| Nicaragua's amazing 3 seas: the caribbean, lake Nicaragua and the pacific! |
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| Welcome to Nicaragua, surrounded in the east by the Caribbean Sea, in the west by the Pacific Ocean, and in its heart embracing Lake Nicaragua, the largest freshwater body in Central America. During this tour you'll experience life beside all three of Nicaragua's ‘seas', staying in luxury coastal resorts and island escapes, as well as visiting the capital, Managua, the colonial gem of Granada, and two of the nation's mighty volcanoes. We've included a selection of experiences throughout the tour which bring you closer to this fascinating country, and you'll have plenty of time to unwind and enjoy Nicaragua´s 3 seas. |
| Day | Destination | Hotel |
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| 1 | Managua | Hotel Los Robles |
| 2 | Pearl Keys | Calala Island |
| 3 | Pearl Keys | Calala Island |
| 4 | Pearl Keys | Calala Island |
| 5 | Isletas de Granada | Jicaro Ecolodge |
| Day | Destination | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Isletas de Granada | Jicaro Ecolodge |
| 7 | San Juan del Sur | Morgan's Rock |
| 8 | San Juan del Sur | Morgan's Rock |
| 9 | San Juan del Sur | Morgan's Rock |
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Pickup point: Managua Airport - International Flights
Welcome to Nicaragua! Upon arrival at the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua you will pass through immigration and customs. The process is rather straightforward and waiting times are usually not long. All foreigners entering the country are required to have a passport valid for at least six months and will need to purchase a tourist visa for $10 USD; this payment must be made in US dollars (cash). Please note that damaged bills are not accepted. Leaving the customs area please turn left at the next possible turn, the glass doors give way to the street where our representative will wait for you with a name sign, and transfer you to your first destination.
Quotation
Day 1 Welcome to Nicaragua, land of the 3 seas!|---
Upon arrival you are received by our team at the airport, and transferred to your hotel in the capital city.
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Transfer :
Managua Airport - Managua
- Distance: 15 km.
- Road is in very good condition.
Average travel time: 25 minutes
Destination Info: Managua
Nicaragua's capital city is home to almost two million people, and is the heartbeat of the nation's culture and commerce. Managua hosts the country's main airport and is the starting point for many Nicaraguan vacations, but it's worth spending a couple of days exploring what the city has to offer, with a vibrant dining and nightlife scene, buzzing markets and impressive revolutionary landmarks. There's a selection of good quality hotels, and popular daytrips include the nearby Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve and the spectacular Masaya Volcano National Park.
Hotel Los Robles
Hotel Los Robles is a small, boutique hotel which offers a peaceful retreat near the center of the city. Surrounded by attractive gardens, this colonial-style building is close to a number of restaurants and bars, whilst the city's commercial district is also easily accessible. The comfortable rooms are air-conditioned and small private patios, whilst you'll also have a swimming pool, bar and restaurant on-site.
Rooms: Double Room - Doble Superior
Day 2 Traveling to the Caribbean Sea|BLD
After breakfast the first leg of your private tour takes you to the Caribbean Sea. You take the domestic flight to Bluefields, followed by a private boat transfer to the Pearl Cays, also known as Cayos de Perlas; a group of 18 cays located about 15 kilometers off the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua. The Pearl Cays are covered with vegetation and are lined with white sand beaches. They are an important nesting site for turtles, including the endangered Hawksbill turtle. One of the private cays boasts a high-end resort called Calala Island, lying directly along the beach. With only 4 suites on the entire Island, complete privacy comes as standard. A staff of 25 looks after a maximum of 10 guests.
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Transfer :
08:00 -
Managua - Managua Airport
- Distance: 15 km.
- Road is in very good condition.
Average travel time: 25 minutes -
Plane :
10:00 -
Managua - Bluefields
- Distance: 365 km.
Average travel time:
45 minutes
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Boat :
11:00 -
Bluefields - Cayos Perlas
Average travel time:
2:45h
Destination Info: Pearl Keys
Pearl Cays is a group of 18 islands located in the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, about 35 kilometers from the small town of Laguna de Perlas. These islands are a really good option for a relaxing trip with friends or family.
Each island is 1 hour away from each other and it?s possible to visit all 18 cays by boat. All are surrounded by turquoise water, white sand beaches and palm trees. Perfect spots to spend a personalized Caribbean holiday. Some activities that can be done are sunbathing, snorkeling or simply taking a swim in the clear crystal waters.
Calala Island
Calala is the first resort of its kind in the beautiful Pearl Keys - a private luxury island nestled in a remote part of Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast, with a mission to go above and beyond, and to exceed expectations. The property sits on Lime Island cay, only a couple of hours by boat from Bluefields but seemingly a world away. Each one of the ocean view and beachfront suites was designed by renowned architect Matthew Falkiner, and is decorated with the finest handcrafted furniture from Nicaragua.
