Masaya Volcano Tour

Stand at the rim of an active volcano and look down at a glowing lava lake, with a Mantra shuttle there and back.

Glowing lava lake inside the Santiago crater at Masaya volcano
PHOTO: Glowing lava lake inside the Masaya volcano crater

What you do

[Two or three short paragraphs on the day. The drive to the park, the crater rim, the lava tunnels and the visitor center.]

[Whether it is a day visit or an evening visit to see the lava glow.]

Guests at the crater rim of Masaya volcano
PHOTO: Guests at the crater rim looking into the Santiago crater
The cross above the crater at Masaya volcano
PHOTO: Cross on the hill above the Masaya crater

What is included

  • Mantra shuttle from San Juan del Sur
  • [Park entry]
  • [Local guide]
  • [Anything else]

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Cash for entry fees and extras
  • [Anything else]
  • A light jacket for the evening

What guests say

"Very nice, it is existing to see the lava, there are two viewpoints, one on the left and one on the right, that doesn't matter, you can use either. A special tour wiht my family. Highly reccomend!"
Joe
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"Shuttle and tour guide braught us there. We stopped at local food spots - so delicious and cheap! The volcano was incredible - obviously. Woth every penny 10/10 tour in Nicaragua."
Bridgette
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Questions guests ask

How do we get there?

Mantra's shuttle picks you up in San Juan del Sur and brings you back at the end of the day. [Pickup time]

Can we book the Masaya Volcano Tour private?

[Answer]

What happens if the weather is bad?

[Weather and cancellation policy]

How long can we stay at the crater?

About 5 minutes per group, because of the volcanic gas.

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