Half Day Tour of Cerro Negro's Volcano Boarding
Description
Experience the thrill of boarding down the slope of Cerro Negro Volcano, one of Central America's most active volcanoes. The hike up the volcano is about one hour. We explore the main crater and walk the rim up to the highest point. The panoramic views of the pacific are breathtaking, you can see the colonial city of Leon, pacific ocean and volcanic chain. After the instructions and putting on the safety equipment we slide down the volcano. The speed is controlled by using your feet as breaks. The faster you go, the more extremer the activity. If you do not want to do the volcano boarding you may also walk down the volcano.
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The Cerro Negro is a young and unique volcano. It provides a stunning natural setting, the opportunity to hike a active volcano, see its crater and board down. The steep slopes of this black volcano lack any kind of vegetation. An eruption in 1999 has left a wide border of black, volcanic material around Cerro Negro and there are two smaller craters right next to the volcano which were recently formed. The crater – often emitting smoke and gas – can be observed from above, and the crater rim leads to the other side where the imposing volcanic chain can be seen with several volcanoes (including the Telica and San Cristóbal) lined up one after another. The volcano’s steep slopes provide a great surface for Volcano Boarding. This thrilling experience takes little time before reaching the bottom. It is also possible to walk or run down while enjoying the superb views. In any way, the Cerro Negro provides a unique and intense experience.
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Please be ready at reception.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(14)
Second time volcano boarding and just as amazing! Excellent, attentive guide. A must for adrenaline lovers!
We had the best time on Cerro Negro with our guide Russell. He picked us up at our hotel and took us to the mountain. We hiked up the mountain together, and he would point out interesting features and viewpoints. He was amazing with my son who got pretty nervous when it was time to board down the volcano. Russell was able to calm him down, earn his trust, and make him feel safe. The boarding itself is great fun. Highly recommend.
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It's a difficult hike but worth every step up. The guide was great and motivated me for sure. It was a little intimidating but he made me and my daughter feel safe
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Awesome trip. Our tour guide Russell was very good and informative. The hike up was not too hard, its was hot and sunny but windy. Would definitely recommend to anyone
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Russell was an amazing guide! He was so knowledgeable, kind, and funny! He was very patient with us as we made our way up volcano. The volcano boarding was such an exciting experience! Book this one!
Great Tour and better experience with Russell. Great communication and really helpful. A must do and do it with Russell
I don't leave reviews (aside from this, i suppose) bc I believe we live in an increasingly superficial world where ppl want assurances before they chose to live. They don't want to just experience something. Anyway. This guide was kind. My 12 yo son didn't want to sled down. I had to hold him as he cried. This is hard for a father. Howwvwr, my son listened to the encouragement of the guide...to be courageous and strong, but that it was OK to not do it. In essence, he was human. He acted like a parent (which he is). I'm writing a review because of this....the guide. The tour was good, too.
Fantastic!!! So much fun, highly recommend to anyone who wants a little adventure in their trip! The highlight of our time in Nicaragua!
Russell was the best tour guide ever. He was very attentive to us because I had knee surgery 8 months prior so I was going much slower than I anticipated and my fiancés anxiety kicked in after looking down and he consoled her and encouraged her that she would be able to continue and she did. I would recommend him 100 times if I could. The way he assisted us both throughout the hike up the volcano was amazing, he went above and beyond. He gave clear and concise directions on what needed to be done in order to slide down safely and we had the best time ever. Russell we just want to publicly thank you again.
This activity was great. The guide was informative. We knew we would have to carry our own gear up the volcano, but you were able to pay a local $5 at the start if you wanted.
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