Tour El Salvador: Unveil A Wonderful Mosaic Of Culture, Hist

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Logistics PHYSICAL CONDITION: This tour involves a decent amount of hiking. Thus, travelers should have moderate physical fitness conditions. ACTIVITIES: Participation in all activities is optional - just be sure to be on time for daily departures. AGE: Due to the required physical condition, the recommended age of participants in this tour is 12-69 years. However, potential participants outside of the above-mentioned age group can still participate upon request if (1) they are in good physical condition (2) that will allow them to cope with the pace of the group tour. WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: Comfortable clothes & shoes; swimming suit & slippers; a smaller backpack for daily tours; hat/cap, sunglasses & sunscreen; travel insurance; good mood & curiosity. VISA: For the entry of citizens of Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua they can present their Identity Document or valid passport in good conditions. Citizens of any other country must present their valid passport in good condition. In addition, they must verify in the list of visas required for the entry of foreigners (see list here:https://www.migracion.gob.sv/servicios/listado-visa/) if their country requires a visa to enter El Salvador. OTHER NOTES: The price of the tour/person depends on the number of travelers & room option you choose. Post-COVID health & safety Dear Traveler, due to still partially present risks connected with COVID-19, until the situation completely resolves worldwide, we would highly appreciate your cooperation in our effort to keep both our customers & employees healthy during all our tours, namely: - using a face mask or any other protecting item (e.g. a scarf, kerchief or bandana) covering both nose & mouth; - keeping a social distance of at least 1.5 m (5 feet); - regularly using hand sanitizer and/or washing your hands with soap, especially after touching objects in public areas (e.g. handrails, doors, currency, mobile phone, etc.). *Please remember: only mutual assistance & support can put an end to this crisis and help us protect the health of ourselves, our families & colleagues. Thanks in advance for your understanding & cooperation.

Guide

The service of a Tour Leader included.

Transport

Transportation in a private vehicle included. The vehicle type depends on the group size and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan.

Others

Walking tours & orientation walks: San Salvador, Suchitoto, Ahuachapan, El Zonte, El Tunco and La Libertad. Activities/guided visits: Culture: Guided visits to Joya de Ceren, San Andres, and Tazumal Archeological Zones Nature: Lake Suchitlan (boat tour); entrance to hot springs in Ahuachapan; guided hike to Santa Ana Volcano; entrances to Cascada Los Tercios, Cascadas de Don Juan and Laberinto de Café.

Meals

7x breakfasts included. FOOD : Meals and Gastronomic Experiences included in this tour can normally meet most of the common dietary restrictions. However, due to the active program of the tour and different menus in each place, satisfying a special diet or food preferences of a particular traveler will depend on circumstances and cannot be fully guaranteed.

Accommodation

7x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs/guest houses included. ACCOMMODATIONS : An exact list of accommodations is sent together with trip notes 2 weeks before the departure date. Most of the accommodations are centrally located, tourist-class, locally-owned properties with private facilities in each room (unless specified in the itinerary). We can arrange pre- and post-tour accommodations but not earlier than 2 weeks before the departure when we send you final trip notes. ROOM TYPES : • Single Room: Private room for 1 person with 1 individual bed (twin-size or similar). • Double Room: Private room for 2 people with 1 double bed (queen-size or similar). • Twin Room: Private room for 2 people with 2 individual beds (twin-size or similar). • Triple Room: Private room for 3 people with 1 double bed (queen-size or similar) and 1 single bed (twin-size or similar). • Quad Room: Private room for 4 people with 2 double beds (queen-size or similar). If none of the room types above fits you, please contact us and we will send you a personalized quote.

