Tour Overview
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Price From | $1,262 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Private / Explorer |
| Data Source | Miller Reisen via TourRadar — 2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Managua — Granada
Airport greeting and transfer to Granada. Evening exploration of the colonial city: Parque Central, horse carriages, and Calle La Calzada. Overnight in Granada.
Day 2: Masaya Volcano & Catarina
Morning at Masaya Volcano National Park — stand at the rim of the Santiago Crater and witness the glowing lava lake. Visit the artisan market in Masaya town. Afternoon at Catarina viewpoint overlooking Laguna de Apoyo and Granada. Swim in the crater lagoon. Overnight in Granada.
Day 3: Las Isletas & Granada Deep Dive
Morning kayak tour through Las Isletas archipelago. Afternoon: Granada’s museums, the chocolate museum, and a cigar factory tour. Learn to roll your own Nicaraguan cigar. Overnight in Granada.
Day 4: Ometepe Island
Ferry to Ometepe Island. Visit El Ceibo Museum with pre-Columbian artifacts. Afternoon at Ojo de Agua mineral pools. Evening hike to San Ramon Waterfall on Volcan Maderas. Overnight on Ometepe.
Day 5: Ometepe — Petroglyphs & Nature
Visit the petroglyph sites scattered across the island’s volcanic slopes. Horseback ride to the Concepcion viewpoint. Afternoon ferry back to the mainland. Overnight in San Juan del Sur.
Day 6: San Juan del Sur — Surf & Sun
Surf lesson on world-class beginner waves. Afternoon catamaran cruise along the Pacific coast with swimming and snorkeling. Visit the Christ of the Mercy statue for sunset panoramic views. Overnight in San Juan del Sur.
Day 7: Leon — Colonial & Revolutionary
Transfer to Leon. Visit the UNESCO Cathedral — climb to the rooftop for iconic photos. Explore the Museo de la Revolucion in the former Palacio Nacional. Afternoon walk to the murals and memorials of the Sandinista revolution. Farewell dinner on a rooftop. Overnight in Leon.
Day 8: Depart Managua
Morning visit to the Ruben Dario Museum honoring Nicaragua’s greatest poet. Transfer to Managua Airport.
Inclusions
- 7 nights accommodation (boutique & eco-lodges)
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers & transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Masaya Volcano entry
- Ometepe ferry
- Surf lesson equipment
- Cigar rolling experience
Why This Highlights Tour
- Perfect 8-day format covering Nicaragua’s essentials
- Cigar rolling: Nicaragua produces some of the world’s finest cigars
- Surf & volcano: unique combination few countries offer
- 5.0 rating — travelers love this itinerary
- Excellent value at under $160 per day all-inclusive
