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Discover the best top things to do in Leon, Nicaragua including Private Flor de Caña Rum Distillery and León City , Private Cerro Negro Volcano Sandboarding, Leon and Old Town Leon Tour, León City tour and Mud pools of San Jacinto, Private Daytrip In Leon And Ruins Of Leon From Managua, Kayak Private tour at Juan Venado Island, Cerro Negro and Asososca Lagoon, Volcano boarding at Cerro Negro and Las Peñitas Beach Tour, Private Tour: Historic León City, Cosiguina volcano.
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1. Private Flor de Caña Rum Distillery and León City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Have you tried Flor de Caña Rum? This rum is made in Nicaragua and is one of the best rums of the world. Visit the place where this rum is made, learn about all its processes, and most importantly, learn about its history, which is interesting and inspirational. Additionally, discover colonial city of León, its history, traditions, and beautiful cathedral.
Inclusions: Bilingual Guide during all excursion, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Flor de Caña and león Tour, Round-trip private air conditioned transfer, Entrances to mentioned sites
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 19841913
The people at the BosaTour were amazing. We booked a special tour with pick up in Managua, visit Cerro Negro, and drop off in Popoyo. The team was super accommodating and top list of great photos to capture our adventure up the volcano. They even stopped on the side of the road for some fruit. I can’t recommend them enough.
2. Private Cerro Negro Volcano Sandboarding
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Feel the adrenaline boarding a volcano! Climb a steep and ‘difficult to walk’ volcano of 500 meters high and descend it in less than 10 minutes!
Inclusions: Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Private transport by private air conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By Omar W
A blast that my family and I will never forget!!! They had about 7 or so zip lines. We did supermama and a few other maneuvers that had the fun turned up a bit.
3. Leon and Old Town Leon Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy the experience of exploring the ruins of the Ciudad Vieja Leon, the first capital of Nicaragua, founded in 1524 by Spanish captain Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba on the shores of the Momotombo volcano. By several earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in 1610, this city was relocated 53 miles (90 km) north of Managua. After the 1 hour trip on a scenic road along the lake Xolotlan or Lake Managua, with a breathtaking view of the Old City Momotombito Momotombo and volcanoes. We end our tour with a stroll through the San Jacinto Volcanic Fields, a place where hot steam and gas bubbles through the deep mud volcano Telica Field is not large, but it is interesting as it is hot walk to see the different holes that vary in size and color. The sometimes mud thrown small pebbles and steam is always being thrown by many children in the area offer their guide, which is a good idea since there is no sign indicating where it is safe to walk and locals know where to take.
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By MParker2
I booked the combo tour via web site (Viator), and paid for tickets. On the reservation form requested the local traveling company (Vive Travel) to contact me to finalize the details of transportation pick up. At the time of reservation, the web form indicated the local transportation would pick up at any private residence or selected hotel list in the San Jose area. After not hearing back from local touring company, contacted Viator, explained the situation. I was instructed to go to a specific hotel as suggested by Viator and was also told that they had made note with the local touring company to pick me up at that location by 5:00AM on the touring day. I was also given local touring company contact information via WhatsApp and phone # to call if required. Decided to drive two hours and stay at the local recommended hotel the night before tour. Checked into the hotel and reached out to local touring company via WhatsApp informing them of my location. WhatsApp confirmed that they read the message but the local traveling company did not respond back. Finally 8:00PM the night before the tour, I called Viator and informed them that I have had zero feedback from local touring company and was started to get concerned about the being picked up from the hotel. After one hour of phone call with Viator, I was told to go to the hotel lobby area and was assured that someone would be picking us up for transport. Was in the lobby before 5:00AM, and still no sign of transportation. Called Viator, and was told to wait till 6:00AM and call back again. 6:00AM still no sign of local transportation. Called Viator, got the refund, but could not believe the agent attempted to sell me another tour package. Seriously! Four calls to Viator, multiple attempts via email to local travel touring company, several confirmed WhatsApp messages and our planned day of going on several tours got completely abolished with significant disappointments. I hold Viator completely responsible for what happened and this is false advertisement on their behalf. Although they refunded my money, I would never ever book anything with them again. Book at your own risk. Don't expect too much and be ready for being disappointed.
