Nicaragua Travel Adventures: Colonial Tour
The colonial tour was designed for the history buff at heart. While the country's archeology is still very much undiscovered, one thing remains true: Nicaragua boasts some of the oldest and largest colonial cathedrals and most beautiful colonial cities that are still very much intact.
Day 1: Your journey begins with your arrival to Managua, Nicaragua. You should plan to arrive at the airport (MGA) by 1:30pm where you will be met and greeted by your Eco Xpedition Tours leader. We will take a private transfer north to the colonial capital of Leòn where we will check into an eco friendly hotel in the heart of the Leòn. Once refreshed we will take a short city tour and learn about its fascinating history. In the evening we will enjoy a Nicaraguan organic cuisine accompanied by entertainment. (D)
Day 2: After breakfast at the hotel we will begin on our colonial adventure of the cathedrals, churches and museums of Leon. We will enjoy a lunch in the city and then transfer to Leòn Viejo and discover the ruins of the original colonial capital before it was buried by a volcanic eruption at the foot of the smoking Momotombo Volcano. We will transfer to the rural town of San Jacinto and witness the boiling mud pits of Los Hervideros de San Jacinto. We will return to Leòn for dinner.
(B, L)
Day 3: Another hotel breakfast and then we are off on a 45 minute drive to the base of Cerro Negro Volcano. After hiking up its surreal black sand and rocky terrain we will experience adrenaline pumping Volcano Boarding. We return to Leòn for lunch and then a quick refreshing stop at the hotel. Put on your bathing suit and we embark on our way to Poneloya Beach to catch some waves with lessons offered by a local surfing instructor. A majestic beach sunset sets the background for this evening's dinner.
(B, L)
Day 4: Breakfast and transfer to the active cone at the Masaya Volcano National Park for hiking and observing the inside of this rumbling and active crater also known as La Boca del Infierno (Hell's Mouth). We will enjoy lunch overlooking a panoramic view of Laguna de Masaya. We then take off to the dungeons of a hilltop fort known as Coyotepe Fortress overlooking the city of Masaya. Continue to the historic city of Masaya to visit the renowned crafts market where the world's finest hammocks, as well as wood, leather and clothing goods are created by hand. After picking out some souvenirs we head off to Granada, or Gran Granada, the oldest colonial city in the Americas, where we will check into our hotel and refresh for the evenings dinner. (B)
Day 5: Hotel breakfast and then a tour of colonial Granada, its churches, cathedrals and museums while learning about its history, architecture and archeological significance. We will stop for lunch and then set off on a horse driven colonial carriage ride. Return to Central Park and have the rest of the day free to enjoy this colonial town on your own. (B)
Day 6: Enjoy breakfast and prepare yourself to hike Volcàn Mombacho where we will search for the only salamander species native to this reserve. We will enjoy a quiet lunch among nature and then fly our way down through the rainforest canopy back to the base. Short transfer back to Granada where are free again to explore the city streets, sounds and culture on your own. (B, L)
Day 7: After breakfast we will be transferred to Lake Nicaragua where we will enjoy a morning boat ride touring around Las Isletas; 365 Islands in this sweet water lake formed by the volcanic eruption of Mombacho. Return to La Calzadas for lunch, and transfer to Managua. After a refreshing stop at our hotel stay for the evening, we will join for one last dinner and entertainment in the heart of the capital city. (B, L)
Day 8: Rise and shine! Have breakfast and get ready to be transferred to the airport where we say our "despedidas". (B)
| B= Breakfast | L= Lunch | D= Dinner |
Activities Offered on this Tour include:
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Surfing, Hiking, Volcano Boarding
Skill Level Required:
Prices:
| Double Occupancy: | $ 1740.00 |
| Single Occupancy: | $ 1945.00 |
Dates:
| April 9th to April 16th 2008 | Oct 3rd to Oct 10th 2008 |
| June 19th to June 26th 2008 | Nov 1st to Nov 8th 2008 |
| Aug 1st to Aug 8th 2008 |