Nicaragua · 14 days
A Fascinating Journey

Day 1: Airport - Hotel in Managua
Reception at Augusto C. Sandino International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Managua.
Time to rest after your flight. Overnight stay in Managua.
Time to rest after your flight. Overnight stay in Managua.
Day 2: Managua - Roberto Huembes Market - Leon Viejo - Leon
Breakfast at the hotel. The morning begins with a panoramic tour of Managua, visiting landmarks such as the waterfront, the old cathedral, and the Tiscapa lagoon. Afterward, visit the Roberto Huembes Market, an authentic local hub ideal for observing daily life, traditional folk art, and regional products.
Continue to the Leon Viejo Heritage Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the ruins of the original 16th-century colonial city.
The journey continues to Leon, one of the cultural highlights of Nicaragua. Overnight stay in Leon.
Continue to the Leon Viejo Heritage Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the ruins of the original 16th-century colonial city.
The journey continues to Leon, one of the cultural highlights of Nicaragua. Overnight stay in Leon.
Day 3: Juan Venado Island or Cerro Negro Volcano + Leon Walking City Tour
After breakfast, choose between two nature and adventure experiences:
Juan Venado Island: A boat excursion through this coastal wildlife refuge, home to mangroves, exotic birds, and sea turtles.
Cerro Negro: A trek to one of the continent's youngest volcanoes. Hike to the crater for impressive views, with the option to experience volcano boarding.
In the afternoon, return to Leon for a walking tour of the historic center, including the Cathedral Basilica, revolutionary murals, art galleries, and the Ruben Dario house-museum. Overnight stay in Leon.
Juan Venado Island: A boat excursion through this coastal wildlife refuge, home to mangroves, exotic birds, and sea turtles.
Cerro Negro: A trek to one of the continent's youngest volcanoes. Hike to the crater for impressive views, with the option to experience volcano boarding.
In the afternoon, return to Leon for a walking tour of the historic center, including the Cathedral Basilica, revolutionary murals, art galleries, and the Ruben Dario house-museum. Overnight stay in Leon.
Day 4: Leon - Matagalpa + City Tour
Breakfast and departure toward Matagalpa in the northern highlands, known for its cool climate and mountain scenery.
Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour visiting the cathedral, central park, Guadalupe church, and sites related to the local coffee history and culture. Accommodation at the historic Selva Negra Hotel, surrounded by cloud forest and German-inspired architecture. Overnight stay in Matagalpa.
Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour visiting the cathedral, central park, Guadalupe church, and sites related to the local coffee history and culture. Accommodation at the historic Selva Negra Hotel, surrounded by cloud forest and German-inspired architecture. Overnight stay in Matagalpa.
Day 5: Coffee & Farm Tour, Selva Negra
Breakfast. Today features two immersive experiences.
The Selva Negra sustainable tour provides an in-depth look at responsible farming practices. By minibus, you will visit the organic laboratory, greenhouses, stables, cheese factory, and coffee plantations to learn how the farm manages and recycles its resources.
In the afternoon, the Coffee Tour covers the entire "seed to cup" process. Explore nurseries, shade-grown plantations, and the processing plant while learning about sustainable agriculture and local history, concluding with a tasting at the museum. Overnight stay in Matagalpa.
The Selva Negra sustainable tour provides an in-depth look at responsible farming practices. By minibus, you will visit the organic laboratory, greenhouses, stables, cheese factory, and coffee plantations to learn how the farm manages and recycles its resources.
In the afternoon, the Coffee Tour covers the entire "seed to cup" process. Explore nurseries, shade-grown plantations, and the processing plant while learning about sustainable agriculture and local history, concluding with a tasting at the museum. Overnight stay in Matagalpa.
Day 6: Transfer Matagalpa - Granada
Breakfast and departure to the colonial city of Granada, an architectural landmark on the shores of Lake Nicaragua.
Arrival in Granada in the afternoon. Free time to explore the city or relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Granada.
Arrival in Granada in the afternoon. Free time to explore the city or relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Granada.
