Cerro Negro and Volcano Sand Boarding from León

Recommended by 97% of travelers

León, Nicaragua

4 to 6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Sandboard down the slope of an active volcano during this 4-hour tour from León. After a 1-hour trek up the 2,382-foot (726-meter) Cerro Negro volcano, enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Get an orientation and some instruction from your expert adventure guide, then jump on a sandboard and shoot down the slope. Reach the bottom in less than a minute, with your heart in your throat and your adrenaline pumping. All equipment and round-trip transportation from León hotels are included.

Zip down the slope of the Cerro Negro volcano on a sandboard
Get an orientation and instruction about sandboarding from your local adventure guide
See fantastic views of the surrounding landscape from your volcanic vantage point
Hike to the top of the volcano for an hour and then spend an adrenaline-pumping minute sandboarding down

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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
Admission Fee - Cerro Negro Volcano

$10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Start your volcanic adventure with pickup from your accommodation in León, joining a small group of other thrillseekers for the day.

Start with an hour-long drive in a 4WD vehicle to the active Cerro Negro volcano, followed by a 1-hour trek to reach the volcano's summit, standing at 2,382 feet (726 meters).

Take in breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape before receiving guidance and instructions from your expert adventure guide on sandboarding techniques. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you zip down the volcanic slope, reaching the bottom in under a minute.

The tour concludes with drop-off back at your accommodation.

Cerro Negro Volcano 2024

4 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Dress code is smart casual
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Service animals allowed
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
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

leslieaguilar

We 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!

Reviews

4.9

based on 29 reviews

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Great guides and experience!

Ella_V, Aug 2025

This 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 2024

Luis 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!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you! It's a pleasure for us!

Carlos was fantastic and...

Rebecca_R, Feb 2024

Carlos was fantastic and provided a great tour. We had so much fun. Definitely recommend for anyone visiting Nicaragua!

Great experience

leslieaguilar, Jan 2024

Great views and a fun ride down

Sasha_B, Jul 2023

Carlos 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!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Grest guys! It was a pleasure fo us!

Kickass tour - well worth it!

Steve_B, Apr 2023

The 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!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thanks Steve! Was a pleasure having you with us!

So much fun

Rachel_K, Feb 2020

1 hour of hiking for 60 seconds of fun.... and well worth it. Really enjoyed learning about this baby volcano as we hiked up. The guide was personable, fun, and well educated. Great experience, highly recommended!

Fun and unique experience

Stacy R, Dec 2019

We loved our experience and had a great time! Just the drive out to the volcano was well worth the money. Make sure you bring something to cover your head that will stay on even when it's windy. I didn't and was picking pieces of rock out of my hair for days afterwards even after taking a shower. I'd also suggest bringing a face mask to keep the rocks out of your mouth. Also, be prepared for a long walk up the volcano.

Cerro Negro

joanna_b, Mar 2019

Excellent guide, once in a lifetime experience, awesome! The views are stunning and the ride down is so much fun. The hike up is a little tough for the those lacking in strength.

The trip was really nice. The hike...

Pascaline L, Nov 2016

The trip was really nice. The hike is short and quite easy. The view from the top is beautiful and is worth the trip by itself. For those who are scared of the way down, don't be ! It's really easy to manage your speed depending on how you sit up or lay down on the board. The descent is fun and easy. Our guide was very nice and smily and he answered well to all our questions. He always made sure we were ok on the way up, pausing regularly to let us have a sip of water or take pictures. I highly recommend this activity and will certainly do it again if I come back to Nicaragua.

This adventure was incredible. There...

Rudy R, Jul 2016

This adventure was incredible. There is no experience like this in the world that is for sure. You start by hiking up the volcano with your sled and gear. This is the toughest part and in that hot central American heat is NOT for the faint of heart. Once you make it to the top though. WOW. The views and amazing. You can feel the volcano heat just a little and if you dig the ground up a little the dirt is hot. Then you ride down after a brief tutorial and gearing up. The ride is about a minute and you can completely control the speed with your feet. It's take a second to manage but once you get going you are set. Thrill seekers can lift your feet for the fast ride.

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Loiret_A, Sep 2023

Definitivamente una gran experiencia que volvería a repetir , los guías muy atentos y amables dispuestos a ayudar en todo momento, Junior y Marlyn excelentes en su trabajo nos llevaron el recorrido muy entre todos con toda la historia de los volcanes , preocupados en todo momento por el bienestar de nosotras , sin duda una gran experiencia que nunca olvidare y estaré contenta de volver a repetir l experiencia . La única observación que daría para parte de la empresa es que le deberían de brindar a los guías un botiquín de primeros auxilios , con básicos como algodón, alcohol y gasas o vendas , ya que puede ser inevitable algun raspón en l piel, pero fuera de eso, una excelente servicio ☺️☺️☺️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️