Volcanoes Cocktail

Discover Nicaragua volcanoes in just one week time: Mombacho and its natural reserve; Masaya, National Park hosting 5 craters; Ometepe Island, with the Concepcion located 5 300 ft above sea level and Maderas, Cerro Negro, which last huge eruption was in 1999. A lot of hike is included in this package, so you really need to be in shape.

Day 01 Arrival - Managua :
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 Angel Azul,standard room. Breakfast included.

Day 2 Ometepe Island :
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. WWe will visit places like the, the Green Puddle's lagoon, Santo Domingo beach, and “Ojo de agua” water springs.
Overnight at Hotel San Juan de la Isla, standard room. Breakfast included.

Day 03 Concepción Volcano :
With its 1610 meters, volcano Concepción is the higher and more prominent volcano on the island of Ometepe. During the challenging hike you will be able to see a great variety of plants and birds and enjoy some breathtaking views. But be aware, this volcano is active! Do you dare to climb the Concepción? Duration: 10 hours

Overnight at Hotel San Juan de la Isla, standard room. Breakfast included.

Day 04 Granada :
Morning transfer to Granada

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.

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 Hotel Patio Malinche, standard rooms. Breakfast included.

Day 05 Mombacho Volcano Adventure (Canopy & Natural Reserve) :
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 altitude of 1.345 meters above sea level.

Overnight at Patio Malinche , standard room. Breakfast included.

Day 06 Colonial Leon and San Jancinto Hot Spring :
This tour gives you the opportunity to see the Ruins of the first capital of Nicaragua founded in 1524 by Spanish Captain Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba. Differing from Granada, this city had to move to its actual location in 1610 due to a volcanic eruption. The
Ruins of Old Leon City were declared World Site Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in the year 2000. Leon was the capital of Nicaragua for over 200 years, until it was replaced by Managua in 1851. Leon’s Cathedral is the largest religious colonial building in Central America. The remains of the immortal and internationally well known poet, Ruben Dario, are resting there. We will end our tour with a visit to the San Jacinto Hot Springs, over viewing the impressive volcanic chain of Nicaragua.

Overnight at El Convento or similar, standard room. Breakfast included.

Day 07 Cerro Negro Express :
Climb and descend Nicaragua's most active volcano. Climbing to the top of the Cerro Negro is an impressive experience, and the climb is surprisingly easy. This active volcano, the youngest of the Western Hemisphere and one of the smallest (around 650 meters in altitude) in Nicaragua, is totally covered with black sand and rocks. Standing on top of this volcano, you will have an immense view over a great part of the volcanic chain Los Maribios. However, the descend is probably the most fun part of the tour: you will be able to descend the steep slope by foot, using the sandy volcanic material to reduce speed. Hiking or sports shoes are strongly recommended.

Overnight at El Convento, standard room. Breakfast included.

Day 08 Departure :
Transfer to Managua International airport to catch your flight back to your country.
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