Nicaragua Tours & Trips
Ever wanted to look straight into a live lava crater at Masaya Volcano after dark? Granada pulls you in with Spanish colonial buildings and lively street scenes, while Ometepe Island's two volcanoes create a natural playground for hikers. You'll get to know local life learning to make chocolate in small villages or picking up handmade crafts at Masaya's busy market. Guide Rene really knows his stuff about Nicaragua's past and natural sites.
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Judy • traveled in March
The tour provided lots of variety and was generally fairly active. Our guide Renee was amazing - so articulate, organized, positive and accommodating. We would have enjoyed an extra day in Omatepe and also in San Juan de Sur. Only downside was travellers diarrhea experienced by several in the group.
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Stefan • traveled in February
Overall an excellent tour. I have seen the Best of Nicaragua in a quite short time. I liked the itinerary, had a very good guide, nice accomodation, good transport .... I can really recommend this tour.
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Ian • traveled in April
Excellent trip and exceeds my expectations. The guide is just wonderful and volcano Masada is absolutely amazing. I’d rate my trip 95/100
Nicaragua: Managua City Stopover - 3 days
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- Nicaragua - Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
- Nicaragua - The Best of Nicaragua - 6 days
- Nicaragua: Managua City Stopover - 3 days
- Nicaragua Pacific Coast: Sea Turtle Conservation, Environmental Restoration, and Volcano Sandboarding
- Customized Nicaragua Nature Trip, Daily Depart and Private Guide
- Tailor-Made 13 Days Best Nicaragua Tour with Daily Departure
- Nicaragua Highlights
- Capital Cities of Nicaragua - 6 days
- Complete Nicaragua - 10 days
- Nicaragua: Leon and Granada - 5 days
Nicaragua - Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Volcanoes, lakes and wildlife all good. Colonial cities good, Granada hotel excellent.”
Carol, traveled in March
From Managua to Ometepe Island, vibrant colonial Granada and Leon's revolutionary sites paint Nicaragua's story. The glowing lava of Masaya Volcano, crocodile-rich waters of Juan Venado, and serene Casa Marimba on Laguna de Apoyo complete this diverse circuit.
Duration 13 days Destinations Managua, Leon, San Jacinto, San Ramon, Granada, Masaya Volcano National Park, Ometepe Island, San Juan Del Sur Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From
- NZ$4,880
Nicaragua - The Best of Nicaragua - 6 days
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Learned a bit a history of Granada and of course about Nicaragua. A nice day trip to Ometepe Island.”
Lilibeth, traveled in October
Granada's colonial architecture and Lake Nicaragua's islets set the stage for this cultural adventure. The Pre-Columbian Museum and natural pools of Ojo de Agua await on Ometepe Island, beneath mighty Concepción Volcano. The journey concludes with beachside relaxation in San Juan del Sur, with B&B stays and bilingual guides throughout 6 days.
Duration 6 days Destinations Managua, Granada, Ometepe Island, San Juan Del Sur Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From $1,941
10% Off- NZ$1,747You save $194
Nicaragua: Managua City Stopover - 3 days
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The volcano Masada is absolutely amazing. I'd rate my trip 95/100.”
Ian, traveled in April
Managua's Old Santiago Cathedral and Puerto Salvador Allende open this cultural exploration. Granada's colonial architecture, Lake Nicaragua's volcanic islets, and Masaya Volcano's active lava lake provide dramatic contrasts. Air-conditioned transport and expert bilingual guides enhance the experience.
Duration 3 days Destinations Managua, Granada, Masaya Volcano National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From $1,120
10% Off- NZ$1,008You save $112
Nicaragua Pacific Coast: Sea Turtle Conservation, Environmental Restoration, and Volcano Sandboarding
237 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This is the best way to travel if you want to learn about culture and be locally and sustainably immersed!”
Joanie, traveled in May
Duration 13 days Destinations Managua Age Range Ages 15+ Operator GIVE Volunteers From
10% Off- NZ$5,168
Nicaragua's diverse landscapes unfold from Tiscapa Crater Lake to Ometepe Island's hidden springs. This private tour spans 8 nights at select hotels, featuring Masaya Volcano's glowing lava displays and traditional chocolate-making in Granada, topped off with tasting 11 varieties of Flor de Caña rum.
