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Costa Rica - Nicaragua: colonial treasures & lush nature

15 days
Start and end in San Jose
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in German
Group Size 4 - 14
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San José

    San José
    Accommodation
    Hotel
  2. Day 2

    San José to Tortuguero

    San José to Tortuguero
    Meals
    Breakfast (Typical local breakfast near Guapiles), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Boat journey through lagoons and river channels to Tortuguero National Park
    • Visit to the mini-village of Tortuguero
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
    Braulio Carillo Pass
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Tortuguero to La Fortuna

    Tortuguero to La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise in Tortuguero rainforest
    • Bus transfer through San Carlos lowlands
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Arenal Volcano Park

    Arenal Volcano Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Typical family lunch, El Casado, at farming family's home)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Arenal Volcano Park with scenic viewpoints
    • Visit to farming family in La Fortuna with farm tour
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Arenal Lake
  5. Day 5

    La Fortuna to Rincón de la Vieja

    La Fortuna to Rincón de la Vieja
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Rubber-boat ride on Corobicí River
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Lake Arenal
    Rincón de la Vieja
  6. Day 6

    Rincón de la Vieja

    Rincón de la Vieja
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • 2.5-hour hike through high pastureland and tropical dry forest with waterfall viewing
    Landmarks
    Rincón de la Vieja National Park
  7. Day 7

    Rincón de la Vieja to Managua

    Rincón de la Vieja to Managua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Valentín-López pottery school
    Landmarks
    Lake Nicaragua
    Laguna de Apoyo
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Managua to León

    Managua to León
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Managua Old Town
    • Visit to León Viejo
    Landmarks
    Parque Central, Managua
    Revolution Square, Managua
    León Viejo
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    León

    León
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk through historic center of León
    • Visit to León Cathedral (UNESCO cultural heritage)
    • Visit to bishop's palace
    • Visit to Latin American art gallery Ortíz Gurdian
    • Local market exploration with tropical fruit tasting
    • Cathedral roof visit with city views
    • Boat excursion through Juan Venado nature reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Witness sea turtle hatching at protection project (subject to availability and seasonal timing)
    Landmarks
    León Cathedral
    Juan Venado Nature Reserve
  10. Day 10

    León to Granada

    León to Granada
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Nicaraguan dish 'Baho' at Baho Vilma food stand in Masaya Market)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Masaya Arts and Crafts Market
    • Hammock-weaving workshop visit
    • Masaya Volcano National Park visit
    • Volcano Museum visit
    • Viewing of active volcano crater
    Landmarks
    Masaya Arts and Crafts Market
    Masaya Volcano National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Granada

    Granada
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Granada colonial city
    • La Merced Church bell tower climb
    • Boat tour through Isletas de Granada
    Landmarks
    Plaza de la Independencia, Granada
    Franciscan Monastery, Granada
    La Merced Church, Granada
    Isletas de Granada
    Mombacho Volcano
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  12. Day 12

    Granada to Mombacho Volcano Reserve

    Granada to Mombacho Volcano Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour through Mombacho cloud forest
    • Cigar manufacturer visit
    Landmarks
    Mombacho Volcano Reserve
  13. Day 13

    Granada to San Juan del Sur

    Granada to San Juan del Sur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Ometepe Island
    • La Ceiba Archaeological Museum visit
    • Walk around Charco Verde lagoon
    • Ferry return to mainland
    • Sunset cocktail experience at San Juan del Sur waterfront
    Landmarks
    Ometepe Island
    Concepción Volcano
    Maderas Volcano
    La Ceiba Archaeological Museum
    Charco Verde
    San Juan del Sur
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    San Juan del Sur to San José

    San Juan del Sur to San José
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel
  15. Day 15

    San José

    San José
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Connecting beach hotel stay (transfer to beach hotel not included)

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    Nicaragua
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica.Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica.Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica.Nicaragua. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica.Nicaragua. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Nicaragua. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with MEIERS WELTREISEN. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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