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Nicaragua Culture and Volcano Tour: One Day Expedition from Costa Rica
4.9
77 Ratings
Liberia
Experience the vibrant culture and breathtaking natural wonders of Nicaragua on a one-day tour from Costa Rica. Explore active and extinct volcanoes, visit a colonial city, and immerse yourself in the local flora, fauna, and culture.
Experience the vibrant culture and breathtaking natural wonders of Nicaragua on a one-day tour from Costa Rica. Explore active and extinct volcanoes, visit a colonial city, and immerse yourself in the local flora, fauna, and culture.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Masaya Volcano National Park - Discover the thrill of being near an active volcano. Access is by car (no hiking required). Masaya Volcano ranks among the most active in the world, consistently releasing steam from Santiago Crater, and occasionally revealing glimpses of magma. Relish the enchantment of this extraordinary site.
- **ChocoMuseo…
- Masaya Volcano National Park - Discover the thrill of being near an active volcano. Access is by car (no hiking required). Masaya Volcano ranks among the most active in the world, consistently releasing steam from Santiago Crater, and occasionally revealing glimpses of magma. Relish the enchantment of this extraordinary site.
- ChocoMuseo Granada - Delight in a chocolate tasting paired with traditional liquors, while engaging in an entertaining exploration of chocolate history.
- Laguna de Apoyo - Stand before Central America’s largest crater lake, situated near the artisan town of Catarina. It’s an excellent opportunity to shop for reasonably priced souvenirs.
- Marina Cocibolca - Embark on a boat ride across Nicaragua’s magnificent Lake Cocibolca to immerse in the beauty of nature.
What's Included
- Shopping time
- All taxes, fees and border charges included
- Transport within Nicaragua
- Bilingual guide services
- Lunch provided
- Monkey watching in the jungle
- Breakfast included
- Transportation within Costa Rica
- Shopping time
- All taxes, fees and border charges included
- Transport within Nicaragua
- Bilingual guide services
- Lunch provided
- Monkey watching in the jungle
- Breakfast included
- Transportation within Costa Rica
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Horse Carriage
- Tips
- *Connections from the hotels out of Liberia city (ask for the extra pay in cash)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Horse Carriage
- Tips
- *Connections from the hotels out of Liberia city (ask for the extra pay in cash)
Additional Information
Are you staying in Costa Rica? Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to add a visit to a second country during your vacation! The Nicaragua one-day tour will introduce you to a different culture. Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, this tour truly lives up to its name. Experience a real active volcano, observe an extinct one, and capture the…
Are you staying in Costa Rica? Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to add a visit to a second country during your vacation! The Nicaragua one-day tour will introduce you to a different culture. Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, this tour truly lives up to its name. Experience a real active volcano, observe an extinct one, and capture the unique architecture of a colonial city with its vibrant colors, stunning landscapes, flora, fauna, and culture.
Places to visit:
- Masaya Active Volcano
- Apoyo/Crater Lake Viewpoint
- Souvenir Market
- Granada Colonial City
- Bird and Monkey Watching
- Chocolate or Pottery Workshop
Clama Tour prioritizes your safety by working with professionals to ensure a seamless experience, including assistance with border processes.
*Important: A minimum of 4 people is required for a private tour.
- A COVID vaccination card or PCR COVID test is mandatory as per the Nicaraguan government regulations.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- A country on category B Must pay Nicaraguan Visa.
- With the purpose in providing the best experience for your family, Kids are allowed only on the private option
- Not recommended for those who are easily car sick
Location
Santa Rosa Plaza
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Santa Rosa mall is located in the main intersection of Liberia Highway, any bus to Liberia can drop you off there, meeting point is next to BAC (bank).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(77 Ratings)
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Phillip_m
Mar 14, 2026
Don’t miss out on this one! - Fun filled, action packed, well planned organized day!! Beautiful restaurants with great food! No brown bagging here! 8) Fear not, someone is by your side the entire trip! Everyone involved was first class!
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Jorg_h
Jan 31, 2026
A unique experience ! - First, we were brought across the border to Nicaragua in a highly professional manner. First stop at Lake Nicaragua with breakfast.
Then we went to the town of Catarina overlooking a water-filled
Volcano cones. Another highlight: At the crater rim of an active volcano. The plumes of smoke were clearly visible and also smellable. After learning about coffee and cocoa processing (very entertaining) we went to the more than 500-year-old
City of Granada. The visit was very worthwhile as there were many well-preserved buildings to see. The city presents itself perfectly to its visitors. A very colorful cityscape !
Finally, there was a trip across Lake Nicaragua in a speedboat. A view of the islands of the "rich" and the wildlife (among other monkeys) rounded off the day.
A highly recommended tour, although the day was exhausting. I have rarely experienced such a varied tour, with a lot of information about the country and people.
Thanks to our guide !
