Private Tour

One Day Tour on Ometepe : Waterfall - Kayaking - Sunset

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

Mobile ticket

The experience starts by car for an hour. Then we will hike San Ramon waterfall located on the steep slopes of Ometepe Maderas Volcano, a refreshing swim in the waterfall’s pool is almost obligatory after two hours hike. The adventure continues on Istian River kayaking a marshy terrain on the western side of the isthmus between Maderas and Concepcion to see all kinds of wildlife such as birds, turtles, alligators, butterflies and monkeys. Our happy final ends on watching the sinking sunlight and clouds paint the sky with vibrant hues of pink, orange, and purple from Punta Jesus Maria, Playa Mangos, or Playa El Peru, the best spots to enjoy the beauty of a sunset, the last farewell kiss for the night to close this amazing tour.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Landing and facility fees

Lunch consists in a sandwich (chicken, eggs or vegan)that can be chosen for the client.

Kayak, paddle, and life jacket.

Bilingual Guide

foods and drinks from restaurants are not included

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Cascada de San Ramon

The San Ramon waterfall is located on the steep slopes of Ometepe Maderas Volcano, a slice of paradise in the thick jungle which its waters tumble down the sheer, mossy cliff face into a small pool where visitors can bath and admire the fall. And, a refreshing swim in the waterfall’s pool is almost obligatory after a moderate hike.

4 hours • Admission Included

Rio Istian

Spend a nice day kayaking along the coast of Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua until you reach the mouth of the Istián River. The river and marshlands run through the center of the isthmus almost cutting the island in two. The Istián River area is a marshy terrain on the western side of the isthmus between Maderas and Concepción. It is only accessible by water and is a perfect place to see all kinds of wildlife as it is a refuge for several species such as birds, turtles, alligators, butterflies and monkeys.

3 hours • Admission Included

Options

One Day Tour on Ometepe : Waterfall - Kayaking - Sunset

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best way to spend a day on Ometepe
Harriet K,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Just one word. WOW. Honestly, if you are looking for any type of tour company in Ometepe I can’t recommend Happy Tours enough. The booking process was super easy via WhatsApp. I booked at 5pm the night before a full day tour the next day and they managed to quickly organise a pick up from my hotel and lunch. I chose the day tour covering the Waterfalls, Ojo de Agua, Kayaking in the river and sunset at Playa Mangos. My incredible guide Donald picked me up on a motorbike and I had the best day. Donald was so knowledgeable and went out of his way to ensure I had an incredible experience. I got to see so many more things I would have on my own and not being confident riding a scooter or quad this was a great alternative. At the end I even received a bespoke edited video of the tour day. Seriously, if I could give these guys 10 stars I would. Well worth the money and wouldn’t hesitate to book. Having done other tours in Ometepe and places in Nicaragua this really does smash the rest out of the park.