Top León Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

No matter if you’ve skateboarded, snowboarded, or sandboarded, you’ve likely never volcano boarded. This extremely unique activity is an adrenaline-filled sport that takes place on the side of an active volcano. Leave Leon for the Nicaraguan countryside where you’ll learn how to ride own the side of Cerro Negro on a volcano board. A jumpsuit, googles, and helmet are provided to help keep you save as you ride down this rocky hillside.

Experience the ruins of Leon Viejo, the former Nicaraguan capital, which was destroyed in the 1500s by the region’s notoriously destructive volcanic activity. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a personal guide and see what remains of this once important colonial city. Take in spectacular views of Lake Xolotlan, Momotombo volcano, and its little brother Momotombito and enjoy private transportation to and from the site.

Walk through León on a comprehensive tour of the historic city's landmarks and attractions. With a small group of 15 people or fewer, spend 3 hours visiting attractions like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cathedral of León and the local Central Market. Conclude your tour with a beverage at CocinArte.

Feast all of your senses on the rich cuisine of Nicaragua on a private tour of Léon for food lovers. You’ll overcome the language barrier and explore a bustling food market with your guide, and discover snacks and ingredients you might otherwise have missed if exploring alone.

Explore Leon highlights, from a Sandinista prison to a historic university, on a private walking tour that’s tailored to you. Prebooking a personalized experience with a local guide gives you inside access to the city, with plenty of time to discuss the things you see. Whether you’re getting your bearings or looking for a deeper dive into Leon's culture and history, this tour is designed for your interests.

Discover the colonial city of Leon, Nicaragua as you embark on a sightseeing tour of the city. Join a small group and visit the city’s main highlights including the Leon Cathedral which combines baroque and neoclassical elements and the plantations. While you explore your guide provides context on the history, culture, and way of life of the local people.

Experience one of the region’s most unusual adventure sports as you race down Cerro Negro—“black hill”—on a custom-made volcano board. Speed over the sand and ash of this young volcano, which was formed in a single day of lava eruption in 1850, on a safe and exhilarating sandboard ride. Afterward, take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear water of Asososca Lagoon.

Let's have a taste of mixed Nature and adventure experiences. Explore the beautiful nature of Esteli, the exuberant flora and fauna of Natural reserve Miraflor, and the adventure at Somoto canyon with Local experts. This is a private tour meant to accommodate your needs and schedule. Adventures | Culture | History

Get a glimpse into Nicaragua’s past and a taste of its future with this rum and pre-Columbian tour. Leave Leon behind and learn about the national rum: Flor de Cana. This award-winning rum is renowned around the world and this tour includes interactive stations where you’ll learn about the history and production of Flor de Cana. Then, you’ll visit the Chorotega Nicarao Museum, an archaeological museum featuring pre-colonial collections.

On Nicaragua’s western coast, a quiet island full of wildlife waits for you to explore. Get out of the city and into nature with this private kayaking tour of Juan Venado Island. You’ll meet your guide in Leon then drive the short distance to Las Penitas Beach. A mangrove forest stretches between the coast and the island, creating a scenic waterway for you to paddle through. Glide across these calm waters looking for egrets and birds taking roost.

El Hoyo is a volcanic complex that includes several volcanic structures and is easily recognized by the remarkable hole located on its slope. Enjoy hiking a dormant volcano "El Hoyo" Most of the time we hike in the shade of the trees, Let's explore the area and enjoy its beautiful view of Momotombo volcano and lake Managua.

Experience Nicaragua’s volcanic landscapes at their most magical on a tour of the Telica Volcano at sunset. You’ll embark on a hike to the active volcano’s crater to watch the sun sink majestically into the horizon. Plus, this private tour means you can walk at a pace suited to you and your party.

Enjoy nature while horseback riding and reach a peaceful crater lagoon. Let's have direct contact with nature, horseback riding through farms. Take a look at real cowboy life and learn about the region. Have relaxing swimming in warm lagoon water

From Leon, a guided tour is the easiest way to visit Somoto Canyon in a day. The 4-hour drive flies by in the comfort of a private climate-controlled vehicle, and your time exploring the rivers, gorges, and waterfalls of Somoto Canyon is made fun and safe with a guide. This tour includes all equipment for a relaxing float down the canyon, too.

It is an active volcano with craters and fumaroles, it offers one of the most beautiful volcanic landscapes in Nicaragua. You will walk a little visited nature trail with abundant shade

Ideal for adventurous travelers, this half-day tour combines nature and adrenaline with volcano boarding on Cerro Negro and a boat tour of the wildlife-filled Isla Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve. Round-trip transport from León, Granada, or Managua; volcano boarding equipment; and a guide to accompany you along the way ensures a seamless, stress-free experience.

Story, culture, sun, fun and Adventure Let's enter the spirits of colonial days exploring the ruins of old Leon, one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas so-called "American Pompey" founded by Spanish in 1524 and abandoned in 1610. Learn how indigenous people of the Imabite tribe used to live, their culture and more. Enjoy swimming in the warm water of a gorgeous volcanic crater lagoon "Laguna del Tigre" also known as Asososca Lagoon and enjoy nature. and just before hitting back to Leon let's stop and try our typical dessert "Quesillo" in a small artisan town.

San Jacinto Mud pods, Let's walk the fumarolic field and see the mud pits of different sizes, depths, and colors. See nature's force in action as the mud bubbles and churns, spitting up geysers of steam in addition to learning with the locals to make the very popular tortillas. Let's enter the spirits of colonial days exploring the ruins of old Leon, one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas so-called "American Pompey" founded by Spanish in 1524 and abandoned in 1610. Learn how indigenous people of the Imabite tribe used to live, their culture and more. Take a short walk in the old Momotombo Port and see Managua lake and the historical Momotombo volcano nearby. Enjoy swimming in the warm water of a gorgeous volcanic crater lagoon "Laguna del Tigre" also known as Asososca Lagoon and enjoy nature. and just before hitting back to Leon let's stop and try our typical dessert "Quesillo" in a small artisan town.

Take advantage of a direct ride to El Salvador from Nicaragua with this shared shuttle service to El Tunco Beach. You’ll receive convenient pickup either from your hostel or hotel in Leon, or catch a ride at the designated meeting point. Prepare for an early-morning departure and sit back in this air-conditioned vehicle as you head north. Be sure to bring extra currency for border fees.

Learn how to dance the best way with Leoncitos de la Salsa, enjoy of a dynamic class and improve your dancing skills. We provide a private class for very beginners, intermediate and advance enthusiast learners.

In northern Nicaragua near the Honduran border, the Somoto Canyon was heavily unexplored until the early 2000s. Today, you have the opportunity to explore this unique geological area of the country with a guide. This private tour takes you through the Somoto Canyon National Monument where you’ll wander the canyon rim and down into the water then enjoy a lunch together.

With a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. León has 15 unique and beautiful churches and is filled with breathtaking colonial architecture. Its main Cathedral is mentioned as the largest in Central America. What is Rubén Darío, the most admired and celebrated Nicaraguan poet, often called the Prince of Castilian Letters”? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of León. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those visiting the city for the first time and wanting to get the most out of it!