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Masaya Volcano Night Tour

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General information

The Masaya Volcano National Park covers an area of 54 km² and includes two volcanoes and five craters. The volcanoes have erupted several times in history and were feared by both the indigenous people and the Spanish conquerors. The Spanish baptized the active volcano “La Boca del Infierno” or “The Mouth of Hell”. They placed a cross, “La Cruz de Bobadilla” (named after Father Francisco Bobadilla), on the crater lip in the 16th century to exorcise the Devil.

The eruptions have had a dramatic impact on the surroundings. Rocks and volcanic ashes still cover the area surrounding the volcanoes. Nature is rough yet peaceful. Different types of vegetation appeared after the eruptions. The park is also inhabited by many different kinds of animals. The park’s wildlife includes coyotes, skunks, raccoons, opossums, deer, iguanas, and monkeys.

Several trails lead to the other craters and the Cave in which hundreds of bats live. Those trails’ distances vary between 1.4 and 5.9 kilometers but are closed to the public for now. You will also find a small museum located in the vicinity of the Masaya Volcano Park that gives you the history of the volcano as well as other relevant information. 

About The Night Tour

On this tour, you will meet one of Nicaragua’s most active volcanoes. At nightfall, you will reach the volcano summit by vehicle. Witness a unique natural event and see a lava lake flowing from the bottom of the crater, forming a river of magma that glows in the dark and illuminates the interior of the volcano. 

The spectacle begins when the sky is getting dark or is already dark, allowing you to see thousands of stars. The wind flows free. You hear a sound like the rumbling of the sea. And, from the edge of the crater, right to the bottom of it, you will see an amazing lava lake that moves with its incandescent color. The visit to the crater lasts between 10 and 20 minutes (depending on the total number of visitors at the entrance). 

Every day, since sunset, the visit of Masaya Volcano Night Tour starts at 4:30 PM , depending on the visitor’s flow. You just need to get to the main entrance road; if there are people or groups before you, you will need to stand in line, as visitors are allowed to enter and go to the crater in order of arrival. 

The total duration of this tour to see the lava lake is approx. 2.5 hours with transportation time , it might take longer if unexpected reasons such as road accidents, weather, or others that are not mentioned above but that affect the itinerary.

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Nicaragua is a treasure trove of natural wonders, with its active volcanoes being the most awe-inspiring. Among them, the Masaya Volcano stands out, continuously emitting clouds of smoke from its collapsed crater. Just an hour away from the Managua Backpackers Inn, the Masaya Volcano Night Tour is an adventure you can’t miss.

What to Expect on the Masaya Volcano Night Tour

The Masaya Volcano National Park is well-maintained, with clearly marked trails that take you through ancient lava flows. As you traverse this stark landscape, you’ll encounter unique flora and fauna that have made this barren environment their home.

Path in the lookout area next to the crater of the Masaya Volcano

Safety Tips for Your Night Tour

Before you ascend to the crater, make sure to visit the visitor center to understand the risks posed by the volcano’s constant gas emissions. Visitors are allowed near the crater for only 10 to 20 minutes due to this risk. But don’t worry, that’s plenty of time to witness the red molten lava lake at the bottom of the crater – a sight you’ll never forget.

Costs and Booking the Masaya Volcano Night Tour

For detailed information about our fees, please contact us via Whatsapp (+505-8480-0600) or email. Admission fees to the park are 100 Cordobas (approximately USD3) during the day and USD10 per person at night. We recommend the night tour for the best photos of the lava lake!

If you’re interested in the Masaya Volcano Night Tour, Managua Backpackers Inn offers transportation packages. For more information, contact us via email at [email protected] . If you’re already staying at Managua Backpackers Inn, please get in touch with our receptionist to make a booking.

Don’t miss out on the Masaya Volcano Night Tour while you’re in Managua or on your way south to Granada or San Juan del Sur. It’s an unforgettable adventure that will be the highlight of your trip!

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Hi, I’m planning to visit in December. Do you charge extra for the tour or is the service already included? Thanks!

Hi Nohn, Yes, there would be a separate charge for the tour to the Masaya Volcano. Please let us know if you have any other questions! BTW, you can reach us by email at [email protected] or via whatsapp at +50584800600

is it that the mountain is active?

