Private 1-Day Tour To Nicaragua From Riu Guanacaste/Riu Palace | 12 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Private transportation
  • Includes all the activities to do.
  • Costa Rica taxes.
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Nicaragua taxes.
  • Breakfast
  • Bottled water.
  • Pick up and drop off at the Hotel, Condominium or House
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Tips.

Overview

"Visit Nicaragua with the safety and comfort of a private tour for your group in a comfortable and pleasant air-conditioned minivan, equipped with all the corresponding safety measures. On a day trip from Costa Rica to Nicaragua for the first time, You'll be able to see the highlights of the southern part of the country, including boating, shopping and wildlife viewing, all in a single day. You will be picked up promptly from your hotel at 5 am and taken to the border, where your guide will help you through every step of the crossing, which takes approximately 30 minutes. The guide will facilitate the process and take care of all passport and visa procedures. From here, we will travel to enjoy a good breakfast and start the day. We will visit the Catarina Viewpoint, the Masaya Handicraft Market, the Volcano Park Museum, the Immaculate Conception of Mary Cathedral and, finally, the Islets of Nicaragua, and then return to the starting point.

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Pickup details

Traveler pick-up is offered. JW Marriott, Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Conchal, Flamingo, RIU Guanacaste/Palace, Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa (Occidental, Villas Sol, Condovac), Playa Panamá (Secrets Papagayo, Mangroove, Fours Seasons, Andaz, Planet Hollywood JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa, Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste, 50309, Costa Rica 5:00 am Province of Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Costa ... Rica Hotels, Condominiums and Private Houses in Tamarindo/Langosta - 5: am Playa Conchal, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica Hotels, Condominiums and Private Homes in Conchal - 5: am Province of Guanacaste, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica Hotels, Condominiums and Private Homes in Flamingo - 5 am Province of Guanacaste, Las Catalinas, Costa Rica Hotels, Condominiums and Private Houses in Catalinas - 5:am Playa Grande, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica Hotels, Condominiums and Private Homes in Grande - 5: am Riu Palace Costa Rica Hotel, Playa Matapalo, Carrillo, Province of Guanacaste, Sardinal District, Costa Rica RIU Guanacaste/Palace 5:00 am (Main door, NOT Lobby) - bring copy of passport Playas del Coco, Province of Guanacaste, Coco, Costa Rica Hotels, Condominiums and Private Houses in Coco - 5: am Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, Province of Guanacaste, Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica Hotels (Villas Sol, Condovac, Secrets Papagayo, Occidental Papagayo, Mangroove) and other Hotels, Condominiums and Private Homes in Hermosa - 5:am Panama Beach, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica Hotels (Villas Sol, Condovac, Secrets Papagayo, Occidental Papagayo, Mangroove), Condominiums and Private Homes in Panama Beach - 5: am Andaz Costa Rica Resort At Peninsula Papagayo - a Concept by Hyatt, Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste Province, Papagayo Peninsula, 50104, Costa Rica Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - 5:00 a.m. m. Guanacaste Province, Liberia, Costa Rica Hotels and Peri Supermarket at the main intersection of Liberia - 5:am Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood: Hotel pickup is offered. View the list of hotels on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points. Read more ▼

Itinerary

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    You will be picked up from your hotel promptly and taken to the border where your guide will assist you every step of the crossing, which takes approximately 30 minutes. The guide will facilitate the process for you and will take care of all the passport and visa procedures. From here we will travel to have a good breakfast to start the day.

    2 hours

  • Mirador de Catarina

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

    1 hour

  • Mercado de Artesanias de Masaya

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

    2 hours

  • Museo del Parque Volcan De Masaya

    An Inactive volcano where you will have the opportunity to stand right next to its crater and listen to it rumbling and spewing gases. An incredible view.

    1 hour

  • Catedral Metropolitana Inmaculada Concepcion de Maria

    An old colonial city near Lake Nicaragua. Make a stop at the Church of La Merced, considered one of the most beautiful buildings in Granada. It is flanked by a large tower that houses the church bells. You will go up the stairs and reach the roof of the church. From here, you will have a panoramic view of the city of Granada, the Mombacho volcano and Lake Nicaragua with the islets. This is the perfect place to take photographs of the beautiful city and the surrounding area.

    2 hours

  • Granada

    Lunch in Granada

    1 hour

  • Isletas de Granada

    Your last stop is a one-hour boat ride on Lake Nicaragua to see the Nicaraguan islets at sunset. Your guide will stop at Monkey Island which consists only of monkeys who will come out and take food from your guide on the boat! You will then return to Costa Rica, stopping along the way to pick up some snacks for the trip home.

    1 hour

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    Return to the starting point

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private tour or activity. Only your group can participate.
  • If you are traveling with pets, we would appreciate it if you indicate it in the comments of your reservation.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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