El Salvador, Central America
Seven Days in El Salvador.
Surf world-class point breaks, hike an active volcano, explore Mayan ruins — all guided by people who know this country inside out.
El Salvador, Central America
An adventure trip that doesn't skip the surf.
El Salvador is one of Central America's most underrated destinations — consistent surf, active volcanoes, pre-Columbian ruins, and a culture that hasn't been overrun by mass tourism. This seven-day package is built around AST Surf Hotel on the Pacific waterfront in Puerto La Libertad, with daily excursions that cover the best the country has to offer. Surf every morning if you want, or skip the waves entirely and fill your week with adventure on land. Either way, you'll leave with a full memory card and a trip that's hard to explain to people who weren't there.
Trip highlights
What This Trip Delivers
World-Class Surf
Punta Roca is one of Central America's premier right-hand point breaks. Optional daily sessions are coached for beginners and guided to the right spots for experienced surfers.
Cerro Verde Volcano
A full-day guided hike through national park cloud forest to the rim of an active volcano — one of El Salvador's most memorable and accessible experiences.
Mayan Ruins
Tazumal is El Salvador's finest pre-Columbian site — a 14-step pyramid dating to 100 CE, rarely crowded, and genuinely impressive.
Jungle & Adventure
Dune buggy waterfall tours, a 2.5-hour mountain bike descent, ziplines near the volcano, and colonial city exploration round out the non-surf days.
Package details
Everything That's Covered
What's included
- 7 nights at AST Surf Hotel, Puerto La Libertad
- Daily breakfast — Salvadoran coffee, tropical fruit, hearty post-surf meal
- Lunch and dinner daily (à la carte: fresh seafood, salads, pasta)
- Non-alcoholic beverages with all meals
- 45-minute airport transfer from San Salvador International
- Bilingual local guide throughout the trip
- Dune buggy & jungle waterfall tour
- Mountain bike downhill descent (2.5 hours through cloud forest)
- Volcano hike at Cerro Verde National Park
- Mayan ruins tour at Tazumal archaeological site
- Zipline canopy tour near Cerro Verde
- Poolside BBQ evening with the group
- Optional daily surf lessons (all levels welcome)
Not included
- Flights to/from El Salvador
- Alcoholic beverages
- Cerro Verde national park entrance fee (small cash fee, paid on-site)
- Travel insurance — required, bring proof of coverage
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Snacks between meals
- Optional private surf coaching upgrades
Day by day
7-Day Itinerary
Click any day to expand. Activities marked "optional" can be adjusted — we'll work around your preferences.
Your bilingual driver meets you at San Salvador International Airport for a 45-minute scenic transfer to AST Surf Hotel. Check in, explore the beachfront, and take a swim. Light evening — pace yourself for the week ahead.
Where you'll stay
AST Surf Hotel
Puerto La Libertad, El Salvador
Your base for the week is AST Surf Hotel — a purpose-built surf property on the Pacific waterfront in Puerto La Libertad, the hub of El Salvador's surf scene and a 45-minute transfer from the capital. Comfortable, well-located, and built around the needs of surfers and adventure travelers.
- Direct beachfront access
- Swimming pool
- Communal dining with full à la carte menu
- Surfboard storage and rinse station
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Wi-Fi throughout property
Breakfast
Daily early-bird spread: Salvadoran coffee, fresh tropical fruit, and a hearty post-surf meal included every morning.
Lunch & Dinner
À la carte daily. Fresh Pacific seafood, salads, pasta, and local dishes. Non-alcoholic beverages included with all meals.
Special Evenings
Pizzeria dinner after the volcano hike, a poolside group BBQ, and a traditional Salvadoran pupusa dinner on the final night.
Transparent pricing
From $1,000 per person
Price per person based on group size. All listed inclusions covered. Flights not included.
Guest reviews
From the People Who've Been There
“Best trip of my life. The guides knew exactly where to take us — the right waves for our level, the best spots off the usual path. I'm already planning a return.”
Joey A.
United States
“Best surf trip I have ever taken. Having a local guide makes the entire difference. We surfed spots I never would have found on my own.”
Joey G.
Santa Cruz, CA
“The most incredible surf trip. Staff was wonderful, the hotel was right on the beach, and the itinerary was perfectly paced. Never rushed, never bored.”
Melissa M.
Ventura, CA
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