Guest Itinerary

June 18: Arrival Managua, Nicaragua
Arrival at Managua International Airport. You will be met at the airport and transferred to Hotel Real Intercontinental with a short orientation about the exciting activities and destinations awaiting us. Check in to your elegant guest room with time to relax. No guided activities planned for today so that you can arrive at your convenience. Overnight at Hotel Real Intercontinental. (TG)

June 19: Managua / León
After breakfast depart for León. Along the way we will make a detour in León Viejo for a historical walking tour. León Viejo was founded in 1524 by conquistador Hernandez de Córdoba as the first capital of Nicaragua. Now declared a historic site by UNESCO, the ruins show an important piece of Nicaragua’s past.

In the afternoon we will make our way to the Flor de Caña Factory, rated as the best rum in Latin America. Check in to the charming El Covento, a beautifully renovated former convent, adjacent to San Francisco church. Rooms are large and airy and are built in the traditional colonial style around a central garden and fountain. Overnight at El Covento. (B,L,D) (NG) (LG)

June 20: León
Morning walking tour of the downtown area. For over 200 years, this city was the capital of Nicaragua until it was changed to Managua in 1851. Along with Granada, its rival city, it served as the country’s political, military, cultural and religious center. The architecture in León reflects the city’s colonial past, which is best represented by its churches and houses. The Metropolitan Cathedral is considered to be the most prominent colonial structure in all of Central America. Overnight at El Covento. (B,L,D) (NG) (LG)

June 21: León / Masaya / Granada
Morning stop on the way to Granada at the Masaya National Park to see an active volcano. Standing on the edge of crater looking down into billowing clouds of smoke will give you the unique opportunity to see the forces of Nature.

We will then continue on to the Masaya Markets and Pueblos Blancos. This is considered to be the center of Nicaraguan trade. Its colorful markets overflow with woven hammocks, wood carvings, leather goods, the famous hemp tapestries, embroidered blouses and many other unique crafts, making it the best shopping destination in the country. Only a few minutes away from Catarina, the towns of San Juan del Oriente, Diria, Diriomo, are part of the “white villages”, famous for their furniture, ceramic pottery, as well as pre-Columbian mythical legends. Check in at Granada’s most elegant hotel a 150-year-old renovated colonial home decorated in the Spanish colonial style preserving the aura of authenticity. Overnight at La Gran Francia. (B,L,D) (NG) (LG)

June 22: Granada
Enjoy a walking tour of Granada on cobbled streets – thrown back in time then topped off with a horse drawn carriage ride.

Very centrally located, this was the first city founded in Nicaragua by the Spanish in 1524. Here, charming colonial buildings, churches, and monuments in the Baroque style alternate with those of the Renaissance. The city was also built around a central plaza common to many Spanish cities in the 16th century. With a great showing of history and special charm, Granada is a “must” when visiting Nicaragua and we’ll be there.

A boat will transport us through the Isletas, a beautiful archipelago of volcanic origin in Lake Nicaragua made up of 365 islands. Created by the eruption of Mombacho Volcano eons ago, the Isletas are now covered by tropical vegetation, and are also a home to many species of tropical birds. Overnight at La Gran Francia. (B,L,D) (NG) (LG)

June 23: Granada / Ometepe
“Out of the midst of the beautiful Lake Nicaragua spring two magnificent pyramids, clad in the softest and richest green, all flecked with shadow and sunshine, whose summits pierce the billowy clouds.'' – Mark Twain (1867)

You're likely to find the description fitting as our ferry approaches Ometepe.. This peaceful island has contains two volcanoes, one of which, Concepcion (1,610 mts), is known to have the most perfectly formed cone in Latin America. The other, Maderas Volcano, has a cloud forest, waterfall, beautiful lagoon and an amazing panoramic view of Ometepe and Lake Nicaragua.

We will hike part of the Maderas Volcano and spend time at the Porvenir Farm. See petroglyphs carved in Volcanic Rock by the Nahual Nicarao Indians around 1700 years ago. Overnight at Villa Paraíso. (B,L,D) (NG) (LG)

June 24: Ometepe / Morgan’s Rock
Our next two days will be spent at Morgan’s Rock. This is a unique and natural haven for the traveler looking for a touch of luxury while enjoying the adventure and excitement of an exotic and tropical destination. There are 15 bungalows were the architect used mainly local materials and the wooden furniture was custom made by local artisans. All rooms with a private deck face west, where dramatic sunsets disappear into the Pacific Ocean. The surrounding forest adds privacy and peace while overlooking the private bay and estuary.

The clean waters and variety of marine life make it ideal for sprots fishing, scuba diving and marine photography. Pleasant and deserted white sand beaches around San Juan del Sur are certainly an attraction for the vacationer looking for peace and quiet. Overnight at Morgan’s Rock. (B,L,D) (NG) (LG)

June 25: Morgan’s Rock
A day at your leisure at Morgan’s Rock. Relax! Pleasant and deserted white sand beaches are certainly a way to absorb peace and quiet. Overnight at Morgan’s Rock. (B,L,D) (NG) (LG)

June 26: Morgan’s Rock / Managua
After breakfast, transfer back to Managua. Our city tour and history talk about the capital as we drive back to Managua. Despite centuries of conflict and violence going back to the arrival of the Spanish, and which continued virtually without pause until 1990, the Nicaraguan people have made a lasting commitment to peace, as symbolized by this wall, where literally thousands of guns have been buried. Overnight at Hotel Real Intercontinental. (B,L,D) (NG) (LG)

June 27: Depart
Transfer to the Managua International Airport approximately 2 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure time. (B) (TG)

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