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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Ian • traveled in August, 2025
The tour was well organised and the attractions and activities were interesting. A couple of the hotels weren’t up to standard.
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Li • traveled in February, 2025
Nicaragua was the last country in central America we visited. This is a country of lakes and volcanoes. The weather was perfect in February for a visit of the mix of history and scenery. To extend the tour we also visited Managua and Leon by our own. Our hotel at San Juan del Sur is located in a very touristic area and it was very noisy during the weekends. It's better to avoid to stay in this area during the weekends if one is bothered by music noises.
Nicaragua - The Best of Nicaragua - 6 days - I
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
- Nicaragua Highlights
- Tailor-Made 13 Days Best Nicaragua Tour with Daily Departure
- Capital Cities of Nicaragua - 6 days
- Nicaragua - Classic Nicaragua - 5 days
- Nicaragua: Leon and Granada - 5 days
Nicaragua - Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Ometepe Island was beuatiful and unexpected so this would be the highlight, but only just!”
Leigh, traveled in February
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 $2,870
20% Off- US$2,300You save $570
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 $1,125
10% Off- US$1,013You save $113
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 $649
10% Off- US$584You save $65
Nicaragua Pacific Coast: Sea Turtle Conservation, Environmental Restoration, and Volcano Sandboarding
239 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was the most incredible experience I have ever been on!”
Graci, traveled in December
Head to the fishing village of Jiquilillo to teach English to local students, help restore mangrove forests, and release baby sea turtles along Nicaragua's Pacific Coast. Stay in beachfront bungalow-style accommodations for 12 nights, with all meals prepared by local chefs featuring traditional Nicaraguan cuisine. Sandboard down the active Cerro Negro volcano and camp overnight at Telica Volcano to see glowing molten lava at the crater rim after dark.
Duration 13 days Destinations Managua Age Range Ages 15+ Operator GIVE Volunteers From
10% Off- US$2,995
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- US$3,369
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- US$1,284
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- US$3,739
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 $1,379
10% Off- US$1,241You save $138
Nicaragua's cultural tapestry unfolds from Managua to Granada, showcasing León's historic Cathedral of La Asunción. Premium rum tasting at Flor de Caña Factory, Masaya Volcano National Park's wonders, and Lake Nicaragua's volcanic islets create an unforgettable journey. Four nights split between León and Granada, with expert guides.
Duration 5 days Destinations Managua, Leon, Granada Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From $1,095
10% Off- US$986You save $110
Duration 5 days Destinations Managua, Leon, Masaya, Granada Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From $1,089
10% Off- US$980You save $109
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.