Day Trips in Managua

Day trips in Managua offer travelers the perfect balance of adventure, discovery, and convenience. Whether you are short on time or simply looking for an immersive experience without the need for overnight stays, these tours provide an excellent way to explore the highlights of Managua and its surroundings in just one day. Guided by knowledgeable local experts, you can uncover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and cultural treasures that bring the destination to life. From exploring scenic countryside and nearby villages to visiting historic monuments and vibrant marketplaces, day trips are designed to maximize your travel experience. They are ideal for families, couples, and solo adventurers alike, offering curated itineraries that combine comfort with unforgettable exploration. You can relax knowing that transportation, guides, and carefully planned stops are all taken care of. Best of all, day trips in Managua give you the chance to see more in less time, making them a smart choice for travelers who want to make the most of their visit. With a variety of options available, every traveler can find a day trip that matches their interests and leaves them with lasting memories.

Top Day Trips in Managua

Private Day Tour Exploring Masaya and Granada in Nicaragua in Managua

Managua , Nicaragua

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (40 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 120.99

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

The experience offered by our tour guides is unforgettable from the first impression, from the moment you enter the private vehicle, the tour begins. You will be filled with information about our cultures with fun and amazing stories. Our customer service is unique and you’ll realize that by not ceasing to be surprised and smile when the guide speaks to you; a tour full of adventures, we make your experience in Nicaragua something that only happens once in your life, you will want to visit more places in Nicaragua with us and we will always be available to you with the same energy and enthusiasm that characterizes us. From travelers we have good references and travelers who have returned to Nicaragua to make tours with us, either customized or from our large list of tours that we have available. Book with us and enjoy Nicaragua like no one else will.

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 Granada + Boat ride+Handicraft Market+Catarina+ Lava tour in Managua

Managua , Nicaragua

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (23 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 120.00

 

You can really make the most of your time and money by doing three tours in one day for a reasonable price. 1- Go exploring lake Granada on a boat ride where you'll get to see birds, learn about the islands and visit the Monkey Island. 2- Learn more about our history and rich culture by doing a walking tour around the colonial city of Granada funded in 1524, where you'll appreciate nice colonial buildings. 3- Go and see the amazing view from Catarina lookout, which is on top of an extinct volcano that's now a lake (laguna de apoyo). 4- And finally, don't miss out on the amazing experience of seeing lava at MAsaya volcano and taking some amazing pictures with the orange background of lava in the background.

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Private Sandboarding Tour Cerro Negro and the Central Park of León in Managua

Managua , Nicaragua

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (15 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 170.00

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

The experience offered by our tour guides is unforgettable from the first impression, the moment you enter the vehicle you notice how elegant and tidy we are, the tour begins once you enter the vehicle, you will be filled with information about our cultures with fun and incredible stories, our customer service is unique and you will notice as you continue to be surprised and smile when the guide speaks to you. This is a tour full of adventures, new discoveries and one of the best experiences of your life, you will feel as the adrenaline rushes through your veins, the beautiful sunset over the volcano will fill you with life, you will love the sand of the volcano in your shoes and the fun face you will have when you slide through the volcano and all the dust rises as when you played as a child, we make your experience in Nicaragua something that only happens once in your life, book with us and enjoy Nicaragua like no other you will.

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Masaya volcano tour in Managua

Managua , Nicaragua

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (9 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 40.00

 

Live this volcanic tour Giving yourself the luxery of having your own local tour guide who is knowledgeable, fluent in English who also provides a personal approach. On top of that offers safe private transportation. If shosen have a tour also in the city of managua and get to know more about our history, ahve a nice walk at paseo colon by the lake and se the replicas of the main museums of nicaragua.