The hotel offers high-end amenities and service, but retains an easy-going Caribbean character. There are a range of activities on offer, and the restaurant offers fine dining with local influences and ingredients.
Rooms: Double Room - Master Suite
Day 3 Experience the Caribbean Sea at leisure around Calala Island|BLD
Fill your day with activities that will connect you with the surroundings of the Pearl Cays in the Caribbean Sea. Kayak across to an uninhabited island, explore the shipwreck on the shores of Little Calala Island, and snorkel around the reefs, or enjoy a private picnic to wither away the afternoon.
Included Experiences
Calala Island Experience
Delight in the Caribbean Paradise, chose between non-motorized water sport activities, Fishing in the surroundings of the Island or snorkeling to admire the unique species of our Caribbean Coast. You can also paddle to the private Little Calala Island, just 5 minutes away from the big island, where you can relax and feel the owner of the island. Besides this activities, you can also swim at the infinity pool or relax in the beach and delight with their unique fresh gastronomy offer.
Calala Island
Day 4 Day at leisure in the Nicaraguan Caribbean! |BLD
Enjoy the cristal clear Caribbean waters and white sand beaches of the Pearl Cays, at leisure.
Calala Island
Day 5 Traveling to the Fresh Water Sea|BLD
After breakfast the second leg of your private tour takes you to Lake Nicaragua, locally known as The Fresh Water Sea, being the biggest water body in Central America, and in Latin America only second to Lake Titicaca. Your private boat takes you back to Bluefields for your domestic flight to Managua. Upon arrival you are transferred to Granada, a colonial town located on the shores of the Fresh Water Sea. Here you take a private boat to the Las Isletas Archipelago, consisting of 360 islands of volcanic origin. One of the private islands boasts an intimate boutique ecolodge, called Jicaro Island Ecolodge, which is your temporary place of residence.
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Boat :
10:00 -
Cayos Perlas - Bluefields
Average travel time:
2:45h
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Plane :
13:10 -
Bluefields - Managua Airport
- Distance: 365 km.
Average travel time:
1:30h
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Transfer :
14:05 -
Managua Airport - Granada
- Distance: 46 km.
- Road is in very good condition.
Average travel time: 1:00h -
Transfer :
15:15 -
Ext. Marina Cocibolca
- Distance: 5 km.
- Road is in good condition.
Average travel time: 10 minutes -
Boat :
15:30 -
Granada´s Asese Port - Jicaro Island
Destination Info: Isletas de Granada
Located near to the shores of the vast Lake Nicaragua and created by a pre-historic eruption of the nearby Mombacho Volcano, Las Isletas are one of the country's most attractive natural highlights. An archipelago of 365 small islands scattered around the Asese peninsula, here you'll find a mix of tiny fishing communities, stunning private homes, and beautiful resorts and eco-lodges. The flora and fauna of the archipelago is remarkable, and best observed from a private deck, by motorboat, or by kayak slowly paddling around the islands.
Jicaro Ecolodge
Jicaro Ecolodge is one Nicaragua's most upscale and sustainable nature resorts, located on a private island in Lake Nicaragua and blending seamlessly into the natural beauty that surrounds it. Guests stay in one of nine luxury private casitas overlooking the lake, each one with a canopy bed, private bathroom and veranda. Built using local materials, both the casitas and the communal areas give a sense of indulgence and authenticity. During your stay, you can choose to relax in jungle-like surroundings at the pool, enjoy the lodge's spa treatments, take a yoga class or join one of the many activities and tours on offer. It's an island experience filled with peace, tranquillity and luxury.
Rooms: Double Room - Bungalow
Day 6 Cultural experience and lake of lava!|BLD
After breakfast with a panoramic view over the Sweet Water your captain brings you back to mainland Nicaragua where your private guide takes you on a cultural tour. You start off with a Chocolate workshop to learn about the region roots, focusing on one of the main ingredients, the cacao. In the afternoon a master blender will introduce you to the world of tobacco and cigars, visiting a local cigar factory. To top of the day you visit to the Masaya Volcano National Park (momentarily active) for a twilight tour to experience the heath, smells and views of the lava lake.
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Boat :
08:00 -
Jicaro Island - Granada´s Asese Port
Average travel time:
10 minutes
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Transfer :
08:15 -
Ext. Marina Cocibolca
- Distance: 5 km.
- Road is in good condition.