4. León City tour and Mud pools of San Jacinto
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
During the León City Tour, you will visit the most beautiful places of this colonial city. After this you will go and see the mud pools of San Jacinto where you can admire boiling mud pools.
Inclusions: Guide., Travel insurance by INISER., Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By nicatraveler1
We went volcano boarding on Cerro Negro.....it’s a pretty small volcano compared to others....we thought it would be easy. It. Was. Not The hike up was treacherous ( wear good sturdy hiking shoes ) and very hot ( until close to the top then extremely windy- which felt good but you really had to be careful and mindful of getting g blown off the trails !) Oh and we ( 3 Ladies in good shape ) could not carry the boards..we paid $1.00 each to the locals to take them up thank GOD. The sliding down was cool,...it is very much controlled by the way you sit and lean which made it not scary at all. It was a 2 minute slide down . We got videos which was cool,..but at the bottom you had to pick up your board and walk quite a ways in the sand to get to the truck that drives you back to the parking lot. The lagoon was so so,....the hike DOWN to that was equally as hard as the volcano . Just different terrain ( dirt,tree roots, rocks and sticks and stones ) it took forever to get down there ..the lagoon is beautiful but you really can’t swim in it. We tried.the bottom is very silty and it gets deep as soon as you walk in. We saw wild horses which was cool also....then the hike back up omg all 3 of us thought we were going to pass out. Very steep and slippery if shoes aren’t excellent for hiking. Long drive back to Leon where we then had to take the chicken bus back to las penitas. It was a very long day. Be prepared ,!
5. Private Daytrip In Leon And Ruins Of Leon From Managua
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
• This colonial adventure starts when you meet your guide at your hotel in Managua or Leon • Private Bilingual Local Tour Guide. • Hotel Pick up and drop-off Private Transportation. • Go sightseen the most popular spots in Leon( City and Ruins of Leon) • Walking Tour in the city of Leon and the Ruins of Leon. • Visit to 2 meums and 2 Cathedrals • Private Transportation from Leon city to the Ruins of Leon- Back and Forth. • Tour may start by picking you up at the airport. A reliable staff member waits for you at the airport holding a sign with your name and take you to the transportation( if flight is dalayed we always wait for you, never let no one behind.)
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fee to museums and churches
Reviewed By daniellegF7328YB
I had so much fun. It was me and bae and it was great bc it’s a private tour so we could get to know each better with less distractions. Our tour guides were sweet and patient. I love taking pictures so they waited whenever I wanted to stop for photo ops. The chocolate factory was delicious. The lake was beautiful. The town was colorful and the volcano was crazy. Although I thought we would get a closer view like how I’ve heard it described in Hawaii. But I still could see the lava with their provided binoculars and they provided a selfie stick!! I wish I could remember my tour guide name but I a picture of him!
6. Kayak Private tour at Juan Venado Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to Kayak tour at Juan Venado Island. Juan Venado island is located only 22 kilometers distance from Leon, just off the coast in front of a small fishermen village called Las peñitas. The island lies very close to the coast and is practically nothing more than a thin, long strip of sand. Nature, however, is spectacular. Between the island and the coast grows a mangrove forest, which houses tons of birds. Furthermore, baby crocodiles live in the water as well as lots of crabs and other crustaceans. It's great to take a boat or kayak and cruise through the forest. There are small, curvy waterways you can browse through, with egrets and other birds around every corner.
