Nicaragua Tours & Trips 2020

12 trips to Nicaragua tours from 31 tour companies. 473 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Style Style Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.

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Lodging Level Lodging Level Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.

Physical Level Physical Level Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.

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Travel Style Travel Style Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.

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Solo Friendly Solo Friendly Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.

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Real Guatemala to Costa Rica

Intrepid Travel
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17 days
$ 111 / day
$ 1,890
From : $ 2,130
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Oh, Central America, what a land. Get a taste of four different countries on an epic Latin adventure that takes in the sights and offers a whole heap of optional activities too.
  • Cerro Verde is waiting to be explored. Enjoy a full day at leisure in one of El Salvador’s most beautiful national parks – get up close and personal at a volcano crater or take the plunge in a pristine lake. The choice is yours!
  • Island life doesn’t get much better than Ometepe in Nicaragua – volcanoes, wildlife-rich rainforest, stunning beaches, ancient rock carvings, and a massive lake are all on your plate.
  • Central America likes to keep you on your toes – hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde in Costa Rica and commune with nature in one of the world’s most incredible landscapes.
  • Costa Rica's famous Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna is unbe-lava-ble. Go with the flow and let off some stream with hikes, waterfalls, watersports, and hot springs in the shadow of this giant.
Visits:
Arenal Volcano, Central America, Granada, La Fortuna, Lake Nicaragua, Monteverde, Ometepe, Salvador, San Juan, Copan, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras
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Epic Mexico to Costa Rica

Intrepid Travel
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
32 days
$ 94 / day
$ 3,016
From : $ 4,222
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Extended time in Caye Caulker and Antigua offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy laidback island vibes as well as buzzing colonial city life.
  • There's nothing quite like eating with a local family to really experience a place. At lunch you'll be experiencing traditional Guatemalan hospitality while improving your Spanish with the locals.
  • There are many sides to Central America, and you’ll get a taste of a few: slumbering poolside by Playa del Carmen, gazing at the pyramids of Tikal or haggling in the markets of Chichicastenango.
  • Oh Maya, travelling in the Guatemalan Highlands is a humbling experience.
  • Cerro Verde is waiting to be explored. Enjoy a full day at leisure in one of El Salvador’s most beautiful national parks – get up close and personal at a volcano crater or take the plunge in a pristine lake. The choice is yours!
  • Island life doesn’t get much better than Ometepe in Nicaragua – volcanoes, wildlife-rich rainforest, stunning beaches, ancient rock carvings, and a massive lake are all on your plate.
  • Central America likes to keep you on your toes – hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde in Costa Rica and commune with nature in one of the world’s most incredible landscapes.
  • Costa Rica's famous Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna is unbe-lava-ble. Go with the flow and let off some stream with hikes, waterfalls, watersports, and hot springs in the shadow of this giant.
Visits:
Antigua, Caribbean, Caye Caulker, Central America, Chichicastenango, La Fortuna, Lake Atitlan, Lake Nicaragua, Monteverde, Ometepe, Panajachel, Salvador, San Ignacio, San Juan, Tikal, Tulum, Copan, Granada, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras
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Epic Central America

Intrepid Travel
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
46 days
$ 95 / day
$ 4,388
From : $ 6,143
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Escape the Mexican heat in the culturally-rich highlands of Chiapas. San Cristobal de las Casas has an old-world town vibe, surrounded by ancient tribal villages.
  • Head deep into the jungle and experience the lush wilderness and cultural significance of Palenque and Lacanja – a real Indiana Jones moment.
  • Visit the historic site of Chichen Itza to understand why these ancient Maya ruins are one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
  • There's nothing quite like eating with a local family to really experience a place. At lunch you'll be experiencing traditional Guatemalan hospitality while improving your Spanish with the locals. 
  • Cerro Verde is waiting to be explored. Enjoy a full day at leisure in one of El Salvador’s most beautiful national parks – climb a volcano crater or take the plunge in the pristine lake. The choice is yours!
  • Island life doesn’t get much better than Ometepe in Nicaragua – volcanoes, wildlife-rich rainforest, stunning beaches, ancient rock carvings, and a massive lake are all on your plate.
  • Central America likes to keep you on your toes – hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde in Costa Rica and get up close to nature in one of the world’s most incredible landscapes.
  • Costa Rica's famous Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna is unbe-lava-ble. Go with the flow and let off some stream with hikes, waterfalls, watersports, and hot springs in the shadow of this giant.
Visits:
Antigua, Caribbean, Caye Caulker, Central America, Chichen Itza, Cozumel, La Fortuna, Lake Atitlan, Lake Nicaragua, Monteverde, Ometepe, Panajachel, Playa del Carmen, Salvador, San Cristobal, San Ignacio, San Juan, Tikal, Tulum, Copan, Granada, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras
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Central America Explorer

Intrepid Travel
Preferred
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47 days
$ 113 / day
$ 5,405
From : $ 6,450
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • This is one of our most extensive trips in Central America, hitting more than 20 destinations and introducing you to the cities, villages and myriad cultures of seven countries.
  • Your local craft fair just won’t feel the same after you’ve experienced Chichicastenango, a colourful Guatemalan market that draws thousands of vendors from the surrounding mountain villages.
  • Chichen Itza is one the New Seven Wonders of the World – find out why. Strolling around the ancient Maya ruins feels pretty wondrous.
  • A few days on Caye Caulker provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy Belizean island vibes, beachside beers and optional snorkelling, the perfect (almost) hallway point for this epic adventure.
  • Discover the jungle Costa Rica is famous for during a stay in Monteverde, a misty rainforest area home to sloths, hummingbirds, white-faced monkeys and tapirs among hundreds more animal species.
Visits:
Antigua, Caribbean, Caye Caulker, Central America, Chichen Itza, Copan, Lake Atitlan, Lake Nicaragua, Mexico City, Monteverde, Ometepe, Palenque, Playa del Carmen, Salvador, San Cristobal, San Ignacio, Tikal, Granada, Leon, Tikal National Park, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua
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Central American Adventure

Intrepid Travel
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33 days
$ 89 / day
$ 2,932
From : $ 4,105
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Get to know contemporary Maya life during a homestay in San Jorge La Laguna, a lakeside village where you can share meals and conversation with a local family.
  • Caribbean Caye Caulker is a dreamy place to spend two days with no plans. Munch barbecue lobster? Snorkel in coral reef? Nap under a palm tree? It’s up to you.
  • Cruise up the Rio Dulce to your waterfront jungle lodge, then maybe grab a beer and relax while the sounds of nature fill the air.
  • Quaint Suchitoto is a contemporary arts hub with a colonial facade. Explore the flower-studded balconies, galleries housed in 19th-century buildings and a lake teeming with thousands of local birds.
  • Hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde – there’s so many ways to experience the lush canopies and unique Central American wildlife.
Visits:
Antigua, Caribbean, Caye Caulker, Central America, Copan, Lake Atitlan, Lake Nicaragua, Monteverde, Ometepe, Salvador, San Ignacio, Tikal, Granada, Leon, Tikal National Park, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua
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Central American Journey

Intrepid Travel
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17 days
$ 88 / day
$ 1,488
From : $ 2,083
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • The stars of this trip are the dramatic and varied landscapes of lush Central America. If you’re thinking active volcanoes, idyllic beaches and emerald jungles – this trip has got you covered.
  • Wind your way through the otherworldly ruins of Copan in Honduras, famous for it numerous elaborate stelae.
  • Nicaragua is often neglected by travellers in favour of its neighbours but their loss is your gain as you’ll have incredible Ometepe Island, which was formed by massive volcanoes, pretty much all to yourself.
  • Hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde – there’s so many ways to experience the lush canopies and see unique Central American wildlife.
  • Try out your Nicaragua sign language skills when you order breakfast at an atmospheric cafe housed in a historic building that is managed and staffed by members of the local deaf community.
Visits:
Arenal Volcano, Central America, Copan, Lake Nicaragua, Monteverde, Ometepe, Salvador, Antigua, Granada, Leon, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
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Guatemala & Beyond

