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Mombocho Big Lava Tour
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Granada Big Lava Tour
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Granada City Day Trip
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Volcan Masaya Lava Tour
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Leon and Sand Boarding
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Managua City Day Tour
Mombocho Big Lava Tour 
Granada Big Lava Tour 
Granada City Day Trip 
Volcan Masaya Lava Tour 
Leon and Sand Boarding 
Managua City Day Tour Description: Spend part of your day hiking the volcanoes of Mombocho and seeing Granada from another perspective, then take in the view of Laguna de Apoyo from Catarina or if you would like a little more adventure, we can replace this with a Zip Line Ride at the bottom of Mombocho, then shop in the Masaya Artisan Market, have an early dinner at a local favourite restaurant and enjoy the breathtaking sight of bubbling lava at Vulcan Masaya. Then back to the hotel for an evening drink and a swim.
What to Take: Small back pack for water and food, good runners or light hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, camera, sunglasses, wallet.
Cost: $100 (1-4 people).
Schedule: Except for the time to be at the park gates for Volcan Masaya, all other times are approximate and depend on how long you wish to be in each place.
- 8 am - Leave hotel - 1 hr to Mombocho
- 9 am - Ride up the mountain to the top of Mombocho
- 9:45 am - Self guided hike on Mombocho to see the views over Granada and Las Isletas
- Noon - Shuttle to bottom of mountain. Driver will take you to the Zip line just a few meters from the park gates. This is optional and depending on exact time, you may have to skip one of the remaining activities.
- 1 pm - Drive to Catarina for a view of Laguno de Apoyo (30-60 minutes at the lookout).
- 2 pm - Drive to Masaya Artesian Craft Market for your trinkets to take home. (1 Hour shopping time)
- 4 pm - Optional early Dinner at El Buccanero a local restaurant that is on Volcan Masaya with a great view for a late afternoon lunch/dinner before the volcano
- 5:30-6 pm - Arrive Volcan Masaya. Yo don't want to be any later because if there is a long lineup you will miss the tour as the park closes at 8:30.
- 7-8pm Return to the hotel
- Dinner in Managua if you did not go to El Buccanero.
Meals: Lunch provided by Hotel (Sandwich to go, cheese, water); Early Dinner at El Buccanero (4:30pm
Additional Costs:
- Transport to the top of Mombocho ($5/person)
- Zip Line ($28.75/person)
- Volcan Masaya ($10/person)
- Dinner, Shopping
- Tips
Description: Spend a day in Granada and area, sightseeing in the 380 Las Isletas of Granada, having lunch on La Calzada, taking in the view of Laguna de Apoyo from Catarina, shopping in the Masaya Artisan Market, having an early dinner at a local favourite restaurant and taking in the breathtaking sight of bubbling lava at Vulcan Masaya. Then back to the hotel for an evening drink and a swim.
Cost: $95 (1-4 people).
What to Take: Small back pack for water and food, good walking shoes or sandals (you may get a little wet on the boat tour), hat, sunscreen, camera, wallet.
Schedule: Except for the time to be at the park gates for Volcan Masaya, all other times are approximate and depend on how long you wish to be in each place.
- 8 am Leave hotel; 45 minutes to Granada
- 9 am - Boat Tour of las Isletas for 60-90 minutes or a Kayak tour for 2.5 hours,
- 10:30 - Main town square for early lunch, wander around, see the churches. Walk La Calzada, the main street from the square to the lake. There are many small shops and restaurants.
- 1 pm - Drive to Catarina for a view of Laguno de Apoyo (30-60 minutes at the lookout).
- 2 pm - Drive to Masaya Artesian Craft Market for your trinkets to take home. (1 Hour shopping time)
- 4 pm - Optional early Dinner at El Buccanero a local restaurant that is on Volcan Masaya with a great view for a late afternoon lunch/dinner before the volcano
- 5:30-6 pm - Arrive Volcan Masaya If there is a long lineup you will miss the tour as the park closes at 8:30.
- 7-8 pm Return to the hotel
- Dinner in Managua if you did not go to El Buccanero.
Meals: Lunch in Granada; Early Dinner at El Buccanero (4:30pm
Additional Costs:
- Las Isletas Boat tour ($10/person/hour)
- Kayak tour of Las Isletas - 2.5 hrs ($25/person with Tierra Tours)
- Volcan Masaya ($10/person)
- Lunch, Dinner, Shopping
- Tips
Description: Spend the day hanging out in Granada. Take a tour of Las Isletas by boat or if you are more adventuresome, by kayak or SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard). Walk the Calzada, explore the shops, venture into the local market, have lunch.
