Guided Nicaragua Hiking Tour

Welcome and Bienvenido to the capital of Nicaragua, Managua. At the airport, a driver will greet you and transfer you to the Montibelli Nature Reserve, nestled in the hills about an hour from the city.

You have a full day to explore the forest trails of the Montibelli Nature Reserve with a local guide, who will point out the many species of birds and wildlife. You'll get wonderful views of the Masaya Volcano in the distance and coffee plantations lining the hills.

After breakfast, you'll drive into cattle country and hike into the hills to visit a local farm where you can try your hand at making tortillas and cheese. Of course, you can snack on the fruits of your labour.

You'll stay tonight at a local estate in the rustic countryside.

Walking in the footsteps of faithful devotees, you'll follow the pilgrim's path through the mountains to a chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary who appeared to a local man in a vision. This beautiful path reveals rushing rivers and pristine countryside.

Today you drive north and visit a small village to learn about traditional lifestyles and medicinal plants. You then hike up to the “Stone Man” Don Alberto, a hermit who carves fantastical sculptures out of the mountain. (Note: he does not receive visitors on Sundays.)

Hiking through the Somoto Canyon reveals the gorgeous natural scenery, geology and wildlife. Some of the route requires you to get into the water and swim across, so be prepared! You can also have a ball jumping from the canyon walls into the crystal clear waters.

In the morning you'll visit the bubbling San Jacinto hot springs and begin your ascent to the Telica Volcano. Near the top of the volcano, you'll get incredible views.

Set up your tent for a truly unique experience of sleeping on an active volcano.

Like Tom Hanks, you survived the volcano! You descend Telica and meet the driver who takes you to the ferry, which whisks you over to Ometepe, the largest volcanic island in the world. Located in Lake Nicaragua, Ometepe is a gorgeous getaway.

Wake up early to begin the 8-hour round trip climb to the summit of Maderas Volcano, passing through the cloud forest and rainforest. If this hike is too strenuous, you can take a shorter hike to a viewpoint instead.

In the morning you have time to explore Ometepe's Charco Verde reserve and the butterfly house before taking the ferry back to the mainland. You'll travel to the gorgeous colonial city of Granada and enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic sites.

The dormant Mombacho volcano is home to the Puma Trail which passes through the tropical cloud forest that sits on the summit of the old crater.

In the afternoon, you have free time in Granada to simply relax, or you can try fun activities like making chocolate or rolling cigars.

Your amazing adventure in Nicaragua comes to an end today. A driver will transfer you to the Managua airport for your outbound flight. Have a safe trip home!