El Salvador is the country with more volcanoes per square kilometers in the world. This is because there are many volcanoes in a very small country, (20,000 square kilometers). From San Salvador, we have access to visit beautiful volcanoes.
DAY 1: Arrive El Salvador (By Flight) /El Salavdore -San Salvdore (By Road)
Arrival at El Salvador International Airport. Transfer to San Salvador hotel. Overnight in San Salvadore
DAY 2: San Salvadore-Boqueron-Alegria-Jiquilisco (By Road) (212 Km/ 4 hrs)
Today we will visit El Boquerón which is the name of the crater of San Salvador Volcano. Locals say that it has this name since the crater resembles a big mouth (boqueron = Big Mouth). At approximately 1,700 meters above sea level, it provides a cool climate in between 15 – 23 ºC. We will be able to walk to the edge of the crater and admire its beauty.
Then we will travel east to Alegría town and lagoon. Alegría is a charming town located within mountains and volcanoes filled with coffee plantations. Besides the town lies what many people call the Emerald of America; a sulfur lagoon at the crater of Tecapa Volcano. We will have lunch at Alegría. Then transfer to hotel in Jiquilisco Bay.
Jiquilisco Bay is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve (one of 14 in all Central America). It is El Salvador´s largest and most important wetland and the largest mangrove estuarine system in Northern Mesoamerica, being composed of mangrove forests, estuaries, sand bars, beaches, 27 islands of varying size, fresh water lagoons and seasonally flooded forests. Its 637 square kilometers, represent a transit point to at least 87 species of migratory birds. The coastal mangroves and estuaries help reduce the vulnerability of coastal communities and agricultural lands to natural disasters such as floods, helps stabilize the local climate, and serves as a nursery and refuge for a high diversity of ecological, economically and aesthetic importance. Lodging at Puerto Barillas Hotel in Jiquilisco Bay.
DAY 3: Jiquilisco Bay
Today we will enjoy a Monkeys and Sea Turtle tour. Four species of sea turtles nest in El Salvador: Baule (leatherback turtle), Carey (hawksbill turtle), Golfina (olive ridley turtle) and Prieta (green turtle); all of them considered endangered species. The tour in Jiquilisco Bay will focus on the Hawksbill, one of the most endangered species in the world. For the Hawksbill, Jiquilisco Bay is the main nesting point on all the Eastern Pacific.
The times for the tour will depend based on the best time to experience the sea turtle tour. For the monkey’s tour, we will walk through a forest until we reach their home. After calling their names, the monkeys come down the trees and interact with the visitors. This tour includes the lunch. For the sea turtles tour, we will get in a boat to the waters of Jiquilisco Bay. Local administrators will provide a general presentation on sea turtles and will explain the process on how they are protecting them at Jiquilisco. Depending on the specific day conditions, we will visit the nursery or if desired by travelers, the tour may be done at night in order to spot sea turtles laying their eggs.
Return to hotel. Overnight in Jiquilisco Bay.
DAY 4: Jiquilisco Bay
Free day for own activity. Overnight in Jiquilisco Bay.
DAY 5: Jiquilisco Bay-El Salvador (By Road)/Depart El Salvadore (By Road)
Transfer to airport for departure flight.
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City |
Nights | Hotels |
| San Salvadore | 01 | Mirdor Plaza Hotel |
| Jiquilisco Bay | 03 | Puerto Barillas Hotel |
- Accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per the program.
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Entrance
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes.
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.