Layover Tours in San 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.

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.

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.

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.