Intrepid Travel
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9 days
$ 100 / day
$ 900
From : $ 1,260
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Discover Central America – a land of mysterious Maya ruins, active volcanoes, idyllic beaches and emerald jungles – with plenty of independence and the freedom to choose your own adventure.
  • Don your chef hat and get a taste for the local cuisine with a traditional pupusa making session in a local home in Copan, Honduras.
  • Experience an El Salvador of the past in the colonial town of Suchitoto, before hitting the waves and savouring the present on the black-sand beaches of El Cuco.
  • Absorb the nonstop buzz of Leon – a Nicaraguan centre of vibrant mural-lined streets, fiery debate in the plazas, eclectic art galleries and a pulsating nightlife.
  • Support the deaf community in Granada while enjoying a special breakfast in a local café that’s ran entirely by deaf people.
Visits:
Antigua, Central America, Copan, Salvador, Granada, Leon, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
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Ultimate Central America

Intrepid Travel
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
59 days
$ 96 / day
$ 5,660
From : $ 7,924
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • The stars of this trip are the dramatic and varied landscapes of lush Central America. If you’re thinking active volcanoes, idyllic beaches and emerald jungles – this trip has got you covered.
  • Escape the Mexican heat in the highlands of San Cristobal de las Casas. This old-world town is surrounded by indigenous villages that have retained their traditional customs and roots.
  • Get to know contemporary Maya life during a homestay in San Jorge La Laguna, a lakeside village where you can share meals and conversation with a local family.
  • Clear sea perfect for swimming, shacks serving cold cerveza and sandy shores covered in starfish are waiting in the Bocas del Toro, where you spend three nights on Isla Colon.
  • Head to the coffee plantations, waterfalls and caldera hot springs of Boquete, a highland town so beautiful you won’t miss the beach one bit.
  • Hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde – there’s so many ways to experience the lush canopies and unique Central American wildlife.
Visits:
Antigua, Boquete, Caribbean, Caye Caulker, Central America, Chichen Itza, Copan, Lake Atitlan, Lake Nicaragua, Mexico City, Monteverde, Ometepe, Palenque, Panama Canal, Playa del Carmen, Salvador, San Cristobal, San Ignacio, Tikal, Panama City, Colon, Granada, Leon, Tikal National Park, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama
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Amazing Central America

Intrepid Travel
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
29 days
$ 94 / day
$ 2,720
From : $ 3,808
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • The stars of this trip are the dramatic and varied landscapes of lush Central America. If you’re thinking active volcanoes, idyllic beaches and emerald jungles – this trip has got you covered.
  • Nicaragua is often neglected by travellers in favour of its neighbours but their loss is your gain as you’ll have incredible Ometepe Island, which was formed by massive volcanoes, pretty much all to yourself.
  • Hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde – there’s so many ways to experience the lush canopies and see unique Central American wildlife.
  • Try out your Nicaragua sign language skills when you order breakfast at an atmospheric cafe housed in a historic building that is managed and staffed by members of the local deaf community.
  • Put your chef hat on and help prepare a traditional Caribbean dinner with a local family in their home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
  • Clear sea perfect for swimming, shacks serving cold cerveza and sandy shores covered in starfish are waiting in the Bocas del Toro, where you spend three nights on Isla Colon.
  • Get to know Panama City during a guided stroll along the Cinta Costera right to the city’s salty belly – the Mercado de Mariscos (seafood market).
Visits:
Antigua, Boquete, Caribbean, Central America, Copan, La Fortuna, Lake Nicaragua, Monteverde, Ometepe, Salvador, Panama City, Colon, Granada, Leon, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama
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Best of Central America

Intrepid Travel
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
45 days
$ 91 / day
$ 4,116
From : $ 5,762
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Whether its slumbering on the sands of Playa del Carmen, gazing at the pyramids of Tikal or haggling in the vibrant markets of Chichicastenango, you'll experience multiple sides of Central America.
  • Get to know contemporary Maya life during a homestay in San Jorge La Laguna, a lakeside village where you can share meals and conversation with a local family.
  • Nicaragua is often neglected by travellers in favour of its neighbours but their loss is your gain as you’ll have incredible Ometepe Island, which was formed by massive volcanoes, pretty much all to yourself.
  • Hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde – there’s so many ways to experience the lush canopies and unique Central American wildlife.
  • Clear sea perfect for swimming, shacks serving cold cerveza and sandy shores covered in starfish are waiting in the Bocas del Toro, where you spend three nights on Isla Colon.
  • Cruise up the Rio Dulce to your waterfront jungle lodge, then maybe grab a beer and relax while the sounds of nature fill the air.
  • Put your chef hat on and help prepare a traditional Caribbean dinner with a local family in their home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
Visits:
Antigua, Arenal Volcano, Boquete, Caribbean, Caye Caulker, Central America, Copan, Lake Atitlan, Lake Nicaragua, Monteverde, Ometepe, Salvador, San Ignacio, Tikal, Panama City, Colon, Granada, Leon, Tikal National Park, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama
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Costa Rica & Nicaragua Highlights