Hi, Yes, this is an active volcano. It has a very large lake of lava which is easily visible in the evening, for that reason we recommend a night tour. All the best, Michael

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Central America is full of beautiful places, but there’s one area in Nicaragua that you must visit: Masaya Volcano National Park . Situated between the cities of Managua (the capital of Nicaragua) and Granada, Masaya Volcano National Park is home to 2 volcanoes, 5 craters, hiking trails, a museum and La Boca del Infierno – the Santiago Crater lava lake. There are 78 protected areas of Nicaragua and Masaya is Nicaragua’s first and largest national park . Masaya Volcano (Volcán Masaya in Spanish) is a caldera (volcanic crater) located within the area of Masaya and is thought to be around 9000 years old. Masaya Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua, having erupted at least 19 times, the most recent of these in 2008.

Time needed: 3-5 days.

When to go: April-May or September-January to avoid peak season. Prices will be lower and the weather should still be pleasant.

Weather: Tropical with little seasonal variation in temperature, which ranges between 21-27˚C (70-80˚F). Wet season runs between May to October with a Canícula (dry period) regularly during late July and early August. Dry season runs from November to April.

Languages: Spanish and other indigenous languages.

Currency: Nicaraguan Córdoba

Masaya Volcano National Park 2024 Update

As of April 2024, Masaya Volcano is currently closed to the public. This is due to a landslide which occurred in March that has covered the lava lake with debris, blocking the release of volcanic gases and increasing the potential for volcanic explosions. A similar event happened in 2012 and it is unclear when the park may become safe to enter again. More information can be found in this official alert from the US Embassy in Nicaragua .

Santiago Crater

Of all the volcanoes in Nicaragua, Masaya Volcano is the most famous as it is one of the only places in the world where you can actually see a lava lake . Other locations include Antarctica, Ethiopia, Hawai’i, South Sandwich Islands, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Vanuatu. It’s for this reason that tourists travel from all over the world to witness one of the best things to do in Nicaragua: the lava lake known as the Santiago Crater . The crater continually emits large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas , which wafts over the park and often completely obscures the volcanoes. As you can see from the photo below, the gas looks like huge clouds. Luckily it’s less dense than a cloud so drifts a lot, especially when there is more wind. After sunset, it’s possible to look down into the crater and see lava bubble – a spectacle which Spanish colonisers came to call ‘ The Mouth of Hell ’ .

Masaya Volcano National Park General Information

Due to the constant activity of the Santiago Crater – lava bubbling, boiling and spitting – Masaya volcano technically erupts all the time. But larger eruptions are rare. As you enter the park you’re surrounded by expansive lava fields. These fields of solid lava are from an eruption in 1772 , which was the last eruption to form lava fields in the park. As you drive further into the park, the road leads you through the lava fields from 1670 . These fields were made when the lava lake in Nindiri crater (at that time recorded to be almost 1km wide) overflowed and scorched the surrounding area.

After passing the ticket office (more information on prices below), you’ll arrive at the museum . Take some time to explore the exhibitions, which include informative displays. Here you can learn more about Masaya, as well as the Ring of Fire , a global chain of volcanoes, part of which forms the backbone of Central America.

Your journey by vehicle ends at the car park , which offers impressive views of Lake Masaya. From, here you can join several of the park’s hikes and explore further afield. The car park is also the best spot to watch the lava lake display in the whole national park – more details on that below.

Hiking in Masaya Volcano National Park

The best way to see the National Park is to hike the numerous trails, most of which leave from the car park and lead to miradors (viewpoints).

• Follow the 280 concrete steps to Mirador Cruz de Bobadilla . This high vantage point is marked by a large cross and offers great views of Masaya Volcano and the Santiago Crater, as well as the surrounding volcanoes and lava fields.
• Take the short but steep Masaya Trail to Mirador San Fernando , which gives you a superb vantage point to see the San Fernando Crater.
• From the San Fernando Viewpoint, you’re halfway to the highest point of Masaya Volcano National Park . Follow the path to an elevation of 635m (2083 ft), where you’ll be able to see Lake Managua and Momotombo Volcano.

