Takes advantage of Nicaragua's spectacular geography and un-crowded nature to hike volcanoes. This tour is designed for nature lovers, and requires a good physical condition. Also features kayaking Lake Nicaragua and Canopy tour.
Day 1 Arrival - Managua
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Arrival at the International airport in Managua. Meet and greet by one of our representatives, transfer will be provided to the hotel for your first night in Nicaragua.
Overnight at Ángel Azul or similar , standard room. Breakfast included.
Day 2 Sand boarding
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The extreme sport, Volcano Boarding (Sand boarding), born in Nicaragua, is being offered at Cerro Negro active volcano. Accompanied by a Guide / Instructor you will climb Cerro Negro. Upon arrival at the top you will receive a short exploratory tour of this young but impressive volcano. Standing on top of this volcano, you will have an immense view over a great part of the volcanic chain Los Maribios. After a short technical training you will make a short test run inside the crater of Cerro Negro. After an optional photo shoot, technical evaluation and possible additional training, you will make your way to the outer rim of the crater. After some final explanations you will Volcano Board all the way down to the base of Cerro Negro, after which you will be transferred back to the colonial city of Leon.
Overnight at Posada del Doctor or similar , standard room. Breakfast included.
Day 3 Telica Volcano Tour
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Another active volcano in Nicaragua is the Telica. The most recent and sudden eruption was in 1948, but have reported other less intense. Telica volcano is continuously emitting gas and ash and lava can be seen at the bottom of the crater. The area around the volcano suffers from volcanic activity. Accompanying the Telica are other craters and hot springs are believed to San Jacinto are connected to the volcano. With a height of 1.061 meters, Telica is not as high as San Cristobal, which makes the climb less difficult. The slopes are so steep nor so the difficulty of the climb lies in the path of travel. There is no path to the foot of the volcano, so you have to walk a bit before you arrive. The surroundings are pretty dry and tropical settings. Free afternoon to walk around and visit the main churches, the Cathedral (hike the tower to get an amazing view of the city and volcanoes), as well as a magnificent Art Gallery with painting from Europe and Central America, distributed in 2 colonial houses.
Overnight at Posada del Doctor or similar , standard room. Breakfast included
Day 4: Granada & Night Tour Masaya Volcano
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Drive south to reach Granada, the nicest colonial city of Nicaragua.
Built by the Spanish conquistadors in 1524, Granada is the best place for tourism because of its beauty and colonial architecture, charming hotels and activities to enjoy nearby; Lake Nicaragua and the islands, Mombacho volcano with its natural reserve, Masaya and its folklore.
Walk around the city and enjoy delicious lunch on your own at ' La Calzada'
Around 4:00pm depart to Masaya Volcano where you will watch parrots returning to their unusual home: Santiago`s active crater. Take a walk into the heart of the earth through lava tubes while three different species of bats fly over your head. Learn about the history, geology and ecology of this particular volcano
Overnight at Patio Malinche or similar , standard room. Breakfast included.
Day 5 Mombacho Volcano Adventure (Canopy & Natural Reserve)
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Enjoy nature by having the experience of your life. This complete combo gives you the opportunity to enjoy some highlights of Nicaragua in only one day by going to the exhilarating adventure of climbing above the canopy of the tropical forest and slide down from one platform to another, while enjoying close contact with nature.
After a delicious lunch you will visit the Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve, covered by an exuberant typical nature of tropical Rain Forest and a singular dwarf forest where you will admire the flora and fauna and the majestic crater at an altitudeof 1.345 meters above sea level.
Overnight at Patio Malinche or similar , standard room. Breakfast included.
Day 6 Ometepe Island
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Take an unforgettable journey to one of the most beautiful places of Nicaragua. Ometepe Island, the biggest island of the world on a fresh water lake. The excursion starts by heading towards the southern part of the country, getting to San Jorge's port where we will take a ferry that will take us to Ometepe, where you will be able to enjoy spectacular views and one of the most impressive ones of all Nicaragua. We will visit places like the, the Green Puddle's lagoon, Santo Domingo beach, and “Ojo de agua” water springs.
Overnight at Patio Malinche or similar , standard room. Breakfast included.
Day 7: Kayaking in Lake Nicaragua-Managua
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Enjoy nature while having the adventure of your life, kayaking on the waters of Lake Nicaragua or Cocibolca, one of the ten biggest lakes of the world, admiring the beauty of Granada's volcanic islands and the nature that surrounds them.
Lunch on your own in Granada. Late afternoon transfer to Managua.
Overnight at Ángel Azul or similar , standard room. Breakfast included.
Day 08 Departure
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Transfer to Managua International airport to catch your flight back to your country.
End of our service.
$860 Costa Rican Summer
Double occupancy: $ 860 p/p
Triple occupancy: $ 770 p/p
November 01,2011 to April 30, 2012
Except Christmas, New Years & Easter Week
$860 Green Season
Double occupancy: $ 860 p/p
Triple occupancy: $ 770 p/p
May 01 to April 30, 2012
Prices are per person
Daily departures
Minimum of 2 passengers.
2 nights / Angel Azul Hotel / standard room /B.
2 nights / Hotel Posada del Doctor / standard room /B
3 nights / Patio Malinche / standard room /B
Sand boarding
Telica Volcano Tour
Night Tour Masaya Volcano
Mombacho Volcano Adventure (Canopy & Natural Reserve)
Ometepe Island
Kayaking in Lake Nicaragua
All taxes and service charges.
Walking shoes, sunscreen, swim suits, casual clothes for nightlife and fine dining, insect repellent, map of Nicaragua, sandals - sunglasses & hat, necessary medications, rain jacket, a pocket-size English/Spanish dictionary, a small first aid kit, binoculars - Digital or regular camera with film, passport, traveler's checks - cash (in US Dollars only, Euro are never accepted here!) Credit cards, driver's license.