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PRIVATE Boat tour + Granada City + Catarina lookout in Managua

Managua , Nicaragua

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 85.00

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

Enjoy this guided private tour at Masaya and granada area and take advantage of doing 3 tours paying only for one. Behold the amazing sunset and see how the sun hides behind the peak of the active volcano. See the lava and take stunning pictures with the lava as the background. Learn about the history and culture from locals and Masaya volcano itself at the museum located in the park. Go back to nature and enjoy your private tour with a bilingual local guide for about 6 to 8 hours. Live the adventure and meet a cute family of monkey in one of the islets. Get off the boat and learn about the fortress San Palo built more than 250 years ago. Walking tour in the city of Granada to see the hall of colonial churches so you learn about the Spanish colonization and its majestic architecture. Have a free taste of a special chocolate drink at the Chocolate museum and discover the real history of chocolate.

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PRIVATE Granada+Apoyo Lagoon and Masaya volcano tour in Managua

Managua , Nicaragua

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 95.94

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

• This volcanic-colonial and refreshing outdoor activity starts when your meet your Local tour guide at your hotel or airport in Managua at 10am • The Aventure will take about 6 -7 hours including the drive back and forth to your Hotel. Learn and enjoy about our colonial buildings,culture and history from Granada city. • Learn about the historics event from Masaya Volcano museum and landscape. • Have a walk on the pointview by the edge of the top of comalito baby volcano inside the national park • Have a nice swim in apoyo Lagoon ( cristal clear water by Masaya) • Kayaking • Have lunch by the lagoon, try tipycal food.( Optional and has aditional cost)

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From Managua: Ometepe Island Full Day Trip on The 11th Wonder in Managua

Managua , Nicaragua

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 160.99

Duration: 12 hours (approx.)

From Managua Discover Ometepe like never before! Our tour isn’t just a visit—it’s an authentic immersion into the heart of this volcanic island, crafted for travelers seeking adventure, culture, and a deep connection with nature. Here’s what makes us unique Expert and Passionate Guides Beyond the Ordinary Itinerary Sustainable Tourism An Adventure for All the Senses 100% Private & Flexible Experience: This is your tour, your rules. Unlike group tours, we focus solely on you and your companions. No strangers, no rigid schedules. Want to sleep in, spend extra time at a waterfall, or skip an activity? We adapt to your rhythm and preferences.

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 Granada lake +Colonial City + Lava tour Masaya volcano in Managua

Managua , Nicaragua

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 70.00

 

Experience the wonderful combination of a eco-colonial adventure. With this outdoor activity you will be in touch with nature on lake granada. • Sightseeing/walking tour main cathedrals and atractions including the chocolate museum. • Learn about the history of chocolate in the chocolate museum and Have a free taste of a special chocolate drink. • Exciting hour of Boat tour on lake Nicaragua( visiting a family of monkeys in one of the isletas and getting off the boat on fortress San Pablo). Live a great and unique experience of being on top of an active volcano ( Masaya volcano has re-opened) and get to see the orange color of the incandescent lava, take great pictures by the edge of the crater Santiago where you will get to behold the power of mother nature and at the same time appreciate a beautiful sunset.

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San Juan del Sur+Granada and Catarina lookout in Managua

Managua , Nicaragua

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 150.00

 

Live this eco colonial adventure enjoying 3 tours paying only for one. Give yourself the luxery of having your own local tour guide who is knowledgeable, fluent in English. Explore the islets on lake Granada-Nicaragua, the majestic colonial architecture of the city and feel the adrenaline of taking a stuning picutre with the orange color of the sunset in San Juan del sur Walking tour downtown Granada/hall of churches and chocolate museum. Visit to La merced church and its view point from bell tower. Lunch at la calzada street ( not included). Have a nice, soft and relaxing hike in a natural reserve called Catarina at a extinguished volcano that has a cristal clear lake in the buttom. ( the oarking lot is a few feet aways from the look out... Just like the chery on the top live an scene of a romantic movie by beholding the sunset at San juan del sur beach. This is the best spot in Nicaragua where you can enjoy the sun sinling into the ocean all orange covered by the pink clouds.

