25 days in Nicaragua Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Nicaragua vacation planner
Start: Cairo
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Managua
— 4 nights
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Leon
— 4 nights
Bus
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Isla de Ometepe
— 4 nights
Ferry to San Jorge, Bus to San Juan del Sur
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San Juan del Sur
— 3 nights
Fly
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Little Corn Island
— 2 nights
Fly
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Granada
— 6 nights
Fly
End: Cairo
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Managua — 4 nights
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Bride of Xolotlan
Your day by day itinerary now includes Show Me Nicaragua Tours. Take a break from Managua with a short trip to Masaya Volcano in Masaya, about 32 minutes away. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Puerto Salvador Allende, admire the natural beauty at Arboretum Nacional, relax and rejuvenate at Ayurveda Marma Spa, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santiago of Managua Cathedral.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Managua itinerary planner.
Cairo, Egypt to Managua is an approximately 23-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Cairo to Managua due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Leon.
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Managua itinerary planner.
Cairo, Egypt to Managua is an approximately 23-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Cairo to Managua due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Leon.
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Leon — 4 nights
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Step out of Leon with an excursion to Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve in Las Penitas--about 34 minutes away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the geological forces at Cerro Negro Volcano, examine the collection at Museo de la Revolucion, push the limits with an extreme tour, and pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia San Juan Bautista de Subtiava.
To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Leon trip itinerary planning website.
You can drive from Managua to Leon in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Leon, expect temperatures between 41°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to take a bus to Isla de Ometepe.
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To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Leon trip itinerary planning website.
You can drive from Managua to Leon in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Leon, expect temperatures between 41°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to take a bus to Isla de Ometepe.
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Isla de Ometepe — 4 nights
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Spend the 13th (Thu) wandering through the wild on Dinarte's Rental. The adventure continues: admire the local landmark of Ojo de Agua, find something for the whole family at Chico Largo Adventure, contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna Charco Verde, and kick back and relax at Punta Jesus Maria.
For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Isla de Ometepe online sightseeing planner.
Traveling by bus from Leon to Isla de Ometepe takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel to San Juan del Sur.
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For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Isla de Ometepe online sightseeing planner.
Traveling by bus from Leon to Isla de Ometepe takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel to San Juan del Sur.
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San Juan del Sur — 3 nights
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San Juan del Sur is known for adventure, beaches, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at San Juan del Sur Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at La Flor Beach Natural Reserve, get outside with Costa Dulce Beach, and whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.
To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our San Juan del Sur planner.
You can do a combination of ferry and bus from Isla de Ometepe to San Juan del Sur in 3 hours. April in San Juan del Sur sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 30°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Little Corn Island.
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To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our San Juan del Sur planner.
You can do a combination of ferry and bus from Isla de Ometepe to San Juan del Sur in 3 hours. April in San Juan del Sur sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 30°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Little Corn Island.
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Little Corn Island — 2 nights
Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Here are some ideas for day two: soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.
For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Little Corn Island vacation site.
You can fly from San Juan del Sur to Little Corn Island in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in April, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can fly to Granada.
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For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Little Corn Island vacation site.
You can fly from San Juan del Sur to Little Corn Island in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in April, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can fly to Granada.
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Granada — 6 nights
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La Gran Sultana
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Granada: Mirador de Catarina (in Catarina) and Apoyo (in La Laguna de Apoyo). Next up on the itinerary: get impressive views of Mombacho, examine the collection at ChocoMuseo Granada, explore the world behind art at Casa de Los Tres Mundos, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Granada online visit planner.
Fly from Little Corn Island to Granada in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.
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To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Granada online visit planner.
Fly from Little Corn Island to Granada in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.
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