Tours: The Granada Islets
A total of 23 related tours was found.
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1 hour tour around the Islets
- Operator:
- Asociacion de Lancheros Don Bosco
- Description
The boat leaves from the Tourist Center, in front of Hacienda Santa Cruz.It travels around about 75 islands up to the Monkey Island.
During the tour you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mombacho Volcano, passing by the house of native families living in the islands, the Fortress of San Pablo, restaurants and private vacation houses. You will also observe the variety of flora and fauna of the area.
After this delightful voyage, it returns to the Turism Center.
Note:
-This tour includes pick up and drop off transportation within Granada city; please, do indicate the meeting point in the comment box while introducing an on line booking.
-Tour suitable for any age.
-Please notify in advance if you need a bilingual guide.
-Pick up at your hotel in Granada or in Tourism Center.- Included:
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Starting at US$5.00
-Life Jacket.
-Pick up and drop off in Granada city.
-cooler.
-tourism guide (Spanish).
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2 hours tour around the Islets
- Operator:
- Asociacion de Lancheros Don Bosco
- Description
The tour beginss when the boat leaves the Tourism Center to the Granada Lake. On this trip about 100 islands are crossed. We will stop at "Astillero El Diamante" (Diamond Shipyard )that belonged to Somoza García, where they build ferries that travel to San Carlos (Rio San Juan) and from Ometepe. Right there is the "Victoria", one of the first ships to sail the Great Lake of Nicaragua.
During the tour, you will go through different houses of native inhabitants, as well as restaurants and vacational houses, Isla del Sol and a bridge where you can see the panoramic view of Concepción and Maderas volcanoes located at other side of the boat.
In the lake there are areas with good beaches, suitable for tourists to take a dip during the tour. In this tour will have 30 minutes to swim if you wish.
Note:
-Tour suitable for any age.
-This tour includes pick up and drop off transportation within Granada city; please, do indicate the meeting point in the comment box while introducing an on line booking.
-Please notify in advance if you need a bilingual guide.- Included:
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Starting at US$7.00
-Life Jacket.
-Pick up and drop off in Granada city.
-cooler for drinks or snacks.
-tourism guide
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Classic Tour (Islets and front of Mombacho Volcano)
- Operator:
- Asociacion de Lancheros Don Bosco
- Description
The tour begins when the boat leaves the Tourist Center, in front of Hacienda Santa Cruz to Granada Lake.This is the most complete tour. On this trip you will watch up to 350 islets.
During the tour you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mombacho Volcano while you get through different houses of native inhabitants, San Pablo Fortress as well as restaurants and private vacational houses, You will also observe the variety of flora and fauna of the area.
In the lake there are areas with good beaches, suitable for tourists to take a dip during the tour. There is available equipment to practice artisanal fishing for those who want to try this mode of fishing.
On the islets you can see different restaurants with swimming pools for children and adults, and a varied menu where you can try the local cuisine.
After this delightful voyage, is time to return to the Tourist Center.
Recommended: Take a repellent, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat or cap.
Note:
-Tour suitable for any age.
-This tour includes pick up and drop off transportation within Granada city; please, do indicate the meeting point in the comment box while introducing an on line booking.
-Please notify in advance if you need a bilingual guide.- Included:
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Starting at US$11.25
-Life Jacket.
-Pick up and drop off in Granada city.
-Cooler.
-Tourism guide (Spanish).
-Fishing equipment.
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Kayaking tour in the islets
- Operator:
- Asociacion de Lancheros Don Bosco
- Description
This 3 hours kayaking tour will let you appreciate a part of the islets in the North shore of the Asese peninsula. During the tour you will watch the flora and fauna, the daily life in the islets, the buildings and gardens inside them, and some beautiful panorama including the Mombacho volcano.
- Recommended time to start this tour is 6 AM, but it could be taken anytime until 3 PM.
