Ometepe Island (Isla de Ometepe) Tours
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With its pair of volcanic peaks shrouded in mist and rising up from the waters of Nicaragua Lake, Ometepe Island paints a hauntingly beautiful landscape for those looking out across the lake. A popular choice for a day trip from Managua or Granada, Ometepe is more than just a pretty face – it’s also a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and its sandy beaches, cloud forests and two volcanoes (the mile-high Concepción and 4,400-foot Maderas) are teeming with unique plant and wildlife.
Outdoors enthusiasts will find ample opportunities for hiking, cycling and horseback riding, as well as swimming, kayaking and fishing around the coast, but equally fascinating is a series of pre-Columbian petroglyphs and artifacts on the island dating back to 2000 BCE., which offer an intriguing insight into the island’s rich cultural history. You may want to hire a local guide to help you get around (transportation on the islands isn't extensive) and direct you to the best hiking trails.
Outdoors enthusiasts will find ample opportunities for hiking, cycling and horseback riding, as well as swimming, kayaking and fishing around the coast, but equally fascinating is a series of pre-Columbian petroglyphs and artifacts on the island dating back to 2000 BCE., which offer an intriguing insight into the island’s rich cultural history. You may want to hire a local guide to help you get around (transportation on the islands isn't extensive) and direct you to the best hiking trails.
Practical Info
Ometepe Island is located on Lake Nicaragua and can be reached by ferry from Granada and San Jorge.
Address: Nicaragua
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Day Trip to Ometepe Island
Hit all the major sites on Ometepe in just one day with this guided tour from San Juan del Sur, Granada, or Managua. All-inclusive private transportation takes you the Ojo de Agua springs, Charco Verde reserve, Punta Jesus Maria beach, and more, and a guide is there to answer any of your questions about the volcanic island as you go.
- Duration: 7 hours
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$99.00 USD
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- Duration: 7 hours
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$99.00 USD
Full Day Nicaragua Tour from La Fortuna
Travel to Nicaragua on a full-day round-trip tour from La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Cross the border to visit the neighboring Central American country and see Lake Nicaragua, the islands of the Solentiname Archipelago, wildlife, national monuments, and more. Includes light breakfast, lunch, guide, entrance fees, and transportation including hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Duration: 12 hours
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$235.00 USD
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- Duration: 12 hours
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$235.00 USD
15-Day Hiking Nicaraguan Volcanoes
Climb 6 volcanoes during this 15-day private trekking tour in Nicaragua. Learn about the history, culture and ecology of Nicaragua and visit several diverse ecosystems. Get a picture of the 'real' Nicaragua through visits to off-the-beaten path locations and encounters with locals. Climb Cosigüina, San Cristobal, Telica, Pilas el Hoyo, Concepción and Mombacho volcanoes. Round-trip transportation, a local guide, nightly accommodations and some meals are included.
- Duration: 15 days
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$1,750.00 USD
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- Duration: 15 days
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$1,750.00 USD
8-Day Discovering Nicaragua
Explore Nicaragua during this 8-day private tour. Get to know the country's true spirit through contact with local people, places, traditions and food. Visit Nicaragua's biggest volcanic island, Ometepe, formed by two spectacular peaks. Stroll through the colonial city of Granada and explore Maderas, Concepción and Mombacho volcanoes. Spend time on the pristine beaches at San Juan del Sur and enjoy insightful commentary from your local guide along your journey. Round-trip transportation from Managua, nightly accommodation and some meals are included.
- Duration: 8 days
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$1,120.00 USD
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- Duration: 8 days
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$1,120.00 USD
3-Day Tour to Ometepe Island from León
Visit Ometepe, one of Nicaragua's largest volcanic islands, during this 3-day tour from León. Trek through forest landscapes, take a dip in the San Ramón Waterfall, relax in natural volcanic pools or trek up the slopes of the volcanoes. Round-trip transportation, all activities and accommodation are included.
- Duration: 3 days
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$350.00 USD
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- Duration: 3 days
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$350.00 USD
Picnic next to San Ramon Waterfall
This guided tour to the San Ramon Waterfall guarantees a safe and fun-filled hike to the popular Ometepe cascades. Hiking with a guide ensures you don’t get lost on the many twisting trails around the waterfall, plus gives you lots of chances to ask questions and learn about the local environment. When you arrive, eat a picnic lunch and enjoy the view.
- Duration: 4 hours
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$120.00 USD
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- Duration: 4 hours
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$120.00 USD
14-Day Nicaragua from North to South
Get an overview of Nicaragua, traveling from North to South, during this 14-day private tour. With a dedicated local guide, explore the diverse areas of the country and learn about the culture, history, people and ecology of this fascinating country. Visit some of the country's most spectacular nature reserves and lace up your hiking boots to ascend some of Nicaragua's volcanoes. Relax in natural pools and catch some sun on a pristine beach. Round-trip transportation, nightly accommodation and some meals are included.
- Duration: 14 days
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$2,000.00 USD
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- Duration: 14 days
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$2,000.00 USD
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