Masaya Volcano Tours and Tickets

Q: What’s the best way 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:<ul><li><a href="/tours/Granada/Granada-Colonial-Tour/d4853-24283P1" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Granada Colonial City Tour and Masaya Volcano</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Managua/Masaya-Volcano-Night-Tour/d4500-62978P1" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Masaya Volcano Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Granada/Masaya-Volcano-Night-Tour-from-Granada/d4853-62978P8" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Masaya Volcano Night Tour From Granada</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Granada/Ultimate-Nicaragua-Tour-6-Attractions-in-1-Day-Lunch/d4853-7453P13" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ultimate Nicaragua Tour: Four Attractions in One Day</a></li><li><a href="/tours/San-Juan-del-Sur/Colon-Shore-Excursion-Panama-City-and-Canal-Private-Tour/d23011-5640P82" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">San Juan del Sur Shore Excursion: Private Masaya Volcano and Catarina Tour</a></li></ul>

Q: How much does it cost to visit Masaya Volcano in 2025?

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.

Q: Can you visit the Masaya Volcano at night to see the lava?

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.

Q: How long does it take to hike or drive to the summit of Masaya Volcano?

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.

Q: Can I visit Masaya Volcano on a day trip from Managua or Granada?

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.

Q: Are there any nearby attractions or activities to do after visiting Masaya Volcano?

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.

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The Masaya Volcano is one of Nicaragua's main tourist attractions. Its history, and especially its strategic location, has sparked interest in various explorations throughout history. Known as one of the 7 gates to hell according to National Geographic, the opportunity to watch the active crater Santiago, one of the most active volcanoes we have in Central America, where we arrived by driving, requires no effort and is suitable for all ages and physical conditions. (No additional costs, everything is included) Let´s get the adventure begin!! - Drive right up to the rim of the active Masaya Volcano - Masaya Volcano Night Tour - Hotel pickup and drop-off included private transportation

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Masaya Volcano Night Tour!!

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(36)

from $58

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This Masaya Volcano tour is more than just a ride to the lava-filled crater rim. Unlike other transportation services, this tour provides in-depth commentary and insight into one of Nicaragua’s most-visited attractions—though going with a guide does streamline transportation logistics, too. Plus, entrance fees are already included, so you don’t have any unexpected costs during the trip.

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Masaya Volcano Night Tour!!!

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(80)

from $65

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Venture into the heart of the active Masaya Volcano for an unforgettable evening tour. This journey commences in the late afternoon, allowing you to witness the majestic volcano in both daylight and under the enchanting moonlight. Ascend to the summit by vehicle to behold the glowing lava lake at Santiago Crater after sunset, a truly remarkable sight. The tour includes a visit to the volcano museum, a guided walk along the Comalito Trail, and the chance to experience the power of nature as darkness envelops the landscape. - Experience the Masaya Volcano during a captivating night tour - Witness the glowing lava lake at Santiago Crater after sunset - Enjoy a guided walk along the scenic Comalito Trail - Visit the informative volcano museum to learn about volcanic activity

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Masaya Volcano Night Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(3)

from $59

Price varies by group size

Amazing Masaya Volcano at Night "Private Tour"

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(17)

from $88

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Granada lake +Colonial City + Lava tour Masaya volcano

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(9)

from $55

Price varies by group size

Laguna de Apoyo Day pass plus Masaya Volcano

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(7)

from $60

Price varies by group size

The Masaya Volcano National Park covers an area of 54 km² and includes two volcanoes and five craters. The volcanoes have erupted several times in history and were feared by both the indigenous people and the Spanish conquerors. The Spanish baptized the active volcano “La Boca del Infierno” or “The Mouth of Hell”. They placed a cross, “La Cruz de Bobadilla” (named after Father Francisco Bobadilla), on the crater lip in the 16th century in order to exorcise the Devil.

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Masaya Volcano Night Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(8)

from $80

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This guided tour to Masaya Volcano from Managua or Masaya takes you straight from the city to the crater rim for a chance to see the lava glowing at night. Included transportation makes the drive a cinch, plus a quick stop at a the Visitors Center and commentary from your guide help you learn about the volcano, too. Upgrade to include a live music performance at Port Salvador Allende after seeing the volcano.

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Apoyo Lagoon + Lava tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(18)

from $60

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Explore 3 Volcanoes in One Day "Mombacho+Apoyo+Masaya"

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(8)

from $155

Price varies by group size

Private Masaya Volcano, Colonial Granada & Sunset Isletas Cruise

Legacy Tours Nicaragua is not a tour company. It is a boutique concierge experience — and there is nothing else like it in Nicaragua. 1. The Power Couple: Edgard & Sophia host every journey personally. Fluent in English. Invested in you. You travel with family, not a stranger. 2. Zero Wallet Friction: Every entrance fee and boat ticket pre-paid. You never reach for your wallet. Just arrive and experience. 3. The Nica-Pack: Chilled water, local treats, and mints waiting in your seat. Someone thought about you before you arrived. 4. Photo Concierge: Mobile 4K photography support. Leave with magazine-quality memories. 5. White Glove Safety: GPS-monitored vehicles. Solo female travel specialists. Every guest protected. This is not a taxi. This is your private Legacy.