Hygieneprotocol

Post-COVID health & safety Understanding continuously present risks associated with COVID-19 pandemics and willing to keep both travelers & our team healthy, Vibe Adventures introduced internal health & safety guidelines that are enforced on all our tours until such measures are lifted by authorities of each destination and/or pandemic situation gets completely resolved worldwide. Those guidelines are based on official recommendations & protocols from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and among others include the following measures: Education & Training: ● regular training & education of the staff (Tour Leaders, drivers, crew) and suppliers (accomodations, restaurants, experience providers, etc.) on the importance of COVID-related health & safety measures; ● promotion of the importance of hand hygiene & other COVID-related health & safety measures to travelers through signage, oral instructions and online materials; ● contracting only suppliers that responsibly implement COVID-related health & safety protocols recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and local authorities. Hand Hygiene: ● mandatory application of antibacterial gel (70% alcohol) by everyone entering the vehicle that is used for transportation during the tour; ● implementing mandatory hand-hygiene policy that requires regular scheduled use of hand sanitizer and washing hands with soap by the staff during the tour, especially after touching objects in public areas (e.g. handrails, doors, money, mobile phones, etc.). Masks: ● mandatory use of a face masks or other protecting items (e.g. scarfs, kerchiefs or bandanas) covering nose, chin & mouth by both travelers & staff in all public areas (especially in confined environments such as public transport, shops, markets, museums, lobbies of hotels etc.); ● the use of the mask is not mandatory in private areas (e.g. hotel rooms) and while having meals & drinks. Sanitation: ● mandatory daily sanitation of the vehicles used for transportation of travellers by the staff especially of handles, doors, seats, and other frequently-touched surfaces; ● use of cleaning and disinfecting products that are approved by local & international health authorities; ● regular audit of our suppliers on their cleanliness & sanitation protocols. Physical distancing: ● mandatory social distance of at least 1.5 m (~5 feet) by both travelers & staff throughout the tour. Health assessments: ● mandatory daily health assessments of all travellers & staff (measuring the body temperature & oral questionnaire on COVID-related symptoms). Please remember: only mutual assistance & support can put an end to this borderless pandemic and help us protect the health of ourselves, our families & colleagues. Thanks in advance for your understanding & cooperation.

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Others

Flights; airport pick-up/drop-off; travel insurance; other activities & meals; personal expenses & tips not included.

Flights

Flights not included.

Insurance

Travel insurance not included. Having a travel insurance valid for the whole duration of the tour is required, so please make sure you acquire one before your trip.

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Day 1 Day 1: San Salvador
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: San Salvador

Welcome to San Salvador - a handsome Central American capital surrounded by green-tipped volcanoes, pleasant leafy suburbs, and filled with outstanding galleries and museums. Arrive at any time and take a taxi/shuttle bus to your accommodation. Once there, take your time to rest or explore the city. In the evening, meet your Tour Leader and the rest of the group for a welcome meeting followed by an optional dinner in one of the local restaurants.

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in San Salvador

• Meals Included: n/a

• Activities Included: welcome meeting
Day 2 Day 2: San Salvador - Suchitoto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: San Salvador - Suchitoto

Start your day with a walking tour of the Historic Center of El Salvador’s capital and a guided visit to the National Anthropology Museum. Then, move to the beautiful town of Suchitoto. Architecture buffs will surely love its colonial buildings, while outdoor types can choose between numerous hikes to waterfalls, caves, and beautiful Suchitlán Lake. Suchitoto is also a bird migration zone with over 200 species. Thousands of hawks and falcons fill the skies as the seasons change and birds of all sorts nest in the relative safety of the lake islands. After arrival and seeing the impressive basaltic prisms of nearby Cascada Los Tercios, visit a charming Alejandro Coto House Museum and take a walking tour of the Historic Center of the town. In the evening, join an optional dinner and get-together with your group in one of the local restaurants.

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Suchitoto

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: walking tours in San Salvador and Suchitoto; visits to the National Anthropology Museum, Cascada Los Tercios and Alejandro Coto House Museum
Day 3 Day 3: Suchitoto – Joya De Cerén Archeological Site – San Andrés Archeological Site - Lake Coatepeque
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Suchitoto – Joya De Cerén Archeological Site – San Andrés Archeological Site - Lake Coatepeque

Firstly, take a boat tour of Lake Suchitlán and Market Food Experience in the morning. Thereafter, visit the impressive Mayan ruins of Joya de Ceren (UNESCO-listed) and San Andres in the afternoon. In the evening, arrive at your accommodation on the shore of Lake Coatepeque to enjoy the beautiful sunset and impressive views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Later, join an optional dinner and get-together with your group in one of the local restaurants.

