Granada City Tour / ½ Day
The oldest city in the western hemisphere of the Americas, Granada was founded in 1524 by the conquistador Hernández de Cordoba. Once the business and shipping capital for the entire region, today Granada proudly remains as one of the last and truly colonial cities: an undiscovered jewel. On this excursion, we will visit the Casa de los Leones, San Francisco Convent and its Museum, with its vast exposition of pre-Columbian statutes and pottery, the colorful market, the charming cobblestone streets, and numerous architecturally significant churches and monuments. During our horse-carriage drive, your guide will not only focuse on the rich and exiting history but also on the today's daily life of the "Granadinos".
*Price from Granada, ½ day: $67 (1 per) - $39 pp (2 per) - $29 pp (3 per) - $25 pp (4 +per)
*Price from Managua, ¾ day: $165 (1per) - $100 pp (2 per) - $70 pp (3 per) - $63 pp (4 +per)
Tour includes: Land and boat transportation, horse carriage, entrance fee at monuments, English speaking tour guide (German / French / Other on request)
Granada and Isletas / ¾ or Full Day
The oldest city in the western hemisphere of the Americas, Granada was founded in 1524 by the conquistador Hernández de Cordoba. Once the business and shipping capital for the entire region, today Granada proudly remains as one of the last and truly colonial cities: an undiscovered jewel. On this excursion, we will visit the Casa de los Leones, San Francisco Convent and its Museum, with its vast exposition of pre-Columbian statutes and pottery, the colorful market, the charming cobblestone streets, and numerous architecturally significant churches and monuments. Following our appetizing lunch in a colonial style house, we'll embark on a boat tour of Granada's famous Isletas, an archipelago of inhabited islands formed by an ancient volcanic explosion, just off the shore of Lake Nicaragua.
* Price from Granada, ¾ day: $118 (1 per) - $73 pp (2 per) - $57 pp (3 per) - $50 pp (4 + per)
* Price from Managua, Full day: $190 (1per) - $120 pp (2 per) - $90 pp (3 per) - $81 pp (4 + per)
Tour includes: Land and boat transportation, horse carriage, entrance fee at monuments, lunch, English speaking tour guide (German / French / Other on request)
Classic Masaya & Catarina / Full Day
This is an unforgettable day in rural Nicaragua. We begin the day by visiting the Masaya Volcano National Park, with the stunning and active Santiago crater. It's one of the few places in the world where such an active volcano can be observed up close. We will also visit the ecological museum, here our tour-guide will explain various details: geology, history, vulcanology and ecology. Next, we will visit Nicaragua's most popular open-air handcraft market located in Masaya, where Nicaraguan handicrafts can be purchased at exceptionally low prices. At lunch time, we will drive to Catarina one of the famous traditional towns, where ornamental plants and flowers are grown. Here we will taste the traditional food (bocadillos) at a typical restaurant, while enjoying the impressive panoramic views, over the Apoyo Lagoon and the region. Before returning to your departure point we'll pass by San Juan de Oriente and observe artisans making the famous and beautiful potteries.
* Price from Granada: $158 (1 per) - $105 pp (2 pers) - $83 pp (3 pers) - $76 pp (4 + pers)
* Price from Managua: $181 (1 per) - $119 pp (2 pers) - $92 pp (3 pers) - $85 pp (4+ pers)
* Price from Montelimar: $209 (1 per) - $137 pp (2 pers) - $104 pp (3 pers) - $97 pp (4+ pers)
Tour includes: Land transportation, entrance fees at National Park and monuments, lunch, English speaking tour guide (German / French / other on request ).
León and Leon Viejo / Full Day
We will start our day by visiting the first city of Leónbuilt in 1524 by Francisco Hernandez de Córdoba and abandoned by its inhabitants 60 years later, because of scaring activities caused by the Volcano Momotombo. León Viejo has been declared in the year 2000 by UNESCO a "heritage site of humanity" as a symbol of Spanish conquest. Following that, we will discover the charms of the actual León, enjoying the attractions of this cultural city, its churches, monuments, markets, and learn about its rich history, including its most famous former resident Rubén Darío, Father of Nicaraguan poetry. After enjoying a pleasant walk through the colonial streets, we will enjoy our lunch at a typical restaurant in the second largest city of Nicaragua.
