Overview
In just a couple of days you will be able to fully experience the beauty which the colonial city of Granada and its surrounding area have to offer in an inspiring tour guided by a passionate local guide.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Tours mentioned with an English speaking guide
Breakfast
Transfers
All fees and/or taxes
Lodgement at hotels as mentioned or similar
Meet & Greet
Information packages with maps and a detailed itinerary
Meals other than mentioned
Personal expenses
Migration fees
Optional tours/activities
Tips
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our representative will meet you at the border with a sign with the provided name and last name, or other arranged details.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Day 1 Arrival day - Peñas Blancas to Granada
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Granada
Welcome to Nicaragua Land of Lakes and Volcanoes! You arrive at border in Peñas Blancas, after customs procedures you are transferred to your hotel at the colonial gem of Central-America Granada.
Day 2 Granada; Natural and Cultural Marvels!
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Granada
2 hours
In the morning, our guide picks you up at the hotel for a guided tour. No visit to Granada is complete without exploring the city's historic center on foot and in a classic horse-drawn carriage. On this tour, you discover key sites including the San Francisco Convent, founded in 1529, and La Merced church where you can climb the bell tower and enjoy spectacular views over the city, Lake Nicaragua, and Mombacho volcano. The last stop is the oldest sector of the town, the area around the Xalteva church and the old city walls.
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Las Isletas
2 hours Admission ticket included
In the afternoon you enjoy a boat ride on Lake Nicaragua to visit Las Isletas de Granada.
Situated at the foot of Mombacho volcano, the Las Isletas archipelago consists of small forest-covered islands, formed by a volcanic eruption over twenty thousand years ago. You are transferred to the harbor where you meet the captain and board a motorboat. During the tour, your guide points out exotic local flora and fauna before making a stop at one of the islands. Next you visit San Pablo fort, built in the 18th century to protect Granada against English pirates. Altogether a recommended experience, providing valuable insight in the natural habitat and history of the Las Isletas archipelago.
Day 3 Mombacho Volcano Nature Reserve
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Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve
3 hours Admission ticket included
Experience the mystical cloud forest of this lush Nature Reserve atop a majestic volcano which boasts a wide variety of vegetation and wildlife. Enjoy a variety of landscapes during a guided hike along the one-mile long trail around the crater, while enjoying the views of Granada, the Las Isletas archipelago and Masaya volcano. Keep an eye out for the howler monkeys and white-faced monkeys, sloths, dart frogs, and the endemic Mombacho salamander.
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Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve
2 hours Admission ticket included
A real treat for coffee lovers, on this tour you'll visit the coffee plantation of Café Las Flores, idyllically located on the slopes of an inactive volcano within the Mombacho Volcano Nature Reserve. Here you'll learn about sustainable coffee cultivation and at the end of the tour enjoy coffee tasting at Hacienda Café Las Flores.
Note that although this tour can be done the whole year round, from November to February is the harvest season. During these months you can see how the beans are picked, washed, peeled and dried. You can help pick the beans using a basket strapped around your waist.
Day 4 Transfer to Peñas Blancas
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Rivas
2 hours
After breakfast, we departure towards Peñas Blancas Border. We hope you enjoyed your time in Nicaragua!
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 6 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel between 2 and 6 days before the start time: 50% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (America/Managua).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
FAQs about Granada Highlights
How long does Granada Highlights take?
It takes about 4 days.
What's included?
- Tours mentioned with an English speaking guide
- Breakfast
- Transfers
- Lodgement at hotels as mentioned or similar
- Meet & Greet
- Information packages with maps and a detailed itinerary
What's not included?
- Meals other than mentioned
- Personal expenses
- Migration fees
- Optional tours/activities
- Tips
Which places does it visit?
It visits Granada, Las Isletas, Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve, Rivas.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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