Nicaragua holidays

Nicaragua lives up to its poetic nickname, thanks to the Central America Volcanic Arc – a mountainous chain of volcanoes running parallel with the Pacific coast. You’ll find volcanoes popping up in the middle of lakes, volcanoes crowned with bubbling lava pools, and volcanoes that are famous for their adventure activities, including boarding down ashy slopes. Our experts will match you up with expert local guides who know how to explore these volcanic vistas with care, all while filling you in on the communities that live in the shadow of these spectacular peaks.

Most visitors make a beeline for the Pacific Coast, where oceanside cities, towns and beaches are stocked with everything from sunset-view restaurants and surf schools to footprint-free crescents of sand. It’s all accompanied by a backdrop of palm trees and volcano peaks. Our experts can take you to the lesser-visited Caribbean coast too, where lagoons and sandy islands such as the Corn Islands – and the famous crab soup – are within reach. With calmer seas and fish-friendly reefs, this is the place for snorkelling and scuba diving, or island-hopping aboard bright blue panga boats.

Our experts offer tailor made itineraries that can be customised to your interests, travel style, budget, accommodation and timing preferences. You can also add a little luxury, such as staying in independent boutique hotels or signing up for a private rum tasting. Tailor made holidays allow for flexibility too – a little extra time for searching for sloths, perhaps, or staying overnight at a coffee farm. You’ll travel at a pace that suits you and, if you fancy it, head a little off the tourist track, spreading the benefits of tourism to places that would like to welcome more visitors.

Our small group tours hop between the classic sights of Nicaragua while including activities that give you a chance to slow down and meet local people. That might be by travelling by public transport, visiting a coffee farm in the highlands, or staying in family-owned hotels. It’s all wrapped up in an easy, ready-made itinerary that departs on set dates throughout the year. You won’t have to think about transport, accommodation or most meals; it’s all arranged for you. Group sizes are around 6-10 people, topped off with guides and drivers: local experts who’ll help translate Spanish menus, recommend crowd-free viewpoints, and share stories about life in Nicaragua.