We will take the kayak in the Lancheros Don Bosco boat pier, located at the end of the Centro Turístico de Granada. If we have a strong wind day, we will move closer to the islets to start the tour. From there we will paddle to the islets and start the tour among them. Our toursit guide will ask our questing, and will help yopu to discover and watch the nature and culture details on this part of the wold.
We will go to the Isla de los Monos (monkeys’ island), and then we will take the returning travel by a different way. During the returning way we will stop in a restaurant inside an islet, where we will take a drink (included), which could be water, fruit juice, coconut water, soda or beer. You could also have lunch here (not included), or just relax in a hammock or beach chair in front of the lake. This stop could last 30 minutes to 1 hour, or even 10 minutes if prefer.
After that pause, we will take again the returning way to the pier or the special point in case of wind. Once in main land our adventure will be finished.
Recommended
Sunscreen, sun grasses, swimsuit and impermeable bag.- Included:
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Starting at US$20.00
- Kayak and paddle.
- Bilingual tour guide.
- Life jacket.
- A drink (water, natural juice, soda, beer or coconut) in a restaurant in an islet.
NOT Included
- Any extra consumption at the restaurant.
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Carriadge Tour and 4 hour tours among the islets
- Operator:
- Asociacion de Lancheros Don Bosco
- Description
This tour mix two Ganadian experience: one hour traditional horse-drawn carriage tour for the city’s colonial center, plus 4 hour boat tour among the islets. You can indicate the order of both moments after your reservation.
The adventure begin in you hotel or a meeting point withing Granada city indicated during your on-line booking. There, the horse-drawn carriage will look for you to pick you up and take you tour among historic center, where you will appreciate the iconic buildings and the daily life of the city. Then, the carriage will take you to the lake, directly to the boat.
The private boat will take you in a 4 hour tour among the islets and their lush landscape, with the Mombacho volcano shape or the Isla Zapatera shape eventually appearing on the horizon. During this tour, you can ask for a stay (as long as you could need) in one of the islets with restaurant, where you can buy and enjoy a drink or food (not included).
The tour will finish on mainland. A private transport will drop you off in your hotel or the meeting point.
Recommended: sunglasses, sunscreen, repellent, and (optional) swimming suit.
NOTES:
- This tour include a Spanish spoken guide. If you would like the company of an English spoken guide, please do indicate it during your on-line booking in the comment box. You will need to include a US$20 extra payment in your remaining amount.
- This tour include pick up and drop off within Granada city. Please, do indicate your hotel or meeting point during your on-line booking.
- This tour does NOT include lunch. If you would like to take the tour with lunch included, please check this option.
- Included:
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Starting at US$24.00
-Life Jacket.
-Pick up and drop off in Granada city.
-1 hour horse carriage tour in Granada colonial center.
-4 hours boat tour among the islets
-Cooler with ice for the drinks and snacks you could bring.
-Tourism guide (Spanish).
-Fishing equipment.
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Islets by Kayak
- Operator:
- DeTour, Viajes y Cultura
- Description
You will visit the most hidden side of the Islets archipelago by kayak. During your tour, you will see animals on the trees and the extensive vegetation through small canals. Enjoy an unforgettable adventure.
- Included:
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Starting at US$27.00
-Entrance fee
-Transport
-Kayak tour
-Bilingual guide
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Islets by Boat
- Operator:
- DeTour, Viajes y Cultura
- Description
Travel by boat on a paradise with fresh water, surrounded by small islands inhabited by fishermen and others in its natural state. You will be able to see plentiful vegetation and wildlife. The tour includes visits to the San Pablo Fortress, Monkey Island and the Astillero.
- Included:
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Starting at US$28.00
-Boat tour
-Private transportation
-Captain hispanofono
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Granada and Isletas: carriage tour and boat tour
- Operator:
- Asociacion de Lancheros Don Bosco
- Description
This tour bring together two of the classic adventures in Granada: visit to the historic colonial center in a horse-drawn carriage, and then visit the islets in Cocibolca Lake, where you will feed monkeys, and then take lunch in a island, after what enjoy a pool and hammocks for a while.