There are some more challenging hikes, but these require a guide from the national park, a minimum of five people and must be organised and booked with the national park staff at least one day in advance . These include the Coyote and Comalito hiking trails, both of which are 4km long and take around 2 hours each.

The San Juan–San Fernando Circuit was opened in 2021 and explores part of the Santiago, San Fernando and Nindiri craters . At 3.5km , it takes around 1–2 hours to complete.

Due to unpredictable volcanic activity, trails are often closed indefinitely with no notice. The lava tunnels and Tznaconostoc Bat’s Cave Trail , as well as El Comalito (a small, steam-emitting volcanic cone), are intermittently closed.

Where to see lava in Masaya Volcano National Park

There are two wooden platforms from which you can look down into the crater. They can be accessed by steps by the car park and give a good vantage point of the crater. But the best view is actually from another spot. There is a live webcam located in the car park between the two platforms and this is in fact the best place to see the lava. Situate yourself underneath it for the best seat in the house. Apparently, you’re only allowed up to 30 minutes at the Santiago Crater viewing area, to keep crowds from forming. We didn’t see this be enforced but it’s a rule tours adhere to.

It’s also worth noting that the gases which pour from the volcano can obscure the lava lake at times, so your view may depend on the weather and luck. When the lava bubbles, it technically counts as a small eruption.

Pro tip: The lava bubbles, spits and hisses and if you listen carefully you can actually hear it! It sounds like lapping ocean waves in the distance.

How to get to Masaya Volcanoes National Park

There are several ways to get to Masaya and all of them are affordable.

If you’re on a tight budget, you can take a bus to the park entrance, which costs about $1. From Granada or Masaya, take a bus heading for Managua. The journey from Granada takes around 1 hour and from Masaya, 20–30 minutes . The bus will drop you off at the park entrance where you can buy your ticket. From here you’ll need transport to the car park as you’re not allowed to walk along the road anymore. Locals congregate at the entrance for this purpose and will drive you to the volcano in their car for a little fee (~$5 pp).

Alternatively, you could negotiate a taxi journey from town. Be sure to ask for a return fare and for them to either wait for you or return to pick you up. Taking a taxi costs around $20 for a return. We wouldn’t recommend this option as it’s about the same price as a tour and a lot more faff.

Taking a tour is also a very affordable option. Tours typically cost $20-25 and will include a professional guide and your transportation both ways. We’d recommend this option as it’s the best way to see the National Park and learn about what you’re seeing too.

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Masaya volcano national park opening times and prices.

The park is open in two slots: 09:00-16:45 and again from 17:00-20:00 . Sunset is usually between 18:00-19:00. If you want to see the lava you should arrive at the beginning of the evening slot. This gives you some time to do a few small hiking trails, see the sunset over the lava fields and then get into position for the lava show.

The Masaya Volcano entrance fee is different for the day and night slots. The daytime slot is C150 (~ $4 ). The night-time slot is $10 for foreign visitors and $5 for locals.

The best tours to Masaya Volcano National Park

One of the best ways to see Masaya National Park is to take a tour. Not only will you learn so much from a knowledgeable local guide, but your transport is included too. There are multiple ways to visit Masaya – you can visit the park during the day or at night and you can also combine your visit with other must-see sites in Nicaragua. Here are a few we’d recommend:

From Managua or Granada:

• Private Night Tour of Masaya Volcano

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• Masaya Volcano Night Tour

Masaya with Granada City and Lake Nicaragua:

• Granada Colonial City Tour and Masaya Volcano

Masaya with local villages and artisanal markets:

• Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages

How many active volcanoes are there in Nicaragua?

There are 19 active volcanoes in Nicaragua, most of which form a chain inside an area between two faults called the Nicaraguan Depression Graben. Of these volcanoes, Masaya is the most active with 19 recorded eruptions.

Where is Masaya Volcano?

The Masaya volcano is located right beside the visitors car park at Masaya Volcano National Park. The park is approximately 8.5 miles (14 km) west of Granada and 19 miles (31 km) southeast of Managua.

How long is the tour of Volcán Masaya, Nicaragua?

