Granada Islets Kayak Tour

4.8
(25 Reviews)

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Duration: 3 hours
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Guide: English, Spanish

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  • Granada Islets Kayak Tour
  • Granada Islets Kayak Tour

Experience Highlights

Paddle through a labyrinth of 365 volcanic islets and discover the wildest side of Lake Cocibolca on this kayaking adventure lasting approximately 3 hours. A vehicle will collect you from your hotel in Granada and, after a transfer of just ten minutes, you’ll receive a brief briefing on land before launching the boat. As you make your way through shallow water channels, the guide points out herons, kingfishers and congo monkeys perched on the branches above your head. With every stroke of the paddle, a different vantage point opens up, revealing the city’s colonial skyline and the Mombacho volcano that watches over it.

  • Book your place and paddle in silence, free from the noise of engines
  • Get up close to wildlife and photograph birds, iguanas and local fishermen
  • Return to your hotel with transfers included and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure

What’s included

  • Transfer to and from Granada hotels
  • Single or double kayak, paddle and life jacket
  • Bilingual guide
  • Brief introductory class on rowing equipment and techniques

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Step by Step

The experience starts with pick-up from your accommodation in Granada (or agreed central point). In ten minutes you arrive at the jetty, where the instructor adjusts waistcoats, hands out paddles and explains how to steer the kayak in calm waters. The route goes slowly, ideal for beginners and families.

As you enter the Isletas de Granada, the remains of an eruption of Mombacho thousands of years ago, the urban noise fades away. All you hear is the splashing of the paddle and the song of fisher birds. The guide alternates facts about the aquatic flora with stories of the locals who still make a living from artisanal fishing; sometimes you come across local canoes pulling in tilapia or snook for lunch.

The halfway point of the journey coincides with a small colonial fortress erected to guard the lake: a short landing (optional) allows you to climb up to the platform and get a 360° panoramic view of the archipelago, Granada and the green slopes of the volcano. Back in the water, the meanders become narrower: perfect for watching iguanas basking in the sun or herons standing still next to the floating lilies.

Before returning to the jetty, there is time to float for a few minutes and soak up the absolute calm of the lake. Transport awaits to take you back to your hotel; you'll arrive with the afternoon ahead of you to continue exploring the city or rest after your paddle.

Reviews

4.8
· 25 Reviews
  • Y
    Y.
    5
    After the kayak I was able to walk around Granada with different eyes: I understood better what surrounds the city.
  • X
    X.
    5
    All in all, a perfect tour for lovers of nature, photography and tranquillity without much effort.
  • W
    W.
    5
    The transition from jungle, inhabited islands and untouched nature combines many nuances in just a few hours.
  • V
    V.
    5
    Seeing Grenada from the water, with the reflection of the city on lakes and islands, was memorable.

Other Things You Should Know

  • This activity may be conducted in two or more languages simultaneously at the guide’s discretion.
  • This activity is available in several languages. You will select the language on the next screen.
  • Physical difficulty: easy; you must be able to swim and row at a moderate pace
  • Bring sun cream, a cap, a swimsuit or light clothing that can get wet, and water shoes or sturdy sandals

Cancellation Policy

Cancel at least 24 hours before departure to receive a full refund

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