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Overview

Departure: Daily

Detailed Itinerary

Upon arrival at the airport in Managua, the capital city of the country, ground transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Managua

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Managua

Breakfast at hotel. 0900 hrs. Delivery of the vehicle by an Alamo Rent a Car representative at the hotel. Journey to Matagalpa, the Pearl of the North. You can visit Matagalpa city on the way. Stop at the Coffee Museum and Saint Peter Cathedral. Continue to Selva Negra a full-service Eco lodge, organic farm, and bird-friendly coffee estate in the Highlands of Northern Nicaragua. Accommodation at the Mountain Hotel Selva Negra.

Hotel: Mountain Hotel Selva Negra

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Today you can enjoy the Eco lodge facilities like: Bird watching; Coffee; Cacao; Farm or Nature tours not included but available at this mountain resort. In the afternoon, you can visit the innovative strawberry tour “FresaNica” located near Selva Negra on the old Jinotega-Matagalpa highway. Accommodation at Selva Negra.

Hotel: Selva Negra.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Continue your journey to the West of the country, on the way a spectacular visit to the Hot Springs of San Jacinto, a tiny village located just 30 minutes northeast of Leon with imposing hot fumaroles and mud holes connected to Santa Clara and Telica volcanoes on the Maribios volcanic chain of Nicaragua before reaching the colonial city of Leon. Accommodation at the Hotel La Recolección in Leon.

Hotel: La Recolección

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. This morning, you can make an expedition to the youngest and one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua the Cerro Negro Volcano, a popular site for Trekking or Volcano boarding. In the afternoon you can explore the Natural Reserve Isla Juan Venado a sandy barrier island with lots of wildlife, including hundreds of migrating bird species, crocodiles, and nesting turtles or enjoy the beach at Las Peñitas – Poneloya just 20 minutes’ drive from Leon. Accommodation at the Hotel La Recolección in Leon.

Hotel: La Recolección

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel Continue your journey to the South of the country, en route stop at Leon Viejo founded by Spanish Captain Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba in 1524. These ruins were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2000. Along the way you can pass by the Capital City of Managua to discover the newest port Salvador Allende on the shore of Lake Managua before you continue to Granada. Accommodation at the Hotel Colonial in Granada.

Hotel: Hotel Colonial

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel Discover Granada, the most beautiful, beguiling and photogenic Spanish-Colonial city and oldest continuously inhabited European established settlement in Nicaragua founded by Spanish captain Francisco Hernández de Cordoba in 1524. Enjoy a pleasant boat trip thru the lush and romantic volcanic islets of Lake Nicaragua. In the afternoon you will visit Catarina viewpoint with an amazing view to the volcanic crater Laguna de Apoyo and the colourful Craft Market at the city of Masaya. At the end of the day explore one of the world's most active volcanoes “Masaya Volcano National Park” and discover the lava lake from the active crater Santiago one of just eight lava lakes on the planet. Accommodation at the Hotel Colonial in Granada.

Hotel: Hotel Colonial

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. This morning, you can make an Expedition to Mombacho Volcano Nature Reserve, where you can admire the beautiful flora and fauna, and enjoy the refreshing weather on the slopes of the volcano. Later, continue to the lovely town of San Juan del Sur on the Pacific side of Nicaragua. Accommodation at the Hotel Alcázar in San Juan del Sur.

Hotel: Alcázar

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel Explore some of the most popular beaches and world-class beaches near San Juan del Sur such as Playa Maderas; Playa Hermosa or Playa El Coco just short drive from the town and enjoy Nicaragua the best way. Accommodation at the Hotel Alcazar in San Juan del Sur.

Hotel: Alcázar

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel Return from San Juan del Sur to Managua, en route visit the town of San Juan de Oriente, birthplace of pre Columbian ceramics and the famous Catarina viewpoint with an extraordinary view of the largest volcanic lagoon in Nicaragua, Laguna de Apoyo, which you can visit and enjoy its warm crystal-clear waters before continuing to your final destination Managua. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Managua.

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. 0800 hrs. Departure to the airport in Managua to deliver the vehicle and connect with your flight out of the
country.

Meal: Breakfast

Inclusions

• Transfer airport – hotel in Managua upon arrival in the country
• 09 days automatic vehicle rental with Full Cover insurance
• 02 nights’ accommodation in Managua (first and last night)
• 02 nights’ accommodation at Selva Negra
• 02 nights’ accommodation in Leon
• 02 nights’ accommodation in Granada
• 02 nights’ accommodation in San Juan del Sur
• Daily breakfast at hotel
• Local taxes

Exclusions

• International certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever if applicable
• International and/or domestic airfare & airfare taxes
• Activities and Visits indicated on the program
• Meals and beverages not mentioned
• Visa fees if applicable
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Gratuities

Notes

Hotels Used Or Similar
Managua - Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Managua
Matagalpa (Selva Negra) - Mountain Hotel Selva Negra
Leon - La Recolección
Granada - Hotel Colonial
San Juan del Sur - Alcázar
Managua - Holiday Inn Express

Compact SUV Aut - Toyota Corolla Cross.

Rates are Not valid During Easter Week; 13 - 16 SEP and from 15 -31 DEC, 2024.

Program Touring / Guide

Private touring

Trip Highlights

Managua, Matagalpa; Leon, Granada, San Juan del Sur

Periodic Departure
01 Jan, 2024 to 31 Dec, 2024

Hotel
AUD 2,545 P P twin share
AUD 3,200 P P single
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