Ometepe Island tour from Granada: Volcanoes, lagoon & beaches

Two volcanoes, a lagoon hike, volcanic springs and a sand spit that stretches a kilometer into the lake

A full-day tour of Ometepe Island departing from Granada with bilingual guide, ferry tickets and hotel pickup included. You walk the narrow sand spit at Punta Jesús María, hike through the Charco Verde nature reserve between the two volcanoes to reach a quiet beach, and bathe in mineral-rich volcanic springs at Ojo de Agua. The tour runs 9 to 13 hours and suits all fitness levels. Children from age 5 are welcome when accompanied by an adult. You choose whether to depart from Granada or join the tour already on Ometepe Island.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Punta Jesus Maria30m · entry included
2. Charco Verde1h · entry included

Explore Ometepe Island highlights

• Visit Punta Jesus Maria sand strip
• Hike and relax at Charco Verde reserve
• Soak in volcanic waters at Ojo de Agua
• Enjoy tranquility at Playa Mango beach

The experience

Punta Jesús María is the westernmost point of Ometepe, where a narrow strip of sand stretches up to a kilometer into Lake Nicaragua during the dry season: water splashing in from both sides as you walk. In the rainy season the water level rises and the spit can disappear, so the island itself changes with the season. The tour includes ferry tickets from Granada and transportation to San Jorge Port, so the logistics of reaching the island are handled before you arrive.

Charco Verde is a protected reserve nestled between Ometepe's two volcanoes at the island's southern end. The reserve holds a lagoon called Laguna Verde, a forest, and a beach. You hike through the forest to Bancon beach (a quiet, sheltered spot for swimming), and back to the entrance, a walk of around an hour if you don't linger at the water. The hike lets you see the mainland on the horizon and move through the forest without crowds. After, you head to Ojo de Agua in the community of Santo Domingo, a natural pool fed directly from Concepción Volcano. The water is rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium, sulfur and sodium: minerals that draw locals and visitors alike to soak and relax under the shade of tropical trees, often with coconut water in hand.

The tour also includes a stop at Playa Mango on the island's western shore, a quieter beach where you can swim and take in the landscape. A bilingual guide leads the day in English or Spanish, and hotel pickup is included if you depart from Granada. If you're already on Ometepe, you can join the tour there instead. Entrance fees to all attractions and ferry tickets are covered, so you pay nothing extra at each stop.

What’s included

• Bilingual guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Granada (or join on Ometepe Island).
• ferry tickets and transportation from Granada to San Jorge Port.
• entrance to Punta Jesús María, Charco Verde reserve, and Ojo de Agua.

Options for this experience

2 options

Transport from Ometepe Island is providedGuide in English or Spanish · 08:00Pickup from Ometepe Island, includes pickup

Pickup from GranadaGuide in English or Spanish · 05:30Pickup from Granada, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 05:30 and 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Senior (76 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Next Adventure Nicaragua

Is this one for you?Choose the Granada pickup if you're based in the city and want the full island experience in one day, including the ferry crossing. Choose the Ometepe Island pickup if you're already staying on the island and want to skip the ferry leg and start later in the morning.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (5 to 10 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What is Punta Jesús María like when I walk it?

Punta Jesús María is a sand spit that stretches as far as a kilometer into Lake Nicaragua during the dry season, with water from the lake splashing in from both the left and right as you walk. In the rainy season, the water level rises and the spit can disappear entirely, so what you see depends on when you visit.

How long is the hike through Charco Verde reserve?

The hike from the entrance through the forest to Bancon beach and back takes around an hour if you don't stop to swim or rest at the beach. The trail passes through the forest between Ometepe's two volcanoes and offers views of the mainland across the water.

What makes Ojo de Agua different from other swimming spots?

Ojo de Agua is a natural pool fed directly from Concepción Volcano, so the water is volcanic and rich in minerals like potassium, magnesium, calcium, sulfur and sodium. You bathe under the shade of tropical forest, and many visitors bring or buy coconut water to drink while they soak.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the island from Granada?

No. Ferry tickets from Granada to Ometepe and transportation from San Jorge Port are included in the tour price. If you're staying on Ometepe already, you can choose to join the tour there instead and skip the ferry leg.

What should I bring for a day on the island?

Bring appropriate clothing and proper shoes for hiking, a rain jacket if visiting in the rainy season, a bottle of water, sunscreen, a towel and swimsuit. You'll be in and out of water at multiple stops, so pack accordingly.