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The TISEY, Home of America's Most Famous Stone Sculptor. in Managua

Managua , Nicaragua

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 235.00

 

Finca el Jalacate is an open-air museum with more than 30 years of history in its trails. Your world-renowned sculptor will greet you upon arrival. The incredible landscapes, the adventures through the trails and the local gastronomy make the TISEY a magical place.

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PRIVATE Boat ride + Colonial city tour at Granada+Catarina lookout in Managua

Managua , Nicaragua

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 80.00

 

Experience the wonderful combination of a eco-colonial adventure. With this outdoor activity you will be in touch with nature doing a boat rider by the small islands on lake granada and the beautiful view from Catarina lookout overssen the reserve laguna de apoyo. Also admire the exquisite architecture from the colonial churches and building of 1600s and learn bout our history/culture. • We will take you to an adventure of 6-7 Hours Private Tour  narrated by your Bilingual Local guide and driver.( This is private we are not picking up anybody else) • Sightseeing/walking tour main cathedrals and atractions including the chocolate museum. • Learn about the history of chocolate in the chocolate museum and Have a free taste of a special chocolate drink.( have the chance to buy chocolate cigars, coffee and more) • Exciting hour of Boat tour on lake Nicaragua( visiting a family of monkeys in one of the isletas and getting off the boat on fortress San Pablo). Visit lookout catarina.

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Laguna de apoyo day pass + Night masaya volcano  in Managua

Managua , Nicaragua

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 70.00

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

This tour to Apoyo Lagoon and Masaya Volcano offers great value by combining two of Granada’s most popular activities into a single day trip. Not only does this tour provide seamless transportation between two tricky-to-reach destinations but also includes hotel pick up and drop off not to mentioned that will be guided by an enlgish speaker local tour guide. • The Aventure will take about 6 -7 hours including the drive back and forth to your Hotel. • Learn about the historics event from Masaya Volcano during the day • Take stunning pictures with ladscape of the national park • Have a walk on the pointview by the edge of the volanoes-comalito • Have a nice swim in apoyo Lagoon ( cristal clear water ) • Kayaking • Have lunch by the lagoon, try tipycal food.( Optional and has aditional cost)

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Ruins of Leon, Hervideros de San Jacinto and Ciudad de Leon in Managua

Managua , Nicaragua

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 140.99

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

We will pick you up in Managua! Discover the soul of León, Nicaragua, on an exclusive tour designed for travelers seeking authenticity, comfort and deep connection with history and nature! We are the only experience that combines three essential jewels, the enigmatic Ruins of Old Leon, the fascinating Hervideros de San Jacinto and the Baroque splendour of the Cathedral of León in a private tour with luxurious details that make a difference: Why Choose Us? 1. TOTAL EXCLUSIVITY : Enjoy a private, air-conditioned vehicle, this day is 100% personalized at your own pace. 2. EXPERT & BILINGUAL NATIVE GUIDES: He knows Leon through the eyes of his children. Certified guides (English/Spanish) not only master the story, but share local anecdotes, legends and secrets that you won’t find in conventional guides. Culture alive in every story! 3. TRIO OF UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES 4. COMFORT WITHOUT COMPROMISE

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Why Choose Our Day Trips in Managua?

Our day trips in Managua are carefully designed to combine convenience, cultural insights, and memorable experiences. Each itinerary highlights the best of Managua, led by local guides who know the destination inside and out.

Frequently Asked Questions About Day Trips in Managua

Most day trips in Managua include transportation, a local guide, and entrance to selected attractions. Some itineraries also provide meals or free time for independent exploration.

Day trips in Managua typically last between 6 to 10 hours, depending on the destination and itinerary. They are designed to make the most of your day while keeping travel times comfortable.

Yes, many day trips in Managua are family-friendly, offering activities and destinations that appeal to both adults and children. Be sure to check tour descriptions for age recommendations.

Booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot, especially during peak travel seasons in Managua. Some tours may allow same-day bookings if space is available.
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