Experience the natural beauty and cultural charm of Ometepe Island on this immersive full-day tour. Begin your journey at Punta Jesús María, a narrow sandbar extending into Lake Nicaragua, famous for its surreal views and dramatic sunsets. Then venture into the lush Charco Verde Nature Reserve, where you’ll hike through tropical trails, spot wildlife, and explore a mystical lagoon steeped in local legends.
Next, take a refreshing dip in the volcanic mineral waters of Ojo de Agua, a crystal-clear natural spring surrounded by lush greenery. This unforgettable Ometepe experience blends adventure, nature, and local culture all in one day.
1. Punta Jesús María
Begin your journey at the picturesque Punta Jesús María, a sandbar that stretches far into Lake Nicaragua, offering spectacular panoramic views. If timed right, you’ll catch a magical moment when the sun casts golden reflections on the water, perfect for photo lovers and peace seekers alike.
2. Charco Verde Nature Reserve
Next, we venture into Charco Verde, a beautiful ecological reserve that blends forest, lagoon, and volcano views in one location. Enjoy a guided nature walk through tropical vegetation, observe monkeys and exotic birds, and hear the legends of Chico Largo from your local guide.
3. Ojo de Agua Natural Spring
After the hike, cool off at Ojo de Agua, a crystal-clear natural spring with mineral-rich volcanic waters. This tranquil spot is ideal for a refreshing swim, surrounded by tropical gardens. There’s also a small bar and lounge area for relaxation.
Pick-up is available from your hotel or ferry terminal on Ometepe Island. For guests arriving from the mainland, arrangements can be made from the San Jorge port upon request.
The tour starts at 9:00 AM daily. Early booking is recommended to secure your spot, especially during high season.
I ended up doing two tours! Professional and knowledgeable! - I did the night time volcano tour. They arrived on time to pick me up and we met up in their van. We went to the crater and we had... read more an option to hike to the top and had a wonderful view of the crater, Managua, the Lake and Granada. Manuel was my guide. He helped me to walk down because I don’t have depth perception. He was so patient!
To see the lava at night was truly amazing and powerful as well. He got us to an excellent viewpoint as well. We also had the opportunity to visit the museum as well.
I also suggest the coffee tour as I learned a lot about coffee and the harvest process. It was a beautiful region on the mountain. I also saw fauna and held a beautiful frog!
What was incredible, Manuel spoke perfect English and gave us so much information and with the scientific names as well. I also signed up for the coffee farm tour and he
was also my guide and acted as the translator when the other guide needed assistance. It truly makes a difference to have a guide that is informative, friendly and was warm and caring to all.
Danny’s Tours also accommodated my schedule and I was able to take both tours!
Desertmoonwoman
Once in a lifetime volcano viewing! - Our trip to the volcano was amazing! Danny gave us a really informative tour, and he made sure we had the best viewing spots to see the incredible lava show... read more once it got dark. We loved this trip 10 out of 10!!
Do all your tours with Danny’s Tours - Danny coordinated all of our tours for our Grenada stay.. His English is excellent and he’s a great communicator. He told us exactly what to expect for each tour and... read more transportation was included. We recommend kayaking the isletas rather than the boat tours. We saw birds, bats and a lot of monkeys. Manuel was our tour guide who also spoke English and was very knowledgeable. We did the lava night tour which is great if you are uncomfortable driving in Nicaragua at night. Danny was also able to arrange a custom horseback riding tour, which was not available on his site. We took a boat ride to a farm, learned about cacao processing and visited Hot Springs by horseback. My horse loving dtr was in heaven. The horseback riding tour today was spectacular and well coordinated among many people. So if you want to do something special don’t hesitate to reach out to Danny and he can arrange something for you.
Danny's Tours make weekend jaunts a breeze! - My wife and I completed 5 or 6 tours with Danny and his team while in Granada for a month. We were working remotely and Danny made it a breeze... read more to plan weekend jaunts. Danny is super responsive and will help you plan custom itineraries easily. We really recommend!