Best of Granada, Mirador de Catarina and Masaya Volcano Tour
At a glance
Best of Granada, Mirador de Catarina and Masaya Volcano Tour is a 8h private experience in Managua, Nicaragua, operated by NicaParadiseTours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 89 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $120.62 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private transportation, Admission fee to the Mirador de Catarina, Rate to Fort St. Paul.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
We have designed this experience so that you can discover Nicaragua in an authentic way, visiting some of the places that make us proud of our country.
Walk the colorful colonial streets of Granada, navigate among the famous 365 Islets of Granada on Lake Cocibolca, the largest lake in Central America, enjoy the breathtaking views from the Mirador de Catarina and gaze at the majestic active crater of Masaya Volcano.
Throughout the tour, our passionate local guides will share with you the history, culture and traditions that make Nicaragua such a special country, allowing you to know each destination in a close, authentic and memorable way.
The combination of history, nature, spectacular landscapes and local culture makes this experience one of the best ways to get to know Nicaragua in one day.
It’s not just a tour, it’s an authentic Nicaraguan experience.
What's included
What's included
- Private transportation
- Admission fee to the Mirador de Catarina
- Rate to Fort St. Paul
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel/Airport Pick-up and Drop-off in Managua
Not included
- Boat Tour Rate
- Cathedral of Granada
- Lunch
- Masaya Volcano Entrance Fee
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
We will take a walk around the Main Plaza of the city of Granada, where we will see the majestic and historic cathedral of Granada Nuestra Señora de Asunción, if that day the Church is open we can pay 1 dollar per person to go to the bells and See the beautiful center of Granada from above, we will take a look at the small craft market, the typical foods of the city and the beautiful people that surround it. We will walk to the burned La Merced church where the guide will fill you with information about the history of each church and place, which admission is free.
Finally we will have an educational and dynamic tour at the famous Chocolate Museum where we will have a free tour about how and what cocoa was used for before. -
Stop 2 · 1h
After enjoying the city, we will go to the majestic Lake Cocibolca or Lake Nicaragua, a huge expanse of water filled with many species of fish and the popular Toro shark, the only freshwater shark in the world.
We will take a boat and know how the 365 islands were formed and we will know each of them among the most popular as the 2 Monkey Islands, Fort St. Paul where we will Sarpare to Fight Captain Morgan and the best view towards Mombacho volcano. We'll have the best captain and Nicaraguan music in the background. -
Stop 3 · 1h
The Port of Granada, where the boat leaves for the Ometepe Islands, and where the train previously departed from, with the best restaurant in Granada on the top floor with the best view of the lake and the Mombacho Volcano, in where we can eat and drink pleasantly if you wish.
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Stop 4 · 1h
The largest craft market in Central America where merchants delicately work with their hands each ornament, chair, maca, everything you can imagine with quality work and the culture that characterizes Nicaragua.
The best place to buy your souvenirs. -
Stop 5 · 1h
This viewpoint offers a spectacular view of the Apoyo Lagoon, a crater that was previously a volcano, which today is an impressive water crater or lagoon where the wonderful view allows us to appreciate its ecosystem and at the same time the impressive Mombacho volcano of Granada, There are different types of activities such as Zip Line and Horseback Riding.
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Stop 6 · 1h
Enjoy the Masaya Volcano Active Crater, its museum and a small trail where you can observe where the earth breathes.
Meeting point
We pick you up at any hotel, place or area in Managua
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Best of Granada, Mirador de Catarina and Masaya Volcano Tour take?
The experience lasts about 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $120.62 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private transportation; Admission fee to the Mirador de Catarina; Rate to Fort St. Paul; Air-conditioned vehicle; Hotel/Airport Pick-up and Drop-off in Managua.
Where does it start?
We pick you up at any hotel, place or area in Managua
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 89 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Managua.
