Top Experiences in Masaya Volcano

In this tour, you will explore the colonial city of Granada and learn about its history,culture and gastronomy.

You will watch the active volcano of Masaya and be impressed by its power. You will also get to shop at the local hand craft market in Masaya. The last activity will be a boat ride on Lake Nicaragua where you will be able to relax and enjoy nature.

Discover some of the famous areas of Masaya region that will show you nature, culture, history in one day. Share with the locals and learn about different artisans works, besides visiting an active volcano.

Your day starts with pickup in north Costa Rica—an early start puts more of Nicaragua within reach. A guide will take care of all the red tape, ensuring you won’t need to deal with passports, visas, or other border-crossing logistics. The first stop in Nicaragua is Catarina Viewpoint (Mirador de Catarina), where you’ll have time to savor views of Lake Apoyo (Laguna de Apoyo), Lake Nicaragua (Lago de Nicaragua), and Mombacho Volcano. Next, do some souvenir shopping and enjoy an included Nicaraguan lunch at Masaya Crafts Market. A stop at Masaya Volcano National Park gives you up-close views of an active volcano, before you visit the Granada Cathedral (Catedral de Granada) in the country’s best-preserved historic center. An included sunset boat ride on Lake Nicaragua features a stop at wildlife-filled Monkey Island, and is timed to catch beautiful light on the lake’s hundreds of islands.

Join us for an unforgettable experience, combining a captivating afternoon Managua City Tour with a mesmerizing Masaya Volcano Night Adventure. Our journey begins around midday, as our expert guide and driver pick you up from your designated accommodation in Managua.

We'll start by exploring the Plaza de la Revolucion, once known as the Plaza de La República. While we won't have access to the National Theater Ruben Dario and the Casa Presidencial (House of the People), these iconic structures are an integral part of our nation's history and will be explored from the outside.

For a panoramic view that will take your breath away, we'll ascend the Mirador Lomas de Tiscapa.

Next, we'll head to the Masaya Volcano National Park. From a lookout perched just a few meters above the volcano's core, you'll witness its ongoing activity, including a lava lake nestled within the crater. The sensation of hearing the "waves" of molten lava is an experience like no other.

Enjoy this guided private tour at Masaya and granada area and take advantage of doing 3 tours paying only for one.

Behold the amazing sunset and see how the sun hides behind the peak of the active volcano.

See the lava and take stunning pictures with the lava as the background.

Learn about the history and culture from locals and Masaya volcano itself at the museum located in the park.

Go back to nature and enjoy your private tour with a bilingual local guide for about 6 to 8 hours. Live the adventure and meet a cute family of monkey in one of the islets.

Get off the boat and learn about the fortress San Palo built more than 250 years ago.

Walking tour in the city of Granada to see the hall of colonial churches so you learn about the Spanish colonization and its majestic architecture.

Have a free taste of a special chocolate drink at the Chocolate museum and discover the real history of chocolate.

• This volcanic-colonial and refreshing outdoor activity starts when your meet your Local tour guide at your hotel or airport in Managua at 10am
• The Aventure will take about 6 -7 hours including the drive back and forth to your Hotel.
Learn and enjoy about our colonial buildings,culture and history from Granada city.
• Learn about the historics event from Masaya Volcano and the intersting way the lava belt works.
• Take stunning pictures with an orange background from the lava reflecting on the crater. 
• Have a walk on the pointview by the edge of the crater.
• Have a nice swim in apoyo Lagoon ( cristal clear water by Masaya)
• Kayaking
• Have lunch by the lagoon, try tipycal food.( Optional and has aditional cost)

Depart the San Juan del Sur cruise port to take a journey through the Masaya Volcano National Park. Spend 7-hours of your day observing the active volcano and touring a neighboring town, Catarina. Enjoy round-trip cruise port pickup and drop-off, as well as accompaniment by a private guide.

Colonial Nicaragua, Land of Lakes and Volcanoes, dare to discover a country full of traditions and culture, history and indigenous sites that will surprise you and fulfill your expectations by visiting historical sites of great relevance during the period of the Spanish colony.

