Nicaragua: Cerro Negro to San Juan del sur

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Released on Monday, 03 September 2012 16:56

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Managua-León

Meet at the airport and transfer to León

Accommodation hotel in León: El Convento

Day 2: León-Cerro Negro Volcano

The more adventurous should try their hand at Ash Boarding; the new extreme sport which allows visitors to descend the black sands of Cerro Negro strapped onto a board.Once inside make your way up to the Cerro Negro crater where you will receive a short technical training from your experienced bilingual guide. Put on the protective equipment provided for your safe descent and get ready for the ride of your life!

Afternoon León City Tour. The new town, is a warm and welcoming peaceful city. The Leon Cathedral, declared a World Heritage; more than a dozen of Catholic churches, the Great Poet Ruben Dario Museum, Ortiz-Gurdian Art Gallery, and other cultural and historical sites make Leon the intellectual capital of the country.

Accommodation hotel in León: El Convento

Day 3: León- Masaya Volcano - Granada

This tour gives you a unique experience of hiking though Masaya Volcano National Park. This was the first national park of Nicaragua established in 1979. The park includes a great caldera of 54 squared km.  In this excursion, you will visit two volcanoes in the same day, one is a dormant volcano and the other is an active volcano which was known by the first Conquerors as “The Entrance to the Hell”.

Later, you can enjoy shopping at The National Handicraft Market in Masaya, followed by a photo tour around Catarina view point.

Accommodation hotel in Granada: Hotel Granada

Day 4: Granada- Kayak in Lake Nicaragua

Kayak along the ASESE Peninsula in single or double kayaks. This is your opportunity to be in contact with the existing nature between the towering volcano and the famous Mombacho islets of Lake Nicaragua.

The tour is 2 hours long and you can see several species of birds-over 246 species. You can visit Zopango Island where you can enjoy a delicious lunch and relax at this beautiful site.

Accommodation hotel in Granada: Hotel Granada

Day 5: Granada- Mombacho Volcano

Mombacho Volcano with its lush vegetation and pleasant climate is home for many plant and animal species, some of which are endemic. 4x4 vehicles are needed to enter this Nature Reserve. Zip line across the treetops using high angle equipment and technology. After the tour, you can relax and enjoy the coffee farm, take in the views, and taste a delicious hot cup of coffee “Café Las Flores”.

Accommodation hotel in Granada: Hotel Granada

Day 6: Granada- San Juan del Sur

Private transfer to Morgans Rock Hotel & Ecolodge

Accommodation hotel Morgan´s Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge .

Day 7: San Juan del Sur

Accommodation hotel Morgan´s Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge .

Day 8:San Juan del Sur - Airport

Timed transfers to International Airport

Distinctive Accommodations

El Convento - is a first class hotel located in the department of León, in the Pacific side of Nicaragua. It is a project that belongs to national investors - the majority of them are locals - who wanted to give an elegant touch to the city and a high quality service.

The establishment has a colonial architecture and a large backyard that provides tranquility to guests. The restaurant El Victoriano is open to the public 24/7 and offers a wide variety of international food.

Hotel Granada - is a colonial fortress, located in the historical center of the city of Granada, offers comfortable and elegant rooms with a colonial design, in addition to unique spaces for business and social meetings. 

Morgan’s Rock -  You will stay in a luxurious bungalow open to the ocean. You´ll enjoy typical Nicaraguan food, excellent climate and experience the warmth of its people.  The surrounding jungle offers a variety of monkeys, wild birds, sloth, and other wild animals that are great for viewing. The private beach is great for relaxing, bathing and having fun in the white sand. You can experience this and many other tours with  local guides that will open your eyes to unusual experiences that make you appreciate wild Nicaragua.