Nicaragua
Islets of Granada
Join us for a boat trip on the great Nicaragua Lake to explore some of the 365 beautiful islands near Granada.
Kaboom! Who knows when, but a loooooong time ago, Volcano Mombacho erupted and collapsed into nearby Nicaragua Lake, creating a small archipelago of 365 tiny islands—one for each day of the year. Today, some of these islands are inhabited by prominent Nicaraguan families, others by monkeys, and some are simply there to welcome us for a visit. Join us on this boat trip!
Add to your itinerary
- Meeting in Granada
- Outdoor activity
- Meeting at 3 PM
- Half day activity
- Daily departure
- English speaking guide
Nature and outdoors
History and culture
Solidariety and community
Food and socialization
Schedule
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3 PM
Meeting downtown Granada
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3:30 PM
Sailing towards the isletas
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4:15 PM
Drink and relax on a lake bar
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5:30 PM
Back to city center
The itinerary
We gather in the city center in the afternoon and proceed to the port for a boat excursion on Lake Nicaragua, navigating among some of the 365 islands (isletas) off Granada. These islands vary in size and character—some are inhabited, others abandoned, often lush with vegetation and home to diverse bird species and monkeys. A unique feature of the lake is its freshwater sharks.
Our tour includes a visit to an island where Spanish settlers once erected a small fort to fend off English navies and pirates. Later, we disembark on another island to savor the final moments of sunlight over the lake and enjoy refreshments before returning to the port and back to the city center.
What is included?
- Guide in English and Spanish
- Round trip transportation from the city center (our trusted taxi service carries out the city center-pier-city center transport)
- Boat trip
What NOT included?
- Water, beverage and snacks
What to bring?
We suggest you bring enough water for the tour, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen