Duration: 5 days | 4 nights – Locations: Leon and Granada
Nicaragua is home to a great number of volcanoes, there are six active volcanoes and more than fifty volcanic structures between active; inactive or extinct ones in the country. Explore, hike and climb these attractions. Discover the four most visit volcanoes of Nicaragua and inspire yourself with a unique culturally destination and enrich your travel adventure.
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport – Leon
Upon arrival at the airport in Managua, the country’s capital city you will be met by our Guide who will accompany you to the hotel in Leon. Accommodation in Leon.
Day 2 Volcano Boarding – Cerro Negro & Hot Springs of San Jacinto with Tortillas Tour
Breakfast at the hotel
08h00 A journey to the youngest volcanoes “Cerro Negro” in Nicaraguato live and enjoy the adventure of Volcano Boarding. Adrenaline is the ingredient that stirs the hearts of the of the participants of this adventure that is fast becoming one of the most essential activities to do in Nicaragua. After an early private transfer from Managua, the experience starts with an off-road transfer from Leon city, followed by a one-hour hike to the top of the Cerro Negro volcano, during which your guide will teach you some of the geology of the area. Once at the top, safety instructions and a short practical training are given before starting your thrilling descent. Free time for lunch not included. 15h00 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. Enjoy a Tortillas Tour. Accommodation in Leon.
Day 3: Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve, Catarina viewpoint & Laguna de Apoyo
Breakfast at hotel
07h30 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. We will visit the biological station, making a brief tour of one of the main contemplatives and interpretive paths of the Volcano: The Crater. We will continue to Catarina, famous for its viewpoint over the Apoyo lagoon. Here you will have free time for lunch not included. Then, we will have the opportunity to visit one of the craft workshops in the area; there you can live the experience of making a craft. Finally, we will visit the Laguna de Apoyo. Free time to enjoy nature or take a dip in the warm waters of this volcanic lagoon. Return to Granada. Accommodation in Granada.
Day 4: Granada, Lake Nicaragua & Volcano Masaya Lava Lake – Night Tour
Breakfast at the hotel
10h00 This all-inclusive tour makes you discovery the best Nicaragua can offer in a single day. In the morning 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. Free time for lunch not included in Granada. In the afternoon you will visit the colorful 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 in Granada.
Day 5 – Granada – Airport
Breakfast at hotel
At the according time, transfer to the airport for your return home.
Package Includes:
- Private transportation with A/C as per itinerary
- 02 nights’ accommodation in Leon
- 02 nights’ accommodation in Granada
- Half Day: Volcano Boarding – Cerro Negro & Hot Springs of San Jacinto with Tortillas Tour
- Full Day: Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve, Catarina viewpoint & Laguna de Apoyo
- Full Day: Granada, Lake Nicaragua & Volcano Masaya Lava Lake – Night Tour
- Daily breakfast at hotel
- Local taxes
Package Excludes:
- International certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever if applicable
- International and/or domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Emergency extraction due to illness or lack of fitness
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Alcoholic beverages
- Visa fees if applicable
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
