Nicaragua holidays, Volcanoes & Islands
| country: | Nicaragua |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2009: 14 Nov |
| price: | From £699 (15 days) excluding flights. Local payment US $250. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Managua, León, Corn Islands, San Juan del Sur, Ometepe Island, Granada.
Adventure travel off the beaten track and away from the pack. A friendly country with great highlights ranging from islands and deserted beaches to volcano climbs and colonial cathedrals.
Highlights include:
Masaya Volcano tour Snorkelling trip at Big Corn Island See howler monkeys and green parrots
Adventure travel off the beaten track and away from the pack. A friendly country with great highlights ranging from islands and deserted beaches to volcano climbs and colonial cathedrals.
Highlights include:
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive Granada. Arrive in Granada at any time. |
| Day 2-3: | Granada. Walk or bike the city’s historic avenues to visit the impressive cathedral, the colourful market or the Convento de San Francisco, which was built in 1529. Optional activities include a scenic boat trip or guided kayak excursion among the 365 little islands (isletas) of Lake Nicaragua. |
| Day 4-6: | Corn Islands. Big Corn Island is a former pirate hideout island with white sand beaches, clear turquoise water and friendly people. Snorkel the coral reefs on the north side of the island, or just relax in this idyllic setting. You can also go fishing off the public pier in the village. |
| Day 7-8: | León. We head off to politically progressive León. This was the nation's capital from the colonial period until 1857. Many well preserved Spanish colonial buildings and churches line the streets, along with the largest cathedral in Central America. Head out of the nearby beaches or climb Nicaragua’s youngest volcano, Cerro Negro, perhaps even trying out your skill at volcano boarding. |
| Day 9-10: | Ometepe Island. We travel to San Jorge on the shores of Lake Nicaragua where we board our ferry for Ometepe Island. This unspoiled island paradise formed out of the lava flowing in between two volcanoes, Maderas (1394m) and Concepción (1610m), is a nature lover’s dream with abundant wildlife. Take a walk through its lush forest for a chance to see howler monkeys and green parrots. |
| Day 11-13: | San Juan del Sur. Low-key relaxation by the sea. San Juan del Sur is set on a stunning horseshoe-shaped cove, where hiking, fishing, biking, surfing and sunset tours are just some of the possible activities. You can also take a short boat ride to even more deserted beaches such as Playa Remanso or Playa Majagual. |
| Day 14: | Granada. Travel back to the city of Granada for one final day and enjoy a guided tour of still-active Masaya volcano, one of the most accessible volcanoes in the country. Hike up the black, gravel trail and get a close-up view at the impressive crater, which continues to emit smoke and sulfur gases. |
| Day 15: | Depart Granada. |
travellers' tales
Hotels in Nicaragua are still fairly basic so be prepared for that. Also most of the hotels we stayed in don't have hot showers. Food in Nicaragua is great and particularly good for Veggies. (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. how this holiday makes a difference
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In order to keep the environmental and negative social impact of travel to a minimum, we operate this tour with a maximum of 15 passengers. The majority of our hotels are small, locally owned and family operated establishments.
 By working with local guides and operators, we provide economic benefits directly to the local people and businesses. Our local guides are experts in flora, fauna, history, culture, and provide our travellers with insight into local knowledge.Our tour leaders receive special training in low-impact travel and regional conservation issues and projects. They are also provided with a Sustainable Travel Manual. Tour leaders are selected based on their knowledge of, and commitment to sustainable travel. |
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