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Jasmine_r
Nov 11, 2025
Great tour, highly... - Great tour, highly recommend. We got a lot of stuff for a good price and our tour guides were great.
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Carina_s
Oct 12, 2025
The Best Tour I’ve Ever Booked on Viator! - I’ve booked many tours on Viator, but this one was by far the best! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish - professional communication even before the tour and flawless coordination throughout the day. I can’t imagine how much time and stress it would have taken to cross the Costa Rica–Nicaragua border on my own. The tour in Nicaragua itself was simply outstanding, a masterpiece of planning and storytelling. If you want to see all the main highlights of Nicaragua in one day, this is definitely the tour you need!
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Miriam
Aug 18, 2025
Once in a lifetime interesting experience - This was an incredible one-day trip from Liberia, Costa Rica to Nicaragua, and absolutely worth it if you may never have another chance to visit Nicaragua. The tour company has everything planned down to the minute, which is essential for such a very long day. They also handle the very chaotic border crossing seamlessly. Something I can’t stress enough! Communication before and during the trip was excellent, and being in a small group kept everything running smoothly.
Our guides were fantastic. They were knowledgeable, attentive, and charming. Gustavo deserves special mention for guiding us through the border process with minimal stress, and Daniel was a wonderful driver who also helped at the crossing. They helped us know where to stand, move, and do. We were never left alone. There was constant communication at the border crossing, which is essential.
Highlights of the tour included beautiful Granada, the amazing Isletas boat ride (the favorite of our group), and the active volcano. The little islands were a truly unexpected delight with some unbelievable houses. Lunch in Nicaragua was high-quality and delicious, and the thoughtful touch of personalized maracas as a souvenir really showed their attention to detail.
Yes, it’s a very long day. There's no way around that and a lot of time driving but it’s organized so well that the time feels well spent. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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Robertz08
Aug 9, 2025
Wonderful adventure to Nicaragua - We had a wonderful trip to Nicaragua. Very professionally organized, border crossing was smooth, and great communication from tour organizers, drivers and guide. We learned about this beautiful country and saw some major highlights, all in one day! Would highly recommend Clamatour's travel services for this adventure.
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Mia_k
May 31, 2025
Great tour! - We had a fantastic day. Our guides Gustavo, Elmer and Elvis were organized and knowledgeable making for a very educational and stress free day. Thanks for the great day! Would highly recommend.
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Angela_s
May 8, 2025
Day in Nicaragua - Gustavo was amazing and took care of everything so that we could just enjoy the experience. The food and the stops were amazing. Would definitely do this tour again!
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Getaway35942314861
Feb 24, 2025
Day trip to Nicaragua - We chose this day trip since we were staying in Liberia meaning the Nicaraguan border is close. This trip involves a lot of driving, and it's a long day, so be prepared. Gustavo helped us through immigration on the Costa Rican side, and Elmer met us at the Nicaraguan immigration station. Both crossings were very easy. I really enjoyed learning about the Nicaraguan culture. We took a ride around Lake Nicaragua which has within it 365 islands that people live on. Howler Monkeys in the trees. We enjoyed a traditional Nicaraguan lunch including a beer. Granda is an old colonial town. The part I did not like was being bombarded near the church/town square by people selling things. It was hard for them to accept no. In general, this trip was a great choice as I don't know that I'd ever visit otherwise.
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Taylorlr2880xb
Feb 5, 2026
Overall amazing, comfortable, very safe, and worth it. - THIS IS THE PERFECT TOUR TO DO IF YOU WANT TO SAFELY SEE NICARAGUA.
I personally did not have the best experience in Nicaragua due to unrelated circumstances (getting sick and having issues at the border), but this specific tour helped me and treated me so well. I would 1000% do it all over again! Elmer and Elvis helped me when I was grouchy, sick, and in pain and even took me to a pharmacy. They were so patient, helpful, and kind. They made me feel happy and safe despite how awful I felt.
Unfortunately, I did 4 stars instead of 5 because the border felt VERY shady and my passport was taken for a long time, but they helped us get through safely and quickly. The van was so comfortable and the food was absolutely to die for!! I went almost a year ago and I'm STILL thinking about the food. I think it was the best I've ever had on any trip. The country itself is absolutely stunning, too. The scenery is just gorgeous. Everything is also very affordable.
NOTE: Most places are cash only, you may have to pay for bathrooms, and I was able to do this mid-chronic pain attack, so it's most likely suitable for physical needs. For Monkey Island, the boat ride is harsh and bumpy. The chocolate in the chocolate factory was not fresh so I don't recommend buying it. It was WAY expired, but the place itself was so fun! Most importantly, Nicaragua is NOT a place where you can freely talk about the government or anything political, so be careful. You cannot take pictures at the border nor of officials/some buildings. Be mindful and respectful and you'll be fine.
Duration: 11 hours
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