Our bite-sized Nicaragua Trips
Create your own ideal holiday
Land of billowing volcanoes, giant freshwater lakes and colonial towns, authentic Nicaragua has something for everyone. Largely undiscovered by mass tourism, a Nicaragua holiday is the perfect chance to explore the pristine rainforest, sip coffee at a street cafe or discover the underwater world of the Caribbean sea.
How does it work?
- Explore our regions and pick your favourite bite-sized trips.
- Add them to your travel plan and send it our way.
- Your Nicaragua Specialist will stitch it all together into a personalised holiday, made just for you.
Or, if you’d prefer something ready-made, our itineraries are good to go. You can book them as they are or chat with your Specialist about adding extra experiences. Get in touch with our destination experts to start planning.
Take a trip to Granada; the oldest city in Central America. You’ll find colonial buildings, churches and beautiful squares. In contrast to the rest of Nicaragua, Granada city is well developed for tourism and therefore offers a wide choice of hotels and restaurants.
Ometepe Island offers a real break from the busy cities. The local people are very friendly and call their island ‘a haven of peace and tranquillity’.
Leon is a vibrant cultural city, home to the largest cathedral in Latin America and packed with artists, students and philosophers. You can’t help but notice the history of this place. You’ll catch a unique glimpse of the cultural heritage
Cigars have made Esteli a rich town; ironic considering its socialist roots. This unusual dichotomy makes it an interesting place to visit. Wander through the streets, and in the same breath, you’ll happen upon an 1823 cathedral and a mural recently painted by a local community project.
Surround yourself with deep gorges, mountain ridges and cloud forests in Nicaragua’s wild north. Take a walking trail through the lush vegetation with a local guide in one of the best reserves for spotting the resplendent quetzal bird (though you’ll still need to keep your eyes peeled).
The Matagalpa region is a paradise for adventure travellers. Soaring mountains, indigenous villages, a temperate climate and German history can all be found in Matagalpa.
If you’d like to experience the real Nicaragua, then this homestay is ideal. Not only will you be able to immerse yourself in the culture of a local family by staying in their home, you’ll also try your hand at some home-cooked Nicaraguan food.
The tiny, tropical Corn Islands may not be as well known as other Caribbean islands, but that’s part of their appeal. If you’re looking for azure waters lapping against white sand, then you have come to the right place.
Although you won’t find powdery white sand beaches on Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast, you will discover clapboard houses, chilled-out restaurants and fantastic sunsets. This stretch of coastline is well known for its surfing breaks, and during your stay, we’ll arrange for you to have a go yourself.
Get up close to this mammoth volcano and try to spot the molten lava inside as you stand at the crater rim. During your time in Managua we’ll organise an afternoon trip to Masaya Volcano for the best chance to see the red lava as the sun slowly sets.
Speak to our Nicaragua specialist, Hannah
“Nicaragua was always my favourite place to pass through during my time spent in Central America. It’s full of surprises, from its coffee-rich plantations and volcanic islands, to its colonial cobbles streets & coral reefs.”