Great Value Vacations
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
13 days
$ 167 / day
$ 2,174
From : $ 4,895
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Soak in the hot springs near the base of Arenal, an active volcano!
  • Zip line across incredible flora and fauna in Monteverde.
  • Relax beachside in the laidback Nicaraguan town of San Juan del Sur.
  • Feel history come alive in Granada, Nicaragua's oldest city!
  • End your journey in the colonial city of Leon.
Visits:
Granada, Costa Rica, Nicaragua
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Rose Parade and Panama Canal Cruise

22 days
$ 227 / day
$ 4,998
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Enjoy an exclusive private viewing of the Rose Parade floats and the parade from reserved grandstand seats
  • Travel along the Southern California coast through Santa Barbara to Solvang and Pismo Beach
  • Enjoy an included guided tour of Hearst Castle
  • While cruising, visit ports in five countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Colombia
  • Witness the Panama Canal transit in daylight
Visits:
Cartagena, Los Angeles, Miami, Santa Barbara, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama
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Top Nicaragua Attractions & Experiences

Top Nicaragua Experiences

    • Surfing world-class breaks on the rugged Pacific coastline. 
    • Visiting the colorful town of Granada and the surrounding volcanoes, from green and dormant to fiery and active to collapsed calderas filled with crystal lagoons. 
    • Kayaking Las Isletas of Lake Nicaragua and hiking the volcanoes of staggering Ometepe Island.
    • Diving near the Corn Islands and enjoy completely unspoiled beaches on the Caribbean coast.

473 Nicaragua Tour Reviews - Summary 96% Recommend

4.7 out of 5
Excellent 402
Great 46
Average 9
Disappointing 5
Terrible 11
Value
4.7
Guide
4.7
Activities
4.7
Lodging
4.7
Transportation
4.7
Meals
4.7

Tour Reviews Write a Review

Great guide and group made the trip

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

The cycling was challenging in the heat but the guide, mechanic and driver
provided great support. A group were inclusive and the sights seen were
spectacular.
Looking into an active volcano at dusk.


The group letter was exceptional. Nothing was to much trouble. He looked
after the safety and welfare of the group.


The hills are challenging for casual cyclist in the heat of the day.


An enjoyable trip.


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Operator Exodus Travels

What a fabulous way to explore these countries

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

This was our first Exodus trip and I have to say we had a few reservations
before we left . We have been on many of our own cycling holidays but never
on an organised one . We were worried there might not be enough cycling or
that we might have to wait ages for others or hold others up.
However Roberto our leader was brilliant . We all cycled at our own pace but
he kept us all together at regroup points and everyone was happy .
What I loved about the holiday was the opportunity to do something we like
-the cycling but also to do sightseeing and explore places I know we would
not have seen if we were on our own .
Everything was so well organised even down to our lunch being booked in
advance and we pay at end of the week .
I liked being in a group we had such a laugh it was like a two week party and
those on their own were looked after well.
I wish we had started looking at Exodus holidays before , I will certainly go
on another
Cycling along the lake and seeing all the wildlife
The views were amazing
Also staying on a Caribbean island in Panama


Brilliant
He made the holiday special and created the team ethos


If you can go a day earlier and stay a day later it is worth it so you see
more of Panama and Grenada


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Operator Exodus Travels

Cycling, Scenery and Swimming

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

The trip is a great combination of cycling in three Central American
countries all with quite distinct scenery. The cycling stages are not too
long but nonetheless quite challenging given the hills and heat/humidity.
Some training - particularly hills - is recommended! There was often time for
a swim at the end of the day and swimming one day in the Caribbean Sea and
the next in the Pacific Ocean was a highlight. Frequently, there was the
opportunity to spot wildlife along the route - sloths, howler monkeys and
toucans! A visit to an active volcano and cycling across the Panama Canal are
also part of the itinerary.
Cycling a very hilly stage of the tour through breathtaking scenery.


