Top 10 Walking Tours in Nicaragua, Nicaragua

November 14, 2021 Alida England

Nicaragua (/ˌnɪkəˈrɑːɡwə, -ˈræɡ-, -ɡjuə/ ( listen); Spanish: [nikaˈɾaɣwa]), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (Spanish:  República de Nicaragua (help·info)), is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the country's capital and largest city and is also the third-largest city in Central America, behind Tegucigalpa and Guatemala City. The multi-ethnic population of six million includes people of indigenous, European, African, and Asian heritage. The main language is Spanish. Native tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English.
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1. Half-Day Trip to Masaya Volcano from Managua

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The Masaya Volcano National Park comprises of an area of 54 km2 and includes two volcanoes and fiver craters. The volcanoes have erupted several times in history, and were feared by both the indigenous people and the Spanish conquerors. The Spanish baptized the active volcano “La Boca del Infierno” or “The mouth of Hell”. They planted a cross, “La Cruz de Bobadilla” (named after Father Francisco Bobadilla), on the crater lip in the 16th century in order to exorcise the Devil.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Walking tour (depending on level of lava), Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By Miriamredford15

ITA gave me the experience of a lifetime and surrounded me with warm and welcoming people. The hotel made me feel like a queen, our activities gave me a sense of thrill, the food was delicious, and the overall atmosphere made me feel so accepted. With travel you sometimes say "Maybe ill come back again someday. Who knows." After jumping into this adventure, I KNOW it is a destination I will go back to. There are no "what ifs" or "maybes" for me. It was that memorable and life changing. ITA made sure of it with their amazing team of DOERS!

2. City Tour Granada & Isletas

Nicaragua Escapade
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Nicaragua Escapade is a Nicaraguan owned company that provides private guided tours where you will have a 100% local experience.

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Exclusions: Personal Expenses

Reviewed By foreverdreamin

After reading all the reviews I decided to go with Rodolfo. My main concern was arriving by plane early in Granada I didn’t want to have to negotiate a taxi, however that’s exactly what I had to do. The timing wasn’t on his website so I asked if that was a problem, he said no. But when we arrived, he was nowhere to be found, I rang him, & he had been unwell & advised me to negotiate, which I did but not for his price. I then rang him again to make sure he was arranging our pickup to León. Calling is not cheap.I suggest if you are using his company only for transfers to email him the day before...unfortunately I was unable to do this. Emails before leaving home weren’t great, but I persevered. The good news, the company he deals with were prompt & dropped us in León & Managua at our accommodation

3. Food Tour - Nicaragua Gastronomy

Puerto San Juan Del Sur, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua International Tours Alliance
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Local Flavors of San Juan del Sur Beaches & Seafood The department of Rivas has incredible beaches along the pacific. On this day trip, you will have the opportunity to see more of this amazing area and you will get to try some incredible seafood at famous beachfront restaurants. This is one of the few places where you'll be able to sink your feet on the sand and see the crashing of waves as you lay back, sip on your cold beer or cocktail as you wait for an amazing seafood extravaganza. 

Inclusions: Local guide, Beverages, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Lunch, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Miriamredford15

ITA gave me the experience of a lifetime and surrounded me with warm and welcoming people. The hotel made me feel like a queen, our activities gave me a sense of thrill, the food was delicious, and the overall atmosphere made me feel so accepted. With travel you sometimes say "Maybe ill come back again someday. Who knows." After jumping into this adventure, I KNOW it is a destination I will go back to. There are no "what ifs" or "maybes" for me. It was that memorable and life changing. ITA made sure of it with their amazing team of DOERS!

4. Small-Group walking excursion of León City

Leon, Leon, Leon Department Vapues Nicaragua Tours
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Explore the historic sites of the city including Central America's largest cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Indulge in the local culture and city's history.

Inclusions: Local guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses

Reviewed By ana9166

A must do in Granada!! Take a chocolate drink, have a swim at the pool and finish with a fantastic chocolate massage:) Iliana is a great masseuse! I highly recommend the choco reflexology!

5. Managua City Tour

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In the city tours Managua can, enjoy the capital, its old area destroyed by the earthquake in 1972, see its old main avenue, as well as the old cathedral of Managua, enjoy the view of the lake of Managua, you can walk in the Malecon and enjoy the view, at the end you can see the craft market and a tour of the main roads of the city.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Beverages, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Food, Gratuities

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.

