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Nicaragua's Nature & History

10 days/9 nights - from $2,620 per person including airfare from Miami

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Take a 9-night trip and discover the history and culture of Nicaragua. Start in Managua, where tour highlights include Lomas de Tiscapa, a national historic park, the old cathedral, and Port Salvador Allende. Jrounrey northwest to the colonial city of Leon and visit the Leon's Cathedral, a World Heritage Site and the Museum of Ruben Dario. Continue to Chinandega and visit a rum factory. Then transfer to the beautiful colonial city of Granada, where you tour the city take a boat ride on Lake Nicaragua. Travel by ferry to Ometepe Island and view ancient petroglyphs. Then transfer to San Juan del Sur for a couple of days of beach time. Starting from $2620, including air, with daily departures.

Day 1 - Miami/Managua
Depart Miami via Avianca Airlines for Managua. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. (Holiday Inn)

Day 2 – Managua
Today's full-day tour offers an introduction to Nicaragua's engaging culture and history through its capital city. Highlights include Lomas de Tiscapa, a national historic park; the old cathedral; Ruben Dario Theatre; and Port Salvador Allende, which features many restaurants and scenic views of Lake Managua and Momotomo Volcano. (B)

Day 3 – Managua/Leon
After breakfast, journey northwest to the colonial city of Leon, Nicaragua’s first capital. City tour includes Leon's Cathedral, the largest religious colonial building in Central America and a World Heritage Site; the Revolutionary Museum; and the Museum of Ruben Dario. (El Convento) (B)

Day 4 – Leon/Chinandega/Granada
After breakfast, travel to the Flor de Cana rum factory in the city of Chinandega. Learn the process of rum production, ending the tour with sampling the product. Transfer to Granada, on Lake Nicaragua's south shore, and your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. (Dario) (B)

Day 5 - Masaya
After breakfast, depart for an excursion to Masaya Volcano. Take in a view of the crater, Lake Nicaragua and the islands. Stop by the city of Masaya's local market and shop for handicrafts. After lunch, visit Catarina's Viewpoint. Then head to San Juan de Oriente and see local artisans creating mud vessels. Transfer back to Granada. (L)

Day 6 - Granada
Full-day tour of this beautiful colonial city, known as the oldest city on the American continent. Highlights include La Polvora, an old Spanish fort; an art gallery and cultural academy; colonial churches; and Central Park and Independence Plaza. Late afternoon, the tour ends with a boat ride on Lake Nicaragua. (B)

Day 7 - Granada/Ometepe Island
Today, travel by ferry from the port of San Jorge to Ometepe Island, the world’s largest island on a freshwater lake. The island was formed by twin volcanoes that sit in the middle of scenic Lake Nicaragua. Visit the tranquil Charco Verde lagoon and view ancient petroglyphs from Ometepe's pre-Columbian past. (Villa Paraiso) (B)

Day 8 - Ometepe Island/San Juan del Sur
After breakfast, transfer to San Juan del Sur, on the Pacific Coast. Upon arrival, visit a mountaintop overlooking the entire bay. Optional surfing, paddle boarding classes, or a sailboat excursion. (Alcazar) (B)

Day 9 - San Juan del Sur
Full day to enjoy the beach and explore the town of San Juan. (B)

Day 10 - San Juan del Sur/Managua/Miami
Early this morning, transfer to the Managua airport for Avianca flight to Miami. (B)

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Departure DatesLand & Air *
Miami
Land Only *Single Supplement
  • Land & Air prices include government taxes and fees.
  • Land & Air prices are per person double occupancy via Avianca from Miami for weekday travel. For weekend travel to and from the US (Fri, Sat & Sun), add $30 each way.
  • Rates are not valid for Easter, Christmas, New Year, or some other holidays.
  • For Current prices of this tour program please call Pacific Holidays 1-800-355-8025 or email sales@pacificholidaysinc.com

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Tour Features

  • Round-trip airfare via Avianca Airlines coach class from Miami
  • Round-trip airport transfers
  • Overland/ferry transfers with sightseeing stops as per itinerary
  • 2 nights in a double occupancy room in Managua
  • 3 nights in a double occupancy room in Granada
  • 1 night in a double occupancy room on Ometepe Island
  • 2 nights in a double occupancy room in San Juan del Sur
  • 1 night in a double occupancy room in Leon
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • Extensive sightseeing tours by coach/car with English-speaking guide and admission fees in each location as per itinerary: full-day tour of Managua, full-day Masaya excursion, full-day day tour of Granada, Ometepe Island tour, half-day tour of Leon, rum factory tour in Chinandega
  • Breakfast daily, 1 lunch
  • Airline fuel surcharge (subject to change) and government taxes and fees

Rates do not include

  • Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
  • Optional Travel Insurance
  • Any item not mentioned above 

