Cultural Nicaragua

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Explore the culture and history of Central America's largest county! Spend time hopping from city to city, experiencing world-class architecture, delicious cuisine, and dramatic natural wonders. Your vacation begins and ends in the capital of Managua, where you'll tour the city's highlights and see modern Nicaragua at its best. You'll then continue to the ci...

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Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Full-day Leon City Tour with Flor de Cana Rum Factory Tour, including lunch
    • Masaya Volcano and Artisan Market Tour, including lunch (en-route to Granada)
    • Full-day tour of Colonian Granada (walking and by horse carriage), including Chocolate Cooking Class, Nicaragua Lake boat trip and lunch at a local restaurant

What's this trip about?

    Explore the culture and history of Central America's largest county! Spend time hopping from city to city, experiencing world-class architecture, delicious cuisine, and dramatic natural wonders. Your vacation begins and ends in the capital of Managua, where you'll tour the city's highlights and see modern Nicaragua at its best. You'll then continue to the city of Leon, a treasure trove of colonial churches, richly colored murals, and fascinating museums.  From Leon, it's on to Granada, arguably Nicaragua's most picturesque city. Before you make it to the city, stop in the stunning Masaya Volcano National Park and get up close to an active crater! In Granada, enjoy a full-day excursion including a chocolate making class and boat ride.  Your vacation ends in the idyllic town of San Juan del Sur on the Pacific coast. From beautiful beaches to the colorful town center, this is the perfect place to wrap up a culture-rich trip to Nicaragua. Helpful links for travel to Nicaragua: Visa & Passport/Travel Advisory Info Vaccines & Medications Info

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityManagua
End CityNicaragua

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Central America
  • Nicaragua

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Managua (MGA)
    • All airport and inter-city transfers
    • 1 night in Managua at Los Robles Hotel, or similar
    • Managua City Tour, including lunch in a local restaurant
    • Tour of the Old Leon Ruins (en-route to Leon)
    • 2 nights in Leon at the Hotel El Convento, or similar
    • Full-day Leon City Tour with Flor de Cana Rum Factory Tour, including lunch
    • Masaya Volcano and Artisan Market Tour, including lunch (en-route to Granada)
    • 2 nights in Granada at the Hotel Plaza Colon, or similar
    • Full-day tour of Colonial Granada (walking and by horse carriage), including Chocolate Cooking Class, Nicaragua Lake boat trip and lunch at a local restaurant
    • 2 nights in San Juan del Sur Town at Hotel Victoriano, or similar
    • 1 night in Managua at the Camino Real Hotel, or similar
    • Shuttle transfer to the airport (MGA)*
    • Breakfast daily Not included (and payable in destination): Tourist Card (purchased at airport) = $10.00 per person
    • Airport exit tax = $45.00 per person *Please note the hotel shuttle runs every half-hour, beginning at 5:00 am. It takes approx. 5 minutes to get to the airport from the hotel. You must be at the airport at least 2 hours prior to your scheduled departure to check in. Buffet breakfast is served at the airport starting at 6 am. If you prefer to eat at the hotel, a Continental Breakfast is available in the lobby from 5:00 am - 6:00 am.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Managua!
Say hello to Nicaragua! Upon arrival at Managua airport, you will be met by a Careli Tours representative holding a sign with your name. You will receive your complete itinerary and set of documents, then be transferred to your hotel.  Settle into your accommodation, then find a local restaurant nearby to enjoy your first meal in Nicaragua. 

Day 2 Managua - Leon
Wake up on your first full day in Nicaragua and enjoy a city tour of the capital. After your tour, return to your hotel, pick up your bags and depart for your second destination of Leon. On the way, stop at Leon Viejo and tour the ruins where the city was first founded in 1524. 

Day 3 Leon
Today, enjoy a full-day tour taking you through Leon, long considered the political and intellectual center of Nicaragua. In the second half of your tour, you'll visit a rum factory where you'll get to taste rum and take some home. 

Day 4 Leon - Granada
Say goodbye to Leon as you transfer to your next destination, the beautiful colonial city of Granada. On the way, stop at Masaya Volcano National Park. Admire the flora and fauna and get up close to an active crater! 

Day 5 Granada
Wake up rested and refreshed for your full-day tour of Granada including a horse-drawn carriage ride through the city, a visit to a chocolate museum and a relaxing boat ride around the surrounding islands. 

Day 6 Granada - San Juan del Sur
After breakfast, enjoy a transfer to San Juan del Sur, a town on Nicaragua's southwest coast. Settle into your accommodation, then spend the remainder of the day exploring on your own. Head to a beach or take a walk through town, admiring the colorful buildings along the way. 

Day 7 San Juan del Sur
Enjoy a free day in San Juan del Sur! Consider taking a hike up to the Christ statue overlooking the bay of San Juan. Pay a small entrance fee to enter the chapel, then admire the breathtaking views from this perfect vantage point.  Later today, you might want to head b...
Day 8 San Juan del Sur - Managaua
Enjoy a final day in Nicaragua with a transfer from San Juan del Sur to your final accommodation in Managua. This is the perfect time to get any last-minute souvenir shopping, sunbathing, and exploring in! 

Day 9 Depart Nicaragua
Your Nicaragua adventure ends today. At the appropriate time, you'll be transferred back to Managua airport for your flight home. 

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