Itinerary
- Day 1
León
León- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk through historic streets of León
- Admire León Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Optional dinner with group at local restaurant to sample traditional Nicaraguan cuisine
Landmarks León Cathedral 
- Day 2
León
León- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Snack (Market snack such as quesillo (soft tortilla filled with fresh cheese, pickled onions and cream) or refreshing natural fruit drink)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk exploring León's cultural heritage
- Visit local art galleries and revolutionary murals
- Visit Mercado Central de León with market snack included
Optional Activities
- Kayaking or boat tour at Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve
- Visit Ruins de León Viejo archaeological site near Puerto Momotombo
Landmarks Mercado Central de León Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve Ruins de León Viejo - Day 3
León to Matagalpa
León to Matagalpa- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Short walk through Matagalpa town
- Coffee tour
- Birdwatching in the cloud forest
- Farm visit
- Hiking in Apante Nature Reserve
Landmarks Apante Nature Reserve - Day 4
Matagalpa
Matagalpa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Nicaraguan dishes prepared during cooking workshop)
Included Activities
- Aguali Biological Station interactive cooking workshop with traditional dishes
- Lunch of dishes prepared at cooking workshop
- El Chile indigenous community visit and traditional weaving demonstration with local women artisans
- Try traditional weaving process
Optional Activities
- Short walk to Cerro El Chile scenic viewpoint
Landmarks Aguali Biological Station El Chile Cerro El Chile - Day 5
Matagalpa to Granada
Matagalpa to Granada- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Masaya Artisan Market
- Masaya Volcano entrance and visit
Landmarks Masaya Artisan Market Masaya Volcano Mirador de Catarina 
- Day 6
Granada
Granada- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk through Parque Central and La Calzada
Optional Activities
- Kayaking around the islets of Lake Nicaragua
- Bike rental and ride to Laguna de Apoyo
- Hiking the Mombacho Volcano Crater Trail
- Guided city tour visiting Casa de los Tres Mundos and San Francisco Convent
Landmarks Parque Central La Calzada Lake Nicaragua Laguna de Apoyo Mombacho Volcano Crater Trail Casa de los Tres Mundos San Francisco Convent - Day 7
Granada to Ometepe
Granada to Ometepe- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Ometepe Island 
- Day 8
Ometepe
Ometepe- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day island tour including Charco Verde, Playa Santo Domingo and town of Altagracia
- Ancient Ometepe petroglyphs viewing
Optional Activities
- Hike to Maderas volcano summit
Landmarks Charco Verde Playa Santo Domingo Altagracia Maderas Volcano - Day 9
Nicaragua to Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica
Nicaragua to Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rincón de la Vieja - Hot Springs & Mud Baths
- Rincón de la Vieja National Park (Las Pailas Sector) - Entrance Fee
Landmarks Rincón de la Vieja National Park 


- Day 10
Ometepe to Rincón de la Vieja
Ometepe to Rincón de la Vieja- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rincón de la Vieja hot springs and mud baths
Landmarks Rincón de la Vieja 
- Day 11
Rincón de la Vieja
Rincón de la Vieja- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk through Rincón de la Vieja National Park (Las Pailas Sector)
- Rincón de la Vieja National Park entrance fee
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching
- Canopy tour
Landmarks Rincón de la Vieja National Park Las Pailas Sector - Day 12
Rincón de la Vieja to San José
Rincón de la Vieja to San José- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in San José
Optional Activities
- Explore Central Market for handicrafts and locally grown fruit
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks Central Market


















