Tours and Tickets to Experience Masaya Volcano

There are plenty of ways to experience Masaya Volcano. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Granada Colonial City Tour and Masaya Volcano
• Masaya Volcano Tour
• Masaya Volcano Night Tour From Granada
• Ultimate Nicaragua Tour: Four Attractions in One Day
• San Juan del Sur Shore Excursion: Private Masaya Volcano and Catarina Tour

The Masaya Volcano National Park entrance fee is around US$2; Nicaraguan residents receive a discount. Evening tours from Managua cost around US$53, while those from Granada may cost US$70. Expect to pay around US$130 for excursions that include a tour of the colonial city of Granada.

Yes, you can visit the Masaya Volcano at night to see the lava. Many tours drive you to the crater rim after sunset, when the molten orange lava looks most impressive against the night sky. This is a popular activity, so you might need to wait in line for entry.

It takes about 30 minutes to drive from the national park’s Visitor Center to the crater rim. Several hiking trails to volcano viewpoints leave from the parking lot and vary in duration and intensity. The most popular is the San Juan–San Fernando Circuit, which takes around two hours to complete.

Yes, Masaya Volcano is a popular day trip destination from these major cities. The volcano is 13 miles (21 kilometers) from the capital of Managua, which takes about 30 minutes to drive, depending on traffic. From Granada, it’s 18 miles (30 kilometers), which takes approximately 40 minutes by car.

Yes, there are some worthwhile attractions to see after the Masaya Volcano. Consider visiting the Artisan Market of Masaya for handcrafted souvenirs; the nearby colonial town of Granada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; or Laguna Apoyo, one of the country’s most beautiful bodies of water, located about one hour away.