Day 7: Granada City Tour & Islets - Market & Masaya Volcano National Park
Begin with a historical tour of the main square and principal churches, including La Merced Church, where you can climb the tower for panoramic city views. Visit La Calzada, a vibrant pedestrian street known for its local atmosphere, restaurants, and bars.
Later, enjoy a boat ride through the Granada islets, observing the Mombacho Volcano landscapes and local wildlife.
Continue to Masaya, a center of living culture where pre-Hispanic and colonial traditions meet. Visit the Artisan Market, famous for hand-woven hammocks, wood carvings, ceramics, and traditional clothing.
Conclude the day at Masaya Volcano National Park. This site features an active caldera with two volcanoes and five craters. Explore the museum and observe the Santiago active crater. Overnight stay in Granada.
Later, enjoy a boat ride through the Granada islets, observing the Mombacho Volcano landscapes and local wildlife.
Continue to Masaya, a center of living culture where pre-Hispanic and colonial traditions meet. Visit the Artisan Market, famous for hand-woven hammocks, wood carvings, ceramics, and traditional clothing.
Conclude the day at Masaya Volcano National Park. This site features an active caldera with two volcanoes and five craters. Explore the museum and observe the Santiago active crater. Overnight stay in Granada.
Day 8: Granada - Mombacho Volcano Nature Reserve - Ometepe Island
The Mombacho Volcano features four craters covered in dense cloud forest. From the base, travel by 4x4 vehicle to the hacienda, where an expert local guide will lead a hike along the El Crater trail. This 1.5 km moderate path passes through dwarf forests and fumaroles, offering views of Granada, the islets, Apoyo Lagoon, and Masaya Volcano.
Afterward, continue to the port of San Jorge, Rivas, to take the ferry to Ometepe Island. Meet our local team for the transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Ometepe.
Afterward, continue to the port of San Jorge, Rivas, to take the ferry to Ometepe Island. Meet our local team for the transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Ometepe.
Day 9: Ometepe Island Tour
Explore Ometepe Island through lush vegetation, archaeological sites, and natural springs.
The tour begins at the Altagracia Museum to view ancient stone idols, followed by a one-hour hike through the trails of Charco Verde Lagoon, where local monkey families are often spotted.
Continue to El Ceibo Museum to learn about Nicaragua's currency history and pre-Columbian archaeology. Finally, visit Playa Mangos to relax by the shore. Overnight stay in Ometepe.
The tour begins at the Altagracia Museum to view ancient stone idols, followed by a one-hour hike through the trails of Charco Verde Lagoon, where local monkey families are often spotted.
Continue to El Ceibo Museum to learn about Nicaragua's currency history and pre-Columbian archaeology. Finally, visit Playa Mangos to relax by the shore. Overnight stay in Ometepe.
Day 10: Ometepe Island - Corn Island, Caribbean
At the scheduled time, transfer to the port of Moyogalpa for the ferry back to San Jorge.
Upon arrival, transfer directly to the Managua airport for a domestic flight to Big Corn Island in the South Caribbean. Transfer to your accommodation and enjoy free time to experience the Caribbean atmosphere, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters. Overnight stay in Corn Island.
Upon arrival, transfer directly to the Managua airport for a domestic flight to Big Corn Island in the South Caribbean. Transfer to your accommodation and enjoy free time to experience the Caribbean atmosphere, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters. Overnight stay in Corn Island.
Day 11: Free Day in Big Corn Island or Little Corn Island
A full day to enjoy the islands at your own pace. Options include relaxing on the beach, snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, cycling around the island, or sampling Creole cuisine and fresh seafood.
Day 12: Free Day in Big Corn Island or Little Corn Island
Another day to enjoy the surroundings. Opportunities for scuba diving, exploring coral reefs, or simply relaxing in the peaceful island environment.
Day 13: Corn Island - Managua
Breakfast. Return flight to Managua. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for your final night in Nicaragua. Free time for rest, souvenir shopping, or a farewell dinner. Overnight stay in Managua.
Day 14: Hotel in Managua - International Airport
At the scheduled time, your driver will provide a transfer to the Managua International Airport. We suggest arriving 3 hours before your flight departure for check-in.
Prices per person
Tourist Category Hotels: Holiday Inn Express Managua · Flor de Sarta · Selva Negra · Patio del Malinche · Villa Paraíso · Arenas Beach.
