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Masaya Volcano Night Tour — Active Lava Lake

  • Departure 04:30 PM
  • 4–5 hours
  • Easy
  • Private, your group only
  • Book and pay online by card
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
  • Reply on WhatsApp in under 1 hour
  • 100% private, never mixed with strangers

The route of the day

Follow the trip, stop by stop.

Satellite image with the route of the tour: Rivas, Masaya volcanoGranadaManaguaRivasMasaya volcano
Image: Sentinel-2 cloudless 2016 by EOX IT Services GmbH (contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data). Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
  1. 1Pickup at your hotel in Rivas or San Juan del Sur
  2. 2Drive to the edge of the active lava lake, at night

What the day looks like

Our own photos from this tour and from the ride in a private vehicle.

Road with a yellow curb beside a stone viewpoint and the steaming Santiago crater under a wide blue sky
Santiago crater viewpoint, by day
Stone viewpoint with a wooden staircase beside the steaming crater of Masaya volcano
The crater viewpoint, by day
Silver Toyota Hiace van with a roof rack parked by a forest
Vans for groups and families
Open back of a van loaded with suitcases and surfboard bags
Suitcases and surfboards, inside

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About this tour

Witness the glowing red molten lava lake inside Santiago crater at night. One of the most unique and accessible volcanic experiences on Earth.

What's included

  • Transporte privado A/C ida y vuelta
  • Entrada nocturna al Parque Nacional Volcán Masaya
  • Guía bilingüe
  • Agua embotellada

Not included

  • Cena
  • Propinas

Pickup and departure

Pickup
Hotel in Granada / Rivas / Managua
Departure
04:30 PM

What to bring

  • Light jacket for evening breeze
  • Camera with night mode

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Questions about this tour

Will I see the lava?

On most clear nights the lava lake is visible from the viewpoint, but the park can close the crater for gas or weather. If it closes on your date, we move the visit or return what you paid.

Is it suitable for children or people who do not hike often?

It depends on the volcano: some are a drive and a short walk, others are a several-hour climb. Tell us who is coming and we suggest the right option before you book.

Is the tour really private?

Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with a guide born in Rivas. There are no strangers and no fixed group departures.

How do I pay?

Online by card: after you send the request you can pay right away on Banco LAFISE's secure page (Poket), or pay later with the link we send you when we confirm. We never see your card details. We reply within 1 hour, 7:00 to 20:00 Nicaragua time. If you prefer another way to pay, tell us on WhatsApp.

Can I cancel?

Yes, free of charge up to 48 hours before the tour. Write to us by email or WhatsApp with your request code.

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