7 days in : Colonial and Volcanoes Route Location: Begins and ends at International Airport. Visits: Volcanoes , & ; Colonial cities of León & Granada. Duration: 07 days / 06 nights

o Enjoy amazing views of the Maribios range. o Hike the youngest volcano of Nicaragua and live the unique adventure of volcano Sandboarding at Cerro Negro. o Go to the edge of an active crater by vehicle at National Park. o Discover the city of Granada, one of the oldest cities in America. o Explore the Isletas, an archipelago of 365 islets on Lake Cocibolca. ITINERARY

DAY 01 Managua Greeting to your arrival at the airport. Check in at the hotel in Managua. DAY 02 Managua – Leon Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the colonial city of Leon, founded in 1610. The city functioned as capital of the country on multiple occasions after the independence in 1821, alternating the title with Granada, until Managua was declared the only and permanent capital of Nicaragua. We will visit the Cathedral of Leon, one of the most beautiful temples of the continent and the biggest one in , recently declared as a World Heritage Site. This temple is the resting place of great Nicaraguans like Ruben Dario and Salomon de la Selva. Then we will visit Ortiz Gurdian Art Gallery where you will find an interesting collection that includes works from noted Nicaraguan artists as well as renowned international artists like Picasso, Chagall, Miró; and Latin American masters like Diego Rivera, Rufino Tamayo, Fernando Botero and Roberto Matta. We will also go to Ruben Dario Museum, located in the house where the great poet lived during 14 years. DAY 03 Leon / Cerro Negro Volcano Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Cerro Negro volcano, the perfect destination for people who love adventure. Cerro Negro is the youngest volcano in Nicaragua and one of the smallest ones. This volcano is completely covered with black sand and rocks that allow the practice of Volcano boarding. We begin with a hike from the base of the volcano on a rocky path. Each person will carry their board for the descent. Once we reached the top, you will have an amazing view the Maribios volcanic chain. We will give you some pointers and make a small demonstration of how to handle the board. Going down is a lot easier, you can do it sitting down or standing up on your board. After this amazing experience, we will return to Leon.

DAY 04 Leon – Masaya Volcano National Park – Catarina – Granada Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Granada. On our way, we will visit Masaya Volcano National Park, where we can reach the top of a volcano by vehicle, in a paved road that takes us near the edge of the active Santiago crater. Then, we will continue to Catarina, from where you will have an amazing view over Apoyo cater lagoon, Mombacho volcano and the city of Granada. Arrival at Granada, the oldest city in the western hemisphere of the Americas, founded in 1524 on the shores of .

DAY 05 Granada Breakfast at the hotel. We will start the day with a boat tour of Granada’s famous Isletas, an archipelago of more than 360 islets formed by an ancient volcanic explosion, just off the shore of Lake Cocibolca. While you listen to your guide’s commentary about the history of Lake Cocibolca, admire views of Mombacho Volcano and keep an eye out for native birds like tanagers, hawks, jays and warblers. Back in Granada, we will visit the museum at San Francisco Convent, which houses an important collection of historical artifacts and paintings, like the 28 pre-Columbian statues from Island, dating from the years 800 to 1200 AD. Then, you will have the chance to enjoy the city from a different perspective at the top of the bell tower of La Merced Church. During the city tour, you will get to see Calle Atravesada, Xalteva Church, the Cathedral and the Church of Guadalupe.

DAY 06 Granada – Mombacho – Apoyo – Granada After breakfast, we will go to Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve. We will drive from the tropical dry forest region, through coffee farms and into the cloud forest humid conditions. Arriving at the top, we will do the 1-Km trail, along which we will observe an unusual collection of orchids, ferns and butterflies. If the weather conditions are clear, we will enjoy fantastic views of Granada, the Isletas and the surrounding countryside. Afterwards, we will continue to Apoyo lagoon, an ancient crater lake located in the dry tropical forest of Nicaragua, which is home to Howler monkeys and a variety of tropical birds. Here you can swim or kayak on the pristine waters of the lagoon. Whatever you choose, there is no doubt you will enjoy the tranquility of a very special place. Transfer back to Granada at the end of the day. DAY 07 Granada – Airport Transfer to the airport according to your flight’s departure time.

HOTEL INFORMATION & RATES NIGHTS LOCATION TOURIST SUPERIOR 01 Managua Mansión Teodolinda Crowne Plaza 02 León Las Mercedes León El Convento 03 Granada Patio del Malinche Darío

TOURIST - RATE PER PERSON / Additional in SGL US$198

ROOM 2 PAX 3 PAX 4 PAX DBL $922 $754 $662 TPL NA $701 $609

SUPERIOR - RATE PER PERSON / Additional in SGL US$ 245

ROOM 2 PAX 3 PAX 4 PAX DBL $1,040 $876 $787 TPL NA $797 $708

PACKAGE INCLUDES Transportation o Private transportation in vehicle with air conditioning. Lodgment: Includes breakfasts and taxes o 01 night in Managua / standard room o 02 nights in Leon / standard room o 03 nights in Granada / standard room Tours: Include transfers, admission fees and guide o City tour of Leon. o Volcano boarding at Cerro Negro. o Visit to Masaya Volcano National Park. o Visit to Catarina. o City Tour of Granada. o Boat tour in Granada’s Islets. o Visit to Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve. o Visit to Apoyo lagoon.

PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE o Airport Tax: US$ 50.00 (Usually included in the airplane ticket rate) o Tourist Card: US$ 10.00 (Paid at your entrance to Nicaragua) o Not mentioned meals. o Personal Expenses or Tips. o Insurance.

CONDITIONS o Net rates based on a minimum of 02 Pax. o Breakfasts included within the times established by the hotel.

NOTES o Leon Cathedral closes on Sundays. o Ruben Dario Museum and Ortiz-Gurdián Foundation close on Mondays. o Reservations are made upon confirmation of purchase and payment arrangements. o Availability subject to confirmation by our suppliers. In case there is no availability in the mentioned hotels, Servitours will offer an option in the same category.

CHANGE & CANCELLATION POLICIES o Servitours does not take responsibility for delays or cancellations of domestic flights, aquatic transfers or any other service, caused by natural or mechanical events beyond our control. When these changes require an overnight stay or wait for a long time, the passenger will assume the resulting costs (lodging, meals and transportation). o All refunds that are rightfully justified will be formalized through the company or person who made the reservation. o No direct refund will be made to the client for voluntarily unused services during the trip.