Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
León
LeónOptional Activities
- Optional dinner with group at local restaurant to sample traditional Nicaraguan cuisine
Landmarks León Cathedral - Day 2
León
LeónIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk exploring Leon's cultural heritage
- Visit to local art galleries and revolutionary murals
- Visit to Mercado Central de Leon (market snack included)
Optional Activities
- Kayaking or boat tour at Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve - USD60
- Visit to the Ruins of León Viejo - USD10
- Visit to León Art Center - USD4
Landmarks Mercado Central de León Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve Ruins of León Viejo - Day 3
León to Matagalpa
León to Matagalpa- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Coffee tour - USD110
- Birdwatching in the cloud forest - USD98
- Hike to Apante Nature Reserve, stop at Aguali Biological Station - USD40
- Coffee, Hiking and Waterfalls tour (includes bilingual guide, transportation, entrance fee, lunch) - USD115
Landmarks Apante Nature Reserve - Day 4
Matagalpa
Matagalpa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Nicaraguan dishes prepared during cooking workshop at Aguali Biological Station)
Included Activities
- Cooking workshop at Aguali Biological Station with traditional lunch
- Visit to indigenous community of El Chile with traditional weaving demonstration
- Lunch at Aguali Biological Station (meal prepared during workshop)
Optional Activities
- Optional short walk to Cerro El Chile scenic viewpoint
Landmarks Aguali Biological Station El Chile indigenous community Cerro El Chile - Day 5
Matagalpa to Granada
Matagalpa to Granada- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Masaya Artisan Market (free time for shopping)
- Masaya Volcano visit with entrance fee (or Mirador de Catarina if volcano closed)
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
- Kayak rental - NIO913
- Laguna Apoyo swimming and kayaking tour (requires minimum 3 travellers) - USD40
- Mombacho Volcano hike (requires minimum 4 travellers) - USD60
- Granada islets boat tour (requires minimum 3 travellers) - USD25
- Half day city tour - USD40
- Breakfast at El Cafe de las Sonrisas - USD5
Landmarks Parque Central La Calzada Lake Nicaragua Laguna de Apoyo Mombacho Volcano 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 (Charco Verde, Playa Santo Domingo and town of Altagracia)
- View of ancient Ometepe petroglyphs
Optional Activities
- Ojo de Agua natural spring (entrance fee) - USD10
Landmarks Charco Verde Playa Santo Domingo Altagracia Maderas Volcano - Day 9
Ometepe to Rincón de la Vieja
Ometepe to Rincón de la Vieja- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hot springs and mud baths at Rincón de la Vieja
Landmarks Rincón de la Vieja - Day 10
Rincón de la Vieja
Rincón de la Vieja- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rincón de la Vieja National Park leader-led walk (Las Pailas Sector with entrance fee)
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching tour - USD51
- Canopy tour - USD74
- Waterfalls tour - USD57
Landmarks Rincón de la Vieja National Park - Las Pailas Sector - Day 11
Rincón de la Vieja to San José
Rincón de la Vieja to San José- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in San Jose
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner with group to reflect on journey
Landmarks Central Market 
- Day 12
San José
San José- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- San Jose Bites and Sights Tour (Urban Adventures) - USD190
- San Jose By Night: Food and Culture (Urban Adventures) - USD79
- National Museum (Entrance Fee) (Closed Sunday & Monday) - USD11
- Pre-Colombian Gold Museum (Entrance fee) - USD17
- The Art of Craft Beer in San Jose (Urban Adventures) - USD69
- Day 13
San José to La Fortuna
San José to La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a nearby restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tesoro Escondido Waterfall visit and swim
Optional Activities
- La Fortuna Waterfall (entrance only) - USD25
- Arenal 1968 Volcano View and Lava Trails (entrance fee) - USD25
- Paradise Hot Springs (entrance fee) - USD47
- Stand-up paddle boarding on Arenal Lake
Landmarks Tesoro Escondido Waterfall Arenal Volcano La Fortuna Waterfall - Day 14
La Fortuna to Monteverde
La Fortuna to Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic boat ride across Lake Arenal
- Visit to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Optional Activities
- Night wildlife walk in Children's Eternal Rain Forest - USD43
Landmarks Lake Arenal Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - Day 15
Monteverde
Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk in Monteverde Cloud Forest with leader
Optional Activities
- Suspension bridges tour - USD55
- Canopy zip-lining (entrance, equipment & transport) - USD101
- Serpentarium visit
- Butterfly garden and insects farm (entrance fee) - USD22
- Coffee & chocolate tour - USD47
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest - Day 16
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Homecooked traditional meal prepared with local family, including local Costa Rican coffee)
Included Activities
- Homecooked lunch with local family with traditional Nicaraguan/Costa Rican cooking lesson
Landmarks Lake Arenal 
- Day 17
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Manuel Antonio National Park tour with naturalist guide (entrance fee included)
Optional Activities
- Cruise including transport, guide, lunch and drinks onboard - USD95
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park - Day 18
Manuel Antonio to San José
Manuel Antonio to San José- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mangrove kayaking on Damas Island with local guide
Optional Activities
- Optional farewell dinner with group
Landmarks Damas Island Mangrove Forest - Day 19
San José
San José- Meals
- Breakfast