This depends on which tour you book. Some tours last all day and visit other sites near Masaya while others only visit the lava crater. Due to restrictions on the number of tourists within the park, the time you spend at the crater on a night tour is typically 30 minutes to an hour. By contrast, you can spend several hours in the park during the day. Do both if you have the time!

How often does the Masaya volcano erupt?

For the past 3 decades, Volcán Masaya has erupted just under once every 3 years!

Can you visit Masaya National Park from Costa Rica?

Yes! While it’s a long day, it’s totally possible to visit Masaya National Park from Costa Rica. Check out this full-day guided tour which includes your transport, border crossing, Granada, Catarina Volcano, Lake Nicaragua, Monkey Island, Nicaraguan Artisanal Markets and Masaya Volcano.

How much do you tip guides in Nicaragua?

In general you should tip your Nicaraguan tour guide 10%+ of your tour value. If you have a bit extra to spare and the guide provided an excellent service, then 15%-20% would be gratefully accepted. Local currency is always best but American Dollars are also widely used throughout Central America.

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Masaya Volcano night tour and lava watching is one of the most incredible experiences of wild Nicaragua. The highlight of the spectacular volcano night tour is the impressive Santiago crater along with the sound of lava flowing below your feet.

Masaya Volcano night tour – lava watching.

Masaya Volcano is one of the can’t miss attractions when traveling in Nicaragua. 

Masaya Volcano National Park lies between the cities of Managua and Granada and it is the largest national park in the country. It’s possible to explore the park on a day time or take a night tour for lava watching. 

Advice – never travel to Managua if you don’t have to! It’s a heavy, busy city with almost nothing to see! Granada city is nice, while Leon should be your must see destination – READ more HERE.  

If you are booking a tour to masaya Volcano, Granada is worth visiting too. We were very keen to reach Masaya by ourselves, without any guides and organized torus. But for night tour and lava watching I highly recommend booking an organized tour. 

How to get to Masaya Volcano.

Most importantly – it is only possible to visit Masaya Volcano by car , there were no walkups allowed at the time we were traveling. Masaya Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua. For safety reasons you are not permitted to walk the park on your own at night time. 

Only vehicles are accessible during night time, co they can control trafic and evacuate people if any danger occurs. B us tour is the cheapest and most comfortable way to visit volcano at night time. We paid 20$ per person (normal prize) for the organized trip. Single entrance fee to the park after 4 p.m. is 10$, and it’s included in the price.

Once you have booked Masaya Volcano night tour, you will leave Granada around at 4 p.m. and return after 8 p.m. Be prepared there’s a lot of vehicles waiting to enter the National Park for the night tour to Masaya Volcano. 

We waited almost 3 hours to get through the gate and drive to the top of the volcano, which leaves you with maximum 15 minutes lava watching from the edge of the crater. 

Masaya Volcano crater.

I know it sounds short but at the same time 15 minutes it’s long enough to experience this phenomenon. It is really a huge attraction to watch! The sound of flowing lava is hipnotizing. If you are visiting the park in the day time, the lava imporession obviously is not going to be the same. But there are many other things to do and trails to hike in the park. The  volcano landscape across the national park is incredible. The entrance to the National Park during day time is much cheaper, you are not limited with time and you can also do some volcano hiking with many viewpoints across the area.

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Masaya National Park

The first and biggest national park of nicaragua.

Only 23 kilometers from the capital, the Masaya Volcano National Park is the first, and largest national park in the country, consisting of a volcanic caldera with two volcanoes and five craters. Its crater “Santiago” has an altitude of 635 meters above sea level, and continuously emits large amounts of sulfur dioxide. The crater also maintains an incandescence inside due to a persistent lava lake, reason why it was object of veneration by the inhabitants of the area before the arrival of the Spanish colonizers, who baptized the active volcano with the name of “The Mouth of Hell”.

The volcano is located at the center of the National Park, and at its feet is the volcanic lagoon bearing the same name. It is one of the seven active volcanoes in the country which crater rim is reachable by vehicle. The park hosts an interesting system of lava tubes where thousands of bats and insects live in harmony with the surrounding nature. Pre-Hispanic artifacts were also found in the caves where presumably Nicaraguan natives carried out important rituals.

