Tour NI-1

Granada and León

 8 Days/7 Nights (Managua 2, Leon 2, Granada 2)

Day 2: Managua (MASAYA VOLCANO-INDIAN  MARKET) A morning tour visits the old down town, the Presidential House, the Convention Center, Louis Alfonzo Velasquez Park, the old Metropolitan Cathedral, the Ruben Dario National Theater, and the Roberto Huembes Market. This market is a very interesting place for arts & crafts of artists from all over the country. Then visit the Acahualinca archaeological museum where you can view footprints of man & animals fleeing from volcanic eruption some time around 6,000-10,000 years ago. B Day 3: Managua (THE WHITE TOWNS) A few miles from Managua there is a cluster of little towns, which the Nicaraguans call “Los Pueblos Biancos” (the White Towns). Full day tour, takes you to Catarina, famous for its willow baskets. You can also have a spectacular view in to the deep crater of Apoyo Lagoon. The towns of Diaria & Diriomo are called the towns of sorcery because of the legends about ghosts, witches & sorcerers, though the residents specialize in home made sweets. Nuquinohomo is known for gardening & is the birthplace of General Augusto Cesar Santino. In Masatepe the homemade sweets & soups (especially mondogo soup) are not to be missed. Diriamba is famous for its coffee plantations. Return to Managua. B Itinerary Day :1 USA-Managua Day 4: Granada Morning transfer to the oldest colonial town of America, Granada, known also as the "Gran Sultana", where our experienced guide will take you to the principal historic and architectural attractions of the town. Dinner and accommodation at one of the best hotels of Granada. Explore the city this evening and enjoy the splendid nightlife that Granada has to offer. Day 5: National Park Masaya Volcano - Handicraft Market - Catarina - Granada Take an excursion to National Park Masaya Volcano, then visit Masaya and the handicraft market, where you can observe and buy some beautiful Nicaraguan artwork. On the way back to Granada, we make a stop at View Point of Catarina from where you have a splendid view of the Lagoon of Apoyo. Eat dinner in Granada, and spend the night at one of the best hotels in the city. Depart USA to Managua. You will be met, assisted & transferred to your hotel. Nested at the shores of Lake Managua, Managua is a low-rise city that spans a huge area. Destroyed by the 1972 earthquake, the city is not fully restored, though some of the old buildings have been restored & new ones are rising at a fast pace. The remainder of the day is at leisure

Day 6: Granada - León

Today you will get to know the city with most trees per square meter in the world, Managua, situated by Xolotlan Lake. Then visit another treasure of the country, León, where the famous poet Ruben Dario rests in peace. On our way there, you will pass the Momotombo Volcano. The Leon city tour gives you the opportunity to enjoy the splendid architecture of the town, and in the evening you will have dinner in your hotel before you retire for the night.

Day 7: Hot springs in San Jacinto - Managua

After breakfast we are taken to the village of San Jacinto, where we will relax for a while in the hot springs at the bottom of the Telica Volcano. At the end of this day you will travel back to Managua.

Day 8: Managua-USA

Mornig at your leisure. Afternoon transfer for the return flight home.

USA Departure: Daily

Notes:
• Rates are per person in double occupancy & include airfare from Miami.
• Airport departure taxes & security fees of $176 are not included. Nicaragua taxes of $25 are to be paid locally on departure.
• For land only rates please deduct:
• Apr 1-Jun 30 & Aug 16-Dec 11 $470
• Jul 1-Aug 15 & Dec 25-Mar 31 $500
• Dec 12-24 $ 600
• Add on airfares from other US cities also available. See index.

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