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El Hoyo Volcano Hike
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El Hoyo Volcano Hike

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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
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Ages 9-65, max of 12 per group
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Private transportation
  • tour guide
  • entrance to the reserve
  • Bottled water
What's not included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Lunch


Start:
  • PLAZA EL CARMEN, Esquina de los bancos 30 varas al Oeste, León, Nicaragua
    Go from the corner of the banks towards the West towards the Merced park on the right sidewalk, in 30 meters enter the square and find the Fun 'N' Sun Travels office
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 227793P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 227793P1

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      Go from the corner of the banks towards the West towards the Merced park on the right sidewalk, in 30 meters enter the square and find the Fun 'N' Sun Travels office
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      On this hike you will be able to walk a nature trail along a set of interconnected active and inactive volcanoes. A total of six hours is required to reach the top and return. Due to its moderate difficulty, abundant shade and beautiful landscapes, this is the perfect option for an adventure with friends or family. After a short transfer through roads and rural communities, we will report our visit at the visitor center located at the beginning of the trail that will take us to the top of the volcano. From the beginning we will enjoy the view of beautiful landscapes that stimulate adventure. At the beginning the path gradually inclines but after an hour we will walk on flat ground with abundant shade, which will allow us to conserve energy for the final part where there is no vegetation. From the top we will enjoy an excellent 360-degree view of a group of aligned volcanoes that embellish this region of Nicaragua.
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    Linus R
    4 contributions
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    We had a wonderful trip full of adventours. Camping on the El Hoyo and experiencing the sunset as well as the sunrise are unforgettable. We definately would recommend Fun‘N‘Sun as the trop was perfectly planned, the guide Pedro was super nice and cooked us a delicious dinner and prepared breakfast in the morning.
    Written 19 March 2023
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    Thanks a lot for joining, your feedback are much appreciated. Best of luck!
    Written 20 March 2023
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    Krzysztof G
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    Great company which provides professional local guides with adequate equipment, unlike some other operators. Memo is very responsive and friendly, booking is very easy. The guide Henry was very knowledgeable about the trail, local animals and other things in Nicaragua. Highly recommend :)
    Written 21 March 2023
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    Lacy H
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    Dec 2024 • Couples
    We were so happy we booked this combo! Volcano boarding was a classic Nica tourist experience - quite busy and overhyped, but beautiful scenery and still fun. Our favourite was definitely the rest of the hike. It’s hot but not too strenuous and offers very rewarding scenery of the surrounding volcanos. The pictures online truly don’t do it justice! If you’ve done Acatenango in Guatemala, think of this hike like a baby sibling in terms of difficulty and volcano viewing.

    Our guide, Wilmer, was so kind, funny, and knowledgeable, and his love for hiking was contagious!

    Make sure you bring a large pack and perhaps some clips, as you will be carrying lots of water, your sleeping bag, some mats, and a tent (we only travel with very small packs so this made it tough).

    Bugs weren’t bad but it can get very windy up top, and slightly chilly at night (windbreaker recommended). Camping was peaceful however we were awoken in the night by a herd of 20+ horses chilling beside us. Apparently sometimes it’s cows instead.

    If you like hiking and you’re in Leon, please, budget the time for this overnight experience!
    Written 12 December 2024
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    We are pleased to know that we met your expectations Thanks a lot for being with us!
    Written 16 January 2025
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    Dec 2023 • Couples
    We had a very good time and were completely satisfied. From transport to our guide Sterling to the many attentions, everything was very good. We particularly liked the fact that a lot of consideration was given to nutritional forms and intolerances. The food tasted very good! Compared to participants from other tours, we were equipped with very high-quality material and this made the hike and overnight stay very pleasant. We would book this tour again at any time!
    Written 19 December 2023
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    Andrey R
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    July 2024 • Solo
    Guillermo my guide was super ! The hike was unique and its first time I was able to reach volcan that has gases coming out !! The whole experience was amazing and I’m thinking about coming back for more !!
    Written 6 July 2024
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    Noe
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    July 2024 • Friends
    Scenic and excellent experience! We very much loved this tour! Guillermo is a great guide, very informational and the ultimate expert. If you’re in Leon, book this tour, 10/10!!!
    Written 4 July 2024
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    Justine W
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    Mar 2024 • Friends
    We had an amazing time during this beautiful two day camping trip! The guide was very considerate and everything was well planned. Would 100% recommend this experience!
    Written 7 April 2024
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    VK
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    Jan 2025 • Friends
    The tour is highly recommended. We had Guillermo as our guide and he had a lot of knowledge to pass on to us.
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    Written 10 January 2025
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