Extend your Nicaragua trip to explore Big Corn Island and Nicaragua's renowned surfing destination, San Juan del Sur. Begin with a flight to Big Corn Island, where pristine white sand beaches and vibrant coral reefs await. Unwind or dive into activities like snorkeling and hiking. Explore San Juan del Sur, a gateway to scenic beaches like Marsella and Majagual, which are ideal for relaxation and adventure. Stay near the coast and savor sunset views. Just 20 minutes away, Playa El Coco invites you to enjoy calm waters, horseback riding, and birdwatching. Opt for surf lessons, zip-lining, diving, or simply relax in this tropical paradise. This idyllic escape is the perfect addition to any Nicaragua tour.
Highlights
Watch the sunset over the Caribbean coast from your seaside retreat
Choose from a menu of activities to enjoy at your leisure
Stay in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua's surfing mecca
Extend your Nicaragua trip to turquoise waters, white sand beaches and impressive reefs
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Transfer from Granada or Managua to Managua International Airport, arriving at least two hours before your flight. Board a one-hour domestic flight to Big Corn Island, where a transfer will take you directly to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the beach right in front of your accommodations. Explore Big Corn Island’s natural beauty, with its sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant reefs perfect for snorkeling and diving.
Today is yours free to enjoy the area at your leisure. You can arrange a surf lesson, do a zip line tour, arrange to go diving, fishing, or sailing, rent mountain bikes, go for a hike, take a horseback ride on the beach, or even go on a nightly turtle-watching tour if you are there between July and December. The hotel can help you arrange many local activities.
Transfer to San Juan del Sur and enjoy leisure time exploring the area. Begin with a flight of approximately 1.5 hours from Corn Island to Managua, followed by a shuttle transfer with a driver to the hotel. Nearby beaches like Marsella, Majagual, Ocotal, and Remanso offer beautiful coastal views, while La Flor Wildlife Reserve is a must-visit from July to January to witness Paslama sea turtles nesting, with camping available for closer observation. Just 20 minutes away, Playa El Coco features calm waves and soft sand, perfect for relaxation, horseback riding, beach games, and birdwatching. Activities can be booked directly with the hotel.
Day 4: Return home
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, take a hotel-operated shuttle transfer with a Spanish-speaking driver to the international airport for your departure.
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Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Janet Houts
2 days ago
Everything about our Galapagos experience was top-notch. I highly recommend this trip if you like be active. Everyone from the planners to the guides to the crew set us up to experience and soak in everything the Galapagos has to offer. They took care of every detail so we could learn and enjoy.
Luanne
3 days ago
We had an amazing trip. The accommodations of our hotel first 3 nights and the accommodations of the ship were perfect. Our guides were amazing. They went snorkeling with us everyday and took amazing pictures and pointed out various species of fish. On the land adventures, they explained everything about the islands and animals that we were looking for and seeing. They also took amazing photos and videos that they shared with us in a whats app group with the entire ship. This gave us the ability to upload our own video and pictures along with other shipmates so we all got these great photos from everyone. It was a once in a lifetime trip that left us with many amazing memories and very possible we would consider going back.
Kevin Vance
3 days ago
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4 days ago
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