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20 | Nicaragua NICARAGUA NICARAGUA GUIDED TOUR 8 Days/7 Nights Valid Dates: 12/15/15 – 12/16/16 DAY 1: Arrival Arrive at Managua International Airport for a guided transfer to the city of Granada, a city of Moorish splendor and colonial charm. Overnight at a Granada hotel of your choice for three nights. DAY 2: Full-Day Tour of Granada City, Islets, Masaya Volcano & Artisan Market A full day of experiences begins with a tour of one of the oldest cities in Central America: Granada. A relaxing boat ride on Nicaragua Lake provides a different perspective; after lunch, you'll witness the influence of volcanic activity in the country's first national park, home of the crater lake known as Masaya Lagoon. A visit to the environmental interpretation center is also included, where a model of the park gives you a bird's-eye view of the zone as you learn about the flora and fauna of this wildlife refuge. After this, you'll travel 15 minutes away to visit the Masaya arts and crafts market for local ceramics, hammocks, and wood and leather souvenirs. DAY 3: Regular Half-Day Tour of Mombacho Volcano – "The Crater Trail" Be transported to the foot of the mountain and meet the park keepers before hopping on a four-wheel drive vehicle that will take you to the top. A paved road provides a smooth start to the top of the summit, where the views are as impressive as the biodiversity of this cloud forest ecosystem. The park keeper will provide instruction on the plant life, animals, and ancient people who once lived on these lands, and lead a walk through the volcano's trails (approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes). Weather permitting, pay a visit to a remarkable viewpoint before transferring back to Granada and spending the afternoon at leisure. DAYS 4 – 7: Granada/Beach Hotel Take a private guided transfer from Granada to a beach hotel of your choice for a 4-night stay, and decompress from the excitement of the exploration completed. DAY 8: Departure Transfer to the international airport for your return flight home. Services included: - Private guided transfer: airport to Granada - Private guided transfer: Granada to beach hotel - Private guided transfer: beach hotel to airport - Full-Day Tour of Granada City, Islets, Masaya Volcano & Artisan Market - Regular Half-Day Tour of Mombacho Volcano Entry: $10 per person Tourist Card Exit: $45 per person Airport Tax (Please note that this tax is now included by most airlines in ticket cost; please check with your carrier.) Incidental costs: - Bellboy and maid gratuities - Guide and driver gratuities - Local and/or international phone calls - Personal and/or medical expenses VACATION ENHANCING TOURS Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. Take our word for it—the best way to see it all is under the watchful eye of expert guides. See Nicaragua at its best with a guided tour.