Valid: Aug – Nov, 2025
Valid: Aug – Nov, 2025
Superior Category Hotels: Doubletree by Hilton · La Recolección · Selva Negra · Plaza Colon · Finca San Juan de la Isla · Yemaya Reefs.
Valid: Aug – Nov, 2025
Valid: Aug – Nov, 2025
Tourist Category Hotels: Holiday Inn Express Managua · Flor de Sarta · Selva Negra · Patio del Malinche · Villa Paraíso · Arenas Beach.
Valid: Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
Valid: Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
Package details
Included
- Private transportation
- Certified guide (English/Spanish)
- Local guide in Selva Negra
- Regular ferry service: San Jorge Port - Moyogalpa - San Jorge
- Port tax at San Jorge
- 02 nights of accommodation in Granada
- 02 nights of accommodation in Isla de Ometepe
- 02 nights of accommodation in Managua
- 02 nights of accommodation in León
- 02 nights of accommodation in Matagalpa
- 03 nights of accommodation in Corn Island or Little Corn Island
- Domestic flight: Managua / Corn Island / Managua
- Boat transfer: Corn Island ⇄ Little Corn Island (applicable for Yemaya Reefs bookings)
- Daily breakfast
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary including entrance fees.
- Certified guide (English/Spanish)
- Local guide in Selva Negra
- Regular ferry service: San Jorge Port - Moyogalpa - San Jorge
- Port tax at San Jorge
- 02 nights of accommodation in Granada
- 02 nights of accommodation in Isla de Ometepe
- 02 nights of accommodation in Managua
- 02 nights of accommodation in León
- 02 nights of accommodation in Matagalpa
- 03 nights of accommodation in Corn Island or Little Corn Island
- Domestic flight: Managua / Corn Island / Managua
- Boat transfer: Corn Island ⇄ Little Corn Island (applicable for Yemaya Reefs bookings)
- Daily breakfast
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary including entrance fees.
Not Included
- Nicaragua entry visa fee (USD 10 per person)
- Optional tours or activities
- Personal expenses (meals and beverages not mentioned, gratuities, telephone calls)
- International airfare
- Optional tours or activities
- Personal expenses (meals and beverages not mentioned, gratuities, telephone calls)
- International airfare
Package Conditions
- All quotes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Please consult your travel advisor regarding check-in and check-out times for each hotel.
- Please consult your travel advisor regarding check-in and check-out times for each hotel.
Travel requirements for Nicaragua
Requirements and consular contacts
- Passport (minimum validity: 6 months)
Consulate:
Las Colinas. Calle Prado Ecuestre 235 B (intersección con calle Los Mangos) 703 Managua, Nicaragua
Local: +505 2255-0062 - Fax: +505 2276-2654
International: +505 2255-0062 - Fax: +505 2276-2654
embargentina@alfanumer
Embassy:
Av. Santa Fe 1845, piso 7, oficina A, CABA
Local: +54 (11) 4811-0973 - Fax: +54 (11) 4816_6315
International: +54 (11) 4811.0973 - Fax: +54 (11) 4816-6315
[email protected]
Monday to Friday
Consulate:
Las Colinas. Calle Prado Ecuestre 235 B (intersección con calle Los Mangos) 703 Managua, Nicaragua
Local: +505 2255-0062 - Fax: +505 2276-2654
International: +505 2255-0062 - Fax: +505 2276-2654
embargentina@alfanumer
Embassy:
Av. Santa Fe 1845, piso 7, oficina A, CABA
Local: +54 (11) 4811-0973 - Fax: +54 (11) 4816_6315
International: +54 (11) 4811.0973 - Fax: +54 (11) 4816-6315
[email protected]
Monday to Friday
Important
It is the traveler’s responsibility to reconfirm the documentation required by the destination country with the corresponding consulate and to have all required documents at the time of travel.
General conditions
Paamul Travel Service S.R.L. is not responsible for the documentation or vaccinations required for entry into different countries. Travelers must consult the consulate or embassy of each destination.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Prices do not include booking fees, VAT, banking charges, or RG 4815.