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Private Masaya Volcano, Colonial Granada & Sunset Isletas Cruise

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(13)

from $125

Price varies by group size

Masaya Volcano + Apoyo lagoon kayaking

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.5

(2)

from $52

Price varies by group size

Laguna de apoyo day pass + Night masaya volcano

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(1)

from $61

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PRIVATE Granada+Apoyo Lagoon and Masaya volcano tour

• This volcanic-colonial and refreshing outdoor activity starts when your meet your Local tour guide at your hotel or airport in Managua at 10am • The Aventure will take about 6 -7 hours including the drive back and forth to your Hotel. Learn and enjoy about our colonial buildings,culture and history from Granada city. • Learn about the historics event from Masaya Volcano museum and landscape. • Have a walk on the pointview by the edge of the top of comalito baby volcano inside the national park • Have a nice swim in apoyo Lagoon ( cristal clear water by Masaya) • Kayaking • Have lunch by the lagoon, try tipycal food.( Optional and has aditional cost)

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PRIVATE Granada+Apoyo Lagoon and Masaya volcano tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(16)

from $75

Price varies by group size

Apoyo Lagoon, Masaya Crafts Market & Masaya Volcano Lava Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(5)

from $101

Price varies by group size

Masaya 4 Attractions in 1 Day

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(2)

from $79

Ultimate Nicaragua Tour: 4 Attractions in 1 Day

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(6)

from $73

Granada+Apoyo Lagoon +handicraft market+Masaya Volcano

Take a day tour of two of Nicaragua’s most popular sites on this trip departing from Managua. Receive convenient pickup from your hotel or the international airport then down to the departments of Granada and Masaya. First, you’ll take a relaxed visit to Apoyo Lagoon, a serene space where you’re welcome to swim, kayak, or sit with a beer on the shore. After, you’ll venture to Masaya Volcano National Park where you’ll stand safely on the edge.

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Granada+Apoyo Lagoon +handicraft market+Masaya Volcano

6 hoursFree Cancellation

3.0

(2)

from $70

Price varies by group size

Masaya Volcano, Apoyo Lagoon Handicrafts Market Full-Day Tour

Discover the wonders of Nicaragua on this unique day tour from Granada! Explore the majestic Masaya Volcano, including a hike to the baby volcano Comalito with stunning 360º views, and learn its fascinating history at the museum. Visit the vibrant Handicrafts Market and the charming white village Catarina, with breathtaking views of Apoyo Lagoon, and San Juan de Oriente, famous for its traditional pottery workshops. End the day at the serene Apoyo Lagoon, where you can swim, kayak, or simply relax in a beautiful natural setting. With a mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation, this tour offers an unforgettable journey through Nicaragua’s rich landscapes and traditions!

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Masaya Volcano, Apoyo Lagoon Handicrafts Market Full-Day Tour

8 hours

from $165

Price varies by group size

Discover the Masaya Highlights

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(2)

from $125

Price varies by group size

Masaya Volcano and Managua City Tour: Nature and History Together

Discover the rich history and stunning landscapes of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua since 1852. Our adventure begins at the Loma de Tiscapa Historical Park, where you'll explore the ruins of the old presidential palace and see the iconic statue of Sandino's shadow. Don’t miss the historic artifacts, like the tank sent by Benito Mussolini to Anastasio Somoza. Next, we'll stroll down Bolivar Avenue to the historic city center, visiting Central Park, the ruins of the Cathedral of Santiago, the National Palace of Culture, and the Ruben Dario Theater. Our journey continues to Paseo Xolotlán, where you’ll marvel at a model of 75 buildings from historic Roosevelt Avenue, many of which were destroyed by the 1972 earthquake. We'll then head to the Masaya Volcano National Park, covering 54 km² and featuring two volcanoes and five craters. A paved road leads us to the edge of the active Santiago crater, one of the few places where you can safely observe a crater up close.

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Masaya Volcano and Managua City Tour: Nature and History Together

4 to 5 hours

from $275

Price varies by group size

Apoyo Lagoon, Masaya & Mombacho Volcanoes

Visit three of Nicaragua’s impressive volcanoes—Masaya Volcano (Volcán Masaya), Apoyo Lagoon (Laguna de Apoyo), and Mombacho Volcano (Volcán Mombacho)—on this all-day tour from Granada. Stop at the viewpoint of Catarina, one of the highest hills surrounding the Apoyo Lagoon, to take in panoramic views; it’s a popular spot for both Nicaraguans and tourists, especially on the weekends.