Duration 9 days Destinations Managua, Leon, San Jacinto, Masaya Volcano National Park, Granada, Ometepe Island, Mombacho Volcano National Preserve Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Agate Travel From
10% Off- NZ$5,813
This 13-day private tour weaves through Nicaragua's colonial León Viejo and Masaya Volcano's bubbling lava. San Ramon Waterfall's scenic trail, coffee tasting at Aguas del Arenal, and relaxation at Hotel Victoriano in San Juan del Sur create perfect contrasts. Package includes 12 breakfasts and expert guidance.
Duration 13 days Destinations Managua, Leon, San Jacinto, Matagalpa, Masaya Volcano National Park, Granada, Mombacho Volcano National Preserve, San Juan Del Sur Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Agate Travel From
10% Off- NZ$6,451
León's UNESCO cathedral and Ometepe's twin volcanoes showcase Nicaragua's architectural and natural heritage. A visit to Managua's Tiscapa crater lake, wildlife spotting in Juan Venado Reserve, and cruising Granada's 350 volcanic islands fill this eight-day adventure. Costs around $1,300 with hotels and English-speaking guides.
Duration 8 days Destinations Managua, Matagalpa, San Jacinto, Leon, Isla Juan Venado National Park, San Jorge, Ometepe Island, San Juan Del Sur, Granada, Masaya Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Miller Reisen From
10% Off- NZ$2,218
Capital Cities of Nicaragua - 6 days
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Excellent trip thanks to Thelma and Fernando for everything.”
Ivan, traveled in November
Duration 6 days Destinations Managua, Leon, Cerro Negro Volcano, Granada, Masaya Volcano National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From $2,379
10% Off- NZ$2,141You save $238
Duration 10 days Destinations Managua, Leon Viejo, San Jacinto, Masaya Volcano National Park, Granada, Mombacho Volcano National Preserve, Ometepe Island Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From $3,701
10% Off- NZ$3,331You save $370
Duration 5 days Destinations Managua, Leon, Masaya, Granada Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From $1,879
10% Off- NZ$1,691You save $188
What our customers ask about Nicaragua Tours & Trips
What can you do for adventure in Nicaragua?
Nicaragua's packed with amazing adventures honestly - you can go volcano boarding down Cerro Negro which is pretty wild or catch some great waves surfing in San Juan del Sur. The twin volcanoes on Ometepe Island Concepción and Maderas are perfect for hiking and you've got to try kayaking through those 360 volcanic islets on Lake Nicaragua it's incredible. One of the coolest things is hiking up to see the glowing lava lake at Masaya Volcano National Park. The Nicaragua Land of Lakes and Volcanoes tour actually takes you to see that lava glow and explore those twin volcanoes on Ometepe.
Want to experience local culture? Where can you do that?
You can join these great chocolate workshops in rural Granada where they show you the whole bean-to-bar process it's fascinating. Masaya's artisan market is perfect for finding unique handmade souvenirs and in San Juan de Oriente which they call a "Pueblo Blanco" because of its white colonial buildings you can learn traditional ceramic making from local families. That Nicaragua Land of Lakes and Volcanoes tour includes one of those chocolate workshops in rural Nicaragua it's really authentic.
What natural areas can you visit outside the cities and how do you get there?
There's Juan Venado Nature Reserve where you can take boat trips to spot crocodiles caiman iguanas and tons of birds. Ometepe Island's really special it's a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve right in Lake Nicaragua you get there by ferry. Mombacho Volcano Nature Reserve is amazing too you ride up in a 4x4 then hike through cloud forest looking for howler monkeys sloths and these unique salamanders. One traveler called Ometepe "beuatiful and unexpected" and you can get there on the ferry with the Nicaragua Best of Nicaragua 6 days tour.
Which places are worth visiting but don't get too crowded?
Selva Negra in Matagalpa's highlands is this amazing coffee plantation and ecolodge that's still pretty quiet. The San Jacinto Mudfields show you Nicaragua's volcanic side without the crowds and Somoto Canyon's incredible it's UNESCO listed and you can explore the riverbed walking and by boat. Ometepe Island's still pretty unexplored one traveler called it "beuatiful and unexpected." You can see Selva Negra and the mudfields on the Nicaragua Land of Lakes and Volcanoes tour it's a great way to experience these hidden spots.