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Nicaragua Tour
The Magic of Nicaragua
Private 10 Day / 9 Night itinerary
Managua - Pacific Coast - Granada - Leon
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The Tropical Discovery team is happy to provide you with the following suggested itinerary for your magical 10 day tour of Nicaragua. We could organize something similar, though perfectly tailored to meet you specific interests and choice hotels. Please have a look and upon confirmation, we will send you a detailed suggested itinerary with itemized pricing based on your comments as to how many days you would like to spend in each place, desired hotels, room types, number of persons, etc.
Thank you for choosing to travel with Tropical Discovery.
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DAY & LOCATION
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
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Day 1: Airport - Managua
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Arrive into Managua and be transferred directly to your lovely charm hotel in the heart of Managua. This city has strong folkloric heritage and deep-rooted traditions, where the customs and habits of its residents also identify the capital as a happy, caring, hard-working and, above all, optimistic place. As with other cities in Nicaragua, Managua also has its own special cuisine, definitely worth a try. The hotel itself is located within minutes of shopping centers, fashion boutiques, cafes, restaurants, bars and night clubs. Spend the evening enjoying the action the zone provides, or simply relax enjoying the amenities of your deluxe charm hotel.
GROUND TRANSPORT: Transfer from Nicaragua Int. Airport at (time to be confirmed) to hotel - Please look for driver with a sign with your name on it
LODGING: 1 night - 1 Standard double room - Hotel Los Robles
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Day 2: Managua - Morgan's Rock (Pacific coast)
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Be picked up at your hotel at 1:00 pm and be transferred to the beautiful southern Pacific Coast of Nicargua, and to your deluxe eco lodge. Morgan’s Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge is more than just a hotel. It is a unique and natural haven for the true traveler who is looking for a touch of luxury while enjoying the adventure and excitement of an exotic and tropical destination. But most importantly, it is a project of nature conservation, community development and reforestation offering Agro and Ecotourism at its best. Enjoy the solitary companionship of one of Nicaragua's most beautiful beaches while slipping back into your spacious private bungalow overlooking Pacific sunsets and tropical wildlife. Enjoy doing nothing more than refreshing in our infinity pool, freeing your soul at our Spa or delighting on a freshly caught Red Snapper.
Recommended: Half day city tour where we will see evidence of the 1972 earthquake on old Managua, as well as the emerging capital that is growing rapidly. We will visit both the old and new Cathedrals, Lake Managua, tour the recently renovated National Palace ( home to Nicaragua's culture museum ), and visit a thriving market. This tour presents the dramatic differences between the rich and the poor and the contrasts that existing in many other ways as well. Managua, Nicaragua's capital since 1851, with more than 1/3 of the country's population is a city that's alive and moving, showing the visitor urban daily life in an unforgettable way. For all our recommended culture and adventure one and half day tours & activities from Managua, please click here.
GROUND TRANSPORT: Transfer from hotel in Managua (1 pm pick up) to Morgan's Rock - Please look for driver with sign with your name on it
LODGING: 3 night - 1 Standard double room - Morgan's Rock
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Day 3: Morgan's Rock (Free day)
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Free day to enjoy the hotels amenities and the region's beautiful beaches, or opt for one of the many tours & activities. Tours & activities at Morgan’s Rock take place in the privileged setting of the Hacienda that entails various ecosystems such as primary tropical dry forest, secondary forest, hardwood plantations, pastures, untouched beaches and hills overlooking volcanoes, Lake Nicaragua and the Pacific Ocean. In addition, all guided tours at Hacienda Morgan’s Rock support local community members and help the conservation of the forest and the acquisition of more land to be conserved and reforested. For our recommended culture and adventure tours & activities from Morgan's Rock, please click here.
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Day 4: Morgan's Rock (Free day)
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Another free day to enjoy the hotels amenities and the region's beautiful beaches. For our recommended culture and adventure tours & activities from Morgan's Rock, please click here.
