Nicaragua Full-Day Tour from Costa Rica Including Masaya Crater, Granada, Lake Nicaragua Islets and Monkeys
by Native's Way
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$460Overview
This full-day bus tour from Tamarindo, Costa Rica, covers Nicaragua's key sites in about 15 hours. The trip begins with a hotel pickup early in the morning, followed by a guided border crossing that takes approximately 30 minutes. The operator handles all passport paperwork and visas. After crossing, the group stops for breakfast. The first sightseeing stop is a viewpoint overlooking a dormant volcano crater, the city of Granada, and Lake Nicaragua. Visitors can walk around this area for about an hour before continuing the journey. Next is time for souvenir shopping at artisan markets, followed by a typical Nicaraguan lunch. The tour then visits the active Masaya Volcano Crater, where guests can stand near the rim and observe its rumbling activity and gas emissions for about 30 minutes. Afterward, the group explores Granada's colonial center for two hours, including La Merced Church. Here, guests climb the church tower for panoramic views of the city, Mombacho Volcano, and the lake with its islets. The final stop is a one-hour boat ride on Lake Nicaragua around sunset. The boat visits Monkey Island where monkeys approach the boat to be fed by the guide. The return trip to Costa Rica includes a stop for snacks. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, park fees, breakfast, lunch, bottled water, and all taxes and fees. Gratuities and specific hotel transport exclusions apply.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Early-Morning Departure
The tour begins with a departure at 4:00 am to start the journey.
Drive-By at 4:30 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 4:30 am without stopping.
Drive-By at 4:20 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 4:20 am without stopping.
Drive-By at 4:30 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 4:30 am without stopping.
Border Crossing and Breakfast
Guests are picked up from their hotel and taken to the border where the guide assists with all passport paperwork and visas. This crossing takes about 30 minutes. Afterwards, the group travels to have a hearty breakfast to begin the day.
180 min
Drive-By at 4:50 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 4:50 am without stopping.
Drive-By at 4:30 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 4:30 am without stopping.
Drive-By at 5:30 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 5:30 am including Secrets Papagayo, Villas Sol, Occidental Papagayo, and Mangroove.
Drive-By at 5:20 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 5:20 am without stopping.
Drive-By at 6:00 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 6:00 am without stopping.
View Over Volcano Crater and Lake
Visitors will have the chance to enjoy the view over the dormant volcano crater, Granada, and Lake Nicaragua. They can walk around freely for a while before returning to the bus to continue to the next stop.
60 min
Shopping and Lunch
Participants can shop for affordable souvenirs and experience local Nicaraguan lifestyle before sitting down for a typical Nicaraguan lunch.
60 min
Active Volcano Visit
An active volcano is visited where guests can stand near its crater and observe it rumbling and releasing gases.
30 min
Colonial Town and Church
The tour stops at an old Colonial town near Lake Nicaragua. Visitors see La Merced Church, known for its beauty, with a large bell tower. They can climb the stairs to the roof for panoramic views of the city, Mombacho Volcano, and Lake Nicaragua with its islets.
120 min
Boat Ride on Lake Nicaragua
The final stop is a one-hour boat ride on Lake Nicaragua during sunset, viewing the Nicaraguan Islets. The guide stops at Monkey Island where monkeys approach the boat to take food from the guide. Afterwards, the group heads back to Costa Rica, stopping on the way to buy snacks for the return trip.
60 min
Meeting point
Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - (extra fee)
End point
Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood Main Gate - (extra fee)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Nicaragua Full-Day Tour from Costa Rica Including Masaya Crater, Granada, Lake Nicaragua Islets and Monkeys
by Native's Way
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$460Overview
This full-day bus tour from Tamarindo, Costa Rica, covers Nicaragua's key sites in about 15 hours. The trip begins with a hotel pickup early in the morning, followed by a guided border crossing that takes approximately 30 minutes. The operator handles all passport paperwork and visas. After crossing, the group stops for breakfast. The first sightseeing stop is a viewpoint overlooking a dormant volcano crater, the city of Granada, and Lake Nicaragua. Visitors can walk around this area for about an hour before continuing the journey. Next is time for souvenir shopping at artisan markets, followed by a typical Nicaraguan lunch. The tour then visits the active Masaya Volcano Crater, where guests can stand near the rim and observe its rumbling activity and gas emissions for about 30 minutes. Afterward, the group explores Granada's colonial center for two hours, including La Merced Church. Here, guests climb the church tower for panoramic views of the city, Mombacho Volcano, and the lake with its islets. The final stop is a one-hour boat ride on Lake Nicaragua around sunset. The boat visits Monkey Island where monkeys approach the boat to be fed by the guide. The return trip to Costa Rica includes a stop for snacks. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, park fees, breakfast, lunch, bottled water, and all taxes and fees. Gratuities and specific hotel transport exclusions apply.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Early-Morning Departure
The tour begins with a departure at 4:00 am to start the journey.
Drive-By at 4:30 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 4:30 am without stopping.
Drive-By at 4:20 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 4:20 am without stopping.
Drive-By at 4:30 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 4:30 am without stopping.
Border Crossing and Breakfast
Guests are picked up from their hotel and taken to the border where the guide assists with all passport paperwork and visas. This crossing takes about 30 minutes. Afterwards, the group travels to have a hearty breakfast to begin the day.
180 min
Drive-By at 4:50 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 4:50 am without stopping.
Drive-By at 4:30 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 4:30 am without stopping.
Drive-By at 5:30 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 5:30 am including Secrets Papagayo, Villas Sol, Occidental Papagayo, and Mangroove.
Drive-By at 5:20 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 5:20 am without stopping.
Drive-By at 6:00 am
A drive-by passing through the area at 6:00 am without stopping.
View Over Volcano Crater and Lake
Visitors will have the chance to enjoy the view over the dormant volcano crater, Granada, and Lake Nicaragua. They can walk around freely for a while before returning to the bus to continue to the next stop.
60 min
Shopping and Lunch
Participants can shop for affordable souvenirs and experience local Nicaraguan lifestyle before sitting down for a typical Nicaraguan lunch.
60 min
Active Volcano Visit
An active volcano is visited where guests can stand near its crater and observe it rumbling and releasing gases.
30 min
Colonial Town and Church
The tour stops at an old Colonial town near Lake Nicaragua. Visitors see La Merced Church, known for its beauty, with a large bell tower. They can climb the stairs to the roof for panoramic views of the city, Mombacho Volcano, and Lake Nicaragua with its islets.
120 min
Boat Ride on Lake Nicaragua
The final stop is a one-hour boat ride on Lake Nicaragua during sunset, viewing the Nicaraguan Islets. The guide stops at Monkey Island where monkeys approach the boat to take food from the guide. Afterwards, the group heads back to Costa Rica, stopping on the way to buy snacks for the return trip.
60 min
Meeting point
Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - (extra fee)
End point
Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood Main Gate - (extra fee)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.