Note: This tour could change the order of the elements: (ONE) start with the horse-drawn carriage tour in the colonial center of Granada, and then continue with the visit to the islets until the afternoon. (TWO) Start with the visit to the islets, and then finish with the horse-drawn carriage tour in the city.
ONE (carriage and boat): We will start at 9 AM picking you up in your hotel in Granada city or the Central Park, from where we will begin the carriage tour in the colonial center. We will watch several streets, monuments and building, like the iconic Cathedral, San Francisco church and museum, Guadalupe Church en La Calzada. After one hour we will take the boat from the lake shore to start the lake tour. We will watch 75 islets and get to the monkeys island, where we will feed them with fruits. Then, we will get the Correviento Restaurant in an island. There, we will have lunch with a tropical juice (included). Next, we will spend a while on this island, enjoying the pool, the hammocks and the lake’s breeze. At 3 PM, the boat will take us back to mainland, where we will conclude the tour. The carriage or a taxi well drop you off in your hotel or central park.
TWO (boat and carriage): We will star at 10 AM picking you up in your hotel in Granada city or the Central Park, and we will get the lake shore. We will begin from there the islets adventure: tour among 75 of them, visit to the monkey island to feed them, and then, lunch (included), hammocks, pool and relax at Correviento restaurant in an island. At 2 or 3 PM we will go back to mainland, where the horse-drawn carriage will take us to visit the colonial city during an hour. Finally, the carriange will drop you off in your hotel in Granada city, or the central park.
Recommended:
Bring comfortable clothing for tropic, swimsuit and sunscreen. Bring extra cash of any extra dink or snack at the restaurant.- Included:
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Starting at US$30.00
- Carriage tour
- Boat tour
- Lunch and a tropical drink per person (could be a beer)
- Pool and hammock at the restaurant
- Pick up and drop off in your hotel (within Granada city) or the central park
NOT INCLUDED
- Extra consumption in the restaurant.
- English spoken tourguide.
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Kayak Tour
- Operator:
- Café Las Flores - Mombotour
- Description
Kayaks ride along the ASESE Peninsula in single or double kayaks. Opportunity to be in contact with nature between the towering volcano and the famous Mombacho islets of Lake Nicaragua. The tour is 2 hours and you can see several species of birds of over 246, inhabiting this body of water.
- Included:
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Starting at US$31.00
- Transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Kayak equipment (includes life vest)
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Bike and Kayak Tour
- Operator:
- DeTour, Viajes y Cultura
- Description
We start biking from city center directly to a small and cozy restaurant on the shores of Lake Cocibolca. From here, the 2 hours kayak tour starts. You will be able to observe a variety of waterbirds and enjoy the view.
Return to the city by bike.
- Included:
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Starting at US$32.00
-Entrance fee
-Bike
-Kayak tour
-Bilingual guide
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Kayak Tour on the Isletas
- Operator:
- NicarAgua Dulce
- Description
Kayaking around numerous private islets of the Asese Bay will take you to paradise! Only 10 minutes away from the beautiful city of Granada, you will discover fishing communities in their daily life. With the stunning Mombacho Volcano always in the background you will enjoy performing activities such as go for a swim, observe a wide variety of birds and wild monkeys if you're lucky.
NicarAgua Dulce kayaks are "sit-on-top" and certified C.E (European Community) for floatability and stability. They are brought to you directly from France where they are made! They are very easy to use and are perfectly stable.
One & Only kayaks of the kind in Nicaragua!
Single and Double kayaks are available.During this tour you will visit Zopango private island, a unique sustainable paradise with a well preserved lush vegetation. Here you will enjoy a rest (hammocks and beach chairs), and you will have time to have a natural homemade drink and take a swim on the calm and warm lake water. You will also meet 'Cashew', most tender rescued in Zopango island.
