The staff are very helpful and always…
The staff are very helpful and always on hand to give you ideas when needed
Overland through Nicaragua & Costa Rica
16 days from CAD7,835pp
What is tailor made?
100% custom | Exceptional experiences | Hand-picked guides | Lodging with character | Designed to your schedule, budget & interests
Itinerary highlights
Explore the colourful and vibrant city of Granada.
Learn about Nicaragua's turbulent modern history in Leon.
Stare down into the active Masaya Volcano crater.
Relax at the stunning Morgan's Rock on the Pacific Coast.
View the magnificent active Arenal Volcano.
Search for the Resplendent Quetzal in the Los Angeles Cloud Forest.
Price includes
In-destination transfers
Activities and excursions as detailed
- Managua
- León & Northern Nicaragua
- Granada
- Penas Blancas
- Tamarindo
- Arenal Volcano
- San José & Central Valley
- Puerto Jiménez
- El Remanso
Itinerary idea in detail
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Day 1 Managua
On arrival in Managua you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
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Day 2 León & Northern Nicaragua
Managua , León & Northern Nicaragua
Travel by road from Managua to Leon via Leon Viejo. Upon arrival in Leon you will have a guided tour of the city.
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Day 3 León & Northern Nicaragua
Excursion to Juan Venado Island.
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Day 4 Granada
León & Northern Nicaragua , Granada
Transfer from Leon to Granada. En-route you will visit the Masaya Volcano National Park, and stare down into the vast crater.
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Day 5 Granada
Enjoy a guided tour of the city with a visit to Las Isletas Islands on Lake Nicaragua.
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Day 6 Granada
Excursion to the Monbacho Volcano for walking and zip-lining.
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Day 7 Tamarindo
Day 8 Tamarindo
Day 9 Tamarindo
Day 10 Arenal Volcano
Travel by road inland to Arenal.
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Day 11 Arenal Volcano
Morning excursion to the Arenal hanging bridges followed by an afternoon walk around the volcano. Evening excursion to the beautiful Ecotermales Hot Springs.
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Day 12 Arenal Volcano
Enjoy a full day trip to the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, a haven for wildlife near the Nicaraguan border.
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Day 13 El Remanso
Arenal Volcano , San José & Central Valley , Puerto Jiménez , El Remanso
Transfer to San Jose in time for your flight to Puerto Jiminez in the Osa Peninsula. Here you will be met by representatives of your lodge who will take you to your accommodation.
Accommodation
Day 14 El Remanso
Day 15 El Remanso
Day 16 Return home
El Remanso
Travel back to Puerto Jiminez in time for your flight to San Jose.
Contact a specialist
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. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
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