Nicaragua's Nature & History
Overview
Take a 9-night trip and discover the history and culture of Nicaragua. Start in Managua, where tour highlights include Lomas de Tiscapa, a national historic park, the old cathedral, and Port Salvador Allende. Jrounrey northwest to the colonial city of Leon and visit the Leon's Cathedral, a World Heritage Site and the Museum of Ruben Dario. Continue to Chinandega and visit a rum factory. Then transfer to the beautiful colonial city of Granada, where you tour the city take a boat ride on Lake Nicaragua. Travel by ferry to Ometepe Island and view ancient petroglyphs. Then transfer to San Juan del Sur for a couple of days of beach time. Starting from ₹219,729, including air, with daily departures.
Facilities
Tour Features
- Round-trip airfare via Avianca Airlines coach class from Miami
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Overland/ferry transfers with sightseeing stops as per itinerary
- 2 nights in a double occupancy room in Managua
- 3 nights in a double occupancy room in Granada
- 1 night in a double occupancy room on Ometepe Island
- 2 nights in a double occupancy room in San Juan del Sur
- 1 night in a double occupancy room in Leon
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Extensive sightseeing tours by coach/car with English-speaking guide and admission fees in each location as per itinerary: full-day tour of Managua, full-day Masaya excursion, full-day day tour of Granada, Ometepe Island tour, half-day tour of Leon, rum factory tour in Chinandega
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch
- Airline fuel surcharge (subject to change) and government taxes and fees
Rates do not include
- Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
- Optional Travel Insurance
- Any item not mentioned above
Remarks
- Hotels: Holiday Inn (Managua); El Convento (Leon); Dario (Granada); Villa Paraiso (Ometepe Island); Alcazar (San Juan del Sur)
- If above hotels or Avianca Airlines is not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category or airlines could be used. Prices may differ.
- During trade fairs season and during Christmas and New Year’s Days, some hotels may require surcharges. The prices may increase.
- Ticket(s) must be issued and full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
- Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
- Change and cancellation penalties (₹20,985-₹50,364 per person) apply once ticketed; Triwalk Tours general cancellation policy applies
- Hotel upgrades, air upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all other destinations, and add-on air fares from various US cities are available
Itinerary
Day 1 - Miami/Managua
Depart Miami via Avianca Airlines for Managua. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. (Holiday Inn)
Day 2 – Managua
Today's full-day tour offers an introduction to Nicaragua's engaging culture and history through its capital city. Highlights include Lomas de Tiscapa, a national historic park; the old cathedral; Ruben Dario Theatre; and Port Salvador Allende, which features many restaurants and scenic views of Lake Managua and Momotomo Volcano. (B)
Day 3 – Managua/Leon
After breakfast, journey northwest to the colonial city of Leon, Nicaragua’s first capital. City tour includes Leon's Cathedral, the largest religious colonial building in Central America and a World Heritage Site; the Revolutionary Museum; and the Museum of Ruben Dario. (El Convento) (B)
Day 4 – Leon/Chinandega/Granada
After breakfast, travel to the Flor de Cana rum factory in the city of Chinandega. Learn the process of rum production, ending the tour with sampling the product. Transfer to Granada, on Lake Nicaragua's south shore, and your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. (Dario) (B)
Day 5 - Masaya
After breakfast, depart for an excursion to Masaya Volcano. Take in a view of the crater, Lake Nicaragua and the islands. Stop by the city of Masaya's local market and shop for handicrafts. After lunch, visit Catarina's Viewpoint. Then head to San Juan de Oriente and see local artisans creating mud vessels. Transfer back to Granada. (L)
Day 6 - Granada
Full-day tour of this beautiful colonial city, known as the oldest city on the American continent. Highlights include La Polvora, an old Spanish fort; an art gallery and cultural academy; colonial churches; and Central Park and Independence Plaza. Late afternoon, the tour ends with a boat ride on Lake Nicaragua. (B)
Day 7 - Granada/Ometepe Island
Today, travel by ferry from the port of San Jorge to Ometepe Island, the world’s largest island on a freshwater lake. The island was formed by twin volcanoes that sit in the middle of scenic Lake Nicaragua. Visit the tranquil Charco Verde lagoon and view ancient petroglyphs from Ometepe's pre-Columbian past. (Villa Paraiso) (B)
Day 8 - Ometepe Island/San Juan del Sur
After breakfast, transfer to San Juan del Sur, on the Pacific Coast. Upon arrival, visit a mountaintop overlooking the entire bay. Optional surfing, paddle boarding classes, or a sailboat excursion. (Alcazar) (B)
Day 9 - San Juan del Sur
Full day to enjoy the beach and explore the town of San Juan. (B)
Day 10 - San Juan del Sur/Managua/Miami
Early this morning, transfer to the Managua airport for Avianca flight to Miami. (B)