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B on the shore of Lake Coatepeque

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: boat tour and Market Food Experience in Suchitoto; guided visits to Joya de Ceren and San Andres Archeological Sites
Day 4 Day 4: Lake Coatepeque - Tazumal Archeological Site – Ahuachapan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Lake Coatepeque - Tazumal Archeological Site – Ahuachapan

In the morning, continue our Tour El Salvador and take free time to enjoy the sun, swim, or jet ski on the lake. Then, go to explore the impressive Tazumal Archeological Site before finishing in Ahuachapán. Situated at the beginning of the Ruta de las Flores, it’s a prosperous, small provincial capital that supplies 15% of the country’s electrical power thanks to the wonders of geothermal energy. Finally, relax in one of Ahuachapan’s thermal springs and explore its vibrant streets before an optional dinner and get-together with your group in one of the local restaurants in the evening.

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Ahuachapán

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: guided visit to Tazumal Archaeological Site; access to Ahuachapán thermal springs; walking tour in Ahuachapan
Day 5 Day 5: Ahuachapán - La Ruta De Las Flores - Cerro Verde National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Ahuachapán - La Ruta De Las Flores - Cerro Verde National Park

Spend your day exploring la Ruta de las Flores, a 36 km-long serene and verdant route perfect for hiking, village-hopping, and food experimentation. Traveling by private vehicle, visit its brightly colored colonial towns, hike to impressive waterfalls, and see one of the country’s first coffee plantations. Finally, after a full day of exploration and discoveries, rest at your accommodation in Cerro Verde National Park and enjoy imposing views of the nearby Santa Ana Volcano.

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Cerro Verde National Park

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: entrances to Cascadas de Don Juan and Laberinto de Café
Day 6 Day 6: Cerro Verde National Park - El Zonte - El Tunco - La Libertad
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Cerro Verde National Park - El Zonte - El Tunco - La Libertad

First, in the morning, take a 3-hour intermediate-level hike to enjoy the sunrise from the crater of Santa Ana Volcano. Then, go to discover El Zonte and El Tunco - small villages on the Pacific whose beautiful black-sand beaches are considered one of the best in the world for surfing. Once hidden gems known only amongst Salvadorans, now they are some of the most popular surfing destinations in El Salvador and especially appeal to international visitors. Afterward, move to our final destination, La Libertad, a quieter beach town with windswept sandy beaches and a more authentic Central American experience.

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guesthouse in La Libertad

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: guide hike to Santa Ana Volcano; orientation walks of El Zonte, El Tunco, and La Libertad
Day 7 Day 7: La Libertad
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: La Libertad

Free program: rent a surfing board and enjoy the waves, relax on the beach sipping a refreshing cocktail, or go hiking in the nearby Walter Thilo Deininger National Park. Alternatively, walk down the Malecon to enjoy delicious local seafood and awesome views of the Pacific, people watch, and visit the pier where fisherman bring in their daily catches. In the evening, opt to experience local party vibes or join locals down from El Salvador at one of the local bars. Finally, finish the day with an optional dinner and get-together with your group in one of the local restaurants in the evening.

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in La Libertad

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: n/a
Day 8 Day 8: La Libertad
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: La Libertad

Last day of our Tour El Salvador. Depart at any time or extend your vacations and stay longer!

• Meals Included: breakfast

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Tour El Salvador: Unveil A Wonderful Mosaic Of Culture, Hist

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Itinerary of your trip Tour El Salvador: Unveil A Wonderful Mosaic Of Culture, Hist

Day 1: San Salvador

Day 2: San Salvador - Suchitoto

Day 3: Suchitoto – Joya De Cerén Archeological Site – San Andrés Archeological Site - Lake Coatepeque

Day 4: Lake Coatepeque - Tazumal Archeological Site – Ahuachapan

Day 5: Ahuachapán - La Ruta De Las Flores - Cerro Verde National Park

Day 6: Cerro Verde National Park - El Zonte - El Tunco - La Libertad

Day 7: La Libertad

Day 8: La Libertad

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