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Day 5: Morgan's Rock - Granada
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Be picked up at your hotel at 10:00 am and be transferred to the beautiful colonial city of Granada. The oldest city in the Americas, Granada was founded in 1524 by the conquistador Hernández de Cordoba. Once the business and shipping capital for the entire region, today Granada proudly remains one of the last true colonial cities; an undiscovered jewel. Spend an afternoon/evening enjoying this magical colonial town, considered by some to be the most beautiful in the world. Walk its romantic cobble stone streets, visit the central plaza and enjoy a lovely dinner at one of the many fine restaurants in the area.
GROUND TRANSPORT: Pick up from Hotel at 10:00 am, for transfer in mini van or SUV to Granada (2.5 hr drive)
LODGING: 3 nights - 1 Colonial Room (King) - Hotel La Gran Francia.
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Day 6: Granada (Free day)
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Free day to tour the magical colonial city of Granada. Set on the west coast of Lake Nicaragua, the city offers excellent day tour opportunities and historical interest. Relive those times by taking a ride in a horse-drawn coach, leaving from the Parque Colon, and enjoy the scenery of Granada. On Fridays, experience the Noches de Serenata (Serenade Nights) and enjoy the local cuisine and a festive atmosphere enlivened by a variety of musical groups. The Convent and Church of San Francisco of Granada were founded in 1529. San Francisco is the first church of the city and one of the most important colonial buildings in Central America. The Convent is now a museum that houses part of the pre-Columbian statuary of Nicaragua. Visit the shores of Lake Nicaragua and take a boat ride from La Cabaña Amarilla or from Port Asese for an incredible ecological voyage among 350 small islands, borne from a violent explosion of the nearby Mombacho Volcano. Please visit our Tours in Nicaragua page for more details.
RECOMMENDED TOURS:
• For our recommended culture and adventure one and half day tours & activities from Granada, please click here.
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Day 7: Granada (Free day)
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Another free day to tour the magical colonial city of Granada or take a half or full day excursion to the nearby pueblos blancos, volcanoes, natural reserves, lagoons, etc. Please visit our Tours in Nicaragua page for more details.
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Day 8: Granada - Leon
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Be picked up at your hotel at 9:00 am and be transferred to the beautiful colonial city of Leon, the capital of Nicaragua until 1852. Leon still retains its colonial-style streets and buildings from that time, evidenced by its beautiful cathedral - the largest in Central America. The cathedral’s atrium is adorned with impressive lions, more of which are found around the fountain of the central plaza. This church was built between 1747 and 1860, and then restored in 1992. The interior is in the baroque style, and holds valuable oil paintings and frescos as well as an image of Christ carved in wood, which was rescued from Leon Viejo. It also houses the tomb of the “Prince of Spanish Letters”, Ruben Dario. Stop to visit the churches of La Merced, El Calvario, San Juan, San Francisco, San Juan Bautista de Sutiaba and La Recoleccion, which have exquisitely adorned interiors. This city is also famous for the stunning and colorful sawdust street carpets made during Holy Week, particularly by the residents of the indigenous neighborhood of Sutiaba. Visit the Ruben Dario Museum, where the poet spent his childhood, and where there are many objects that offer details about the life history of the poet.
GROUND TRANSPORT: Pick up from Hotel at 9:00 am, for transfer in mini van or SUV to Leon (approx. 1.5 hrs drive)
LODGING: 1 night - 1 Standard double room - Hotel Convento
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Day 9: Leon - Managua
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Be picked up at 9:00 am from you hotel in Leon and be transferred directly to your charm hotel in the heart of Managua. This city has strong folkloric heritage and deep-rooted traditions, where the customs and habits of its residents also identify the capital as a happy, caring, hard-working and, above all, optimistic place. As with other cities in Nicaragua, Managua also has its own special cuisine, definitely worth a try. The hotel itself is located within minutes of shopping centers, fashion boutiques, cafes, restaurants, bars and night clubs. Spend the evening enjoying the action the zone provides, or simply relax enjoying the amenities of your deluxe charm hotel.
