Day 1: Arrive in Managua
Day 2-3: Ometepe Island
Day 4-5: San Juan del Sur
Day 6-7: Granada
Day 8: Depart Nicaragua/Arrive States
Program Fee includes:
7 nights in comfortable and conveniently located 3-4 stars hotels (based on double occupancy)
English-speaking guide (except on Days 5 & 8)
Private comfortable transportation with air-con and driver
7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
All entrance and activities fees mentioned in the itinerary
All service charges and taxes
Assistance with international air transportation. Prices lower than published fares
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Tour Operator
Cultural Embrace
Duration
8 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
Day
Destination
Description
Day 1
Managua
Airport greeting and transfer to Hotel Europeo in Managua's quiet gallery district.
Day 2
Managua-Ometepe Island
Visit Momotombo Volcano and the archeological site of León Viejo, now declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, take a ferry to the dual-volcano island of Ometepe. Dock greeting and transfer to the active cone of Concepción with visit to the ancient village of Altagracia in route to Santo Domingo Beach. Lodging at Hotel Villa Paraiso. (BLD)
Day 3
Ometepe Island-Maderas Volcano
Hike the beautiful Maderas Volcano nature reserve to a secluded 40 meter cascade on the west face of the mountain. Nature viewing in route. Return to Playa Santo Domingo in the afternoon to relax. Overnight Ometepe (BLD)
Day 4
Ometepe Island-San Juan del Sur
Take the ferry back to the mainland and transfer to the lovely half-moon bay on the Nicaragua Pacific, San Juan del Sur. Overnight at Hotel Colonial. (B)
Free day at leisure to enjoy the beach. Optional activities such as: kayaking, hiking, surfing, canopy tours, and more available. Overnight San Juan del Sur (B)
Day 6
San Juan del Sur-Granada
Complete historical tour of this ancient colonial locale. Transfer to Central America's oldest European settlement early 16th century Granada. Private tour of Lake Front Granada's colonial beauty, history and art. Overnight at Hotel Patio del Malinche.
Day 7
Masaya-Granada
Transfer to the ancient highland villages of "La Meseta", for visits to the indigenous artisan's workshops of Catarina, San Juan de Oriente and Masatepe. Visit the historic city of Masaya and shop for wonderful local crafts at the outdoor indigenous market. After a visit to the market and a hammock maker's shop. Transfer to the active cone of Santiago at the Masaya Volcano National Park to hike and observe the inside of this big smoking crater. Farewell Dinner included. Overnight in Granada. (BLD)
Day 8
Granada-USA
Early flight transfer to airport for return flight back to the States.
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