Inclusions: Entrance fees to the reserve and Kayaks , Tropical drinks, beers or pops
Exclusions: Bottled water
Reviewed By hudsoncrider
We wanted to experience as much as possible in the limited time we had in Nicaragua which is why we decided to book a tour with Vamos Travel Nicaragua. We wanted to see the country from a local’s perspective which is how we met Franklin, the owner of Vamos Travel Nicaragua Franklin does it all! From history, transportation, photography, and friend, it was so helpful to travel through Nicaragua with a local expert! Right away we knew we made the right decision.. It was a great feeling to have someone waiting for us at the Costa Rica / Nicaragua border. Vamos Travel Nicaragua crafts their tours to best experience the country's history, culture, and most importantly food. =) Our favorite experiences were volcano boarding, Masaya volcano and the León city tour. With more than 16 years of experience as a certified tour guide, Franklin is a walking encyclopedia of dates and did a great job of conveying the history and information in an engaging and interesting way! Vamos Travel Nicaragua is a master at customizing his tours to each of their customers. We told Franklin the things we wanted to see and he made sure that we were able to experience them. It was very helpful with our limited time to have his honest opinion on what was worth seeing and what we could skip. We really wish that we had time to explore the beautiful country of Nicaragua, but so thankful for our incredible experience with Vamos Travel Nicaragua!
7. Cerro Negro and Asososca Lagoon
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
The Cerro Negro was born one morning in April 1850 amid tremors, subterranean noises and projections of lava, is one of the most recent deliveries of the volcanic history of the planet. This young volcano has a height of 726 meters above sea level and its name derives from its characteristic color because it is surrounded by a layer of ash and rock that made impossible the growth of vegetation on its slopes. This volcanic lake, Asososca Lagoon, with transparent water is situated in La Paz Centro town, being part of “Pilas el Hoyo volcanic complex” protected area. Asososca, which in Nahualt means “water mirror”, is surrounded by “Ajusco” and “El Hoyo” volcanoes and preserves a beauty that very few people come to enjoy.
Inclusions: Transport., Guide., Mineral water and fruit., Bottled water
Exclusions: Food, Horseback riding
Reviewed By LVkey
Purchased tickets 2 weeks before arriving to Nicaragua. It was requested to give the company call 48 h before the trip ... so did we try ... and guess what ? The phone nr didn’t work ... after we did a research on google it popped up that this place been temporary closed . Now I’m tryin to get my money back . Paid $90 for two tickets + I also reserved hotel in Leon ... I had to cancel the whole thing because we could not reach the company. And few days later I received email that they were waiting for us at the hotel . Well I’m very disappointed... provided phone nr didn’t work , I had to cancel my whole trip to Leon . Very upsetting because this was one of my dreams . We will be visiting soon again and we will choose local company on the spot ... we do not want to deal with issues like this . I hope they won’t giving us problems with refund ... will see .
8. Volcano boarding at Cerro Negro and Las Peñitas Beach Tour
The perfect activity for the adventurers! What is Sandboarding: an extreme sport that consists in descending the slopes of black sand of the active volcano with a board, for this activity you will use protective equipment to guarantee your safety and to enjoy this unforgettable experience to the fullest. Cerro Negro is the youngest volcano in Central America, located in the department of León, besides being one of the most active. With 700 meters high and descend it in 5 minutes At 70 kilometers per hour! The adventure begins in an hour's walk to the top of Cerro Negro Volcano. The ascent can be a bit difficult due to the loose stones and inclination. Frequent stops are made to provide information about the volcano. Before going to the side more inclined to make the descent, you can practice inside the crater.