This tour include a local guide (Spanish only) who will accompany you and let you know more about the island's community,
- This tour also have a bilingual national guide (English and Spanish) option: + US$50 /hour /group. You must ask for him in the comment box while online booking, or contacting NicarAgua Dulce.
- Better time for birdwatching and less heat time: 8 AM or 2 PM.
- Included:
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Starting at US$37.95
-Lifejackets for adults and also child-sized.
-Stop in Zopango privated island for a natural drink.
-Transportation for 2:30 hours rental & tours, minimum 2pax.
-Waterproof bag for camera or small personal items.NOT Included
-Mainland transportation.
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Traditional Boat Tour on the islets
- Operator:
- NicarAgua Dulce
- Description
A slow-paced cruise of 2:30 hours around the private Islets of the Asese Bay, on board of the NicarAgua Dulce colonial looking boat that seats 12 pax. The captain is an islander guide (Spanish speaking only). During 2:30 hours you will also have the opportunity to visit the beautifully and well preserved Zopango private Island to enjoy a moment of relaxation or swim in the calm and warm waters of the biggest lake of Central America!
During this tour you will visit Zopango private island, a unique sustainable paradise with a well preserved lush vegetation. Here you will enjoy a rest (hammocks and beach chairs), and you will have time to have a natural homemade drink and take a swim on the calm and warm lake water. You will also meet 'Cashew', most tender rescued in Zopango island.
- Better time for birdwatching and less heat time: 8 AM or 2 PM.
- Bilingual National Guide (English speaking) also available for US$50 /tour /group.
Note
- Larger groups than 12 pax are also welcome. Please consult NicarAgua Dulce for special rates!- Included:
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Starting at US$37.95
-Local islander guide/captain.
-Boat transportation.
-Visit to Zopango Island and swim time!
-Natural juice and or coffee.NOT Included
-Mainland transportation.
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Bird Watching in Electric Boat
- Operator:
- NicarAgua Dulce
- Description
The boat's electric motor will allow you to take amazing photos since it is totally silent and slow-paced tour, therefore birds will not be scared away! Zero noise and zero pollution in the water. This is the commitment of NicarAgua Dulce to wildlife and island's communities in Bahia de Asese, the most preserved, calm and intersting side of the archipelago. The boat seats 4 people.
During this tour you will visit Zopango private island, a unique sustainable paradise with a well preserved lush vegetation. Here you will enjoy a rest (hammocks and beach chairs), and you will have time to have a natural homemade drink (included on price) and take a swim on the calm and warm lake water. You will also meet 'Cashew', most tender rescued in Zopango island.
One & Only boat of the kind in Nicaragua!
You'll might even see wild monkeys if you're lucky!
Note
-The minimum number of participants for this package is 2.
-Bilingual Guide services per group: US$50 /2:30 hours / group (boat seats 4 pax). Must be asked while booking online or contacting NicarAgua Dulce.- Included:
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Starting at US$44.85
2:30 hours tour - Includes:
- Local Guide (only spanish)
- Bird's List
- Binoculars
- Boat transportation.NOT Included
- Mainland transportation.
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Combo Adventure: Granada Islets and Masaya Volcano
- Operator:
- Explorer Tours
- Description
The tour begins with a boat trip around the Asese Peninsula, where the amazing islets can be appreciated at the Great Lake Cocibolca. The next stop will be to a community, so tourists can learn about local families, the volcanic formation of the archipelago and its historical and cultural importance.
The journey continues with the visit to the Masaya Volcano, one of the most visited tourist attraction in Nicaragua. At the end, the next stop will be the old Handicraft Market in Masaya, where items elaborated by Nicaraguan artisans can be found.
- Included:
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Starting at US$46.00
Granada Islets
-Transport A/C.
-Entrance fee to the fortress.
-Aquatic Transport.
-Visit to the Monkey's Island.
-Coco water.
