2 Day - Volcan El Hoyo
- 天數: 2 天 (左右)
- 位置: Leon
QUICK FACTS
Average backpack weight: 10-13kg
Maximum Elevation:1089m
Total Trek Distance: 23km with volcano boarding
Minimum Age Requirement: 17+ for our public calendar trek. For inquiries regarding families and private treks, please contact us.
SUMMARY
Three volcanoes, epic sunrise from your tent and a swim in a crater lake, all in two days!
We begin the trek at 7am in the Quetzaltrekkers office where we assemble our bags and eat a filling breakfast prepared by the guides. We then leave in our private truck for a one-hour ride to the starting point of the hike, the ranger station located between Cerro Negro and the Las Pilas-El Hoyo complex. As we reach the foot of the Volcán Cerro Negro, we leave our overnight packs at the station and begin a moderate 45-minute climb to the crater. We spend some time on the summit enjoying the cool breeze and magnificent views over the Maribios volcano range, plains of northern Nicaragua, and the Pacific Ocean. Then it’s time for the fun part… a spectacular descent of the volcano’s black sand slopes on volcano boards! After a safety demonstration, we put on our brightly-coloured volcano boarding suits and take off down Cerro Negro.
After refuelling with a snack at the ranger station, we grab our big packs and begin a steep ascent of the Las Pilas – El Hoyo volcanic complex. We eat lunch upon arriving at the base of Las Pilas, and then wind through forests and old craters to approach El Hoyo. Out of nowhere comes “the Hole,” a mysterious giant sinkhole where we make camp. After erecting tents, we take a closer look at the Hole, summit the volcano, and explore an ominous, steaming sulfur vent. We enjoy dinner back at the campsite, practically a balcony seat for the view over Lake Managua, Momotombo, and lake Asososca.
The next day, we open our tents and discover a truly unforgettable sunrise view of the lakes and volcanoes. We then eat breakfast, pack up camp, and make our way downwards through jungle and farmland to reach the Volcán Asososca and neighboring crater lake. After a long morning of hiking, we arrive at the crater lake where we eat lunch and reward ourselves with a refreshing swim. A short 15 minutes hike uphill finishes our hike, we jump into our van and drive back to Leon where we arrive around 2pm.
Please note that this is a very challenging hike demanding a good degree of fitness and some hiking experience! Consider this before signing up to ensure that we can all enjoy a great and pleasant hike.
As Quetzaltrekkers is a non-profit organisation, all of the proceeds of this trek go to our scholarship fund which gives at-risk youths in Leon an opportunity to go to school. Thank you for supporting our mission!
DEPARTURE LOCATION
Quetzaltrekkers Office, Leon
DEPARTURE TIME
-7am Meet at the Quetzaltrekkers Office
ARRIVAL LOCATION
-2 pm at the Quetzaltrekkers Office
WHAT TO BRING
Hiking shoes, Hiking clothes, Flashlight, Daypack to carry your water, Sunscreen & Hat, Backpack of around 60L, mosquito repellent, rain jacket, bathing suit and towel, Sandals, warm clothes for the night, flashlamp, long socks, bandana for volcano boarding, 8L of water
* We have all hiking gear available to loan at no additional charge.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
private transportation, guides, entrance fee, Snacks, 2x Breakfast, 2x Lunch, Dinner and you get a Qt t-shirt at the end of the hike.
FAQs
Can I store stuff in your office that I am not hiking with? Yes, we have a secure locker room where you can store any belongings that you don't want to have with you on the hike.
I am vegetarian / vegan / lactose intolerant etc.. We can easily accommodate dietary restrictions. At the base, all of our food is vegetarian and can easily be made vegan. Just describe any restrictions you have in the “dietary restrictions” section of the booking page.
