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    Cerro Negro Volcano: Tours & Tickets

    1,114 Reviews
    #1 of 18 things to do in Leon
    Nature & Parks, Volcanoes
    Northeast Of Leon 25 km, Leon, Nicaragua
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    Cerro Negro Volcano Tours and Tickets
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    Reviewed 2 September 2019
    Volcano Boarding

    This was an amazing and fun experience. We went with volcano day. The tour guides were helpful and friendly. You must try it!!

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank abelacar
    Reviewed 30 August 2019
    Volcano Boarding experience

    Also known as black mountain. A volcanic eruption a few hundred years ago has left one side of the mountain with smooth volcanic ash. The other side has black jagged rocks. We hike carrying sand boards. the hike is about 45 mins. It can get...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank rstp99
    Reviewed 8 August 2019
    The most unique activity I have ever done!

    If you have ever wanted to board down the side of a steep volcano, this is the place to do it! It is a short drive from Leon and not too expensive. The hike up to the top only takes about an hour but does...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank rtraveler2004
    Reviewed 6 August 2019 via mobile
    Snow sledding, but on an active volcano

    Snow sledding, but instead that on ice, on black ashes on an active volcano. Must do in Nicaragua! Svooooosch.

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank amandariin
    Reviewed 4 August 2019 via mobile
    Vulcano boarding

    Amazing experience!! Beautiful surroundings and not even as frightening as some people say. The climb up is really easy and the way down is so much fun

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank cvdheuvel
    Reviewed 3 August 2019
    Once in a lifetime

    Such fun volcano boarding and great views of the other volcanos. Really recommend Bigfoot tour as the guide is well prepared and friendly.

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank Megan L
    Reviewed 29 July 2019
    Volcano Boarding down Cerro Negro with Quetzeltrekkers led by Willfredo!

    We had such an amazing trip in Nicaragua with Quetzeltrekkers this year. Our lead guide, Will, led us up Cerro Nego - an occasionally active volcano that spews incredible black sand! Its perfect for hiking up and FOR SAND BOARDING DOWN! We strongly recommend you...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank rolfes2016
    Reviewed 22 July 2019 via mobile
    Must do

    Ash surfing was amazing. Great experience. Hike was fun and unique. A bit strenuous specially because it was really windy, but when you get to the top views are amazing. You also see the crater and the soil is warm Because it is an active...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank MXA70
    Reviewed 19 July 2019 via mobile
    Volcano boarding!

    Obviously this is a must do activity if you come to León. There are many companies offering the half day trip to Cerro Negro but we ultimately chose Quetzaltrekkers because they are the only non-profit and they donate all of their profits to help put...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank babygotbackpacks
    Reviewed 7 July 2019
    Great fun at the volcano

    This is such a cool activity to do and something you wont forget about. A must in this nice and warm city

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank EduardoGarciaBueno
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    22 April 2018|
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    Response from James R | Reviewed this property |
    I saw plenty of people going up and down with their kids -- maybe ages six or eight. They sat on the boards with their parents going down. I'd 100% recommend you pay the few bucks to have the local carry the kids' boards up... More
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    24 March 2018|
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    Response from AllyP1994 | Reviewed this property |
    we used Tierra Tours in Leon but they were contracted by Oro Travel in Granada who helped us arrange our trip
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    24 March 2018|
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    Response from JulianB155 | Reviewed this property |
    yeah, Leon is worth a night and i think any tour company there will take a single in their group...
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