Nicaragua Full-Day Tour from Costa Rica
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Granada's historic architecture
- Cruise on Lake Nicaragua's Islets
- Visit Masaya Volcano National Park
- Discover local artisan markets
- Experience Nicaraguan culture firsthand
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Costa Rica to Nicaragua
- Guided tour of Granada's historic sites
- Visit to Masaya Volcano National Park
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: 4:00 am
Pass by: 4:30 am
Pass by: 4:20 am
Pass by: 4:30 am
You will picked up from your hotel promptly and taken to the border where your guide will help you in every step of the crossing, which takes about 30 minutes. The guide will make the process easy for you and will take care of all of the passport paperwork and visas. From here we will travel to eat a hearty breakfast to start off the day.
Pass by: 4:50 am
Pass by: 4:30 am
Pass by: 5:30 am - Secrets Papagayo, Villas Sol, Occidental Papagayo, Mangroove
Pass by: 5:20 am
Pass by: 6:00 am
Here you will enjoy an incredible view over the dormant volcano crater, Granada, and Lake Nicaragua. You will be allowed to walk around freely for a while before getting back in the bus and heading to the next stop.
Do some shopping for inexpensive souvenirs and experience the Nicaraguan life style before sitting down for a typical Nicaraguan lunch.
An active volcano where you will have the opportunity to stand right next to its crater and hear it rumbling and spewing of gases. An incredible, rare sight.
An old Colonial town near Lake Nicaragua. Stop at La Merced Church, considered one of the most beautiful buildings of Granada. It is flanked by a large tower that houses the church bells. You will ascend the stairs and reach the roof of the church. From here, you’ll have a panoramic city view of Granada, Mombacho Volcano, and Nicaragua Lake with the islets. This is the perfect place to take pictures of the beautiful city and the surroundings.
Your last stop is a one hour boat ride in Lake Nicaragua viewing the Nicarguan Islets around sunset. Your guide will stop by Monkey Island consisting only of monkeys that will come out and take food from your guide on the boat! You will then head back to Costa Rica, stopping on the way to pick up some snacks for the ride home.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the latest travel advisories and border crossing requirements between Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
- Be prepared for a full-day excursion with early departure and late return times.
- Confirm the availability of the tour on your preferred date, as schedules may vary.
Know before you go
- Ensure you have a valid passport for border crossing.
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and potential rain.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent for outdoor activities.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. Please bring your passport on the day of your tour
- Entry to Nicaragua: Send photo of passport to info@nativesway.com or WhatsApp
- Your departure Ticket that proof of flight out of Costa Rica
- If your hotel is not listed, contact us for quoting
- It is prohibited to enter the country of Nicaragua with the following items: all kinds of Drones, all kinds of Binoculars, including those for Night vision, and any object considered for professional, journalistic, and similar audiovisual reproduction.
Traveler reviews
A must do attraction… family friendly activity
A must do attraction Family friendly activity Would recommend it Great for all ages Excellent tour guide … Claudio and team
This was a good...
This was a good experience and I’m glad I went and was able to experience Nicaragua! Everything went well and all the guides were very nice. It’s just A LOT of time in the van and a long day. All the sights were cool but we were always on a time crunch because of the amount of driving we needed to do. The inside of the volcano was especially a unique experience. Also, we had no problem getting through immigration both ways. It was relatively quick. The longest wait was maybe 15 minutes in line going into Nicaragua. They tell you everything to say and stay there with you the entire time.
Great tour , Miguel was Awesome!!
Miguel was a great tour guide. He made sure we were informed, made us laugh, and kept us safe as we enjoyed the beautiful country of Nicaragua!
It’s ight
They didn’t check all passports when I booked a month ago and they didn’t tell me one of us needed a visa. The van broke down and they wasted time picking up one of the tour guides friends because she needed to go to the border.
Watch Out
Nicaragua should only be seen with a tour IMHO. It’s one of those countries with lots of poverty and crime. You can feel eyes watching you because they think you’re rich, which we weren’t. So be careful or choose elsewhere.