Dive the Volcano
Two guided dives in a crater lake inside a living volcano, a short drive from San Salvador.
US$185 · 2 guided dives · Gear and hotel pickup included
Max 4 divers per Divemaster or Instructor · Solo divers welcome · 4.8 on Google (78 reviews)
US$100 deposit · Free cancellation up to 72 hours · Full refund if we cancel for conditions
The three questions we get first.
Is it safe?
We're a PADI Dive Center and a DAN World Business Member. Emergency oxygen on every dive, four divers per Divemaster or Instructor, never more.
Will anyone speak English?
Yes. Our Instructors and Divemasters speak English and Spanish, and your briefing is in your language.
Who checks my gear?
We do, before every dive. Ours or yours.
Where do you want to start?
Visiting El Salvador
You're already in El Salvador. Spend one day diving somewhere almost nobody else has. We handle the pickup, the gear and the dive plan. You just show up.
Volcano dive from US$185
Plan your dive.
Learn to dive
Never dived? Try it once with an instructor at your side. Ready for more? Get PADI certified in English or Spanish, with your open water dives inside a volcano.
Try Scuba US$110 · Open Water US$395
See courses
Local diver
You live here. Dive with people who do too. Group dives at the lake and the coast, gear rental, and your next course when you're ready.
Gear rental from US$25 a day
For local divers
Ask divers about their best dive and you'll hear about turtles and sharks. Ask someone who has dived Ilopango and you'll get a story.
What divers say
4.8 on Google from 78 reviews.Nuria walked me through each dive and showed me the underwater vents (SO COOL!) You can feel the heat coming from the rocks.
Shannon Andros · Google
What a blast! This was my first time freshwater diving. Lake Ilopango was beautiful, warm, and otherworldly.
republicofheaven · TripAdvisor · April 2023
Best Dive Experience Ever!
My dive with Henry and Nuria was the best by far. Their knowledge and experience is second to none.
TripAdvisor · Visited February 2023, traveled with family
Meet the partners
Joseph Templeton and Walter Martinez lead Pacific Scuba Divers with more than 50 years of combined recreational, instructional and commercial diving experience.
Questions before you dive
Do I need to be certified?
You need Open Water or higher for fun dives. Not certified? Start with a Try Scuba or Open Water course.
What does the volcano dive cost?
From US$185 per diver. See the Dive the Volcano page for what's included.
Do you pick up from hotels?
Yes, from any hotel in San Salvador. Staying at the beach (El Tunco, El Zonte, El Sunzal)? Pickup is US$75, or meet us at the lake.
Can I rent gear?
Yes. A full set is US$25 per day, or US$20 per day for 3 days or more. Gear is already included in all our dive trips and courses.
What if the weather is bad?
If conditions aren't right, we don't go. We'll reschedule your dive or refund your deposit.
Booking takes three steps.
Check availability and pick your date.
We confirm by email or WhatsApp and send the deposit link.
We pick you up at your hotel in San Salvador.
Ready to dive?
US$185 · 2 guided dives · Gear and hotel pickup included
Max 4 divers per Divemaster or Instructor · Solo divers welcome · 4.8 on Google (78 reviews)
US$100 deposit · Free cancellation up to 72 hours · Full refund if we cancel for conditions