For those visitors short on time, this is the perfect treat. Taste of Nicaragua takes you to the country's most significant colonial cities, active volcanoes and to some of Lake Nicaragua's most beautiful islands. The tour will visit the historic, colonial gems of León and Granada and all their significant churches, museums and cultural spots. It includes up close and personal visits to the bubbling, exposed volcanic vein of the active Telica Volcano and the smoking crater of the Masaya Volcano where you will witness the stirrings of the earth's inner soul. We will also go to the country's largest crater lake, the deep blue Laguna de Apoyo and Central America's grandest body of fresh water, Lake Nicaragua, where you'll have a private boat tour of the 354 island archipelago called Las Isletas. This is the perfect short course of culture, history and nature.

DAY 01: MANAGUA: Airport greeting and transfer to Hotel Europeo in Managua's quiet gallery district.

DAY 02: MANAGUA - LEON - MANAGUA: Breakfast at hotel and transfer north to the intellectual and artistic center of Nicaragua the colonial capital of León. A full tour of León's colonial history and culture with visits to some of its 14 colonial period churches, including Central America's biggest, the grand Cathedral of Leon and visits to poet's homes and a beautiful art museum in an old colonial house. Lunch break in León. Afternoon visit to the amazing volcanic activity in the small rural village of San Jacinto where the micro-craters of the Telica volcano can be observed. Lodging at the Hotel Europeo in Managua.

DAY 03: MANAGUA - MASAYA - GRANADA - MANAGUA: Breakfast at hotel. Transfer south to the Masaya Volcano National Park where we drive right to the summit of an active smoking crater to look inside, then we continue to the country's most famous outdoor artisan's market in Masaya city. Transfer to the little villages in the hills behind Masaya for a lunch break at the lookout restaurant over the deep blue crater lake of Laguna de Apoyo. After lunch a visit in private boat to the tropical island archipelago paradise of Las Isletas in Lake Nicaragua. Return to Granada for a tour of the city. Lodging at the Hotel Europeo in Managua.

DAY 04: MANAGUA: Airport transfer for flight out.

Tour includes:
All transfers in private car/bus with A/C
3 nights lodging at Hotel Europeo in Managua
All breakfasts
All entrance fees to museums and parks
Private boat tour of Las Isletas in Lake Nicaragua
Cultural tours of Granada, León and Masaya
Volcanic tours of Volcán Masaya National Park, San Jacinto and Apoyo Lake
Full time assistance of an English speaking guide

Tour does not include:
Drinks, lunch or dinner.
Lodging in Managua or international flights or taxes.
Travel insurance, tips, visas, or medical treatment.

All tours are private and can begin any day of the year.

Custom tour itineraries are available upon request.

Hotels described in itinerary are standard, optional upgrade is available.

Tour costs depend on the number of travelers in your party; please specify number when requesting a quote.
Rates are subject to availability at time of reservation.