Explore Nicaragua’s highlights in a private, comfortable tour from Costa Rica. Enjoy boating, shopping, and wildlife viewing in just one day.
- Hotel Riu Guanacaste - You will be picked up from your hotel promptly and taken to the border where your guide will assist you every step of the crossing, which takes approximately 30 minutes. The guide will facilitate the process for you and will take care of all the passport and visa procedures. From here we will travel to have a good breakfast to start the day.
- Mirador de Catarina - Here you can enjoy an incredible view over the crater of the dormant volcano, Granada and Lake Nicaragua. You will be allowed to walk freely for a while before getting back on the bus and heading to the next stop.
- Mercado de Artesanias de Masaya - Here you can enjoy an incredible view over the crater of the dormant volcano, Granada and Lake Nicaragua. You will be allowed to walk freely for a while before getting back on the bus and heading to the next stop.
- Museo del Parque Volcan De Masaya - An Inactive volcano where you will have the opportunity to stand right next to its crater and listen to it rumbling and spewing gases. An incredible view.
- Catedral Metropolitana Inmaculada Concepcion de Maria - An old colonial city near Lake Nicaragua. Make a stop at the Church of La Merced, considered one of the most beautiful buildings in Granada. It is flanked by a large tower that houses the church bells. You will go up the stairs and reach the roof of the church. From here, you will have a panoramic view of the city of Granada, the Mombacho volcano and Lake Nicaragua with the islets. This is the perfect place to take photographs of the beautiful city and the surrounding area.
- Granada - Lunch in Granada
- Isletas de Granada - Your last stop is a one-hour boat ride on Lake Nicaragua to see the Nicaraguan islets at sunset. Your guide will stop at Monkey Island which consists only of monkeys who will come out and take food from your guide on the boat! You will then return to Costa Rica, stopping along the way to pick up some snacks for the trip home.
- Hotel Riu Guanacaste - Return to the starting point
- Private transportation
- Includes all the activities to do
- Costa Rica taxes
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Nicaragua taxes
- Breakfast
- Bottled water
- Pick up and drop off at the Hotel, Condominium or House
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Tips.
“Experience Nicaragua with the security and ease of a private tour tailored for your group in a cozy, air-conditioned minivan, fully equipped with all necessary safety features. On a day trip from Costa Rica to Nicaragua for the first time, you’ll explore the highlights of the southern region, including boating, shopping, and wildlife viewing, all within a single day.
You’ll be promptly picked up from your hotel at 5 am and taken to the border, where your guide will assist you through every step of the crossing, which takes about 30 minutes. The guide will streamline the process and handle all passport and visa procedures. From there, we’ll head out to enjoy a hearty breakfast and kickstart the day.
We’ll visit the Catarina Viewpoint, the Masaya Handicraft Market, the Volcano Park Museum, the Immaculate Conception of Mary Cathedral, and finally, the Islets of Nicaragua, before returning to the starting point.”
- This is a private tour or activity. Only your group can participate.
- If you are traveling with pets, we would appreciate it if you indicate it in the comments of your reservation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
