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Nicaragua - Volcanoes & Islands

15 days ex Granada

Trip Code: NVI

Granada, León, Corn Islands, San Juan del Sur, Ometepe Island.

Adventure travel off the beaten track and away from the pack. A friendly country with great highlights ranging from islands and deserted beaches to volcano climbs and colonial cathedrals.

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Day 1 Arrive Granada
Arrive in Granada at any time.
Day 2-3 Granada
Walk or bike the city’s historic avenues to visit the impressive cathedral, the colourful market or the Convento de San Francisco, which was built in 1529. Optional activities include a scenic boat trip or guided kayak excursion among the 365 little islands (isletas) of Lake Nicaragua.
Day 4-6 Corn Islands
Big Corn Island is a former pirate hideout island with white sand beaches, clear turquoise water and friendly people. Snorkel the coral reefs on the north side of the island, go fishing or just relax in this idyllic setting.
Day 7-8 León
We head off to politically progressive León. This was the nation's capital from the colonial period until 1857. Many well preserved Spanish colonial buildings and churches line the streets, along with the largest cathedral in Central America. Head out of the nearby beaches or climb Nicaragua’s youngest volcano, Cerro Negro, perhaps even trying out your skill at volcano boarding.
Day 9-10 Ometepe Island
We travel to San Jorge on the shores of Lake Nicaragua where we board our ferry for Ometepe Island. This unspoiled island paradise formed out of the lava flowing in between two volcanoes, Maderas (1394m) and Concepción (1610m), is a nature lover’s dream with abundant wildlife. Take a walk through its lush forest for a chance to see howler monkeys and green parrots.
Day 11-13 San Juan del Sur
Low-key relaxation by the sea. San Juan del Sur is set on a stunning horseshoe-shaped cove, where hiking, fishing, biking, surfing and sunset sailing are just some of the possible activities. You can also take a short boat ride to more deserted beaches such as Playa Remanso or Playa Majagual.
Day 14 Granada
Travel back to the city of Granada for one final day and enjoy a guided tour of still-active Masaya volcano, one of the most accessible volcanoes in the country. Don a gas mask and check out the impressive crater, which continues to emit smoke and sulfur gases.
Day 15 Depart Granada
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