Explore all of Nicaragua's most famous highlights all in one day from Costa Rica!

You will see a dormant volcano crater, the active Masaya Crater, go shopping at the artisan markets, explore the colonial town of Granada, and go on a boat ride viewing the islets of Lake Nicaragua, and even get to feed monkeys!

• This volcanic and refreshing outdoor activity starts when your meet your Local tour guide at your hotel or airport in Managua at 1pm
• The Aventure will take about 6 -7 hours including the drive back and forth to your Hotel.
• Learn about the historics event from Masaya Volcano and the intersting way the lava belt works.
• Take stunning pictures with an orange background from the lava reflecting on the crater. 
• Have a walk on the pointview by the edge of the crater.
• Have a nice swim in apoyo Lagoon ( cristal clear water by Masaya)
• Kayaking
• Have lunch by the lagoon, try tipycal food.( Optional and has aditional cost)

• This volcanic adventure starts when your meet your Local tour guide at your hotel in Granada, Managua, Masaya.
• The Aventure will take about 2 hours including the drive back and forth to your Hotel.
• Learn about the historics event from Masaya Volcano and the intersting way the lava belt works.
• Take stunning pictures with an orange background from the lava reflecting on the crater. 
• Have a walk on the pointview by the edge of the crater.

• This volcanic adventure starts when your meet your Local tour guide at your hotel in Managua. *We follow WHO guidelines for covid 19*
• The Aventure will take about 2 hours including the drive back and forth to your Hotel.
• Learn about the historics event from Masaya Volcano and the intersting way the lava belt works.
• Take stunning pictures with an orange background from the lava reflecting on the crater. 
• Have a walk on the pointview by the edge of the crater.

We will visit Masaya and its surroundings and learn about its culture, enjoy great views, and see LAVA!
In this tour, we will take advantage of the time visiting while having fun and you can always shorten the time if you are bored or if you don´t like a place so we can move on, or stay longer if you want to enjoy any of the locations even if we have to shorten another location, in general, we are very flexible with the time and all we want if you to have the best full day in Nicaragua!

This is a great option because you will visit all these destinations in one day so you will be taking advantage of time and your money will be worth more, also, you will learn a lot about the local culture with the pottery class and the market, the adventure of visiting the viewpoint of the Crater Lake from the highest point and the volcano to see lava from the edge of the crater, this is the most amazing experience you can only have in a few places around the world!

Visit Nicaragua with the safety and comfort of a group day trip from Costa Rica. In addition, with all the logistics covered in advance is a round trip boat ride on Lake Nicaragua to visit the islands of Granada, we will have the chocolate presentation and the cigar presentation, you will also be able to get a carriage ride. In the city of Granada, visit the Laguna de Apoyo, go do the extreme activity, beautiful to visit the Masaya volcano, visit the craft market.
includes breakfast and lunch also taxes from both countries and round trip transportation

Looking for the ultimate adventure in Nicaragua? Join us on our Ultimate Nicaragua Tour for a day filled with excitement and cultural immersion.

• Discover the art of pottery-making with a hands-on craft workshop in San Juan de Oriente.

• Marvel at the breathtaking views from the Catarina Viewpoint and soak up the tranquility of Laguna de Apoyo.

• Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Nicaragua at the Masaya Handicrafts Market.

• Explore the fiery depths of the Masaya Volcano National Park, where you can see the lava glowing in the distance.

• Step back in time with a tour of the colonial city of Granada, where you'll discover museums, architecture, churches and more.

Join us for a day of adventure, culture, and unforgettable memories. Book your spot on our Ultimate Nicaragua Tour today!

The Masaya Volcano Tour in Nicaragua by night is an amazing experience that offers you a unique opportunity to explore one of the most active volcanoes in Central America with a beautiful night mountain setting. Located just outside of Managua, Masaya Volcano is a popular tourist destination and provides visitors with stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
The tour begins with a pick-up at your location in Granada, then you will be taken to the Masaya Volcano location, witnessing the beauty of the volcano at night is the most beautiful thing in Nicaragua. Make this your unforgettable experience.

• This volcanic adventure is a shared tour where you will have your great tour guide and nice A/C tansportation.

• The Aventure will take about 2 hours including the drive back and forth to your Hotel.

• Learn about the historics event from Masaya Volcano and the intersting way the lava belt works.

• Take stunning pictures with an orange background from the lava reflecting on the crater. 

• Have a walk on the pointview by the edge of the crater.

The Masaya Volcano Tour in Nicaragua is an incredible experience that offers you a unique opportunity to explore one of the most active volcanoes in Central America. Located just outside of Managua, Masaya Volcano is a popular tourist destination and provides visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
The tour begins with a pick-up at your location in Granada, then you will be taken to the Masaya Volcano location with several interesting stops. Get ready to enjoy the beautiful scenery at Mirador de Catarina, this place also has a relaxing atmosphere. Then you will experience walking & having lunch around the Cultural Center Old Craft Market before you guys will see a beautiful view of the volcano!
This is an unforgettable experience that offers visitors a chance to explore one of Nicaragua’s most iconic natural wonders. With its stunning views, fascinating history, and unique wildlife. The trip will conclude with a religious and historical visit to a serene place.

With this 3 full days tour boundle you get to visit the top travelers picks worry - free with your own local tour guide who is knowledgeable, fluent in English, provides a personal approach and safe private transportation.

Places to visit.

Day 1 .Granada Area. Here you will be in contact with nature by enjoying a nice boat ride on lake granada. Have a guided walking tour in the colonial city. As a last spot to visit you will feel a nice breeze and hiking at Catarina lookout .
Day 2. Leon Area. The ruins of Leon to learn abut the colonization in Nicaragua also will visit the current city of leon and walk on top of the roof of the cathedral and learn from our culture at Museum Ruben Dario and Arrechavala.

Day 3 Masaya area. Visit the Handicraft market, main square, Coyotepe fortress. Relax floating on a wooden platform at Apoyo lagoon where you can do kayaking, swiming.

Live this eco colonial and volcanic adventure enjoying 3 tours paying only for one. Give yourself the luxery of having your private local guide who is knowledgeable, fluent in English who also provides a personal approach and have safe private transportation.
Explore the islets and the majestic colonial architecture of the city and feel the adrenaline of taking a stuning picutre with the orange color of the lava in the background at the active volcano in Masaya. *We follow WHO guidelines for covid 19
Activities:
Picture taking /Bird watching/Nature tour Boat ride on lake Granada/Nicaragua ( you get to actualluy get off in one of the islets to visit the historic san pablo fortress)
Walking tour downtown/hall of churches and chocolate museum. Visit to La merced church and its view point from bell tower. Lunch at la calzada street ( not included). Visit to Masaya volcano at night. ( take breath taking pictures on the top of the hill with the lava in the background.( Sunset beholding)

This trip will allow you to discover the oldest City in Central America; Granada! 

Nicaragua, Costa Rica’s northern neighbor, is extremely close to Guanacaste. A beautiful country with a rich culture and full history, Nicaragua offers travelers a unique contrast to Costa Rica.

You will visit Masaya Volcano and its carter, Lake Nicaragua and take a boat ride, Granada and horse carriage, it is a very filled full-day adventure.

Tour operator will need to have all passengers names as written in passports, passport numbers and expiry dates in order to plan and facilitate border crossing to Nicaragua. Therefore please forward these informations to tour operator. Also bring copy of return Airline Ticket to show proof of exit of Costa Rica withing the next 90 days - following the date of the tour.

• This volcanic and refreshing outdoor activity starts when your meet your Local tour guide at your hotel or airport in Managua at 1pm
• The Aventure will take about 6 hours including the drive back and forth to your Hotel.-*We follow WHO guidelines for covid 19
• Learn about the historics event from Masaya Volcano and the intersting way the lava belt works.
Visit the handicraft market from masaya
• Take stunning pictures with an orange background from the lava reflecting on the crater. 
• Have a walk on the pointview by the edge of the crater.
• Have a nice swim in apoyo Lagoon ( cristal clear water by Masaya)
• Kayaking
• Have lunch by the lagoon, try tipycal food.( Optional and has aditional cost)

This tour to Apoyo Lagoon and Masaya Volcano offers great value by combining two of Granada’s most popular activities into a single day trip. Not only does this tour provide seamless transportation between two tricky-to-reach destinations but also includes hotel pick up and drop off not to mentioned that will be guided by an enlgish speaker local tour guide.

