Top Things to do in Granada Department
The 10 Best Tours in Granada Department, Granada Department
Discover the best top things to do in Granada Department, Nicaragua including San Juan Del Sur Shore Excursion: Granada Colonial City and 365 Islets, Mombacho Volcano Trails and Zip line - Amazing natural landscapes, Night Tour to the Masaya Volcano, Volcanoes Full Day, Islets of Granada, Lake Nicaragua Kayak Tour, 4-Days Tour in Colonial Nicaragua, Isletas Sunset Tour, Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica, Masaya classic tour (lava tour).
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1. San Juan Del Sur Shore Excursion: Granada Colonial City and 365 Islets
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit the colonial city of Granada, founded in 1524 by conquistador Hernández de Cordoba, and settlement of the conquest. Enjoy a boat tour of Granada's famous Isletas, an archipelago formed by an ancient volcanic explosion, just off the shore of Lake Nicaragua.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Islets Boat tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Tourist Card: US$ 10.00 (To be paid at your entrance to Nicaragua)
Reviewed By Linda G
Driver and Guide - just for us. Wonderful information and conversation. Even added in a lunch stop at an amazing little roadside restaurant. Delicious and educational. The Volcano was amazing! Wonderful to be able to ask a zillion questions and get personalized service! Thank you Thank you!
2. Mombacho Volcano Trails and Zip line - Amazing natural landscapes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Mombacho Volcano has four craters. All of the craters are covered with cloud forest. This type of forest is only found on one other spot in the Pacific, and that is on the Maderas Volcano in Ometepe.
Inclusions: Transportation., ZIp Line Tour, Guide.
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By stevencP6567CS
I needed to get to San Juan del Sur from Colorado. With no U.S. airline carriers flying into Managua, my only reasonable way was to fly Denver to Liberia, Costa Rica and then cross the land border into Nicaragua. I contacted Welcome to Nicaragua and worked with Pablo Lorenzen to arrange the necessary ground transportation. Two transfers: one from Liberia, C.R. to the border and another one from the Nicaragua border to San Juan. Both transfers were flawless. My first driver (Norman) greeted me at the Liberia airport and assisted with my luggage (I was traveling heavy with 140 pounds of supplies for my condo in San Juan) and we had a pleasant drive to the border. He even had good wifi in his vehicle! VERY professional. Norman assisted me with my excessive luggage across the border and met my next driver Michael who drove the second leg of the trip from the border to San Juan. All in all an extremely smooth and enjoyable trip. I'd recommend Pablo and Welcome to Nicaragua for private transfers as well as the many other services they offer. 5 Star rating all the way!!
3. Night Tour to the Masaya Volcano
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
See the majestic Masaya Volcano and enjoy amazing and impressive views. Visit the viewpoint for no more than 20 minutes because of the risk of an explosion and the gases of the volcano. In a small group, you will look inside the crater mouth and observe the lava activity from a recent crater formed.
Inclusions: Certificated guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated areas
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By stevencP6567CS
I needed to get to San Juan del Sur from Colorado. With no U.S. airline carriers flying into Managua, my only reasonable way was to fly Denver to Liberia, Costa Rica and then cross the land border into Nicaragua. I contacted Welcome to Nicaragua and worked with Pablo Lorenzen to arrange the necessary ground transportation. Two transfers: one from Liberia, C.R. to the border and another one from the Nicaragua border to San Juan. Both transfers were flawless. My first driver (Norman) greeted me at the Liberia airport and assisted with my luggage (I was traveling heavy with 140 pounds of supplies for my condo in San Juan) and we had a pleasant drive to the border. He even had good wifi in his vehicle! VERY professional. Norman assisted me with my excessive luggage across the border and met my next driver Michael who drove the second leg of the trip from the border to San Juan. All in all an extremely smooth and enjoyable trip. I'd recommend Pablo and Welcome to Nicaragua for private transfers as well as the many other services they offer. 5 Star rating all the way!!
