14 Night Suggested Tour



Granada Cathedral Granada’s main tourist street San Juan del Sur San Juan del Sur

This is AccessibleNicaragua’s 14 Night Suggested Itinerary for first time travelers to this wonderful country. This is not a set tour, but it can be used as such, or it can be used as a basis to create your own tour according to your interests and needs.

Day 1 – Arrive at Managua Airport and go to an accessible hotel in the capital city

Day 2 – In the morning; a driving tour of Managua, Nicaragua’s capital city.

In the afternoon; transfer to the mountainous coffee province of Matagalpa. The hotel is situated on a hillside overlooking the small country village of San Ramón. The views are wonderful and green, a great place to relax after a long flight to Nicaragua. In and around San Ramón you may even be lucky to see a two toed sloth, a nine-banded armadillo or many of Nicaragua’s birds of prey.

If you aren’t too tired, after dropping off your luggage at the hotel we will take you on a short orientation tour of Matagalpa, the province’s capital.

Day 3– In the morning a trip to La Selva Negra (The Black Forest) a private nature reserve and coffee plantation owned by a German family. This is an opportunity to see some of Nicaragua’s jungle close up.

In the afternoon, a trip to Familias Especiales (Special Families) a project in Nicaragua that works with people with disabilities to provide education, jobs and also wheelchairs in the local community and beyond.

Day 4 – During the morning we will take you to a coffee plantation for a guided tour which is available either by horse back* or by vehicle.

In the afternoon, continuing on from the coffee plantation through the beautiful mountainous roads surrounding Matagalpa to the small town of Jinotega.

Day 5 – Transfer to León and guided tour of the historical colonial city which was Nicaragua’s capital for over 200 years.

Day 6 – León Viejo, the original site of the city of León which was destroyed by the volcano Momotombo when it erupted in the 16th century.

Day 7 – A trip to the Atlantic Coast near León Visiting some of the the amazing beahes.

Day 8 - Transfer to the colonial city of Granada on the shores of Lake Nicaragua, the world’s second largest fresh water lake. In the afternoon a tour of the city.

Day 9 – Includes a day trip to Los Pueblos Blancos which are several villages famous forartisan ceramics – a great opportunity for souvenir shopping. Lunch at El Mirador Caterina over looking Laguna Apoyo, Mombacho Volcano, Granada and Lake Nicaragua. In the afternoon the journey continues down to the shores and blue waters of Laguna Apoyo before returning to Granada.

Day 10 – A relaxing boat trip from near Granada to the volcanic island of Ometepe where the live volcano “Concepción” is located.

Day 11– A day exploring Ometepe before returning to Granada.

Day 12 - A relaxed morning of taking in Granada’s street cafes and shopping. In the afternoon a boat trip around Las Isletas* on Lake Nicaragua.

Day 13 – A full morning in the market town of Masaya then after lunch the live volcano crater of Santiago in the national park of Masaya.

Day 14 – A day trip with over night stay at the coastal town of San Juan del Sur. During the day visiting some of the beautiful Nicaraguan beaches.

Day 15 – Farewells and transfer to Managua Airport

*Subject to availability and and if the individual is able/wishes to partake in this activity.

Price Per Person: $2,100

What the trip includes:

  • All hotels including breakfast
  • Vehicle throughout the trip
  • English speaking guide throughout
  • Mobile phone for emergency contact with
  • AccessibleNicaragua guide and driver
  • Access advice so that you can create your own itinerary (price may increase depending on what you want to do)

What the trip does not include:

  • Return flights (good priced flights are available from LastMinute or Kayak)
  • Tourist Visa to enter Nicaragua (about $5.00)
  • Entrance to museums, sights of interest or other activities such as boat trip on Lake Nicaragua or the coffee plantation tour Lunch, evening meal, snacks or beverages
  • Travel Insurance

Please contact me for further details: accessiblenicaragua@gmail.com

Below is the 14 night suggested itinerary in PDF format.
PDF File AccessibleNicaragua 14 Night Suggested Itinerary

“Sheep Cloud” Nicaragua León Threatening Skies Centre of León Ceramics at “Los Pueblos Blancos” The view from “Mirador de Caterina” Sunset over Mombachu

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