Day 1: Arrival in Managua
Pick up at the border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua (Peñas Blancas) or at Managua international airport or and transfer to Granada (2h/1h15mn). Accommodation at your hotel Patio del Malinche 2* sup or la Gran Francia 3* sup.
Overnight in your hotel.
Day 2: Managua-Masaya area-Granada (B, L)
After breakfast, we will start the tour in the city of Masaya. You will discover the First National Park created in Nicaragua in 1979, that of the still active Masaya Volcano. Then we will visit the finest Handicraft Market where you can enjoy the creativity and variety of Nicaraguan art at bargain prices.
Later, enjoy a delicious lunch in Catarina with a magnificent view on the Apoyo lagoon, Mombacho volcano, Granada and Lake Nicaragua.
In the afternoon, we will go to San Juan de Oriente, famous for its ceramic arts.
You will be back in Granada, around 6.00. Pm. Enjoy this lively and very safe city, and its numerous bars and restaurants.
Night in your hotel.
Day 3: Granada-Mombacho volcano & Natural Reserve-Lake Nicaragua & the islands-Granada (B, L)
After breakfast, we will drive to the Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve (open Thursday-Sunday). A Jeep or truck ride will take us to the top. We will go through coffee plantations to the cloud forest, which offers exceptional sites to discover its flora and fauna. We will walk around one of the craters and discover amazing views!
Then, we’ll drive to Lake Nicaragua. You will go for a Boat Ride and discover Lake Nicaragua and some of its 356 islands “isletas”, a must see. First you will enjoy a lunch in one of the islands (fresh fish from the lake available!). You will tour the islands in a very nice boat, also equipped for fishing if you feel like trying your chance. Our captain will be glad to help catching a “Guapote” (Raimbow Bass from the lake). The boat is fully equipped with individual lifevests, and a cooler with sodas.
The islands “Isletas” were formed thousands years ago, after an eruption of nearby Mombacho volcano (now extinct). They are now covered with lush, tropical vegetation, some of them are inhabited by natives, others have vacation houses built on them, and others are still deserted. You will be able to observe some of the many species of tropical birds that live in the islands. The inhabitants (“Isleños”) live peacefully in simple yet decent conditions and dedicate themselves to fishing and small agriculture, and now to tourism too.
Free night in your hotel in Granada.
Day 4: Granada-Managua (B)
Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to Managua int’l airport. Extensions are possible for activities like beach and ecological tours on Ometepe Island or other places in Nicaragua.
Package includes:
Lodging:
Meal plan: As specified (one soft drink or bottled water per person per meal is included)
Others:
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Tours as mentioned above, entrance fees to all tourist places visited and a boat ride
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Bilingual guide and private transportation
Does not include:
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Other activities suggested but not included
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Discretional tips
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All meals not included in the above list, drinks
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Taxes at the airport (entrance and exit, local and int’l)
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Travel insurance
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