-Bilingual Guide.Masaya Volcano
-Transport A/C.
-Entrance fee to the volcano.
-Handicraft Market.
-Bilingual guide.
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Stations of the Cross Tour at the Granada Islets
- Operator:
- Asociacion de Lancheros Don Bosco
- Description
Live this colourful tradition in a unique landscape on Monday March 26! This will be a unforgettable experience: explore the Granada islets (las isletas) in Lake Nicaragua during the water procession of "Viacrucis de las Isletas" (Stations of the Cross), a tradition of the Holy Week. This tour will start at 7 AM, departing from Asociación de Lancheros Don Bosco quay (in Centro Turistico). We will join the procession since its beginning, and will travel with another boats all the way Stations of the Cross among the isletas (pictures here). You will enjoy this particular event, and also all this full of nature environment. This will be a three hour travel of nature and culture, but... The tour doesn't finish there.
After the procession, we will visit the other side of the peninsula, to appreciate Mombacho volcano and the rest of the islets during an extra hour tour. We will visit other places, including a special point where you could take a swim in the lake.
- Luch Included: After that, we will go to a islet with a restaurant where you will enjoy lunch and a drink (included). Finally, we will return to main land where the tour finish.
Pick up / drop off is including in Granada center city, please indicate during your online reservation the meeting point to be picked up the tour day (March 26, before 7 AM).
Note: Take note that the tour day you must verify that you are meeting with Asociación de Lancheros Don Bosco Team (check the carnet). Contact Carlos Hernández to (505) 871 8635.
Recommended:
- Use sunscreen.
- Wear summer clothing and bring swimming clothing.
- Bring photo and/or video camera.
- Bring more water, your preferred drinks and snacks.
- Included:
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Starting at US$50.00
- Private boat transportation during the procession.
- One hour of boat tour among the islets after the procession.
- Life Jacket.
- 1 bottle of water and tropical fruits per person.
- A cooler to put in your drinks and snacks.
- Lunch and a drink in a islet's restaurant.
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Discover the traditional way of fishing in the Isletas (Half Day)
- Operator:
- NicarAgua Dulce
- Description
Unique experience in Nicaragua!
Half Day: Fishing tour for 2:30 hours in Bahia de Asese, on board of the NicarAgua Dulce small electric and silent boat. Leaves at 8 AM and seats up to 4 pax. First, you will fish with a fishing rod, then you will have the opportunity to discover the Attaraya fishing, which is the traditional net used by the islander's community.
During this tour you will visit Zopango private island, a unique sustainable paradise with a well preserved lush vegetation. Here you will enjoy a rest (hammocks and beach chairs), and you will have time to have a natural homemade drink (included on price) and take a swim on the calm and warm lake water. You will also meet 'Cashew', most tender rescued in Zopango island.
Note
-Bilingual Guide services: US$50 /2:30 hours / group (up to 4 people). Please, include bilingual guide request while online booking, or by contacting directly NicarAgua Dulce.
-Minimum 2 pax / Maximum 4 pax- Included:
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Starting at US$65.55
-Local islander guide (Spanish speaking only).
-Refreshment on board.
-Traditional fishing equipment.
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Zopango Private Island 'ISLANDER HALF DAY'
- Operator:
- NicarAgua Dulce
- Description
Zopango Private Island has magnificent vegetation and superb views on the Mombacho Volcano. You will have here an unforgettable time of relaxation, swimming in the warm waters of the bay, and watching birds in and around the island. This tour is a 5 hours visit proposal which include lunch, a tour among the islets, and free use of kayaks and of the island facilities.
There are two time option for this tour:- Starting from Puerto El Rayo at 8 AM, and finishing with the return travel from Zopango Island at 1 PM.
- Starting form Puerto El Rayo at 11 AM, and finishing with the return travel from Zopango Island at 4 PM.
