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Nicaragua - Land of Lakes and Volcanoes

13 days
Start and end in Managua
4.4
16 traveler reviews
Nicaragua - Land of Lakes and Volcanoes - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124751
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Highlights

  • Explore vibrant Granada and its colorful streets
  • Join a chocolate workshop in rural Nicaragua
  • Climb Merced Church bell tower for panoramic views
  • Discover Isla de Ometepe's twin volcanoes
  • Watch lava glow at Masaya Volcano at dusk

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Granada
  2. Day 2 Experience rural Granada with a community visit, including a local lunch and chocolate demonstration
  3. Day 3 Discover Granada; optional boat trip on Lake Nicaragua
  4. Day 4 Travel to Ometepe Island
  5. Day 5 Free day on Ometepe Island; optional island tour or volcano hike
  6. Day 6 Travel to Leon; afternoon city tour
  7. Day 7 Free time to explore Leon or optional Cerro Negro hike
  8. Day 8 Boat trip on Juan Venado Nature Reserve
  9. Day 9 Visit San Jacinto en route to Selva Negra Ecolodge; included coffee and farm tour
  10. Day 10 Search for wildlife in the Selva Negra cloud forest
  11. Day 11 Travel to Laguna De Apoyo; Visit Masaya Volcano National Park
  12. Day 12 Spend the day on the shores of Laguna De Apoyo
  13. Day 13 Trip ends at Managua airport
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

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Number of tours

439

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

76%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.8
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • 4.5
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  • A
    · February 8th, 2023
    The highlights would be the visit to Masaya volcano and the trip to the turtle beach and birds on Isla de San Juan near San Juan. Also the farm visit in San Ramon.
    Trip date: January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · February 7th, 2023
    Releasing turtles. River trips. Seeing inside volcano. Granada.
    Trip date: January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · February 18th, 2023
    Rene out guide was amazing, nothing was too much trouble for him. He took care of all our needs and desires without hesitation plus doing a first rate job of introducing everyone of us to Nicaragua, it’s history, culture and everyday life. Defiantly one of the best guides I have encountered on scores of escorted trips around the world. My favourite stop over was the city of Granada, throughly enjoyed exploring it at my own pace as it is so easy to do and very grateful I took Rene’s suggestion to take the boat trip around the lake, seeing Spider and Whitefaced monkeys was an extra bonus.
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    Trip date: January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · February 3rd, 2023
    Nothing spectacular but a very good and varied experience
    Trip date: January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · February 3rd, 2023
    The outstanding tour guide Rene. Ometempeiand, Granada and San Juan
    Trip date: January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · March 3rd, 2023
    Masaya volcano at night; San Juan deal Sur; time in Granada.
    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · March 3rd, 2023
    Leon and Granada and all extra aspects of Nicaraguan culture which the guide showed us.
    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · March 8th, 2023
    Ometepe Island was beuatiful and unexpected so this would be the highlight, but only just!
    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · March 12th, 2023
    The home stay and Ometepe were brilliant
    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 12th, 2023
    Great guide Rene from Valpres travel. Volcanoes, lakes and wildlife all good. Colonial cities good, hotel Leon and Managua needs upgrade, Granada hotel excellent.
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!

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13 days
Nicaragua - Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
From Managua to Managua

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Good to Know

  • Currency
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    Cordoba Oro
    Nicaragua
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B.

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    Nicaragua
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Nicaragua. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Nicaragua. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nicaragua. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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