Inclusions: Protective equipment (suit, glasses, gloves), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: TIPS
Reviewed By MParker2
I booked the combo tour via web site (Viator), and paid for tickets. On the reservation form requested the local traveling company (Vive Travel) to contact me to finalize the details of transportation pick up. At the time of reservation, the web form indicated the local transportation would pick up at any private residence or selected hotel list in the San Jose area. After not hearing back from local touring company, contacted Viator, explained the situation. I was instructed to go to a specific hotel as suggested by Viator and was also told that they had made note with the local touring company to pick me up at that location by 5:00AM on the touring day. I was also given local touring company contact information via WhatsApp and phone # to call if required. Decided to drive two hours and stay at the local recommended hotel the night before tour. Checked into the hotel and reached out to local touring company via WhatsApp informing them of my location. WhatsApp confirmed that they read the message but the local traveling company did not respond back. Finally 8:00PM the night before the tour, I called Viator and informed them that I have had zero feedback from local touring company and was started to get concerned about the being picked up from the hotel. After one hour of phone call with Viator, I was told to go to the hotel lobby area and was assured that someone would be picking us up for transport. Was in the lobby before 5:00AM, and still no sign of transportation. Called Viator, and was told to wait till 6:00AM and call back again. 6:00AM still no sign of local transportation. Called Viator, got the refund, but could not believe the agent attempted to sell me another tour package. Seriously! Four calls to Viator, multiple attempts via email to local travel touring company, several confirmed WhatsApp messages and our planned day of going on several tours got completely abolished with significant disappointments. I hold Viator completely responsible for what happened and this is false advertisement on their behalf. Although they refunded my money, I would never ever book anything with them again. Book at your own risk. Don't expect too much and be ready for being disappointed.
9. Private Tour: Historic León City
If you are a history lover, León is your place to explore in one day. León city was once the capital of Nicaragua and today is one of the most important cities of the country. It has 2 World Heritage by UNESCO, the largest Cathedral of Central America, active volcanoes, the first university of the country and more.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private air conditioned vehicle, Entrances to mentioned sites
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By 19841913
The people at the BosaTour were amazing. We booked a special tour with pick up in Managua, visit Cerro Negro, and drop off in Popoyo. The team was super accommodating and top list of great photos to capture our adventure up the volcano. They even stopped on the side of the road for some fruit. I can’t recommend them enough.
10. Cosiguina volcano
The Cosiguina Volcano is located in the municipality of El Viejo, Chinandega, northwest of Nicaragua. Occupies the center of the Chinandega peninsula and is one of the last refuges for wildlife in the country's Pacific coast. It covers an area of 13,000 hectares and its truncated cone has a height of 872 meters. Fom there you can see the Estero Padre Ramos, the islands of the Gulf of Fonseca, volcanoes Conchagua and San Miguel in El Salvador, and the coasts of Honduras and the island of Ometepe. This volcano in 1835 was protagonist of the most violent eruption in recent history of Nicaragua giving rise to the islands off the Gulf of Fonseca. Inside there is a crater lake covering 1.5 km. The characteristic blue-green color of its waters is due to emissions of gases that come from within. The interior walls are so steep rock that make the inaccessible lagoon.
Inclusions: National Park fees, Transport by private vehicle, Local guide, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By nicatraveler1
We went volcano boarding on Cerro Negro.....it’s a pretty small volcano compared to others....we thought it would be easy. It. Was. Not The hike up was treacherous ( wear good sturdy hiking shoes ) and very hot ( until close to the top then extremely windy- which felt good but you really had to be careful and mindful of getting g blown off the trails !) Oh and we ( 3 Ladies in good shape ) could not carry the boards..we paid $1.00 each to the locals to take them up thank GOD. The sliding down was cool,...it is very much controlled by the way you sit and lean which made it not scary at all. It was a 2 minute slide down . We got videos which was cool,..but at the bottom you had to pick up your board and walk quite a ways in the sand to get to the truck that drives you back to the parking lot. The lagoon was so so,....the hike DOWN to that was equally as hard as the volcano . Just different terrain ( dirt,tree roots, rocks and sticks and stones ) it took forever to get down there ..the lagoon is beautiful but you really can’t swim in it. We tried.the bottom is very silty and it gets deep as soon as you walk in. We saw wild horses which was cool also....then the hike back up omg all 3 of us thought we were going to pass out. Very steep and slippery if shoes aren’t excellent for hiking. Long drive back to Leon where we then had to take the chicken bus back to las penitas. It was a very long day. Be prepared ,!
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