We will meet in Puerto El Rayo, located at the end of Asese Peninsula. There we will take a boat and travel among the islets to Zopango Island. This 5 hours tour include a 40 minutes visit to the islets, which could be taken and the beginning or the end of the tour, according to your preferences.
Once in Zopango Private Island, you will enjoy:
- The famous Fish BBQ (+home-made drink, season fruits and coffee).
- Use the super-steady kayak and tour on lake’s water.
- Swim on the clam, warm waters, just in front of Mombacho Volcano figure.
- A wide sand beach, which is the widest on the archipelago.
- Rest on the several hammocks or beach chair.
- Take a walk on one or more of the island trail, to appreciate the preserved flora and fauna of Zopango.
Zopango Island is a "sustainable paradise" where, unlike other islalets, children are accepted. The island preserve its real natural setting where you will find orchids, exotic birds, turtles and beautiful centenarians trees. It is open only for guests or clients with prior reservation.
This tour is a great option for families with kids, couples or nature, birds, photo lovers.
Recommended
Bring towel, swimsuit and sunscreen.Notes:
- Groups with more than 12 participants contact directly NicarAgua Dulce operator to know special prices.
- This tour can be combined with the Night under the stars or Lodging in Zopango island, contact the operator for details.
- Included:
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Starting at US$67.85
-Round boat trip between Puerto El Rayo and Zopango Island.
-40 minutes tour among the islets.
-Fish BBQ lunch, with home-made drink, season fruits and coffee.
-Free use of Zopango Island facilities.
-Free use of kayaks from Zopango.
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Masaya & Granada City Tour
- Operator:
- Café Las Flores - Mombotour
- Description
Granada is the main colonial touristic city in Nicaragua. Founded in 1524 by the Captain of conquest, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba. Granada is a beautiful combination of colors, architecture, customs and tradition. A relaxing traditional carriage ride through the streets of the colonial city, one in boat around the islets of the lake, and the other one visitting its historic center, museums and churches that are part of the tour. Masaya in turn, is the cradle of Nicaraguan folklore and crafts. After an impressive visit to the Masaya Volcano, you can buy leather goods, wood, clay and fabrics produced by craftsmen’s working hands and offer their art to the whole world.
- Included:
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Starting at US$75.00
- Ground and water transportation
- Entrance to attractions
- Bilingual guide
- Lunch
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Zopango Private Island 'ISLANDER DAY'
- Operator:
- NicarAgua Dulce
- Description
Zopango is a beautifully and well preserved private island (with more than 6000 sq. meters of luxurious vegetation) with a unique natural environment and incredible views of Mombacho Volcano and the Bay. Zopango invites you to enjoy unforgettable moments of relaxation, swimming and birdwatching!
This island has the largest beach area of all the archipelago (200 sq. meters)!
You'll have easy access to the calm waters of Bahia de Asese (Lake Cocibolca) and enjoy a delicious fish barbecue for lunch.
NicarAgua Dulce has taken the decision to preserve the natural state of the island and, at the same time, make it as comfortable as possible so you can enjoy a real tropical paradise where orchids, exotic birds, turtles and beautiful trees live in perfect harmony.
This a very nice option for families with young kids, couples and birds & photography lovers!
Note
-Larger groups than 15 pax are also welcome: please consult NicarAgua Dulce for special rates!
-Minimum 2 persons.
-Bilingual Guide service offered: US$70 / group.- Included:
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Starting at US$75.90
-Round trip on board of our Colonial style boat (Tour of 45 minutes to get to our island. Trip back of 20 minutes at the end of the day)
-Fish BBQ + island-made fruit juices, fruits of the season & coffee.
-Activities in Zopango: kayak as much as you want in the surroundings, birdwatch, walk around the island, swim in calm and warm waters, and relax on beach deckchairs or colorful hammocks.
-Return from the Island at 4pm. Boat direct conection (20 minutes) to Puerto El Rayo.
