In the heart of Central America, Nicaragua has the largest area of primary-growth rainforest north of the Amazon, six active volcanoes and 550 miles of coastline There are few ancient ruins left in Nicaragua, but picturesque colonial towns--like Granada and Leon--make up for it with their pastel-painted churches and vibrant local festivals.
Nicaragua is one of the world's finest budget destinations.
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, Nature, volcanoes, Granada City, San Juan River, El Castillo, Indio Maiz Reserve, BirdWatching, Managua City, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Quality accommodations.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking are suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Groups or Private Program
Age requirement: 12+
All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Important pre-departure information
To help you prepare for your trip, please ensure you understand the latest travel and health requirements and restrictions by destination, for both directions of travel, which may change frequently.
Day 01
Hotel: https://hotelplazacolon.com
Day 02
08:00 am Breakfast at your hotel
09:00 am Cloud Forest Mombacho
09:30 am Mombacho Volcano Entrance – switch to 4 * 4 drive up
to the top
10:00 am Walking Trail
Duration: 02 hr
01:00 pm Transfer back to the bottom
Typical lunch at Canopy Station included – Extra Option: Canopy Tour
02:30 pm Transfer to Isletas Port – Boat Tour around The Peninsula de Asese - Isletas Views – Bird Watching – Mombacho Views
05:00 pm Return to Granada – Highlights of Granda City
06:00 pm Hotel – Free Time
Hotel: https://hotelplazacolon.com
Day 03
07:00 am Breakfast at your hotel
08:00 am Check out- Transfer to San Carlos
Duration: 05 hr
01:00 pm Typical Lunch at San Carlos included
02:00 pm Public Boat down into San Juan River - Boca de Sabalos
04:00 pm Check-in Sabalos Lodge
Free Time
Lunch Included at the Lodge
Hotel: http://hotelsabalos.com.ni
Day 04
07:00 am Breakfast at your hotel
08:30 am Full Day Experience – We will visit farms equipped with cocoa plantations and other forest species, where they will explain to us about the processing of cocoa before being exported to Germany; and finally we will taste delicious chocolate, but this is not all: you yourself will be a participant in the entire elaboration process.
Explore and observe the fauna and flora of the San Juan River by kayak.
04:30 pm Return to The Lodge -- Free Time
Lunch / Dinner included at the lodge
Hotel: http://hotelsabalos.com.ni
Day 05
08:00 am Breakfast at your hotel
09:30 am Check out- Public Boat Ride to El Castillo
Duration: 01 hr
10:30: am We arrive at the town of El Castillo where you will take a tour of the picturesque town with its small streets and visit the historic Fortress-Museum that tells the story of the fight between the Spanish and English for the San Juan River at all times you will hear the incessant roar of the rapids.
Typical Lunch at El Castillo
02:00 pm Private Boat Trip to Bartola Ecolodge
03:00 pm Check-in Bartola Ecolodge
Easy walking trail to explore a bit of Indio Maiz Reserve
Free Time
Lunch included at the lodge
Hotel: https://www.facebook.com/RefugioBartola
Day 06
08:00 am Breakfast at Lodge
Explore Indio Maiz Reserve and boat trip to Bartol River
Full-Day Experience
Lunch and Dinner are included at the Lodge
05:00 pm Return to the Hotel – Free Time
Extra Option: Night Tour Caiman Observations
Hotel: https://www.facebook.com/RefugioBartola
Day 07
08:00 am Breakfast at Lodge
10:30: am Check out – Private Boat to El Castillo
11:30 am El Castillo – Time to relax or lunch
01:00 pm Public Boat to El Castillo
04:00 pm Arrive at El Castillo – Transfer to Managua
08:00 pm Check in Hotel in Managua – Free Time
Hotel: https://lasmercedes.com.ni
Day 08
Includes:
All Transporatation by land A/C
All Transportation by a water public/ private
02 Nights Granada City/ Breakfast Included
02 Nights Sabalos Lodge/ All Food Included
02 Nights Bartola Ecolodge/ All Food Included
01 Night Managua City/ Breakfast Included
Day 02- 03 lunch included
English Speaking guide for the entire program
Double Occupancy Room
All Entrance Fees
All Tours Mentioned in the Program
Taxes