4. Volcanoes Full Day
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Nicaragua is known as the land of volcanoes ... Discover these 3 volcanoes (Volcano Mombacho, Apoyo Lagoon, Masaya Volcano) in one day
Inclusions: Transportation, Guide, Lunch in Apoyo Lagoon, Kayaks, stand up paddle boards, life jackets.
Exclusions: Drinks
Reviewed By stevencP6567CS
I needed to get to San Juan del Sur from Colorado. With no U.S. airline carriers flying into Managua, my only reasonable way was to fly Denver to Liberia, Costa Rica and then cross the land border into Nicaragua. I contacted Welcome to Nicaragua and worked with Pablo Lorenzen to arrange the necessary ground transportation. Two transfers: one from Liberia, C.R. to the border and another one from the Nicaragua border to San Juan. Both transfers were flawless. My first driver (Norman) greeted me at the Liberia airport and assisted with my luggage (I was traveling heavy with 140 pounds of supplies for my condo in San Juan) and we had a pleasant drive to the border. He even had good wifi in his vehicle! VERY professional. Norman assisted me with my excessive luggage across the border and met my next driver Michael who drove the second leg of the trip from the border to San Juan. All in all an extremely smooth and enjoyable trip. I'd recommend Pablo and Welcome to Nicaragua for private transfers as well as the many other services they offer. 5 Star rating all the way!!
5. Islets of Granada
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
One of the most popular tour in Granada is the islets .These are a group of 365 small islands scattered about the Asese peninsula.
Inclusions: Transportation., Paseo en bote., Visita la isla de los monos., Visita el 1665 Español fortaleza.
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By stevencP6567CS
I needed to get to San Juan del Sur from Colorado. With no U.S. airline carriers flying into Managua, my only reasonable way was to fly Denver to Liberia, Costa Rica and then cross the land border into Nicaragua. I contacted Welcome to Nicaragua and worked with Pablo Lorenzen to arrange the necessary ground transportation. Two transfers: one from Liberia, C.R. to the border and another one from the Nicaragua border to San Juan. Both transfers were flawless. My first driver (Norman) greeted me at the Liberia airport and assisted with my luggage (I was traveling heavy with 140 pounds of supplies for my condo in San Juan) and we had a pleasant drive to the border. He even had good wifi in his vehicle! VERY professional. Norman assisted me with my excessive luggage across the border and met my next driver Michael who drove the second leg of the trip from the border to San Juan. All in all an extremely smooth and enjoyable trip. I'd recommend Pablo and Welcome to Nicaragua for private transfers as well as the many other services they offer. 5 Star rating all the way!!
6. Lake Nicaragua Kayak Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
in this amazing tour you will enjoy the diversity of flora and fauna that is found in this beautiful area of the lake Nicaragua.doing some exercise on a Kayak.
Inclusions: Chalecos salvavidas,Bolsas plasticas
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By NicaCowboy
After visiting the Isletas in Granada, I was interested in visiting other sites in Nicaragua. Danny was very helpful in choosing Ometepe as my next tour site. Danny provided a customized tour package that included a rental car (automatic), route to San Jorge port where the ferry transported the passengers and rental car to/from Ometepe, route to the hotel, a 1-night reservation in the cabanas found in the Omaja resort, and 3 guided tours in Ometepe. Danny's knowledge and experience of Ometepe helped me to choose a customized tour package that allowed for a more personalized and enjoyable experience of Nicaragua. I highly recommend Danny's Tour to everyone visiting Nicaragua.
7. 4-Days Tour in Colonial Nicaragua
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a 4 days - 3 nights circuit for lovers of history, cultures, and colonial views. In addition to visiting attractions such as León and the city of Granada, you will have the opportunity to visit emblematic places such as Avenida Hugo Chavez, Puerto Salvador Allende, Plaza de Revolucion. You can also visit the Masaya volcano, where the legend says it is one of the gates to hell.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Tours not detailed in the program.