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Apoyo Lagoon, Masaya & Mombacho Volcanoes

8 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(12)

from $175

Price varies by group size

Granada Colonial City Tour and Masaya Volcano

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(39)

from $180

3 full days tour at Granada +Masaya Lava tour+Managua and Leon

3 full days tour bundle you get to visit the top travelers' worry - free with your own local tour guide who is knowledgeable, fluent in English, provides a personal approach and safe modern and comfortable A/C vehicules. We will pick you up in Managua for 3 days. Day 1 .Granada . You will be in contact with nature by enjoying a nice boat ride on lake granada. Have a guided walking tour in the colonial city. As a last spot to visit you will feel a nice breeze and hiking at Catarina lookout . Day 2. Leon. The ruins of Leon to learn about the colonization in Nicaragua also will visit the current city of leon and walk on top of the roof of the cathedral and learn from our culture at Museum Ruben Dario and Arrechavala. Day 3 Masaya. Visit the Handicraft market, main square, Coyotepe fortress. Relax floating on a wooden platform at Apoyo lagoon where you can do kayaking, swim. On top of that, by the sunset we will drive you to Masaya Volcano to see the lava on our volcanic night tour.

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3 full days tour at Granada +Masaya Lava tour+Managua and Leon

3 daysFree Cancellation

5.0

(3)

from $210

Price varies by group size

San Juan del Sur Shore Excursion: Private Masaya Volcano and Catarina Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(3)

from $201

Price varies by group size

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Amazing Masaya Volcano at Night "Private Tour"

Haden_F, Apr 2026

Excellent, communicative...

Excellent, communicative driver! Perfect English and very engaging. The spot itself is beautiful and you can take a little hike while you wait to get up the mountain.

Masaya Volcano Night Tour!!!

kyle_m, Mar 2026

Masaya 3/13/26

Fue perfecto! Muchas gracias! Los guías fueron muy experto! Abbott was amazing! Very knowledgeable and helpful. You can tell he really loves his job.

Masaya Volcano Night Tour!!!

Candice_v, Mar 2026

Breathtaking experience

This was such a great experience and seeing in active volcano at night is a must do. If you’re considering, please do it. Tour guide was knowledgble and make it fun.

Laguna de Apoyo Day pass plus Masaya Volcano

Nathan_J, Jun 2026

We had the tour guide...

We had the tour guide Elias he was phenomenal, flexible and honestly hilarious. Such a grand time at the lagune and the volcano was to die for! They walk you through the history of Masaya volcano with a bit of relaxation, pins coladas and swimming for those so inclined. Great experience if you’re with your friends or your partner or family - very great tour guides who very much will accommodate you, enhance your experience, and work around your schedule. Due to some issues with traffic we did Apoyo Lagoon first relaxed ate steak, swam, saw parrots and kayaked than went to the Masaya volcano at sunset which was spectacular from the truck drive up to the volcano and the natural reserve around where we ate native mangos and joked around and were guided through the indigenous and Spanish history. 10/10 experience and would very much recommend our guide Elias

PRIVATE Granada+Apoyo Lagoon and Masaya volcano tour

Michael_B, Mar 2026

Volcanos, lagoons, wildlife, and a boat ride!

We had an excellent tour with Eliad! Saw everything we wanted to see and skipped the parts that we found less interesting. Big shout out to Eliad who was flexible, fun, and extremely engaging. He's also an wonderful, safe driver, and the nice truck with AC was much appreciated. Highly recommend this tour and would also suggest paying the small upcharge for the boat ride through Las Isletas de Granada! That was easily my wife's favorite part.

PRIVATE Granada+Apoyo Lagoon and Masaya volcano tour

David_W, Dec 2025

Top notch excursion and tour guide

If you desire a deeper understanding of Nicaraguan history and its culture, this excursion is for you. Esdras is a very knowledgeable tour guide who is passionate about sharing his perspective about Nicaragua. I thoroughly enjoyed our dialogue as well as the sites we visited. I left with a better understanding of the Nicaraguan people and the country pride they display. I would recommend the Masaya, Granada and Apoyo excursion to anyone visiting Managua.

PRIVATE Boat tour + Granada City + Catarina lookout

Spott_S, Nov 2024

General overview of an amazing country

Good introduction to the area. However, if you are looking for more depth you need a more specific tour. This tour is designed to be a little bit of a lot. So, there is not much detail in the history from the early part to recent. One caveat, my tour guide did share a personal story that was recent and will have continued impact of his family. It is a testament to the on going struggles as different people and countries try to figure out ways to all live together.

Masaya Volcano

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Know before you go

If visiting at night, go early and plan to keep yourself entertained while you wait for the “show” to begin.
Some Costa Rica and San Juan del Sur shore excursions include a trip to Masaya for unbeatable transportation value.
The volcano itself is wheelchair accessible; check with tour providers for details.

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