Volcano Boarding

Volcano boarding equipment. Photo by Misty Ellis

Volcano Boarding. Photo by Will Gray

One of the best ways to see Volcán Cerro Negro is by going down the volcano's side on a board. While there are other tours, the Bigfoot Hostel version starts in the late afternoon; you head out to the volcano base then climb to a viewpoint over a steaming crater. From there you continue to the top for a view over the entire volcano chain, including San Cristobal, Casita and the smoking Telca. After a look into the second crater, where you can feel hot rocks and see rising steam and sulfur deposits, you can watch the sunset then jump on a wooden board to enjoy a fun, but not scary, 600 meter (1,968 foot) ride to the bottom. The volcano is expected to explode soon, but the tour operator is keeping tabs.

You can read a personal description of the experience here.

 Cost/Getting There

Organized by Bigfoot Hostel, León; the $23 cost does not include a $4.50 national park entrance fee.

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Reviews

Traveler Reviews of Volcano Boarding

New Info on Volcano Boarding

Just wanted to say that Bigfoot and the volcano boarding a great..amazing views. I also wanted to say that you need to update your information. Volcano boarding is run from Bigfoot Hostel but is at a price of $23. For all the info check their website www.bigfootnicaragua.com

Traveler from Barbados on Nov 05, 2008

Volcano boarding is crazy

It's crazy. Climb to the top of a active volcano, fly down it at 60 km per hour on a board....say no more.

Traveler from Canada on Nov 18, 2007

Volcano boarding

We went two weeks ago and there is no other experience like it out there for travelers...If you are going to do it, do it the best way.

Traveler from new zealand on Sep 30, 2007

Kicks ass

Beautiful scenery and a unique experience.

marco plourde from Canada on Mar 02, 2007