Tanager

Summary of nights: Granada 3, Matagalpa 2, León 2, Ometepe island 2, San Juan del Sur 2; Arenal (Costa Rica) 2, San José 1.

• Be among the first to enjoy Nicaragua’s unspoilt natural and historic secrets.
• Explore the birdlife and cloud forests of Matagalpa.
• Enchanting Granada, oldest colonial city in Latin America.
• Ometepe, magical island of volcanoes on Lake Nicaragua.
• Nicaragua's stunning, rugged coastline on the Pacific ocean.
• A taste of Costa Rica – the atmospheric active volcano Arenal.
  

Holiday itinerary

Day 1 Fly to Nicaragua, and take short drive to Granada.
Day 2 Walking tour of the colonial centre, optional boat trip on Lake Nicaragua.
Day 3 Visit Masaya market and active volcano.
Day 4 Drive to Matagalpa, mountainous and cloud forest region of Nicaragua.
Day 5 Tour of coffee farm and walks in the cloud forest.
Day 6 Drive to León, visiting rum factory en route.
Day 7 Optional excursion to the Pacific coast, or visit the city's fabulous colonial buidlings and churches.
Day 8 Drive and boat to volcanic Ometepe Island.
Day 9 Optional hikes up the volcanoes, or relax on the shores of the lake.
Day 10 Drive to San Juan del Sur on the Pacific coast.
Day 11 Visit the nearby beaches, the stunning coastline and excellent surf.
Day 12 Continue into Costa Rica and drive to Arenal.
Day 13 Explore the cloud forests and surroundings of Arenal volcano.
Day 14 Drive to San Jose.
Day 15 Depart, UK clients arriving day 16.

Tour profile

Transport: 6 road journeys, longest 5 hrs, 2 ferry trips.
Accommodation: Mostly small and friendly hotels with private facilities.
Included excursions: Walking tour of Granada; Masaya market and volcano; coffee farm and walks at Matagalpa; walking tour of León; beach at San Juan del Sur; activities at Arenal Volcano.
Group Size: Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader.

A few days to spare?

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