Volcano Boarding in León: Board down a live volcano

Ride black volcanic sand from the crater rim to the base in five minutes

Volcano boarding near León is an activity where you hike to the summit of a live volcano, then board down the slope on a wooden plank with full safety gear. The guide leads in English or Spanish, photos and videos are included, and the whole outing takes about four and a half hours from pickup in León to return. Children from age 6 can join. You can carry your own board up the mountain or hire a local porter to do it for a small fee.

The experience

The day starts with a 50-minute transfer across rural communities and crop fields on sandy roads, heading toward the volcano base at 300 meters above sea level. Once there, you hike up a fairly easy rocky trail for about an hour to reach the summit at 726 meters. Your certified guide sets the pace and stops for photos of the volcanic landscape and the rural area around it. You'll see how people live and work in this zone.

At the top, you put on your safety gear (a fitted suit, helmet, leather gloves, mask and goggles), and step onto your wooden board. The ride down takes about five minutes. After you reach the bottom, you get a cold drink before heading back to León in the air-conditioned vehicle. The guide carries a camera throughout, so you leave with photos and videos of the run.

You can carry your board and gear up the mountain yourself, or pay a local porter a small amount to carry them for you, so the hike stays enjoyable. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and children from age 6 are welcome. All safety equipment is provided, and entry to the volcano is included in the price.

What’s included

• Certified guide in English or Spanish.
• full safety gear including fitted suit, helmet, leather gloves, mask and goggles.
• wooden board.
• air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and return.
• bottled water.
• volcano entry.
• photos and videos of your descent.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 60 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Fun ''N'' Sun Travels

Is this one for you?The guide leads the pace on the hike and speaks English or Spanish, so you can follow comfortably and stop for photos whenever you want. If you prefer not to carry your board up the mountain, you can hire a porter to do it for a small fee, which lets you enjoy the hike without the extra weight.

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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 (6 to 11 years). Under 6: 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.

What is volcano boarding actually like when you get to the top?

You strap on a wooden board, put on your full safety gear, and ride down the volcanic slope. It takes about five minutes to go from the summit at 726 meters back to the base. The slope is made of black volcanic sand and rock, and the guide photographs the run.

Can I do this if I'm not very fit?

The hike up is fairly easy and takes about an hour on a rocky trail. The guide sets your pace and stops for photos, so you can take your time. If the hike feels like too much, you can hire a local porter to carry your board and gear up the mountain for a small fee.

How long is the whole thing from when I leave León?

The activity takes about four and a half hours total: that includes the 50-minute transfer each way, the one-hour hike up, the five-minute board down, and a break for a cold drink at the bottom.

What's included in the price?

Entry to the volcano, all safety gear (suit, helmet, gloves, mask and goggles), the board, the guide, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and photos and videos of your ride are all included.