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Granada Islets Tour: Scenic Volcanic Archipelago
4.8
16 Ratings
Islets of Granada
Explore Granada’s Islets: 365 islands, historic Fortress San Pablo, and Los Monos Island. Discover history and breathtaking views.
Explore Granada’s Islets: 365 islands, historic Fortress San Pablo, and Los Monos Island. Discover history and breathtaking views.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Islets of Granada - These islets have a volcanic origin, formed when the Mombacho volcano erupted, sending much of its cone into the lake thousands of years ago, thus creating the archipelago. Most of the islets are lush with vegetation…
The scenery is breathtaking, with abundant birdlife and stunning views of the volcanoes (Ometepe Island &…
- Islets of Granada - These islets have a volcanic origin, formed when the Mombacho volcano erupted, sending much of its cone into the lake thousands of years ago, thus creating the archipelago. Most of the islets are lush with vegetation…
The scenery is breathtaking, with abundant birdlife and stunning views of the volcanoes (Ometepe Island & Mombacho) and Lake Nicaragua. The ideal times to visit the islets are early morning or at sunset, when you can observe numerous birds and enjoy a vibrant sky…
What's Included
- Certificated bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- Boat ride with life jackets and roofed boat
- Private round-trip transportation from Granada or Managua
- Entrance to Spanish Fortress Island San Pablo (built in 1665)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Certificated bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- Boat ride with life jackets and roofed boat
- Private round-trip transportation from Granada or Managua
- Entrance to Spanish Fortress Island San Pablo (built in 1665)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- We don’t visit the Monkey Island, its a small island were 3 monkeys cant leave, ty for understand
- Food and drinks
- We don’t visit the Monkey Island, its a small island were 3 monkeys cant leave, ty for understand
Additional Information
Granada Islets Tour – Among the most sought-after tours in Granada is the exploration of the islets. This collection consists of 365 tiny islands dispersed around the Asese peninsula. These islets have a volcanic origin, having been formed when the Mombacho volcano erupted, sending much of its cone into the lake thousands of years ago, thus creating the…
Granada Islets Tour – Among the most sought-after tours in Granada is the exploration of the islets. This collection consists of 365 tiny islands dispersed around the Asese peninsula. These islets have a volcanic origin, having been formed when the Mombacho volcano erupted, sending much of its cone into the lake thousands of years ago, thus creating the archipelago. The majority of the islets are lush with vegetation. The area offers stunning scenery, abundant birdlife, and breathtaking views of the volcanoes (Ometepe Island & Mombacho) and Lake Nicaragua. The optimal times to visit the islets are early morning or at sunset, when visitors can enjoy a vibrant sky and numerous bird species.
Location
Islets of Granada
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
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(16 Ratings)
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Haden_f
Apr 30, 2026
One of the most beautiful... - One of the most beautiful places on earth I have seen. The tour was great- both the driver and boat operator were safe, communicative, and made the experience fun. I only wish I could have stayed longer!
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Sandrabi4709bt
Mar 3, 2026
Highly Recommend - We just returned from a 7 day customized private tour to Granada, Matagalpa and Leon. We were a family group of 6 adults and we had the most amazing and memorable time! Pablo designed the perfect trip for us taking into account all our special requests and preferences. The hotels were great! Our driver Manuel, and our guides were all very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. I really appreciated Pablo’s prompt replies to my questions even though I admit I had a lot of them. I highly recommend Pablo and Welcome to Nicaragua Tours.
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S8865inmarvinm
Mar 1, 2026
Unforgettable NICA trip! - It was an amazing trip. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and professional, and went above and beyond at every step on this trip. It was such a relief that I never had to drive a car or plan anything once I was there… Everything was done. And any hesitation about safety was gone, as I never felt unsafe the entire time.
I came in at the last minute and wasn’t sure the team was able to fit me into the plans both at the hotel for the excursions and they took care of all of that less than one day. Over the six days I feel like we were able to experience, rainforest, volcanoes, lakes, marshlands, as well as historic landmarks in all of the cities. Thank you for an unforgettable time!
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477jaynep
Jan 26, 2026
A nice tour on the water. - A very nice boat ride around the islands. Saw some monkeys and many birds. Great trip to relax.
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Gizelle_y
Jan 16, 2026
Peaceful and calming tour - I did the private boat tour with Huascar. He is very knowledgeable on the areas and birds in the islets.
I highly recommended this.
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815guiguir
Oct 2, 2025
Cruise with great Abbott guide - We had a great time, a dream cruise on the calm waters of the islands around Granada.
Abbott picked us up directly from the hotel and took us back to the suite.
He asked us in what language we would prefer to have explanations.
We were able to observe an impressive multitude of rare birds.
Beautiful monkeys.
There were lightning bolts in the sky that made the moment exceptional. We would therefore recommend that everyone take this cruise with Abbott.
Thanks to him thank you in Nicaragua.
Guillaume and Clara
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Adriannak649
Aug 10, 2025
Huascar-Best guide in Nicaragua - I did 2 trips - Isletas de Granada and Volcan Masaya at night. The guide was Huascar and he was just wonderful! He has so big knowledge and is always happy to answer any questions. I travel a lot but never had such an amazing guide. 100% recommended!
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Chelseah401
Jun 4, 2025
Welcome to Nicaragua - From the moment we landed, Welcome to Nicaragua went above and beyond! A driver greeted us at the airport with a warm welcome and made our journey to the Airbnb smooth and enjoyable, even including a few scenic stops along the way.
I booked a tour for my daughter and me, and our guide Abbott was absolutely exceptional. He gave us a fantastic tour of Granada—sharing the rich history of the city, guiding us through its stunning churches, and even leading us up to the bell tower where we were treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the city.
A surprise highlight was the tour of the chocolate factory, which was both educational and delicious! Abbott’s deep knowledge of local wildlife and culture added so much to the experience. He was professional, personable, and clearly passionate about sharing his country with visitors.
To top it all off, Welcome to Nicaragua arranged a spontaneous trip to San Juan del Sur, which was an unexpected and unforgettable bonus.
If you’re planning a trip to Nicaragua, I couldn’t recommend Welcome to Nicaragua more highly. Their service, hospitality, and attention to detail truly made our trip memorable!
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Kelly_p
Jan 25, 2025
The ride was smooth... - The ride was smooth thanks to a good boat captain. Our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Overall, a great experience.
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Melisssa_d
Feb 22, 2026
Disappointing - I booked this trip specifically to see the sunset on the lake around the islets as recommended. Sadly the guide was distracted and seemed upset that it was an in English tour he complained about it in Spanish to the captain. I knew enough Spanish to understand what he was saying. He was also upset on the phone and was arguing and yelling at someone on the phone
The total time on the boat itself was about an hour and half and I was back at my hostel before 6 pm. Did not see the sunset at all. Asked the guide if there was anywhere I could walk to see the sunset he ignored me and just asked if I like the tour or not.
We stopped on one of the islands beamed me get a coconut I told him I don’t like them and I didn’t want to waste it but he made me get one anyway. The coconut water was just spilling all over me. I don’t know what to do with the coconut itself.
Sad and disappointed. Be careful when booking. I think it’s better to wait until you get to Nicaragua to book when you are here.
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