The trip leader - Memo - was very sociable, well organised and professional
with a great sense of humour. He too k the time to get to know each member of
the group and made sure that we were happy, comfortable and enjoying the
cycling - offering encouragement up the longer steeper hill sections.
Importantly, Memo was quite conscious of the safety of the group on the road.
Memo's briefings were comprehensive and helpful and he was always willing to
answer our questions - relevant or otherwise! Memo was well supported by the
local crew who were also very engaged with the group and made sure our bikes
were in good order and we were well hydrated/ fed with fresh local fruits at
the cycling rest stops. The trip was well supported by a great team which
contributed to the overall enjoyment.


The stages are quite hilly so some training is essential. There are a couple
of short off road stages so some off road training may also be helpful. Lunch
and dinner is at the traveller's cost which can add quite a bit to a two-week
trip. No too much time is spent in towns or villages so make sure you have
all the essentials with you. There are no too many opportunities for engaging
with local people or local culture.


Cycling Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama is a great way to get a taste of
three different Central American countries.


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Operator Exodus Travels

Fantastic experience

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Fantastic to see three amazing countries on two wheels, it was an incredible
trip and the scenery is just stunning. There are so many highs like cycling
around a volcano, the undulating fast rides in Costa Rica were so much fun,
riding a long the beach and seeing amazing wildlife. Having a dip in the
volcanic hot springs was amazing too. The food was excellent and our leader
Memo (Guilermo Sanchez) had the most amazing sense of humour and made the
trip even more special. There were a few hard climbs but when you reach the
top and see the stunning views - its worth it and there was so much support.
If you get a chance to go - do it.
There are so many, seeing the Lava flow in the Volcano, cycling along a
beach, hot and cold springs, Memo giving us a history lesson with his amazing
drawing skills. Best of all was laughing every day.


We have been on a few Exodus trips and Memo, has been the best leader by far.
He is incredibly organised and nothing seemed to phase him, he was always
there for us 24hrs a day.
He is extremely knowledgeable about the countries and the wildlife - best of
all he always gave us support and encouragement when it got a bit tough on
some of the climbs and we all made.
He is a very warm kind and friendly person - I would definitely ask Exodus
for him if I do the Costa Rica Coasts to Coast as he is just one of a kind. I
miss his sense of humour and stories.


Do some hill training or spinning classes and pack lite. Definitely take
mosquito repellent that has deer and plenty of sunscreen and some that you
can carry on the bike as it gets quite hot in the afternoon.


if you get a chance to go - go do it. It was so much fun and don't be daunted
by the climbs as you can do it all in your own pace its not a race. As
mentioned before I thought Memo was just excellent and he made the trip extra
special.


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Operator Exodus Travels

Cycle Nicaragua Costa Rica and Panama

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Wow what a brilliant trip... not only did we cycle in 3 amazingly beautiful
countries, we experienced so many added extras... looking down on an active
volcano at night; seeing the molten lava moving ... brilliant. We cycled
around a nature reserve one morning prior to the main days cycle... our guide
Memo spotting all sorts of wild life I would surely have missed and his
knowledge is just outstanding. River cruises, hot springs and visiting the
Panama canal centre. This trip rates among the best I have done.
Cycling the nature reserve. All of it actually it's hard to pick a single
moment.


Memo our group leader was out standing as a guide... His knowledge of nature,
ecology, history ... just brilliant. He communicated with drawings, diagrams
and a wicked sense of humour.


I did a few spin classes prior to going and whilst I think they are evil they
really helped with the hills


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Operator Exodus Travels

An amazing trip with the best guiding team ever!

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

This was by far the best cycling holiday I have ever been to. Amazing places
and views!
A challenging cycling route for someone with a minor cycling experience like
myself. But I made it, thanks to the support and encouragement of this
amazing team: Roberto, Paul, Alvaro, Jose, Ronaldo! Names and personalities
we will never forget! Thank you for helping me add beautiful images and
feelings, in my life's "memory box", but most of all, thank you for keeping
us SAFE and happy! It was more than obvious that you were there for us to
ENJOY our trip, see, feel and taste the beauty of the most amazing part of
the world. Feeling fit and healthy, looking forward to our next adventure!
Thank you!

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Operator Exodus Travels

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