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The Islets and Zapatera Island tour from Granada
- Operator:
- Asociacion de Lancheros Don Bosco
- Description
This is a nature and culture tour among two archipelagos: the islets and Zapatera. We will appreciate the surrounding, visit two archaeological places, trek in a hill and, finally, enjoy a lunch in one of the islets.
In the morning, we will pick you up in your hotel or a (previously arranged) meeting point in Granada city. We will go to the lake shore, to the small piers in the Touristic Center. There we will take the boat and start our tour traveling on the Asese peninsula among the islets, watching the aquatic birds, the forested little islands and the vacation or family houses on the most of them. Then, we will travel in open lake waters to the Zapatera archipelago.
In Zapatera, we will start our visit en the small El Muerto island, where we will appreciate several pre-columbian petroglyph in rocks of several sizes. After that, we will take the boat and go to the big Zapatera island, landing in the Sonzapote pier. The rural community will receive us there, and show us their handicraft work in a small rustic shop next to the pier. Next we will traverse a trail among archaeological vestige. After that, we could trek in the small Las Banderas hill, which is behind the community.
Back in the boat, we will return to the islets, and make a stop in one of them, where to have lunch in a restaurant (it could be Correviento or Ron Island restaurants), right in front of the lake water. A varied menu will be available, as well as a drink (a juice, a soda or a beer). Finally, after lunch and an island rest, we will go back to mainland, and then to your hotel or the drop off point in Granada.
Recommended
Comfortable clothing for tropical and waterside places, shoos or sandals suitable for rural trails.- Included:
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Starting at US$100.00
- Pick up and drop off within Granada city.
- The islets and Zapatera island boat tour.
- Bilingual tour guide.
- Life jacket.
- Visit to El Muerto island.
- Visit to Sonzapote community in Zapatera island.
- Entrance fees.
- Hiking in Las Banderas hill in Zapatera.
- Lunch in a restaurant in the islets (food and a drink).
NOT Included
- Any purchase in Sonzapote handycraft.
- Any extra consumption at the restaurant.
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Fishing tour in the Islets and Zapatera island from Granada
- Operator:
- Asociacion de Lancheros Don Bosco
- Description
During this lake experience we will visit some fishing points between the islets and the Zapatera archipelago zones. We will also make a stop and visit El Muerto island and their archaeological vestiges, and we will lunch in a restaurant on one of the islets.
In the morning, we will pick you up in your hotel or a (previously arranged) meeting point in Granada city. We will go to the lake shore, to the small piers in the Touristic Center. There we will take the boat and start our tour traveling on the Asese peninsula among the islets, watching the aquatic birds, the forested little islands and the vacation or family houses on the most of them. Then, we will travel in open lake waters to the Zapatera archipelago.
In Zapatera, we will make a stop in the small El Muerto island, where we will appreciate several pre-columbian petroglyph in rocks of several sizes. Back in the boat, our guide will lead us to some fishing points where is possible to capture species like bream, guapote, sardine and others (5-7 pounds). A wide panorama of lake water, the sound of wind and some aquatic birds, and the islands, mainland and Mombacho volcano silhouette on the horizon.
With our fish on board, we will return to the islets, and make a stop in one of them, where to have lunch in a restaurant (it could be Correviento or Ron Island restaurants), right in front of the lake water. A varied menu will be available, as well as a drink (a juice, a soda or a beer). Finally, after lunch and an island rest, we will go back to mainland, and then to your hotel or the drop off point in Granada.
- Included:
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Starting at US$100.00
- Pick up and drop off within Granada city.
- The islets and Zapatera island boat tour.
- Fishing rod and baits.
- Bilingual tour guide.
- Life jacket.
- Visit to El Muerto island.
- Entrance fees.
- Lunch in a restaurant in the islets (food and a drink).
NOT Included
- Any purchase in Sonzapote handycraft.
- Any extra consumption at the restaurant.