6. Excursion to León Viejo Ruins from León City

Leon, Leon, Leon Department Vapues Nicaragua Tours
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Delight with a visit to Leon Viejo, an UNESCO World Heritage site, accompanied by a professional guide that will explain you the history of the area and the ruins. An excursion full of history but also in a marvelous setting that looks over Momotombo volcano and Lake Xolotlan.

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off, Professional guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal Expenses

Reviewed By ana9166

A must do in Granada!! Take a chocolate drink, have a swim at the pool and finish with a fantastic chocolate massage:) Iliana is a great masseuse! I highly recommend the choco reflexology!

7. Granada City Tour

Adventour Nicaragua, Granada, Nic Managua Boaco, Granada 14034, Nicaragua Adventour Nicaragua
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This is a tour in the oldest city in the Americas The tour will take place on foot to have a closer perception of the local culture and people. This tour is full of information about culture, gastronomy, architecture, history and more ... You will be all the time with a guide certified by INTUR which is the government department responsible for training national guides. Come and enjoy with us this lovely tour!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Certified Bilingual Guide

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Reviewed By 414s_niav

We did a kayak Tour around the Islets with Manuel and it was very nice. Manuel was an excellent guide. He was punctual and explained us a lot about the Islets. We really liked the tour because it was so authentic. We also waited for the sunset which was beautiful. We definitely recommend this tour with Manuel. Thank you Manuel for everything! We wish you all the best!

8. 3-Day Tour to Ometepe Island from León

El Perezoso - Day Tours

Join us on this 3-day tour and discover one of the biggest volcanic island in a sweet lake: Ometepe, which means “two mountains” as it is made by two impressive volcanoes. During this private tour you can trek volcanoes, relax in natural volcanic pools or in the beach, walk in the forest and have a bath in San Ramón waterfall.

Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation, National Park fees, All activities, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By nicatraveler1

We went volcano boarding on Cerro Negro.....it’s a pretty small volcano compared to others....we thought it would be easy. It. Was. Not The hike up was treacherous ( wear good sturdy hiking shoes ) and very hot ( until close to the top then extremely windy- which felt good but you really had to be careful and mindful of getting g blown off the trails !) Oh and we ( 3 Ladies in good shape ) could not carry the boards..we paid $1.00 each to the locals to take them up thank GOD. The sliding down was cool,...it is very much controlled by the way you sit and lean which made it not scary at all. It was a 2 minute slide down . We got videos which was cool,..but at the bottom you had to pick up your board and walk quite a ways in the sand to get to the truck that drives you back to the parking lot. The lagoon was so so,....the hike DOWN to that was equally as hard as the volcano . Just different terrain ( dirt,tree roots, rocks and sticks and stones ) it took forever to get down there ..the lagoon is beautiful but you really can’t swim in it. We tried.the bottom is very silty and it gets deep as soon as you walk in. We saw wild horses which was cool also....then the hike back up omg all 3 of us thought we were going to pass out. Very steep and slippery if shoes aren’t excellent for hiking. Long drive back to Leon where we then had to take the chicken bus back to las penitas. It was a very long day. Be prepared ,!

9. Corinto Shore Excursion: Leon Private City Walking Tour

Top Private Tours (Corinto, Nicaragua)

León has always been one of the most important cities of Nicaragua; it functioned several times as the capital city after the Independence from Spain. Nowadays this is the second largest province in Nicaragua housing the largest cathedral and one of the oldest universities in Central America. Leon Cathedral closes on Sundays. Ruben Dario Museum and Ortiz-Gurdian Foundation closed on Mondays. During this tour, we will be able to see an architecturally interesting center with many old, colonial houses, streets, monuments, and churches. Visiting León will also allow you to interact with some of the greatest cultural traditions and learn about the important events carry out through the year. We´ll also learn about its most famous former resident Rubén Dario, Father of Nicaraguan poetry and prince of the Spanish literature. León was the first capital in Nicaragua and it is the first capital of the revolution.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Tourist Card: US$ 10.00 (To be paid at your entrance to Nicaragua)

10. Farm and Coffee Tour Matagalpa from Managua

Vive Travels

Coffee is the main export product of Nicaragua and represents a social and economic event that involves much of the Nicaraguan population. We invite you to know the whole process and all social aspects that lie behind a delicious cup of coffee, from the plantation to your table.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Light refreshments, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Private tour, Driver/guide, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

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.

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