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A CULTURAL AND NATURAL ADVENTURE THAT YOU WILL NOT FORGET

Countries
Costa Rica, Nicaragua

Zones
Central, South

Themes
Adventure, Culture, Nature

The culture and the nature around you on this tour through Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Know the Volcano and Arenal lake, the city of Granada, Managua, with their icons such as the Cathedral of Santiago de los Caballeros or Ruben Dario National Theater, as well as the beaches of Liberia in the North Pacific.

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Day 1

SAN JOSÉ or LIBERIA, COSTA RICA

Meet and greet, and transfer from the international airport to the hotel of your choice. Rest of the day free to enjoy the facilities and amenities of the hotel.

Day 2

SAN JOSÉ or LIBERIA – VOLCÁN ARENAL

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Arenal Volcano. The trip will allow us to visit some of the most picturesque towns in the country until we reach the volcano area.

Day 3

ARENAL VOLCANO

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the facilities and amenities of the hotel.

If you purchased the optional activities package, you can visit the Hanging Bridges Forest Reserve, with an area of 243 hectares of protected forest. It is ideal for walkers who want to admire the features of the tropical rainforest. You can also descend a path of approximately 500 meters to reach the impressive Rio La Fortuna Waterfall, characterized by its fall of more than 60 meters, and its fresh, clean and clear water. During the tour, you can observe some plants, trees and animals from the area.

Day 4

ARENAL VOLCANO– RINCÓN DE LA VIEJA

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Rincón de la Vieja. During the ride, you can enjoy the view of Lake Arenal, and the traditional areas of the country. Free afternoon to enjoy the hotel facilities.

Day 5

RINCÓN DE LA VIEJA

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the facilities and amenities of the hotel.

If you purchased the optional activities package, in the morning there will be an exciting horseback ride on the trails of the dry tropical forest near the hotel.

Day 6

RINCÓN DE LA VIEJA – GRANADA, NICARAGUA

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, transfer to Peñas Blancas, border with Nicaragua. After crossing the border, we will continue towards the city of Granada; lunch en route. Upon arrival in Granada, we will start the afternoon sailing in the waters of the majestic Lake Nicaragua or Cocibolca. The greatness of this lake will delight us in a boat ride. We will cross the more than 365 islets of volcanic origin, which have natural channels and exuberant vegetation, while we admire the Mombacho Volcano. Back in Granada, a horse-drawn carriage will be waiting for us to take a tour of this magnificent colonial city.

Day 7

GRANADA, NICARAGUA

Breakfast at the hotel. Early departure to Managua, the capital city, to appreciate the mix of the present and the past that Managua evokes. We will visit icons such as the Old Santiago de los Caballeros Cathedral, the National Palace of Culture, the Rubén Darío National Theater and the monument to this famous Latin American poet, the Presidential House, the Hill and the Tiscapa Lagoon, where the museum is located in memory to the caudillo and national hero, General Augusto C. Sandino. After a delicious lunch in a traditional restaurant, we will continue to the Masaya Volcano National Park, the city of Masaya, a hammock factory, and the handicraft market. Return to Granada.

Day 8

GRANADA, NICARAGUA – NORTH PACIFIC

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer back to Costa Rica, Free afternoon to enjoy the hotel amenities.

Day 9

NORTH PACIFIC

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the facilities and services of the hotel.

Day 10

NORTH PACIFIC – SAN JOSÉ

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning to enjoy the facilities and services of the hotel. Transfer to the capital city. If your departure flight is from Liberia, you can enjoy an additional night on the beach.

Day 11

SAN JOSÉ or LIBERIA

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the International Airport to take the flight back to your country of origin.

Activities included

3 and 4-star hotels
Boat excursion to Lake Nicaragua, with lunch included.
Excursion in a horse-drawn carriage through the city of Granada.
Excursion to Managua, visit to the most important tourist interest points, with lunch included.
Excursion to the Masaya Volcano.
Meals detailed in the itinerary.

It does not include:

Plane tickets.
Private transfers (all are regular).
Meals not indicated.
Tips.
Services and activities not indicated in the detailed program.
Optional activities detailed in the itinerary

Useful information - Don't leave anything

We recommend to bring…
Make sure all your documentation is in order.
Clothes for warm climate and rucksack for water.
We recommend bringing sporty, light, comfortable clothing.

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