Average travel time: 10 minutes -
Boat :
20:00 -
Granada´s Asese Port - Jicaro Island
Included Experiences
09:00 Granada - Chocolate Workshop (Private)
On this fun interactive workshop you'll learn everything about cacao and chocolate-making, and prepare handmade chocolate from Nicaraguan organic cacao beans. Popular with couples and families, the workshop covers the entire process, starting from the cocoa bean and ending with your very own handmade bar of chocolate. You'll also prepare some cocoa drinks, including an ancient indigenous drink which dates back hundreds of years.
15:00 Granada - Traditional Cigar Workshop
Start this marvelous visit with a insight into the history of Tobacco farming and Cigar production in Nicaragua. learn about the regions where it is cultivated in Nicaragua with the company's origin. Continue to Casa Favilli, an historical building in Granada, where you will discover the diverse phases of production and roll your own cigar, based on the traditional method cigar rollers use. Don't miss the stunning views from the terrace at Casa Favilli!
16:45 Masaya Volcano - Lava Night Tour (Private)
Masaya Volcano National Park is one of the most famous volcanoes in the pacific region of Nicaragua due to its constant activity, and was known to the Spanish at the "Mouth of Hell". It offers the unique experience of seeing an active volcano up close, and watching as molten lava glows in crater just meters away from you. It's an awe-inspiring experience allowing visitors to experience a phenomenon once sacred to the pre-Columbian Nicaraguans, who were inspired by the raw power and beauty of nature.
Jicaro Ecolodge
Day 7 Traveling to the Pacific!|BLD
After breakfast the third leg of your private tour takes you to the Pacific Ocean, with its rugged coastline, pristine bays and dramatic rock formations. Your captain takes you back to mainland Nicaragua, followed by a private transfer to Morgans Rock, a secluded ecolodge located north of San Juan del Sur. En route you visit Mombacho Volcano for a hike around the crater, through the cloud forest, and for an exclusive coffee estate tour, which includes a coffee tasting with an expert at the local hacienda. Dinner and overnight with a oceanfront view at Morgan´s Rock.
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Boat :
08:00 -
Jicaro Island - Granada´s Asese Port
Average travel time:
10 minutes
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Transfer :
08:15 -
Ext. Marina Cocibolca
- Distance: 5 km.
- Road is in good condition.
Average travel time: 10 minutes -
Transfer :
08:30 -
Granada - San Juan del Sur
- Distance: 98 km.
- Road is in very good condition.
Average travel time: 2:00h -
Transfer :
12:00 -
Ext. Morgan´s Rock
- Distance: 12 km.
- Road is in good condition.
Average travel time: 25 minutes
Destination Info: San Juan del Sur
Once a quiet fishing village, San Juan del Sur has grown into one of the most popular beach destinations on Nicaragua's southern Pacific Coast. Happily, the town has maintained much of the charm and laid-back atmosphere which made it famous, and the surrounding area remains as beautiful and wild as ever. The picturesque half-moon bay is ideal for swimming, and there are some lovely hotels and restaurants along the waterfront. The town is an excellent base for exploring other less known beaches in the region, some of which are great for surfing almost year-round. Other activities, some seasonal, include snorkeling, diving, sailing, whale-watching and zip-lining.
Included Experiences
08:30 Mombacho Volcano - Crater Trail (Private)
Journey into the lush cloud forest around the majestic Mombacho Volcano, spotting wildlife and taking in the incredible panoramic views from the top. After travelling to the Mombacho Nature Reserve, you'll begin to climb the volcano by 4x4 truck, stopping for a delicious local coffee at one of the plantations along the way. Once near the top you'll enjoy a short, guided hike along the trail, passing through a variety of landscapes - keep an eye out for the howler monkeys and white-faced monkeys, sloths, dart frogs, and the endemic Mombacho salamander along the way. Once at the peak, you can enjoy views over Granada, the Las Isletas archipelago and Masaya Volcano.
10:45 Granada - Exclusive Coffee Tour at Mombacho Volcano
A real treat for coffee lovers! On this tour youll visit the coffee plantation of Café Las Flores, idyllically located on the slopes of an inactive volcano within the Mombacho Volcano Nature Reserve, where youll learn about sustainable coffee cultivation. At the end of the tour, continue to the old conserved hacienda of Palazio family, where you can admire some of the original belongings of the family and participate in a coffee tasting and evaluation of the top coffee products of Café Las Flores, as the Grandes Cosechas or Single State Gourmet Coffee. Take the flavor of the Mombachos coffee with your own bag of special coffee as a gift from us!
Note that although this tour can be done the whole year round, from November to February is the harvest season. During these months you can see how the beans are picked, washed, peeled and dried. You can help pick the beans using a basket strapped around your waist.
