Travel from Granada to Ometepe Island and enjoy a day of sightseeing and relaxation. Explore the diversity of plant and animal life in this UNESCO Biosphere Preserve. Learn about the various tribes and cultures on the island, and hang out on the beach.

About this activity

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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times
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Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Hotel in Granada, Nicaragua

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Natalie – United States

Great experience! Our driver Bernardo and tour guide Eric were fantastic. My review will focus on the logistics. One thing worth knowing: this tour lasts MUCH longer than 9 hours. We were picked up at 5:30am and returned to our hotel at 6:15pm. 90 minutes to the coastal town to get there early enough to board the ferry, then a 1 hour ferry ride. So about half of the duration is spent with those things. Upon landing at Ometepe, we went to a coffee shop for breakfast. We each spent less than $10 USD. Then you see some places, learn things, and go on a hike. Then we went to a restaurant on the beach. After placing an order, we had time to go down and hang out on the beach until we got tired of the sand flies. Got some nice pictures and relaxed. The food here was about $20 USD per entree (tourist prices), give or take a few. You get a LOT of food and they did accept credit cards. Both places we ate had WiFi. Saw a bit more then headed to the ferry.

Marta – Sweden

Eric was an excellent guide and we had a great day when he showed us the island.

Itinerary

Pickup location:
Calle Miguel Ángel Ortez
Car
(1.5 hours)
Ferry
(1 hour)
Ometepe Island
Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Wildlife viewing
Ferry
(1 hour)
Car
(1.5 hours)
Arrive back at:
Calle Miguel Ángel Ortez

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Observe the wildlife with a hike on the Charco Verde Private Reserve
Discover the town of Altagracia and its archeological artifacts
Relax on the beautiful Santo Domingo Beach, located between the 2 volcanoes

Full description

Visit Ometepe Island, a place admired by both local and international tourists, on a full-day trip from Granada. Spend a day familiarizing yourself with the island's nature, hospitality, beautiful landscapes, volcanoes, archeological background, relaxing beaches, and natural reserves and forests.

After you are picked-up from your hotel, you'll be transferred to the ferry that takes you to the island. Learn about how the 2 volcanoes, Concepción and Maderas, created this island which is a UNESCO Biosphere Preserve. Upon arriving, spend your day exploring this sanctuary inhabited by a mix of different tribes and cultures, and observe the many petroglyphs, ceramics, and statues that can be found all around.

Observe locals taking part in the island's industries of fishing and agriculture. Keep your eyes peeled to see if you can spot some of the varieties of monkeys living on the island. You may choose to check out the shops, eat a traditional meal, hike around the island, or simply relax on the beach.

Includes

Round-trip transportation
Ferry ride
English-speaking guide

Food and drinks

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