Departure: Daily from Tuesday to Sunday
* Price from Granada: $211 (1 per) - $140 pp (2 per) - $104 pp (3 per) - $98 pp (4 + per)
* Price from Managua: $185 (1 per) - $123 pp (2 per) - $92 pp (3 per) - $88 pp (4 + per)
* Price from Montelimar: $231 (1 per) - $151 pp (2 per) - $111 pp (3 per) - $105 pp (4 + per)
Tour includes: Land transportation, entrance fees at monuments and museum, lunch, English speaking tour guide (German / French / Other on request)
Managua City Tour / ½ Day
Managua has been Nicaragua's capital since 1851 and today more than 1/3 of the country's population lives there. During this half-day excursion we will witness the evidence of the 1972 earthquake on old Managua, as well as the emerging new Managua city, product of a rapid growth. We will visit its both Cathedrals, Lake Managua, the recently renovated National Palace (containing most of Nicaraguan culture and history), and a thriving market. This tour also presents the dramatic differences of the two societies, between the rich and poor and the contrasts that exist in many other ways as well and shows the visitors urban daily life in an unforgettable way. Departure: Daily from Tuesday to Saturday
* Price from Granada: $ 137 (1 per) - $88 pp (2 per) - $67 pp (3 per) - $62 pp (4 + per)
* Price from Managua: $ 123 (1 per) - $81 pp (2 per) - $61 pp (3 per) - $57 pp (4 +per)
Tour includes: Land transportation, entrance fees at National Palast, Foot Springs museum, Lomas de Tiscapa, lunch, English speaking tour guide (German / French / Other on request)
Mombacho Cloud Forest Volcano / ½ Day
The Mombacho Volcano is known as the guard of the colonial city of Granada. The high point measures over 1,300 meters and is a unique microclimate for the region, because of its altitude and frequent thick cloud covered forest. This impressive forest is protected and since 1999 part of the Natural Reserves of Nicaragua. We will drive from the savanna dry region at the volcano's base up, driving through coffee farms, into cloud forest humid conditions. Arriving at the top, the self-guided tour will bring you into the 2.5 km path with descriptive panels and information about the area, the fauna, the flora, and the volcanic activities. Along this path we will discover an unusual collection of orchids, ferns, butterflies, birds, and, when the weather is right, we will enjoy fantastic views of Granada and the surrounding countryside.
*Price from Granada: $56 (1 per) - $45 pp (2 per) - $34 pp (3 per) - $27 pp (4 +per)
*Price from Managua: $165 (1per) - $85 pp (2 per) - $59 pp (3 per) - $45 pp (4 +per)
Tour includes: 4x4 transportation from departure point, entrance fee at the reserve, documentation with translation of explanation panels.
Please note: Mombacho Cloud Forest is a self-guided tour. For more flexibility we use our own 4x4 transportation to drive until the summit of the volcano.
The Mombacho Cloud Forest and Canopy Tour / ¾ Day
We will start our day by visiting the mysterious Mombacho Vulcano Natural Reserve. Here we will enjoy the impressive and unique fauna and flora of the area (see tour before). After this visit we will continue our day stopping by the "Canopy" installations. After receiving our gear and carefully listening to the instructions about our next exciting tour, we will begin to glide safely the 17 platforms located in the tree tops. During our trip, we will enjoy at the same time the forest, coffee plantations, great surrounding panoramic views and lots of fun!!
Departure: Daily from Wednesday to Sunday (Mon-Tue on request & with additional costs)
* Price: from Granada: $95 (1 per) - $82 pp (2 per) - $74 pp (3 per) - $67 pp (4 + per)
* Price from Managua: $139 (1 per) - $111 pp (2 per) - $95 pp (3 per) - $83 pp (4 + per)
Tour includes: Land and 4x4 transportation, entrance fee at the Reserve, Canopy Tour with professional instructors and equipment, translation of explanation panels.
