Nicaragua Tours - Ometepe & Managua

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Tour Overview

Take in the sights and sounds of four distinctive Central American countries; Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Dramatic volcanic landscapes mix beautifully with ancient Mayan ruins and vibrant nightlife to create one all-encompassing adventure. Come face to face with Capuchin monkeys, sample local food, bathe in natural hot springs and uncover artistic colonial cities.

• > Visit Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala
• > Walking tours in Roatan Islands, Leon, Granada
• > Visit Masaya shield volcano
• > Guided trip to Copan Mayan ruins
• > Return water taxis to Roatan and Ometepe Islands
• > Informal Spanish language sessions with tour leader
• > Swim in the Caribbean waters from the Roatan Islands
• > Natural hot water spring evening swim
• > Scenic walks and hikes

• > Tour leader: Services of a professional bilingual tour leader and local guides
• > Transport: All transport by BOLT (Buses or Local Transport)
• > Accommodation: All 12 nights included (9 x twin & 3 x multi share).
• > Wi-Fi: The majority of hotels/hostels have Wi-Fi available in rooms or common space.
• > Group size: 18 maximum

Our BOLT tours (Buses Or Local Transport) offer the same great TrekAmerica experience, but using the most appropriate and affordable style of travel for the countries we visit. You'll stay in a mix of hotels and hostels, with most nights on a twin or triple share basis. Buses, collectivos, taxis, ferries and overnight buses get you from A to B, so you get to see the best that these awesome countries have to offer whilst travelling the same way the locals do, with the help and security of your local tour leader.

• Various optional activities are available with a selection of the most popular listed below. All activities are arranged and paid locally with your tour leader. Please see the day by day itinerary for a full list of activities available each day.


• > Mountain biking US$20
• > Macadamia Nut Farm US$28
• > Snorkelling US$30-$69
• > Roatan Iguana Farm Tour US$45
• > Canopy tours US$45-$65
• > Horseback riding US$30-$50
• > Granada city tour US$10
• > Volcano trekking US$10-$15
• > Kayaking (Ometepe) US$15 per hour

Please note the closest airport to Antigua is Guatemala City. Please ensure you choose the correct airport name if booking your own flights.

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Trip Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.

As this tour departs at 0730 we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation. Please request hotel details at the time of booking.

Local Payments:
Some meals included as per the itinerary with all other meals paid individually in local restaurants.

Budget approximately US$26 for border-crossing fees (additional fees may apply for air departures).

Guatemala exit fee US$3
Honduras entry fee US$4
Nicaragua entry fee US$13
Nicaragua exit fee US$3
Costa Rica exit fee US$3

Fees are subject to change. Please consult local embassies to confirm exact costs.

Important: You will need adequate travel insurance to join this trip. Download our insurance tips pdf for more information.

• Day: 1-2 San Jose & Ometepe Island, Nicaragua

  Leave behind San Jose - a city with an interesting mix of history and modernity to begin your journey towards Isla Ometepe in Nicaragua. Travel to San Jorge and take the water taxi to Isla Ometepe, whose name derives from the Aztec language meaning Ome = two and Tepelth = hills, thanks to twin mountains formed by volcanoes. Venture up to the peak of the volcanoes or for a taste of adventure, try kayaking the cool waters or sand boarding down the local dunes.
  Accommodation: Budget Lodging in twin share
  
  Optional activities: Volcano trekking US$10-$15 | Kayaking US$15 per hour

• Day: 3-4 Granada, Nicaragua

  Departing Ometepe Island by water taxi you arrive to the colonial city of Granada, your home for the next 2 nights. Take a trip to 'Monkey Island' where its cheeky residents will put a smile on your face! If you want to brush up on your Spanish, your tour leader is on hand to teach you the ropes.
  Accommodation: Budget Lodging in multi share dorms
  
  Optional activities: Granada city tour US$10 | Mona Monkey Island tour US$60

• Day: 5-6 Managua & Leon, Nicaragua

  A rare opportunity to stop at Masaya, an awesome active volcano located 20 km south of Managua, Nicaragua, where the locals have baptised it "La Boca del Infierno" or "The Mouth of Hell". Continue onto Leon, one of the oldest cities in the country with arguably the finest colonial architecture in Nicaragua. The city centre is definitely worth exploring, with museums, art galleries and an imposing cathedral.
  Accommodation: Budget Lodging in twin share
  
  Optional activities: Leon city tour US$15

• Day: 7 San Pedro Sula, Honduras

  Another day and another whole new country to explore! This time it's Honduras and the city of San Pedro Sula, where you'll find amazing markets. Try your hand at bartering for local specialities such as leather, textiles, silver and much more. Also known for its nightlife, you may want to head out to sample Salva Vida, the local beer of Honduras.
  Accommodation: Budget Lodging in multi share dorms

• Day: 8-9 La Ceiba & Roatan Island, Honduras

  Today after breakfast we'll depart from San Pedro Sula to La Ceiba beach where we board the water ferry to Roatan Island. Snorkelling, canopy tours, horse riding or exploring lush tropical scenery are only a few things that await you at Roatan Island, and life moves at a much slower pace, allowing you to completely relax in an island paradise.
  Accommodation: Budget Lodging in twin share
  
  Optional activities: Snorkelling US$30-$69 | Roatan Iguana Farm Tour US$45 | Canopy tours US$45-$65 | Horseback riding US$30-$50 | Roatan canopy zipline & reef snorkelling tour US$88

• Day: 10-11 Copan Mayan Ruins, Honduras

  Today we wave goodbye to Roatan Island as we make our way to Copan, made famous for the mighty Mayan Ruins. Known in ancient times as "Xukpi", it was the art and astronomy capital of the Mayan world and with an included guided visit, you can discover carved monuments and intricate swirling art surpassing any other Mayan city. Take an included evening dip in the Natural Hot Water Springs located just outside the city. A bumpy ride and a splash in this natural oasis is a brilliant way to bond with your group.
  Accommodation: Budget Lodging in twin or triple share

• Day: 12-13 Antigua, Guatemala

  Guatemala is next country on the list, with Antigua City providing ample entertainment. Explore the city; shops with textiles, ceramics, jewellery, and antiques or climb on a mountain bike for a change of pace. Why not add a touch of culture and pay a visit to Macadamia nut and coffee plantations.
  Accommodation: 1 night Budget Lodging in twin share
  
  Optional activities: Mountain biking US$20 | Macadamia Nut Farm US$28
  
  This tour ends at approximately 17:00 hrs. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs. If you would like to BOLT on additional nights here, please enquire at the time of booking.

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