We offer to take you around in the area of León for sightseeing and trekking. From relaxed sightseeing trips and easy trekking destinations to the more requiring volcano climbing. Below is a list of what we offer you. We can arrange many other tours according to your wishes - just ask.
Please be aware that our classification of the trekking tours as "easy", "medium" and requiring of course depends on each person's capacity. We have e.g. classified the Cerro Negro tour as "easy", as even children can climb the volcano in less than an hour. But if you are not accustomed to climbing mountains at all, you may find that it is not so easy, as the terrain is a bit rough and particularly around midday the sun can be quite hot and it might also be windy. Most people climb it easily, also retied people, but we have experienced some young people complaining that it is misleading to call it "easy". So please make your own assessment.
All prices are in USD. There shall be a minimum of 2 persons.
Tour |
Description |
Included |
Duration |
Difficulty |
Price per person |
Not included |
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2 persons |
3 or more |
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City Tours |
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1 |
City tour León |
We take you around the colonial centre of León and Sutiaba. Most of it is walking we go by car to Sutiaba. |
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3 hours |
Easy |
17 USD |
13 USD |
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2 |
Revolutionary León |
We take you around to see the places in León and Sutiaba related to the 1979 insurrection, including the former National Guard Fortress above León. Accompanied by one of the revolutionary veterans, when possible. |
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4 hours |
Easy |
20 USD |
15 USD |
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Volcano trekking |
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3 |
Cerro Negro Volcano hiking |
Visit to the active Cerro Negro Volcano 16 km outside León. We climb the volcano and enjoy the beautiful view of the crater and the surrounding landscape. |
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3-4 hours |
Easy |
22 USD |
17 USD |
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4 |
Cerro Negro Volcano with ash-boarding |
As # 1, but includes ash-boarding down (please be aware you have to carry the sand-board yourself on the way up). |
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4-5 hours |
Easy |
30 USD |
24 USD |
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5 |
Telica Volcano |
We drive to the foot of the volcano and climb to the very impressive crater with lava glowing at the bottom. You can take a day-tour or evening tour (only when moon is full) |
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8-9 hours |
Medium |
50 USD |
40 USD |
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6 |
Telica Volcano by night |
Same as # 8, but we sleep at the top and walk down next morning (after seeing the sunrise) |
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20 hours |
Medium |
60 USD |
50 USD |
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7 |
San Cristóbal Volcano |
This is the highest volcano in Nicaragua (1,700 m). We drive to the foot of the volcano and climb to the top. The last 200 meter are quite requiring. Gorgeous view of the whole area from the top. |
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14 hours |
Requires good physical condition |
80 USD |
70 USD |
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8 |
Momotombo Volcano |
This is the most impressive volcano en Nicaragua with its perfect cone. We drive to the foot of the volcano and climb to the top. The last 200 meter are quite requiring. Gorgeous view of the whole area from the top. |
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14 hours |
Requires good physical condition |
80 USD |
70 USD |
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9 |
El Hoyo Volcano |
This is an extinct volcano with a beautiful view of the Xolotlan Lake. We go up in the afternoon and sleep at the top to see the sun rise over the lake. |
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12 hours (20 hours when sleeping at the top) |
Medium |
60 USD (80 USD when sleeping at the top)
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50 USD (70 USD when sleeping at the top) |
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10 |
Cosiguina volcano |
This is an extinct volcano to the North of Chinandega with a beautiful view of the Fonseca Bay (you can see Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala). |
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12 hours |
Medium |
70 USD |
55 USD |
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Other tours |
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11 |
Leon Viejo |
We drive to the Old Leon ruins and walk around in the museum. Can be combined with a visit to the pristine Asososca lake. |
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4 hours |
Easy |
40 USD |
30 USD |
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12 |
Laguna de Asososca |
We drive to the Lake and walk down to the lake. Bathing is possible in the lake. |
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3-4 hours |
Easy |
30 USD |
25 USD |
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13 |
Cerro Negro, Asosca and Leon Viejo |
We combine the trips above – total round trip around 110 km. May not be possible in the rainy season. |
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5-6 hours |
Easy |
45 USD |
35 USD |
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14 |
Isla Juan Venado |
We drive to Las Peñitas and from their with boat to the Mangrove Swamps (Natural Park). You can see the wild life, mostly birds but normally also lagartos (crocodiles), turtles and iguanas. The boat trip is paid directly to the boat owner. |
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3-4 hours |
Easy |
20 USD |
15 USD |
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15 |
Isla Juan Venado |
As above, but you can extend the trip by going by the ocean to Salinas Grande (around 40 minutes) and then back through the estuary (22 kms). The price will have to be negotiated with the boat owner. |
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6-7 hours |
Easy |
25 USD |
20 USD |
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16 |
Flor de Caña Rhum Factory |
We drive to Chichigalpa and arrange a visit to the Flor de Caña Rhum Factory |
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3-4 hours |
Easy |
22 USD |
17 USD |
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17 |
San Jacinto |
We drive to San Jacinto and visit the hot springs (hervideros) |
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3-4 hours |
Easy |
15 USD |
10 USD |
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18 |
We can arrange whatever combinations to your liking. E.g. whole day tour: We start in the morning going to Leon Viejo, visit Laguna de Asososca, go to the Cerro Negro Volcano and end up in the evening at a beach restaurant. Price (excl. entrance fees and restaurant consumption): 140 USD for the trip (up to 4 persons). |