León volcanic hike and lagoon swim adventure combo

Walk a dry tropical forest to volcanic viewpoints, then swim in a warm lagoon fed by the volcano

A seven to eight hour guided tour from León combines hiking an active super volcano with a stop to swim in the warm volcanic waters of Asososca lagoon. You ascend by all-terrain vehicle, then walk a nature trail through dry tropical forest to viewpoints avoiding the steepest sections. Afterward you swim and eat lunch by the lagoon. A guide leads at your own pace, and the tour includes pickup, admission, a typical Nicaraguan breakfast en route, walking sticks and a gas mask.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore volcano and lagoon

• Ascend volcano slopes by vehicle
• Walk nature trail to gazebo
• Enjoy volcanic landscape and photos
• Swim and relax in Asososca lagoon
• Have lunch by the water

The experience

The day starts with pickup and a drive to the volcano's slopes, where you board an all-terrain vehicle for the ascent. Once you reach the trailhead, you walk a shaded nature trail through dry tropical forest, moving at your own pace with your guide. The path takes you through several viewpoints and ends at a gazebo where the forest opens onto the volcanic landscape: the spot where most of the photographs happen. The walking is relatively easy, though it does require a moderate level of fitness.

After the hike, you drive thirty minutes to Asososca lagoon, a crater lake with warm volcanic waters. Here you swim and relax while looking out at the nearby volcanoes. Lunch (chicken tacos and a natural drink) is prepared and eaten by the water's edge. The whole day runs seven to eight hours from start to finish.

Your guide speaks English or Spanish and knows the terrain and the volcano's history. You'll carry walking sticks and wear a gas mask during the hike. Admission to the reserve and all transport by vehicle are included. Children from age eight are welcome on the tour.

What’s included

• Pickup from León.
• experienced guide in English or Spanish.
• all-terrain vehicle transport to the volcano and to Asososca lagoon.
• admission to the reserve.
• typical Nicaraguan breakfast en route.
• walking sticks and gas mask.
• lunch of chicken tacos and natural drink by the lagoon.
• swimming time in warm volcanic waters.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 11 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Fun ''N'' Sun Travels

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided walk with swimming included: the moderate pace and nature trail skip the steepest sections, so medium fitness is enough.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (8 to 11 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How difficult is the hike on the volcano?

The walk is relatively easy and requires medium fitness. The nature trail avoids the most difficult sections of the volcano, and you move at your own pace with your guide, so you set the speed.

What is Asososca lagoon like?

Asososca is a volcanic crater lake with naturally warm water. You swim there and have lunch by the shore while looking out at the surrounding volcanoes.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes pickup from León, an experienced guide, admission to the reserve, a typical Nicaraguan breakfast en route, lunch at the lagoon, walking sticks and a gas mask, and all transport by all-terrain vehicle and on foot.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the volcano?

No. Pickup is included, and the tour provides all transport: you're driven to the slopes, taken by vehicle up the ascent, and driven to Asososca lagoon afterward.