Top León Half-day Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a volcano boarding tour of Cerro Negro, the youngest volcano in Nicaragua. Located in the city of León, this volcano is an active volcano that rises 726 meters above sea level. On your tour, you will be outfitted with a protective suit and given a special board to ride down the volcano. After a brief safety briefing, you will hike up the volcano to the top, where you will be rewarded with an awe-inspiring view of the surrounding landscape. Once at the top, you will be ready to board down the volcano’s steep slopes. The experience of riding down Cerro Negro will be unlike any other. At the end of your tour, you will have an unforgettable experience that you will never forget. You will have a sense of accomplishment and a great story to tell your friends, family, and future generations. Cerro Negro volcano boarding is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t forget!

Experience the beauty of Nicaragua’s Telica Volcano on a once-in-a-lifetime sunset tour. Your driver will pick you up from your location and take you to the volcano, located about 30-40 minutes away from the city. From there, you will embark on a 45-minute hike up to the volcano, where you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the sunset. Once you reach the summit, you will be able to witness a truly magical and unforgettable sunset. Enjoy the spectacular colors of the sky as the sun dips below the horizon, and take in the fresh air of the volcano. This is the perfect opportunity to experience the dramatic landscape of Nicaragua and create lasting memories. This Volcano sunset tour will be forever etched in your memory for a lifetime! Just a friendly reminder to bring a few headlamps with you in case it gets dark while you’re hiking down the volcano!