Experience the Highlights of Nicaragua
This two-week holiday to Nicaragua ticks off the country’s top highlights. Explore colonial León and Granada, and their surrounding natural areas, ideal for wildlife spotting. Head north to Matagalpa, known as the Pearl of the North, where coffee plantations are home to monkeys, and resplendent quetzals can be seen in the cloud forest. Hike up volcanoes, kayak in ancient crater lakes and swim in natural pools. Nicaragua has plenty of activities for everyone, from wildlife and nature, beaches and jungles, history and culture. End your holiday on the coast in San Juan del Sur.
Visit several regions in Nicaragua.
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12 Breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary
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Highlights
- Wander the colourful streets and colonial architecture of León and Granada
- Hike to the crater of Telica Volcano
- Explore the jungle clad mountains of Matagalpa
- Head to the water on a boat tour of Las Isletas and by kayak from Ometepe Island
What's Included
- International flights 12 nights’ accommodation
- 13 Meals: 12 breakfast, 1 lunch
- Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary
- Excursions and activities as per itinerary
Prices from £4,199
Excludes:
- Local departure taxes payable locally
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks etc
- Tips for guides and drivers (discretionary)
- Camera or video fees at any sites
Quick Itinerary
Quick Itinerary
Days 1-4 UK - Granada
On arrival in Managua you’ll be transferred to Granada, a charming city where you’ll have a tour of the highlights, including San Francisco Convent and La Merced church, with its fantastic views over the city, lake and surrounding volcanoes. You’ll also have a boat tour of Las Isletas, an archipelago of over 300 small islands formed by a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago. Now home to fishing communities and varied birdlife, this is a relaxing way to explore the area.
The following day has been left free for you to soak up the atmosphere of Granada at your own pace. Alternatively, there are plenty of activities available, from volcano hikes to chocolate or cigar workshops.
Days 5-6 Matagalpa
Head north into the mountainous region of Matagalpa. Here you’ll explore the surrounding area on nature trails, where your guide will point out wild orchids and colourful bromeliads, and hopefully spot some of the local wildlife, including monkeys, peccaries, quetzal and three-wattled bellbird.
Days 7-8 León
On arrival in the historic city of León, your guide will take you on a tour to discover some of the colonial architecture, numerous churches, and impressive cathedral, the largest in Central America. The following day, head out of the city to explore Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve by boat. These wetlands are an important nesting site for Olive Ridley turtles and a birders paradise with hundreds of species recorded in the area. In the afternoon hike up Telica Volcano, one of the country’s most active, to the crater where you may see the glow from magma as the sun begins to set.
Days 9-10 Ometepe Island
Head to the shores of Lake Nicaragua and take the ferry to your next stop - Ometepe Island. Formed from two volcanoes, Ometepe Island is a nature lovers paradise. On your first afternoon here, take a kayak to explore Río Istián that cuts through the island, with scenic views of the volcanoes on either side you may spot caiman, howler monkeys and plentiful waterbird species, including herons, egrets, kingfishers and jacanas.
The next day, you’ll have a guided tour to a coffee plantation where you’ll meet the locals and learn about life on the island, visit Charco Verde Nature Reserve, discover ancient artefacts left behind by the island’s original pre-Columbian people, and finish with a refreshing dip in a natural pool in the jungle.
Days 11-13 San Juan del Sur
Take the ferry back to the mainland and journey south to San Juan del Sur on the Pacific Coast, a haven for surfers. Your time here has been left free to soak-up the laid-back vibes and relax on the beach. For those looking for something a little more active, why not take a surf lesson, a boat trip for snorkelling or to watch the sunset, or visit La Flor Nature Reserve to see Olive Ridley turtles nesting (Jul-Jan).
Days 14-15 Managua - UK
On day 14 you will be transferred from San Juan del Sur to Managua airport for your onward flight and will land back in the UK on day 15.
Alternatively, end your holiday to Nicaragua on the pristine beaches of the Corn Islands on the Caribbean side of the country.
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