Cerro Negro and Volcano Sand Boarding from León
Overview
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Join this 4-hour tour departing from León and enjoy a great view and feel the emotion of boarding on the slope of an active volcano. Cerro Negro is one of the most recent deliveries of the volcanic history of the planet. You will be provided with everything you need, such as protection suite, glasses, gloves and the board. Let your tour provider take everything. All you have to do is enjoy.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is smart casual
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Board, dress, gloves and glasses to protect you from the sand
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks. You will need 2 liter of water. You will be back in León for lunch time.
Gratuities
Cerro Negro Volcano
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Cerro Negro Volcano 2024
Our guide will meet you at your hotel. After a 1hr drive in 4WD we'll be in Cerro Negro. The walking is about 1 hr depending on your physical condition. On the top of the Volcano we'll enjoy beautiful landscape and environment. Finishing the tour we'll board down the crater and come back to Leon.
Options
Volcano Boarding for 3+ Pax
Trek the youngest active volcano in Nicaragua and get the adrenaline of volcano sand-boarding!
Pickup included
Volcano Boarding for 2 Pax
Trek the youngest Nicaraguan volcano and feel the adrenaline of volcano sand-boarding!
Pickup included
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth every penny!
SMagss,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a such a great time. Carlos and Maria were extremely knowledgeable, not just about the volcanoes, but Leon in general. They made sure we were safe at all times and gave us great recommendations that made the rest of our trip even better.
Great guides and experience!
Ella V,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was amazing! It was just the two of us and two guides, who were so friendly and knowledgeable and made us feel safe even though it was a crazy experience. I went very slowly and my husband went way faster, and we both had a whale of a time and thankfully avoided any injuries doing this extreme sport.
A must-do if you're in León!
Noella N,
Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Luis is an outstanding guide—passionate, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. From start to finish, he ensures everyone feels comfortable and safe while sharing fascinating insights about Nicaragua’s volcanoes and natural wonders. The journey to the top offers breathtaking views, and the descent is an exhilarating, adrenaline-filled adventure! Luis and their colleague go the extra mile to capture the best photos for you, making the experience even more memorable. To top it off, refreshing fruit and a drink are provided at the end, which is a perfect way to recharge after the effort. Highly recommended!
Carlos was fantastic and...
Rebecca R,
Feb 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Carlos was fantastic and provided a great tour. We had so much fun. Definitely recommend for anyone visiting Nicaragua!
Pure adrenaline!!! No red bull
lesterm464,
Feb 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience one of a kind !!!! For thrill seeker lovers plus our tour vamos travel nic was an excellent choice to have one of the best experiences i had in my experience in traveling thru out the world i would say surfing cerro negro is a top 5 for me out of all the place i have visit thru out
Great experience
leslieaguilar,
Jan 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience in el cerro negro. Our tour guide was Carlos and he was great, he was helpful, informative and patient . He was friendly and knew so much about the volcano and about the surrounding culture. Would definitely do again and ask for Carlitos again!
Excellent
Karina A,
Dec 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extraordinary experience, spectacular landscapes, and incredible sensations. Super friendly guides and knowledgeable about the routes and history.
Great views and a fun ride down
Sasha B,
Jul 31, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Carlos was a great tour guide! On the way to the volcano, he talked about different things that we were seeing, peanut fields, farms, etc. The hike up Cerro Negro was medium-difficulty. It was a bit hot, so, definitely bring water. The ground was made up of black sand and lava rocks - slippery at times, so, having a good grip shoes is a must. The views during the hike up were breathtaking. We saw 4 craters, sulphur smoke, and felt the ground be very very hot. Slide down the side of the volcano was amazing! At first a bit scary to start, but once we felt the speed, it was a lot of fun, and we swooshed down in no time. A great and unique experience for everyone to try!
More than just the boarding! A great way to start the day.
Paulpies,
Apr 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really memorable experience. Even the drive out to the site feels something like a safari tour which is a cool experience. The volcano itself and surrounding scenery are awesome, so we really enjoyed the hike up. It does get quite windy up there so don’t be ashamed to hand over your board to a porter if you don’t want to battle the wind. And the ride down was great fun. Easy to control your speed so it’s all up to you how hard you go. Our guide was great, super friendly and knowledgeable and more than willing to help make it enjoyable.
Kickass tour - well worth it!
Steve B,
Apr 1, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The hike up was worth it by itself - seeing both cauldron formations and the hot ground up on top of the cone was crazy cool! Topography and views were incredible - so worth dealing with the 70mph sustained winds, yes, nearly knocked us off our feet several times. Outstanding. And the ride down? No go standing for the first 50 ft due to lack of slope, but after that was able to stand the rest of the way. Quite a rush for a skier who doesn't snowboard. Recommend this enthusiastically! And Carlos was an excellent guide. THANK YOU!!!
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