What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 15 hours.

Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - (extra fee).

Costa Rica

Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica

★★★★⯨ 4.6

15 hours

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Overview

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!

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What's Included

✓ Included

Hotel, Condo, or House pickup and drop-off
National Park fees
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water
Lunch
Breakfast

✗ Not Included

Gratuities
Transport from Waldorf Astoria, Catalinas, Andaz, Four Seasons, Plt Hollywood

Itinerary

Stop 1

4:00 am

Stop 2

4:30 am

Stop 3

4:20 am

Stop 4

4:30 am

Stop 5

You will picked up from your hotel promptly and taken to the border where your guide will help you in every step of the crossing, which takes about 30 minutes. The guide will make the process easy for you and will take care of all of the passport paperwork and visas. From here we will travel to eat a hearty breakfast to start off the day.

Stop 6

4:50 am

Stop 7

4:30 am

Stop 8

5:30 am - Secrets Papagayo, Villas Sol, Occidental Papagayo, Mangroove

Stop 9

5:20 am

Stop 10

6:00 am

Stop 11

Here you will enjoy an incredible view over the dormant volcano crater, Granada, and Lake Nicaragua. You will be allowed to walk around freely for a while before getting back in the bus and heading to the next stop.

Stop 12

Do some shopping for inexpensive souvenirs and experience the Nicaraguan life style before sitting down for a typical Nicaraguan lunch.

Stop 13

An active volcano where you will have the opportunity to stand right next to its crater and hear it rumbling and spewing of gases. An incredible, rare sight.

Stop 14

An old Colonial town near Lake Nicaragua. Stop at La Merced Church, considered one of the most beautiful buildings of Granada. It is flanked by a large tower that houses the church bells. You will ascend the stairs and reach the roof of the church. From here, you’ll have a panoramic city view of Granada, Mombacho Volcano, and Nicaragua Lake with the islets. This is the perfect place to take pictures of the beautiful city and the surroundings.

Stop 15

Your last stop is a one hour boat ride in Lake Nicaragua viewing the Nicarguan Islets around sunset. Your guide will stop by Monkey Island consisting only of monkeys that will come out and take food from your guide on the boat! You will then head back to Costa Rica, stopping on the way to pick up some snacks for the ride home.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - (extra fee)

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End Point

Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - (extra fee)

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Good to Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. Please bring your passport on the day of your tour
Entry to Nicaragua: Send photo of passport to info@nativesway.com or WhatsApp
Your departure Ticket that proof of flight out of Costa Rica
If your hotel is not listed, contact us for quoting
It is prohibited to enter the country of Nicaragua with the following items: all kinds of Drones, all kinds of Binoculars, including those for Night vision, and any object considered for professional, journalistic, and similar audiovisual reproduction.

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Special Instructions

Requirements

- You need to send us your passport photo as soon as you make the reservation
- Please bring your passport on the day of your tour, NOT a copy.
- Proof of exiting Costa Rica within 180 days of tour date (flight itinerary or bus ticket) This is shown when you return to Costa Rica after the tour.

ASK OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS IF YOU NEED A SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT DUE TO YOUR NATIONALITY OR PASSPORT

Overnight option:

- Hotel is NOT Included, but let us know if you need help with this. Please send us what hotel you will be staying at, what date you will be returning to Costa Rica and your drop off location in Costa Rica.

What to Bring

- Comfortable walking shoes
- Actual Passport - NO COPIES OR PHOTOS
- Flight Itinerary (printed or mobile)
- Sunscreen
- Rain Jacket/Dry Bag
- Insect Repellent
- Refillable Water Bottle
- Extra spending money for souvenirs (USD)

Transportation Info:

We pick up from the hotels, condos and private residences in the following areas:

Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 4:00 AM
Langosta/Tamarindo Hotels, Condos, Apartments, Houses: 4:30 AM
Conchal (W/Westin Conchal), Brasilito Hotels, Condos, Apartments, Houses: 4:45 AM
Playa Grande, Flamingo, Potrero Hotels, Condos, Apartments, Houses: 4:30 AM
Catalinas: 4:15 AM (extra fee)
RIU Hotels Main Security Gate, Not the Lobby: 5:00 AM
Playas del Coco Hotels, Condos, Houses: 5:20 AM
Playa Hermosa & Panama (Occ/Secrts Papagayo, Villas Sol, Condovac, Mangroove): 5:30 AM
Liberia Peri Supermarket: 6:00 AM
Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood: 5:20 AM (extra fee)
Waldorf Astoria: 5:30 AM (extra fee)
Dreams Las Mareas: 6:00am

Pick up times above are an estimate. We will send you an official pick up time the day before the tour. Please be ready outside 10 minutes before your scheduled pick up time, but it can take up to 20 minutes longer depending on the day's pick up schedule and traffic.