Masaya Tours and Tickets

Make the most of a short amount of time in Nicaragua with this small-group shore excursion from San Juan del Sur. Visit four of southern Nicaragua's most popular attractions: the colonial city of Granada, the Masaya Market, the Laguna de Apoyo lookout, and Volcan Masaya. Only on a guided tour can you see all of these attractions in one day and still make it back to your cruise ship on time.

Explore the city of Masaya and get up close to the active lava crater in Masaya Volcano National Park during this 5-hour tour from Granada. Visit the largest craft market in Central America, as well as the towns of Catarina and San Juan de Oriente. Pickup and drop-off at Granada accommodations is included.

Visit Mayasa Volcano, peruse a handicraft market and learn about Nicaraguan folklore on this 5-hour guided tour from Managua. Travel to Mayasa Volcano National Park, where you'll stand right on the edge of the active volcanic crater. Listen to your guide's informative commentary regarding the history of the volcano and the folklore surrounding its activity. Visit the city of Mayasa to peruse the local marketplace for handicrafts and souvenirs from local craftspeople and artists. Round-trip transportation from Managua hotels is included.

Get to know the unique culture of Nicaragua during this 7-hour tour. Visit the handicraft market at Masaya, offering arts and crafts made by local artisans. Tour some traditional villages, Catarina and San Juan de Oriente, and sit in on a crafting workshop with a local family. At Apoyo Lagoon, take a swim in the clear, calm waters to cool off. Lunch and round-trip transportation from Granada are included.

Grab your passport and head over the border for a whistle-stop tour of Nicaragua's best bits, from Liberia in Costa Rica. Take in the views from Catarina Volcano, haggle over handicrafts at the Masaya Artisan Market and visit the active Masaya Volcano. After a delicious lunch of typical Nicaraguan cuisine, explore the colonial town of Granada, where you can marvel over the historic architecture and admire views of Mombacho Volcano. Finally, set sail across Lake Nicaragua for a 1-hour sunset cruise, stopping to meet the friendly monkeys of Monkey Island along the way.