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Zopango Private Island 'NIGHT UNDER THE STARS'
- Operator:
- NicarAgua Dulce
- Description
This is the perfect tour for Nature lovers. This 19 hours experience will allow you to visit the wonderful setting of the islets, spend a night in one of them, appreciate surrounding nature, enjoy quality services, including an snack, dinner, breakfast and kayak free use.
The meeting point for this tour is the Puerto El Rayo, located at the end of the Asese Peninsula. We will meet there at 3 PM, and take a boat and travel by the lake among the islets, arriving to Zopango Island.
Enjoy a unique night, sleeping with the nocturnal birds sing. Choose a place to set your camp bed; the place could be on the shore of the calm bay, or under the Ylang-Ylang tree. Have a snack at the sunset. Later, enjoy a candlelight dinner. Before sleeping, take a walk on the island path, where you will probably meet the big local porcupine who climb a tree for sleeping… Or, take a kayak tour under the stars.
Once on bed, feel the bay breeze, search for your favorite constellation in the sky, and then close your eyes.
Next morning, take breakfast in front of a beautiful sunrise. Then, enjoy a swim on the lake, or a tour on kayak on the clam bay waters, viewing the Mombacho volcano.
A 10 AM we will take the boat and return to the Puerto El Rayo, where the tour will be finished.
Recommended
Comfortable cloth for the tropic, a flashlight, mosquito repellent, swimsuit and sunscreen.Notes:
- Groups with more than 12 participants contact directly NicarAgua Dulce operator to know special prices.
- This tour can be combined with the Islander Day or Islander Half a Day Tour, contact the operator for details.
- Included:
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Starting at US$132.25
-Round trip boat transportation between Puerto El Rayo and Zopango Island.
-Snack and Dinner.
-Camp bed with pillow, sheet and a towel,
-Full Breakfast.
-Kayak use and life-jacket.
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Zopango Private Island 'PHOTO TOUR/BIRD WATCHING AND NIGHT UNDER THE STARS'
- Operator:
- NicarAgua Dulce
- Description
This is the perfect tour for passionated birdwatcher. This 19 hours experience will allow you to visit the wonderful setting of the islets, spend a night in one of them, appreciate surrounding nature, take 2 birdwatching tours, enjoy quality services, including an snack, dinner, breakfast and kayak free use.
The meeting point for this tour is the Puerto El Rayo, located at the end of the Asese Peninsula. We will meet there at 3 PM, and take a boat and travel by the lake among the islets, arriving to Zopango Island.
First birdwatching tour: Around sunset we will take a tour to discover several kind of local and migratory birds that will be looking for a spot to sleep at that time.
On Zopango, enjoy a unique night, sleeping with the nocturnal birds sing. Choose a place to set your camp bed; the place could be on the shore of the calm bay, or under the Ylang-Ylang tree. Have a snack at the sunset. Later, enjoy a candlelight dinner. Before sleeping, take a walk on the island path, where you will probably meet the big local porcupine who climb a tree for sleeping… Or, take a kayak tour under the stars.
Once on bed, feel the bay breeze, search for your favorite constellation in the sky, and then close your eyes.
Second birdwatching tour: Next morning, after taking breakfast in front of a beautiful sunrise, we will start a birdwatching tour in our ecological and silent electrical motor boat. You will see flora, fauna, setting and local artisan fisher.
A 10 AM we will take the boat and return to the Puerto El Rayo, where the tour will be finished.
Recommended
Comfortable cloth for the tropic, a flashlight, mosquito repellent, swimsuit and sunscreen.Notes:
- Groups with more than 12 participants contact directly NicarAgua Dulce operator to know special prices.
- This tour can be combined with the Islander Day or Islander Half a Day Tour, contact the operator for details.
- Included:
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Starting at US$166.75
-Roundtrip boat transportation bewteen Puerto El Rayo and Zopango Island.
-2 birdwatching tours (evening and morning)
-Snack and Dinner.
-Camp bed with pillow, sheet and towel.
-Full Breakfast.
-Kayak use and lifejacket.
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