Volcano Surfing [Quetzaltrekkers: Nicaragua]

Surf down an active volcano.

We meet at the Quetzaltrekkers office at 8:00 in the morning. From the office private transport takes us on a one-hour journey directly to the base of Cerro Negro, passing through beautiful Nicaraguan farmlands on the way. Then we unload our volcano boards and begin a 45-minute hike to Cerro Negro's summit.

After taking in the impressive views from the top, we receive a tutorial on safely descending the volcano, put on a protective jumpsuit, and we set off volcano surfing. We quickly reach the bottom, load our boards in the truck, and drive to the ranger station to prepare lunch. If you choose, you have the option to climb Cerro Negro again for another run down while lunch is being prepared. After lunch we return to Leon, arriving around 2:00.

Start at 8:00 am in Quetzaltrekkers office
Back the same day at 14:00 pm in Quetzaltrekkers office.

Minimum Donation: 30 US$


	When to hike
	Upcoming hikes can be found on our monthly schedule! Even if there is no hike scheduled, we can leave whenever we have a minimum of two persons signed up and enough guides to do the hike. Please sign up at least one day before the hike by 4:30 pm.
	What to expect
	Our services include: all transport food purified water two Volunteer Guides camping equipment, i.e. tents, sleeping bags, etc. entrance fees to national parks a free T-shirt	Our services do NOT include: personal travel insurance alcoholic beverages costs incurred due to accident, illness or any other unforeseen circumstances tips to guides :-)
	All hikes are lead by a minimum of two guides. In general our guides are bilingual and have lived in Nicaragua for some time, working in tourist services, social and development work etc. The tour leaders are happy to explain the different cultures that you encounter and the significance of places that you visit. They will accompany you throughout the tour, ensuring a smooth, stress-free, safe and enjoyable time. Quetzaltrekkers uses local transport and purchases food provided on trips from local markets and shops when possible.
	What to bring
	You will need the following equipment to join us on this adventure: hiking boots backpack hat sun screen passport or copy of passport and valid visa of Nicaragua We can provide you with camping gear in case you don't have your own. Please note that our ressources are limited! Donations of old and used gear are very welcome and help us a lot to improve our service!
	Discounts
	We offer a 25% discount to owners of a Quetzaltrekkers Guatemala T-shirt volunteers working in León for at least 3 months people who have done a hike with us within the last month We offer a 50% discount to Nicaraguans