Nicaragua in a Nutshell
1-Week Highlights of Nicaragua Holiday Itinerary
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9 days / 8 nights (flexible)
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Granada - Leon - Ometepe - Managua
Overview
This compact itinerary is ideal if your short on time. Wander through the streets of glorious Granada, try your hand at some traditional art work in Leon and watch an evening bat exodus. With enough time to relax on one of Ometepe Island’s volcanic beaches, this itinerary really does have everything you need in just over a week.
What's included
- Accommodation – price based on 2 people sharing
- Breakfast
- Transport as described
- Excursions as described
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Your day-by-day itinerary
Glory Days of Granada
The oldest city in the New World, Granada is striking with it’s colourful colonial buildings and diverse culture. Upon arrival in Managua you’ll be transferred directly to your hotel in Granada, a journey of about an hour. You’ll stay in a comfortable colonial-style hotel with its own swimming pool and go on a walk with a local guide through the city.
Onward transfers
Today you’ll be picked up and transferred by private car to Leon, a journey of about 3.5 hours.
The Colonial Charm of Léon
Leon has a rich colonial history with 12 cathedrals and churches. During your stay you’ll take a unique half day tour learning to create traditional Nicaraguan art. Watch a local artist demonstrate the age-old techniques of creating typical Nicaraguan handicrafts; then try them out yourself. You’ll stay in a hotel that once served as a monastery located right in the centre.
Onward transfers
After your time in Leon you’ll travel back down to Granada by private transfer where you’ll spend the night in the same hotel as before. The next day you’ll be transferred to the Ferry Port in San Jorge, which takes about 2 hours drive. You’ll then catch the ferry over to Ometepe Island, the crossing normally takes an hour. You’ll be met on the other side and transferred to your hotel, which usually takes about 30 to 40 minutes.
Discover Ometepe Island
Ometepe Island lies in the second largest freshwater lake in Latin America. There’s nothing planned for you during your stay so you can decide how to spend your time. Relax on the beach, try some hiking up one of the volcanoes, or jump on a bike and discover the island. You’ll stay in the centre of Ometepe between the two volcanoes. From your hammock, you can enjoy the sounds of wind, water and birds.
Onward transfers
A transfer will take you back to the ferry port for the boat crossing back to San Jorge on the mainland. From here we’ll arrange for a transfer to take you back to Managua, a journey that usually takes about 2.5 hours.
The Mighty Volcano
Managua may not be the prettiest of cities, but it’s worth stopping a while to appreciate the fading colonial buildings and take in the impressive site of Masaya Volcano. Along the way try to catch a glimpse of the green Parakeets and bats before peering into the crater mouth.
Onward transfers
At the end of your trip we’ll arrange for a private transfer to pick you up from your hotel and take you to Managua Airport ready to catch your flight back to the UK.
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