Cost: $80 (1-4 people)
What to Take: Small back pack for water and snacks, good runners or light hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, camera, sunglasses, wallet.
Schedule: The day is pretty much up to you so start time is pretty much up to you
- 8:30 am - Depart Hotel
- 4:30 pm - Leave Granada with optional stop at El Buccanero for dinner
Meals: Lunch in Granada, Early Dinner at El Buccanero to see the sun set over Laguno Masaya or dinner in Managua
Extra Costs:
- Lunch and Dinner,
- Las Isletas Boat tour ($10/person/hour),
- Kayak tour of Las Isletas ($25/person with Tierra Tours)
- Tips
Description: Take a trip to Vulcan Masaya at night and see the bubbling pit of lava like nowhere else in the world. This is one of 7 places in the world where you can observe an active bubbling pit of open Lava. How cool is that?
Cost: $35 (1-4 people)
What to Take: good walking shoes or sandals, camera, wallet.
Schedule: Depending on the line-up, we suggest you arrive at the park gates 5:30-6:00 pm to ensure you get in. If you arrive too late, you will still have to pay for the transportation
- 5-5:30 pm Depart Hotel (20 minute drive)
- 8:00 pm - return to Hotel
Additional Costs:
- $10/person at the park gates for your entrance fee.
- Tips
Description: Spend 2 or 3 hours sightseeing in Leon and then head on up to Cierro Negro to hike to the top and Sand Board to the bottom. Expect to get dirty 😝. You will be provided a set of large overalls to put over your clothes to help keep our the dust and protect your own clothes from the volcanic sand.
Cost: $90(1-4 people)
What to Take: Small back pack for water and snacks on the hike, good runners or light hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, camera, sunglasses, wallet.
Schedule:
- 8:30 am plan to depart the hotel
- 10:00 am Arrive in Leon where you will be dropped off at the Sandboarding Company to check-in. You will then be free to explore the town center, the church, the local market, visit El Convento and grab lunch at one of the many great restaurants.
- 1:45 pm Back to the Sandboarding Company for you hike and adventure
- 5:00 pm return to Leon
- 7:00 pm You will return to hotel for a shower dinner in Managua
Meals: Lunch of your choice in Leon, Dinner in Managua
Additional Costs:
- $30/person for Sandboarding (2 person minimum but we can usually combine with other tourists if you are a single)
- Lunch, Dinner
- Tips
Description: Contrary to popular belief, there are actually many things to see in Managua and it is definitely worth spending a few hours exploring the city. We can customize this tour to include whatever you like.
Cost: $10/hour - You can customize the tour to what you would like and go for as much time as you have. The price includes car and driver for 1-4 people.
What to Take: Small back pack for water and snacks, good walking shoes or sandals, hat, sunscreen, camera, sunglasses, wallet.
Suggested places to visit.
- Huembes Market
- Loma de Tiscapa
- Plaza de Revolution
- Teatro Nacional Rubin Dario
- Museo Nacional
- Salvador Allende (Restaurants, waterfront walkway, chikdren's water park, go-karts, mini city)
Huembes Market Suggestions:
- Do not flash large amounts of cash
- Keep you wallet and phone in a front pocket, preferably zippered.
- Keep your purse done up and in front of you.
Additional Costs:
- Meals
- Shopping
- Tips
If you just need to get to another city/location we provide 1-way transportation to the more typical places. If you need to go somewhere else, just let us know and we will arrange it. Trips are in either direction
Hotel to Airport - $20 (1-3 people)
Hotel to/from Airport $50 (3-10 people)
Hotel to Leon - $55
Hotel to Granada - $35
Hotel San Jorge Ferry (Rivas) to Ometepe - $65
Stay tuned for our Multi Day tour packages to help take the guesswork out of what to do when you come to Nicaragua for your vacation. We are developing 7/10/14 day trips as well as 2 flavours.
Sightseeing: If you are looking for a more relaxed tour to hang out at the beaches, spend time touring the local cities and photographing all the great architecture, visiting the local markets to shop and enjoying many of the local restaurants then this is the tour for you.
Adventure: Want a little more activity? This set of tours will appear to the fit individual who wants to climb a couple volcanoes, experience the thrill of sand boarding, hop in a kayak, fly thru the forest canopy on a zip line and try a couple surfing lessons.