• The Aventure will take about 6 -7 hours including the drive back and forth to your Hotel.
• Learn about the historics event from Masaya Volcano and the intersting way the lava belt works.
• Take stunning pictures with an orange background from the lava reflecting on the crater. 
• Have a walk on the pointview by the edge of the crater.
• Have a nice swim in apoyo Lagoon ( cristal clear water )
• Kayaking
• Have lunch by the lagoon, try tipycal food.( Optional and has aditional cost)

You will Learn about the historic events of Masaya Volcano and the interesting way the lava belt works.
Take great pictures with an orange background from the lava reflecting on the crater.
Have a walk on the point-view by the edge of the crater.

Join us on an adventure of the senses with our 4 in 1 Tour! Witness the creative process of San Juan de Oriente's skilled artisans as they shape clay into beautiful handicrafts. Panoramic view of Laguna de Apoyo and the surrounding landscape. Explore the vibrant Masaya City Craft Market and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Nicaragua. Then, experience the power and beauty of the Masaya Volcano National Park, with its active volcano and fascinating museum. Let us take you on a journey that will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Continuing our experience, a little further away is the Masaya City Craft Market, famous for the wide variety of products on offer.

Finally, we will visit the renowned Masaya Volcano National Park, which has one of the most active volcanoes in the country. This National Park has a volcanological museum where we can learn about the history, eruptions and formation of Masaya volcanoes, as well as the myths and legends that surround this mega volcano.

Let's visit the amazing crater of Masaya volcano and its picturesque city.

We will visit Masaya crafts market where you will have the chance to buy some souvenirs and discovers the colorful stuffs of Nicaragua in just one place.

We will learn the ancestral techniques in the hands of the artisans.

Enjoy of a beautiful lookout of Apoyo lagoon having a panoramic view.

Let's relax on a private boat tour in Lake Nicaragua, the largest lake in Central America.

If you are looking to experience adventure, relaxation, and culture, then this tour is for you!

We will leave San Juan del Sur and travel by truck to the city of Masaya. From there we will take our high-quality Honda ATVs (or dirt bikes if you prefer) to explore the mountains and views around the famous active Masaya Volcano. This tour goes far beyond the scope of what visitors to the National Park can usually expect. Not only will we view the volcano, but we will ride along the mountain ridges and experience all of the stunning views.

From the volcano, we will ride to the volcanic lagoon, "Laguna de Apoyo" for an afternoon of relaxation. Swimming and kayaking are offered at the lagoon. There is also a beachfront restaurant with smoothies, food, and cocktails. We will spend the night in peaceful accommodation and head back to San Juan del Sur the following day.

This is a private tour meant to accommodate your needs and schedule. Through email, we can work on an itinerary that's right for you. If you have any specific destinations you would like to visit, please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate your wishes.

Enjoy of the best of Nicaragua in 3 Days.

Let's visit the best two colonial cities in the country.

Enjoy the landscapes, volcanoes adventure,
lakes, lagoon and more!

You will learn and enjoy the two oldest cities of Nicaragua and the best activities these tow cities offer, from sliding down on an active and young volcano to relax of a private boat tour in the largest lake of Central America.

Nicaragua is a beautiful country, owner of a very rich culture and a history full of proud
and difficult memories. The journey starts very early in the morning to avoid lines at the
border. On the other side there will be a stop in Rivas City to have breakfast. Then you will
go visit the town of Masaya to see its active volcano for sunset to see the magma. It is one of the few volcanoes in the
world where you can drive all the way to the top.
Afterwards you go to Granada, an impressive Spanish colonial style city, which is situated
between various volcanoes and the Nicaragua Lake. The city is known for its remarkable
churches and colorful houses.

Are you staying in Costa Rica? Don't miss this great Opportunity to add a visit on 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 vaccination card or PCR Covid Test is mandatory for the Nicaragua's goberment.