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Apoyo Lagoon + Lava tour

Managua, Nicaragua
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Masaya Volcano tour from Managua or Masaya
  • Learn about the volcano at the Visitors Center before you go
  • Book ahead to reserve your spot at a super popular destination
  • All transportation included so you can relax and enjoy the ride

What's Included

  • Driver/guide( English speaker)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Drinks
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee - Masaya Volcano entrance fee
    $5.00 per person
  • Entrance fee - Apoyo lagoon- includes kayaking
    $7.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Itinerary

1

La Laguna de Apoyo

4 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

Masaya Volcano National Park 2025

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We can pick you up at the airport for only $10 per person additional
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.3
based on 18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Messiah Volcano is Wild

Amy_P, Feb 2026
Our guide was awesome! Very patient and helped us get great pics. Definitely worth doing especially if you haven’t gotten a look up close to an active volcano.

Volcano Masaya - Great highlight in Nicaragua.

Mario_S, Jun 2022
Whow, it was amazing to see the lava in an active volcano. We did not see that before. Our guides explained us a lot about volcanos and the country and gave us enough time to enjoy it. This private tour only for us was excellent. Muchos gracias to Mike and Gabriel.

I loved this!

Toni_M, Mar 2020
Wonderful experience, the two guides were so pleasant and thoughtful. I am so glad I booked, they made sure I was happy, and had fun from beginning to end.

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Thanks a lot for that terrific review, I am so glad you got to enjoy your tour. Hope you be back soon and book with Show me Nicaragua tours again. Regards.+505-7691-8819

Night tour of Volcano

KristiRae_V, Jan 2020
What a fantastic tour! Our tour guide, Daniel, made it such a great experience right from the start. Very knowledgeable and fun. We really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommended it. Also, seeing the volcano at night is such an incredible experience!

Response from Host, Jan 2020

Thanks for your review. I am happy to know you had a great time. At show me Nicaragua tours we always try to do the best for our customers so they enjoy the tour.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 26 days in advance.

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