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Kayaking Rio Istian Tour (Ometepe Island)

  • Departure 07:30 AM / 01:30 PM
  • 3–4 hours
  • Moderate
  • Private, your group only
  • Book and pay online by card
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
  • Reply on WhatsApp in under 1 hour
  • 100% private, never mixed with strangers

How you travel

Our own photos of the private vehicles we travel in.

Silver Toyota Hiace van with a roof rack parked by a forest
Vans for groups and families
Open back of a van loaded with suitcases and surfboard bags
Suitcases and surfboards, inside
White Toyota Hiace van with a bull bar and roof rack parked on a dirt road under dry-forest trees
A stop in the shade

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About this tour

Paddle through the wetland sanctuary between Ometepe twin volcanoes at Rio Istian. Spot caimans, howler monkeys, and exotic tropical birds.

What's included

  • Kayak individual o doble con remos y chaleco salvavidas
  • Guía especializado de naturaleza
  • Ferry ida y vuelta a Ometepe
  • Transporte interno en la isla
  • Agua embotellada

Not included

  • Comidas
  • Propinas
  • Seguro de viaje

Pickup and departure

Pickup
San Jorge Port or hotel in Ometepe
Departure
07:30 AM / 01:30 PM

What to bring

  • Quick-dry clothes
  • Sunscreen
  • Waterproof phone case

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Questions about this tour

What if the weather changes?

If the lake or the sea does not allow the crossing, we move the date or return what you paid. We write to you as soon as we know.

Is the tour really private?

Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with a guide born in Rivas. There are no strangers and no fixed group departures.

How do I pay?

Online by card: after you send the request you can pay right away on Banco LAFISE's secure page (Poket), or pay later with the link we send you when we confirm. We never see your card details. We reply within 1 hour, 7:00 to 20:00 Nicaragua time. If you prefer another way to pay, tell us on WhatsApp.

Can I cancel?

Yes, free of charge up to 48 hours before the tour. Write to us by email or WhatsApp with your request code.

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