Please Note: Self-guided Tour at Mombacho Cloud Forest / Canopy Tour with English speaking instructors
The Cerro Negro and Las Peñitas / Full Day
Born in 1850, the Cerro Negro volcano (Black mountain) is one of the youngest volcanoes in the world. During the last 9 years its violent activity has left permanent marks on the region. In 1992, lava ash completely covered León, the second largest city of Nicaragua. The last eruption was in August 1999, when two new craters were formed. Hiking the lunar landscape of the volcano, descending its crater, and admiring the surrounding landscape are an unforgettable and exciting experience. Medium to good physical condition is required by all participants. This tour will be combined with a lunch stop at the Pacific beach of Las Peñitas where we will enjoy a succulent fresh fish in front of the ocean.
*Price from Granada: $242 pp (1 per) $137 pp (2 per) - $104 pp (3 per) - $95 pp (4 +per)
*Price from Managua: $242 pp (1 per) $137 pp (2 per) - $104 pp (3 per) - $95 pp (4 +per)
*Price from Leon: $160 pp (1 per) $106 pp (2 per) - $83 pp (3 per) - $76 pp (4 +per)
Tour includes: Land and 4x4 transportation, entrance fee at the reserve and to the hot springs, Lunch, English speaking tour guide (German / French / Other on request)
Please note: Medium to good physical condition is required.
The Cerro Negro and the Hot Springs of San Jacinto / Full Day
Born in 1850, the Cerro Negro volcano (Black mountain) is one of the youngest volcanoes in the world. During the last 9 years its violent activity has left permanent marks on the region. In 1992, lava ash completely covered León, the second largest city of Nicaragua. The last eruption was in August 1999, when two new craters were formed. Hiking the lunar landscape of the volcano, descending its crater, and admiring the surrounding landscape are an unforgettable and exciting experience. Medium to good physical condition is required by all participants. This will be combined with a visit to the San Jacinto boiling soils, testimony of the large and constant activity of the area.
*Price from Granada: $141 pp (2 per) - $106 pp (3 per) - $99 pp (4 +per)
*Price from Managua: $141 pp (2 per) - $106 pp (3 per) - $99 pp (4 +per)
*Price from Leon: $109 pp (2 per) - $85 pp (3 per) - $78 pp (4 +per)
Tour includes: Land and 4x4 transportation, entrance fee at the reserve and to the hot springs, Lunch, English speaking tour guide (German / French / Other on request)
Please note: Medium to good physical condition is required.
One Day on Ometepe / Full Day
The early start in the morning will certainly to be compensated by this full day excursion, exploring the world biggest volcanic island in a fresh water lake. We will drive first to the little port of San Jorge and enjoy a one hour smooth ferry ride on the great Lake Nicaragua. At Moyogalpa, Ometepe's main town, we will continue our trip by land passing several villages, observing the rural daily life of the inhabitants with sceneries reminiscent of the middle age!! At Altagracia, we will stop, visit the museum and learn about the rich Pre-Columbian past of the island, major encounter place by the Indian tribes. At Playa Santo Domingo, we will not only be able to enjoy a nice swim in the fresh waters of the lake, but also have a delicious meal served in front of this huge extension, second biggest lake in Latin America. In the afternoon, on the way back to Moyogalpa, we will stop at the legendary "Charco Verde" and observe some of the rich bird life of the area. Then we will return to the mainland and take you back to your hotel.
*Price from Granada: $170 pp (2 per) - $124 pp (3 per) - $110 pp (4 +per)
*Price from Managua: $186 pp (2per) - $134 pp (3 per) - $120 pp (4 +per)
*Price from San Juan del Sur: $160 pp (2per) - $120 pp (3 per) - 104 pp (4+per)
Tour includes: Land and water transportation, entrance fee at Natural Reserve, lunch, English speaking tour guide (German / French / Other on request)