Recommended: Half day city tour or one of our other tours & activities from Managua, please click here for further details.
GROUND TRANSPORT: Pick up at your hotel in Leon (9:00 am pick up) for transfer to Managua - Please look for driver with sign with your name on it
LODGING: 1 night - 1 Standard double room - Hotel Los Robles
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Day 10: Managua - Airport
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Be taken in the morning to Managua International Airport for departure flight home (time to be confirmed).
GROUND TRANSPORT: Transfer to Managua Airport at (time to be confirmed); approx. 20 min. drive.
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Regional & Hotel Information
Please find below information on the proposed accommodations and regions. By clicking on each of the links or the images, you will arrive at a new page with each hotel and its amenities.
Day 1 & 9 - MANAGUA
Managua has been Nicaragua's capital since 1851 and today more than one third of the country's population lives there. Evidence of the 1972 earthquake on old Managua is still present, but the modern Managua is a rapidly growing city with cathedrals, shops, Lake Managua, the recently renovated National Palace (containing most of Nicaraguan culture and history), and a thriving markets as places of interest.
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Day 2, 3 & 4 - SAN JUAN DEL SUR
San Juan del Sur is 30 minutes from Rivas on Nicaragua's Pacific Coast. This area has singularly beautiful coral reefs and rocky beaches, with clear warm waters, ideal for deepwater fishing. Surfers and beach lovers alike will also fall under the spell of this beautiful region.
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Day 5, 6 & 7 - GRANADA
The colonial city of Granada, on the base of the Mombacho Volcano, is one of the most important colonial cities in Central America and offers its visitors an amazing variety of activities, like shopping, museums, day tours etc. Set on the west coast of Lake Nicaragua Granada is ideal to explore the many little islands set in the lake.
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Day 8 - LEON
Discover the charms of small but interesting city of León, enjoy its churches, monuments, markets, and learn more about its rich history, including its most famous former resident Rubén Darío, Father of Nicaraguan poetry. León Viejo close by has been declared in the year 2000 by UNESCO a "heritage site of humanity" as a symbol of Spanish conquest.
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Pricing Information
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2 pers
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4 pers
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6 pers
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8 pers
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US$ 1371
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US$ 1274
estim. per person
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US$ 1236
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US$ 1249
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Price Includes:
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• All VAT and Tourism Taxes • Ground transfers in air-conditioned minibus or car as per itinerary • All Lodging as per itinerary • Breakfast at Hotel La Gran Francia & Hotel Convento • 3 multi-course meals daily, local beverages, many tours, taxes and service charge at Morgan's Rock
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Price Excludes:
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• Passport and visa fees • Phone calls • Laundry Service • All items of personal nature • Meals, beverages, tours or transportation not specifically shown as included in package • Travel & cancellation insurance (highly recommended, please click here for more info. • Gratuities (recommended 10% for transporters)
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Options Upon Request:
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• Helicopter or private plane transport
• Upgrades to suites at select hotels
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Payment Terms:
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• Prices nor availability guaranteed until payment is received
• Payments accepted via Wire Transfer, Bank Check or Credit Card
• A deposit of 50% is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 45 days before departure.
• Please Note: By payment of invoice you agree to our Travel Terms & Conditions. To view a copy, please click here.
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Please Note:
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• Prices based on low season hotel 2008 rates. Final pricing details provided upon booking.
• All our tours are private and a la carte meaning you choose where to stay, what to visit, when to go and what to do. We simply provide expert advice and do all the booking for you, charging cost (or less, never more guaranteed) + a small service fee if any. Tour may be as deluxe or economical as your budget permits.
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What to Bring
Mostly dry and tropical fauna and flora at its best, but this also means warm and at times humid, so dress accordingly. We recommend the following:
Mosquito repellent - Sunscreen - Hiking boots or good pair of tennis shoes - Bathing Suites - Rash guard for the water-sports people - Sun glasses - Snorkeling gear (if you have)
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