Remarks

  • Hotels: Holiday Inn (Managua); El Convento (Leon); Dario (Granada); Villa Paraiso (Ometepe Island); Alcazar (San Juan del Sur)
  • If above hotels or Avianca Airlines is not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category or airlines could be used. Prices may differ.
  • During trade fairs season and during Christmas and New Year’s Days, some hotels may require surcharges. The prices may increase.
  • Ticket(s) must be issued and full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
  • Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
  • Change and cancellation penalties ($250-$600 per person) apply once ticketed; Pacific Holidays’ general cancellation policy applies
  • Hotel upgrades, air upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all other destinations, and add-on air fares from various US cities are available

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    from $2,620
    General information about the region
    Managua. Nicaragua
    January February March April May June July August September October November December
    Average High 87.8 89.8 92.5 93.7 93.2 88.5 87.6 88.5 86.5 87.4 87.1 87.4
    Average Low 68.7 69.1 71.1 72.7 74.1 73.4 72.7 72.3 72 71.8 69.6 68
    Average Rainfall 0.35 0.2 0.12 0.31 5.12 8.82 5.67 5.35 8.46 11.02 1.65 0.31
    * Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
    Climate/T
    Time zone
    (GMT-06:00)
    Voltage
    110-120V
    Health requirements
    Currency
    Nicaraguan Córdoba
    $1.00 USD = C$27.30 NIO
    Visa requirement
    No
    Granada. Nicaragua
    January February March April May June July August September October November December
    Average High 54 57.4 62.6 65.8 73.6 83.8 92.3 91.8 83.3 71.4 61.2 55.6
    Average Low 34.3 36.7 39.7 43.5 49.6 57 62.8 62.8 57.2 49.1 41.2 37
    Average Rainfall 1.73 1.42 1.46 1.57 1.18 0.63 0.12 0.12 0.67 1.57 1.81 1.93
    * Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
    Climate/T
    Time zone
    (GMT-06:00)
    Voltage
    110-120V
    Health requirements
    Currency
    Nicaraguan Córdoba
    $1.00 USD = C$27.30 NIO
    Visa requirement
    No
    Ometepe Island. Nicaragua
    January February March April May June July August September October November December
    Average High 87 89 93 92 94 90 89 90 89 91 90 86
    Average Low 71 72 72 75 74 74 74 73 74 71 70 69
    Average Rainfall 0.079 0.039 0 0.039 0.394 0.630 0.551 0.591 0.866 0.669 0.394 0.197
    * Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
    Climate/T
    Time zone
    (GMT-06:00)
    Voltage
    110-120V
    Health requirements
    Currency
    Nicaraguan Córdoba
    $1.00 USD = C$27.30 NIO
    Visa requirement
    No
    San Juan del Sur. Nicaragua
    January February March April May June July August September October November December
    Average High 79 82 84 82 82 79 81 82 81 81 81 81
    Average Low 72 73 73 73 73 72 73 75 72 73 73 73
    Average Rainfall 0.6 0.1 0 0.4 5.1 10.5 7.2 7.8 12 18 4.4 1.1
    * Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
    Climate/T
    Time zone
    (GMT-06:00)
    Voltage
    110-120V
    Health requirements
    Currency
    Nicaraguan Córdoba
    $1.00 USD = C$27.30 NIO
    Visa requirement
    No
    Leon. Nicaragua
    January February March April May June July August September October November December
    Average High 93 94 95 95 93 91 93 92 90 90 91 92
    Average Low 76 77 78 80 78 77 78 77 75 75 76 71
    Average Rainfall 0 0 0.788 0.472 5.866 6.890 3.661 6.575 12.008 7.598 0.707 0
    * Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
    Climate/T
    Time zone
    (GMT-06:00)
    Voltage
    110-120V
    Health requirements
    Currency
    Nicaraguan Córdoba
    $1.00 USD = C$27.30 NIO
    Visa requirement
    No
    Chinandega. Nicaragua
    January February March April May June July August September October November December
    Average High 83 88 90 87 86 81 84 85 82 82 82 88
    Average Low 66 69 72 71 73 71 72 72 70 70 68 69
    Average Rainfall 0 0.5 0 0.2 2.4 3.8 2.0 3.2 4.8 3.2 0.6 0
    * Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
    Climate/T
    Time zone
    (GMT-06:00)
    Voltage
    110-120V
    Health requirements
    Currency
    Nicaraguan Córdoba
    $1.00 USD = C$27.30 NIO
    Visa requirement
    No
    Masaya. Nicaragua
    January February March April May June July August September October November December
    Average High 80 82 83 83 82 77 75 79 78 81 80 83
    Average Low 71 71 71 71 72 69 68 71 69 73 72 74
    Average Rainfall 0 0 0 0 1.5 3.0 2.1 0.9 2.7 1.8 1.3 0.1
    * Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
    Climate/T
    Time zone
    (GMT-06:00)
    Voltage
    110-120V
    Health requirements
    Currency
    Nicaraguan Córdoba
    $1.00 USD = C$27.30 NIO
    Visa requirement
    No
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