Nicaragua Day Tour: Granada, Masaya Volcano & Isletas｜Nicaragua

Full-Day Excursion to Nicaragua from Guanacaste.

Enjoy a unique experience combining culture, history, and nature on a full-day tour to Nicaragua from Guanacaste. You will visit iconic destinations such as Granada, the Masaya Volcano, the Mirador de Catarina, and the Isletas de Granada.

The adventure starts early with pickup from your hotel or Airbnb in Costa Rica, followed by transport to the Peñas Blancas border to complete the immigration procedures. In Nicaragua, our licensed transportation and bilingual tour guide will continue the tour.

The first stop is Playa La Virgen for a typical breakfast. We then visit the Mirador de Catarina, with breathtaking views of Lake Nicaragua. We continue to the Masaya Volcano National Park, where the visit to the crater will depend on security conditions; if it's not available, a short hike or a visit to the museum is offered.

The sightseeing tour continues to Granada, where you will enjoy a typical lunch, a horse-drawn carriage ride through the historic center, a visit to a cigar factory, and a boat ride around the Isletas de Granada.

Finally, we return to Costa Rica.

⚠️ The order of activities may vary.

Duration

12 to 14 hours (approx.)

Pick-up service

Pick-up at hotel, home, or Airbnb.

The day before, send:

Room number (hotel)
Exact location (Airbnb/home)

Time: 5:00 AM (ready 10 minutes before)

Requirements:
Physical passport required.

To expedite the border crossing, it is necessary to send a photo of the passports in advance, which allows for the management of exit taxes and facilitates the immigration process.

Areas: Tamarindo, Flamingo, Conchal, JW Marriott, Papagayo, Riu, Playa del Coco, and nearby areas.

⏱️ Short itinerary
Transfer to the border: 2 hours 15 minutes – 2 hours 45 minutes
Immigration: 1 hour
Breakfast: 30 min
Catarina: 1 hour
Masaya Volcano: 5–10 min
Granada + lunch: 40 min
Carriage: 30 min
Cigar factory: 20 min
Islets (boat): 30 min
Total drop-off: 4–5 hours
✅ Included
B/L transportation (Costa Rica and Nicaragua)
Pickup and drop-off
Exit and entry taxes
Breakfast and lunch
Entrance fees to sites
Catarina Vantage Point
Masaya Volcano
Islets of Granada (boat)
Carriage in Granada
Cigar factory
Bilingual tour guide
❌ Does not include
Tips
⚠️ Requirements
Valid passport (minimum 6 months)
Comply with immigration requirements
Basic physical fitness
Not recommended for guests with reduced mobility
What to wear and bring

Passport, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, comfortable clothing and closed shoes.

Important: If the visit to the Masaya Volcano crater is unavailable due to safety restrictions, park closures, weather conditions, or any other operational reason, travelers will be offered an alternative itinerary or a guaranteed full refund for the affected booking. The traveler may choose the refund instead of the alternative.