morning, dive into El Salvador’s deep-rooted coffee culture as we tour a local cooperative and learn what goes into coffee exporting. With plenty of tasting to end the experience!

    After some down time at the hotel, we head to a local kitchen for our pupusa making-class!

    Meals Included: breakfast lunch, and dinner.

  • After breakfast, we have the opportunity to hike down to some amazing waterfalls! (Optional. Hike is strenuous). Expect to be back around lunchtime as we pack up and head to the coast for our final few nights.

    We’ll have a bit of time to relax after check-in at our beachfront hotel before we meet up for dinner.

    Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Free day to spend enjoying the beautiful coastline.

    Meals Included: breakfast and dinner.

  • Spend your last morning soaking up the sun before our drive back to San Salvador. We’ll depart around 10am and stop at the famous rainbow slide on our way back to the city. After lunch, we’ll visit the Centro Historico and have a free afternoon visiting the National Library, Palacio Nacional, and more! We’ll celebrate our final night together at dinner.

    Meals Included: breakfast and dinner.

  • After our final breakfast, we transfer back to the airport. You leave El Salvador with new friendships, new flavors, and stories rooted in the people and landscapes that make this nation unforgettable.

    Meals Included: breakfast only.

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cost

  • The full experience is $2,600 USD per participant, based on double occupancy. Single occupancy available upon request.

    Your experience includes:
    All accommodations, meals, in-country transportation, and scheduled activities.

    Not included:
    International flights to and from San Salvador, alcoholic beverages, travel insurance, and personal spending for snacks or meals not specified in the itinerary.

  • We accept all major payment methods for your convenience — including credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and digital platforms such as Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, and Wise. You can also checkout through the link below. You may choose to apply for payment plan options through Klarna.

    Choose the option that works best for you and we’ll make the process simple and secure.

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payment plans

  • Secure your spot with a $500 deposit. Flexible payment plans are available for the remaining balance upon request.

    All balances must be paid in full 90 days prior to the tour start date.
    Credit card payments are accepted with a 5% processing fee.

    Please note that all payments are non-refundable. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in the event of unforeseen circumstances. For more information, visit the Travel Insurance section in our main menu.

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Colorful mural of a woman with long braided hair wearing traditional clothing. She has a basket of fruit on her head and plants around her. Text on the mural reads: "Departamento de Arte y Turismo, Alcaldía de Jayuya, Edgar Saz."
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