Morgan's Rock
Thirty minutes north of San Juan del Sur, Morgan's Rock sits on a crescent-shaped beach with an estuary leading into a tropical forest. The setting is stunning, and you'll cross over a canyon to get to the rustic wood and stone bungalows, which overlook long stretches of private beach and offer all of the comfort you'd expect from a high-end hotel. The bungalows all feature private terraces, many with their own plunge pools.
The hotel is run sustainably, with much of the food served in their excellent restaurant coming directly from the farm which also operates here, and they work closely with the local community. During your stay you can explore the area, relax on the beach or by the pool, or take part in a large selection of tours and activities available on-site. It's a wonderful spot for a little tropical relaxation by the Pacific.
Rooms: Double Room - Ocean view bungalow
Day 8 Day at leisure at Morgans Rock|BLD
Enjoy you time at leisure at the ecolodge or join some of the included on-site activities.
Included Experiences
San Juan del Sur - Morgan's Rock Discover Experience
During you stay at Morgan's Rock, a secluded paradise, on the basis of the full board Discover Package, you will be able to enjoy activities that mix with the idyllic setting, as the following. One activity per day of stay needs to be chosen:
Breakfast at the Farm; Organic Farming; Hacienda Experience; The magic of Reforestation; Birdwatching; Horseback Riding; Monkey & Sloth Quest; Sunset on the Hill Hike; Pluma Hike; Las Tinajas Hike; Jungle Walk; Jungle Night Walk; Catch your Shrimp; Catch your Mullet or Mangrove Kayaking.
Morgan's Rock
Day 9 Day at leisure at Morgans Rock - Pacific private sunset boat tour. |BLD
Enjoy the Morgan´s Rock´s Pacific beach, followed by a private sunset boat tour, with incredible views and sunset.
Morgan's Rock
Day 10 3 seas unveiled - time to go home.|B--
After a farm-to-table breakfast your private transfer takes you to Managua International Airport. Thank you for traveling the 3 seas with us!
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Transfer :
Ext. Morgan´s Rock
- Distance: 12 km.
- Road is in good condition.
Average travel time: 25 minutes -
Transfer :
San Juan del Sur - Managua Airport
- Distance: 140 km.
- Road is in good condition.
Average travel time: 3:00h
Drop off point: Managua Airport - International Flights
Upon arrival at the Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport in Managua, head to the check-in counter. Pass through security and onward towards your gate and outbound international flight. There are no fees to be paid, unless your departure tax (42 USD) is not included in your ticket. Facilities within the airport include a bank, restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, duty free shops, and a VIP lounge (charges apply).
Sustainability
CO2 compensation
In this reservation you traveled 1083 km approximately. This produces 105.81 kg of C02. It takes 6.96 trees to compensate for the environment impact.
Our sustainable suppliers
Water Refill Point
- Morgan's Rock
Community based tourism
- Jicaro Ecolodge : Hiring of a local staff is essential to the success of the lodge. We want to spread the potential wealth that tourism brings to Nicaragua by hiring locals as employees, subcontracting services locally and buying and producing locally.
Renewable energy
- Morgan's Rock : Solar panels are used to heat the bath water.
Nature Conservation Project
- Jicaro Ecolodge
: Harmony with nature and the local community were a key consideration in the development of Jicaro Island Ecolodge. The hotel was built with minimum impact to the island and with very careful planning in terms of water supply, waste water treatment and electricity usage. The team in charge of the management of Jicaro has a 12 year track record running ecolodges and sustainable hotels in Costa Rica and has brought this accumulated know how to Nicaragua.
- Morgan's Rock : Morgans Rock is located on a 4,446-acre farm of which 1,976 acres are conserved primary forest and the remaining 2,470 acres have been planted with 1.5 million timber and fruit trees in order to recreate a natural habitat for many species that were endangered.
For our comprehensive sustainability policy, we invite you to visit our website: www.vapues.com/sustainability
Note: Alternative hotels will be booked if quoted properties are unavailable at time of booking, possibly affecting provided net rates. We accept credit card payments up to a maximum of 1000 USD, without a surcharge. For larger sums we encourage payment through wire (bank) transfer. The quoted itinerary is subject to change, due to possible unforeseen circumstances.
Included
- Meet & greet
- Information package with maps and a detailed itinerary
- Reusable bottle
- Lodgement at hotels as mentioned or similar
- Breakfast
- Lunch on indicated days
- Dinner on indicated days
- Flight Managua - Bluefields
- Flight Bluefields - Managua Airport
- Transfers
- Tours mentioned with an English speaking guide + entrance fees.
- VAT / taxes
Not Included
- International flights
- Meals other than mentioned
- Migration fees
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours/activities
- Tips nor porters
Contact details Vapues Travel
Nicaragua: Los Robles, casa # 45Phone: (+505) 2270-1936
info@vapues.com