Reviewed By MParker2
I booked the combo tour via web site (Viator), and paid for tickets. On the reservation form requested the local traveling company (Vive Travel) to contact me to finalize the details of transportation pick up. At the time of reservation, the web form indicated the local transportation would pick up at any private residence or selected hotel list in the San Jose area. After not hearing back from local touring company, contacted Viator, explained the situation. I was instructed to go to a specific hotel as suggested by Viator and was also told that they had made note with the local touring company to pick me up at that location by 5:00AM on the touring day. I was also given local touring company contact information via WhatsApp and phone # to call if required. Decided to drive two hours and stay at the local recommended hotel the night before tour. Checked into the hotel and reached out to local touring company via WhatsApp informing them of my location. WhatsApp confirmed that they read the message but the local traveling company did not respond back. Finally 8:00PM the night before the tour, I called Viator and informed them that I have had zero feedback from local touring company and was started to get concerned about the being picked up from the hotel. After one hour of phone call with Viator, I was told to go to the hotel lobby area and was assured that someone would be picking us up for transport. Was in the lobby before 5:00AM, and still no sign of transportation. Called Viator, and was told to wait till 6:00AM and call back again. 6:00AM still no sign of local transportation. Called Viator, got the refund, but could not believe the agent attempted to sell me another tour package. Seriously! Four calls to Viator, multiple attempts via email to local travel touring company, several confirmed WhatsApp messages and our planned day of going on several tours got completely abolished with significant disappointments. I hold Viator completely responsible for what happened and this is false advertisement on their behalf. Although they refunded my money, I would never ever book anything with them again. Book at your own risk. Don't expect too much and be ready for being disappointed.
8. Isletas Sunset Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Nuestro sunset isletas tour te ofrece un recorrido por las calmas aguas del lago mas grande de centro america ademas podras disfrutar de un paisaje unico con un guia experimentado que te informara de cada detalle del recorrido y sus atractivos
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By 909katyh
Danny is a great guide and fun to be with! I really enjoyed seeing the Masaya volcano with him. His English is perfect, he arrived early, he knows a lot about the area and the volcano, and he was flexible to let me adapt the tour to my liking - by climbing to the highest point with me!
9. Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Are you in Costa Rica? Don't miss this great Opportunity to visit a second country on this vacations! Nicaragua one day tour will introduce you with a different culture, Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, this tour honors its name. Feel a real active volcano, and watch an extinct one, picture the architecture of a colonial city with colors the makes it unique, great land escapes, flora, fauna and Culture. Places to visit: Masaya Active Volcano. Apoyo/Crater lake view point Souvenir market Granada Colonial City Birds and monkeys watching Chocolate or Pottery workshop. Clama Tour is concern about your safety working with Professionals to guarantee your experience we help you with border process *Important: 4 minimun people are required for a private tour. * Covid test is mandatory so We can help you.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Transportation In Costa Rica, Transport in Nicaragua, Bilingual guide, All taxes, fees and border charges, monkeys watching in the jungle, shopping
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Horse Carriage, Tips, Covid test (mandatory) , *Connections if you are not staying in Liberia city
Reviewed By PurpleHealing
Great guy and awesome way to see Costa Rica! Claudio knows a lot about the area and he made it fun ????!
10. Masaya classic tour (lava tour)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Our night tour to one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua is a unique experience where we can see the Santiago crater with its lava lake in addition to a visit to the park museum accompanied by a guide that will accompany you all the time with the explanation that you need to know ..
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Dinner
Reviewed By NicaCowboy
After visiting the Isletas in Granada, I was interested in visiting other sites in Nicaragua. Danny was very helpful in choosing Ometepe as my next tour site. Danny provided a customized tour package that included a rental car (automatic), route to San Jorge port where the ferry transported the passengers and rental car to/from Ometepe, route to the hotel, a 1-night reservation in the cabanas found in the Omaja resort, and 3 guided tours in Ometepe. Danny's knowledge and experience of Ometepe helped me to choose a customized tour package that allowed for a more personalized and enjoyable experience of Nicaragua. I highly recommend Danny's Tour to everyone visiting Nicaragua.