The Masaya Volcano National Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Pacific, thanks to the fact that it offers the opportunity of direct contact with the area of its crater, as well as with the flora and fauna of the site. The park also offers a Visitor Center with information panels on the country’s geology and different ecosystems. Every night the park offers a spectacle that astonishes its nocturnal visitors: the appreciation of the so-called “lava lake” that can be observed from the very shore of the crater. A cross stands at the top of the hill, next to the crater of the volcano, in the same place where another similar cross was planted in 1528 by the jealous Mercedarian friar Francisco de Bobadilla, in order to exorcise the devil.

Every day the park opens its doors for the daytime visit from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. It is also possible to take a short night tour, available every day, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, depending on the arrival of visitors to the park.

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Volcano Masaya - Lava Tour

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• Pasamos a buscar a todos los viajeros en el Hotel que se encuentren hospedados en la ciudad de Granada , Nicaragua .
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• Ben H 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Sunset lake island tour Excellent friendly knowledgeable team Collected from our accommodation Booking and communication was excellent The scenery and wildlife absolutely stunning Had we not took this tour we would have missed what was possibly the best so far Read more Written April 2, 2024
• megan m 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Book Danny Now! Danny is AMAZING! Danny was recommended to us by the owner of the villa we stayed at in Granada and what a great recommendation that was. Danny led and organized 4 tours in Granada, organized 1 last minute airport transfer after our original transfer company stopped communicating, and recommended a surf school for us in San Juan del Sur. There were 6 of us! He offered all of these services to us as private experiences and was extremely kind and patient with us as we asked questions, took photos, bought souvenirs, stopped to get food and go to the bathroom, took our time with sights. We had such a good time on his ours and in his care and cannot recommend him enough. If anyone is planning a trip to Nica, talk to Danny!! He is the man! Read more Written February 1, 2024
• nickipedia 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Exemplary guide and human Danny and his team are just the best. Our AirBNB host introduced us to him and she calls him Batman because he saves the day for her all the time. He is kind, knowledgeable, friendly, proactive, and accommodating. He went out of his way multiple times to help one of our party after they got injured. Can’t say enough good things about him. Read more Written December 31, 2023
• GerardH319 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Danny's Tours - your one stop ground handler for Nicaragua I would like to thank Danny who from the point of first contact was professional and speedy in his return communications via WhatsApp . Danny offers fluent English speaking tours for those who require and of course Spanish speaking as well. At all times Danny was punctual (which is an excellent attribute) and is very customer focused. I booked five trips for myself as a single traveller Masaya Volcano at Night Islets of Granada Leon Day trip from Granada. Ometepe Day trip from Granada. Outbound transfer from Granada to the International Airport at Managua Danny personally escorted all five trips (as it was low season) , when its busy Danny has other members of staff who also work within the same style Danny offers and at the same professional level. Dannys wife Nelly also assisted throughout – and Nelly also leads tours. There are many other options for tours as well and Danny is open to adapting itineraries to suit individual requirements. Without doubt Danny can look after all ground arrangements whilst in Granada and Nicaragua and providing reliable, professional services at all times. Highly recommended Thank you Danny Read more Written December 14, 2023
• Desertmoonwoman 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles I ended up doing two tours! Professional and knowledgeable! I did the night time volcano tour. They arrived on time to pick me up and we met up in their van. We went to the crater and we had an option to hike to the top and had a wonderful view of the crater, Managua, the Lake and Granada. Manuel was my guide. He helped me to walk down because I don’t have depth perception. He was so patient! To see the lava at night was truly amazing and powerful as well. He got us to an excellent viewpoint as well. We also had the opportunity to visit the museum as well. I also suggest the coffee tour as I learned a lot about coffee and the harvest process. It was a beautiful region on the mountain. I also saw fauna and held a beautiful frog! What was incredible, Manuel spoke perfect English and gave us so much information and with the scientific names as well. I also signed up for the coffee farm tour and he was also my guide and acted as the translator when the other guide needed assistance. It truly makes a difference to have a guide that is informative, friendly and was warm and caring to all. Danny’s Tours also accommodated my schedule and I was able to take both tours! Read more Written November 4, 2023
