About Mantra

We live in San Juan del Sur and plan your time here: a day on the water, or the whole trip with pickups, stays and tours.

San Juan del Sur bay with fishing boats at anchor
PHOTO: San Juan del Sur bay from above
Alon, founder of Mantra, on the boat off San Juan del Sur
PHOTO: Portrait of Alon on the boat, looking at camera

Founder

Meet Alon

Alon is the heart of Mantra. He came to San Juan del Sur in 2020. A surfer, a fisherman and a businessman, he has planned off-the-beaten-path trips for travelers ever since, driven by a love of adventure and a deep knowledge of Nicaragua.

He makes sure every trip is stress-free and shaped around each guest.

  • In San Juan del Sur since 2020
  • Surfer and fisherman
  • Businessman and host

[Where Alon grew up, and what first brought him to Nicaragua.]

[His favourite spot or day out around San Juan del Sur, in his words.]

What Alon does for you

  • Plans every day around what you want
  • Books the captains, drivers and hosts he knows are reliable
  • Stays on call on WhatsApp while you are in Nicaragua
Alon with a guest family beside a white Land Cruiser
PHOTO: Alon with a guest family beside the Mantra Land Cruiser
Alon surfing a breaking wave
PHOTO: Alon surfing
Alon on the boat at sunset off San Juan del Sur
PHOTO: Alon on the boat at sunset

Google reviews

5.0

Rated 5 stars by more than 100 guests

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What guests say about Alon

"What an amazing day out ! Alon was the perfect guide, full of knowledge about fish & pointing out the sites along the dense jungle coastline. We even caught an enormous mackerel."
Oscar Raworth
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"We went out with Alon the guide for Fishing Snorkeling and Wakeboarding and had the best experience, I highly recommend that you go out on one of his trips we really enjoyed it."
Gidon Franks
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"Amazing time all around boating, fishing and private beach lagoon. I highly recommend booking a trip with Alon to explore the beauty of the coast and the many sights to be seen"
Christian Glezos
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"Had a wonderful day!! Alon made it a fantastic day. And the fresh fish was amazing."
Chrissie Tasma
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Where we take you

Every day starts in San Juan del Sur. From there we go out on the Pacific, and inland as far as León.

Map of where Mantra tours go in NicaraguaEvery tour starts in San Juan del Sur on the Pacific coast. Water tours go out along the coast and offshore. Land tours go north to Rivas, across Lake Nicaragua to Ometepe Island, to Masaya Volcano and to León.Pacific OceanLake NicaraguaCosta RicaManagua airportDeep sea fishingFerry1San Juan del Sur2Rivas3Ometepe4Masaya Volcano5León
  1. San Juan del Sur

    Where every day starts. Boats leave from the port for the coast and open water, and the town tours start here too.

    Blue Tour Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Charter Wakeboard at Nacascolo Big Sugar Friends Tour First Day in San Juan

  2. Rivas

    The historic town on the way north, for local food and culture.

    Rivas Food and Culture Tour

  3. Ometepe Island

    Across Lake Nicaragua by ferry from San Jorge, to the island of two volcanoes.

    Ometepe Island Tour

  4. Masaya Volcano

    An active crater with a glowing lava lake, best at sunset.

    Masaya Volcano Tour

  5. León

    The colonial city in the north, with the white rooftop of its cathedral.

    León Tour

The Mantra local team of captains, drivers and guides
PHOTO: The local team together: captains, drivers and guides, on the dock

The local team

[Names and roles: captains, drivers, guides. One line each, or a group line.]

We only book people we know are reliable. When you travel with Mantra, you are with our team.

Mantra crew at the helm of the boat
PHOTO: Crew at the helm
The Mantra team on the boat deck
PHOTO: Team laughing on deck
A Mantra instructor helping a guest get up on a wakeboard
PHOTO: Instructor helping a first-timer

One team, two ways to travel

Mantra Tours

One day out. Pick a tour, we take you.

See the tours

Mantra Vacations

The whole trip. Book your flight, we arrange the rest.

Airport pickup

We meet you at arrivals and drive you straight to where you are staying.

Plan my trip

Tell us your dates

We reply on WhatsApp with a plan.

Asking costs nothing and books nothing. Alon answers himself.

Book on WhatsApp