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View of San Juan del Sur

Classic Nicaragua tour

12 days from CAD6,810pp
View of San Juan del Sur
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Tour highlights

  • Marvel at the vast crater of the Masaya Volcano.

  • Relax, walk, kayak or mountain bike on Ometepe Island.

  • Relax on beautiful Pacific coastline beaches.

  • Explore the colourful and vibrant cities of Granada and León.

Price includes:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • Arriving at the airport, you're met by an Audley representative and taken to your hotel by your private driver and guide.

    • Palacio Nacional, Managua
      Palacio Nacional, Managua
    • Palacio Nacional, Managua
      Palacio Nacional, Managua
    • 6,000 year old human footprints, Managua
      6,000 year old human footprints, Managua

  • Travel in a private vehicle to León and enjoy a guided tour of the city's elegant colonial center.

    • Iglesia La Recoleccion, Leon
      Iglesia La Recoleccion, Leon
    • Leon Cathedral, Leon
      Leon Cathedral, Leon
    • Cathedral, Leon
      Cathedral, Leon

  • Today, embark upon a tour to the Juan Venado Island off the Pacific Coast, home to sea lions and an array of birdlife.

    • Great egrets, Juan Venado Island
      Great egrets, Juan Venado Island
    • Juan Venado Island, Nicaragua
      Juan Venado Island, Nicaragua
    • Juan Venado Island, Nicaragua
      Juan Venado Island, Nicaragua

  • Travel by road to the grand colonial city of Granada, stopping en route to visit the vast crater of the Masaya Volcano.

    • Granada's Cathedral, Granada
      Granada's Cathedral, Granada
    • Granada, Nicaragua
      Granada, Nicaragua
    • Granada, Nicaragua
      Granada, Nicaragua

  • Enjoy a private tour of Granada's historic center plus a boat trip on Lake Nicaragua to visit Las Isletas, an archipelago of tiny volcanic islands.

    • Granada, Nicaragua
      Granada, Nicaragua
    • Granada, Nicaragua
      Granada, Nicaragua
    • Granada Cathedral, Granada
      Granada Cathedral, Granada

  • Today you will visit the Mombacho Volcano and have the opportunity to hike through the cloudforest at its crater.

    • Granada, Nicaragua
      Granada, Nicaragua
    • Granada, Nicaragua
      Granada, Nicaragua
    • Granada, Nicaragua
      Granada, Nicaragua

  • Travel by road and then ferry across Lake Nicaragua to Ometepe Island, with its twin conical peaks.

    • Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
      Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
    • Concepcion Volcano, Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
      Concepcion Volcano, Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
    • Concepcion Volcano, Ometepe Island
      Concepcion Volcano, Ometepe Island

  • Free time on Ometepe Island to go hiking, kayaking or swim from Playa Santo Domingo and admire the volcano views.

    • Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
      Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
    • Ometepe Island
      Ometepe Island

  • Transfer to San Juan del Sur for some relaxation on the beach.

    • San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
      San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
    • Morgan's Rock Ecolodge, Morgan's Rock
      Morgan's Rock Ecolodge, Morgan's Rock
    • Morgan's Rock, Nicaragua
      Morgan's Rock, Nicaragua

  • Beach relaxation on the Pacific Coast.

    • Morgan's Rock, Nicaragua
      Morgan's Rock, Nicaragua
    • Morgan's Rock, Nicaragua
      Morgan's Rock, Nicaragua
    • Morgan's Rock, Nicaragua
      Morgan's Rock, Nicaragua

  • Further relaxation on the beach. Try your hand at surfing or perhaps take a taxi to explore the small town of San Juan del Sur.

    • Morgan's Rock, Nicaragua
      Morgan's Rock, Nicaragua
    • Morgan's Rock Ecolodge, Nicaragua
      Morgan's Rock Ecolodge, Nicaragua
    • Morgan's Rock, Nicaragua
      Morgan's Rock, Nicaragua

  • Transfer from the coast back to Managua in time for your onward international flight.

    • Scarlet macaw, Morgan's Rock
      Scarlet macaw, Morgan's Rock
    • National Palace in Managua
      National Palace in Managua

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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The specialist who designs your trip to Nicaragua will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Managua
 
León & Northern Nicaragua
 
Granada
 
Ometepe Island
 
San Juan del Sur