• CareBear1982 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles All around amazing service I highly recommend Danny for tours, private transportation and advice on where to go and what to check out. He is a great person. Super reliable and fun to talk to. We for sure plan to call him when we go back. Read more Written November 2, 2023
• Jcrodz2001 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing city tour Danny is an amazing tour guide. Will definitely book with him again. I give him 5 stars because there no lore stars to give. Great guy Read more Written September 3, 2023
• kimberlyt569 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Do all your tours with Danny’s Tours Danny coordinated all of our tours for our Grenada stay.. His English is excellent and he’s a great communicator. He told us exactly what to expect for each tour and transportation was included. We recommend kayaking the isletas rather than the boat tours. We saw birds, bats and a lot of monkeys. Manuel was our tour guide who also spoke English and was very knowledgeable. We did the lava night tour which is great if you are uncomfortable driving in Nicaragua at night. Danny was also able to arrange a custom horseback riding tour, which was not available on his site. We took a boat ride to a farm, learned about cacao processing and visited Hot Springs by horseback. My horse loving dtr was in heaven. The horseback riding tour today was spectacular and well coordinated among many people. So if you want to do something special don’t hesitate to reach out to Danny and he can arrange something for you. Read more Written July 31, 2023
• katbH2096TJ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Granada Colonial Tour + Las Isletas So glad I stumbled upon Danny’s Tours in one of the blogs I was reading before our trip to Nicaragua. I reached out via WhatsApp and Danny was super responsive. He curated my tentative itinerary to our group (1 adult + 2 kids: 2yo and 5yo) with some things I didn’t even know about when researching Granada area (a chocolate factory - super fun for kids). Manuel, the tour guide, was so accommodating and super nice. Kids wanted to buy something to feed the monkeys - he got fruit. We wanted to stop by a small market on the way bc kids wanted bananas - he got them. His knowledge of the language (both Spanish and English), the city, culture and tender heart made it for a great experience. He helped me order Vigorón with pork vs pork skin 😅 (bougie - I know), knew the monkeys by their names and pointed to the best spots to take pictures and offered to take pictures of us. Great day, great experience and definitely recommend! Read more Written April 10, 2023
• Ltsgoeat 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great experience in Nicaragua with Danny’s tours We used Danny’s tours several times over 2 weeks. He was on time, a great communicator and very knowledgeable. Each time we had a fantastic time. He is able to work with you to design itineraries that meet your needs. Read more Written March 30, 2023
• Krishna S 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Ometepe Island Day Trip. Thoroughly enjoyed the day with lunch, hiking and sightseeing on the island with Danny I had a fabulous day on Ometepe island with Danny. Visited the butterfly venue, hiked a bit and drove around the island. It’s a beautiful island and definitely worth a day trip Read more Written March 13, 2023
• gailm855 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Don’t miss this kayak trip! What an amazing activity! We kayaked through very calm waters and saw so many incredible colorful birds, and a few monkeys sleeping in the trees. Our guide Byron was very informative and pointed out all the birds and nature along the way. After the trip ended, we realized we had left behind one of our nice Hydro flask water bottles. Danny took the time to drop it off at our villa, which was incredibly nice of them can’t recommend this to our group enough! Read more Written March 10, 2023
• jpsimpso 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Danny's Tours make weekend jaunts a breeze! My wife and I completed 5 or 6 tours with Danny and his team while in Granada for a month. We were working remotely and Danny made it a breeze to plan weekend jaunts. Danny is super responsive and will help you plan custom itineraries easily. We really recommend! Read more Written February 10, 2023
• Lillamiller 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Sloths, sloths, sloths…did I mention the sloths?? Beautiful hike and up close encounters with 3 toed beasties! A fun hike through beautiful surroundings to see sloths…what more can you ask for? Having booked a few tours with Danny’s Tours, I asked him if there was anywhere to see sloths in Nicaragua? Indeed there are and he sorted out a trip for me to be able to spot these cuties! Danny really works hard to make sure his guests have a great experience! This was one of many highlights of my trip and won’t be forgotten!! Don’t hesitate to book with Danny. As a solo female traveler I did a fair bit of research before arriving in Nicaragua and Danny was definitely the way to go! His English is excellent (but he’s happy to practice Spanish with you) and he’s very punctual. Gracias por todo Danny! Read more Written February 3, 2023

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