Nicaragua/Costa Rica/Panama
Familiarization Package
Day 1: Arrival in Managua, Nicaragua
Welcome! After your arrival in Managua, you will transfer to the Colonial City of Granada and check-in to the Hotel Colonial. You will have the afternoon/evening at leisure to explore this charming city.
Day 2: Granada, Nicaragua
Today you will have a city tour of Granada and the "Islands" during the morning. Granada was founded in 1524 next to the volcano Mombacho. Granada is named in honor of Granada in Spain. You will see lots of churches, narrow streets, colonial mansions with beauiful courtyards and the vibrant colors of a Colonial City. After we will take a boat and visit some of the Islands that were created by Volcano Mombacho. You will have the afternoon / evening to explore the city's nightlife and enjoy dinner on your own. Overnight in Granada.
Day 3: Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
This morning you will transfer via bus to Puerto San Jorge for a short ferry ride to Isla Ometepe. After check-in at Hotel Paraiso, you will visit Charco Verde followed by lunch. Overnight Hotel Paraiso.
Day 4: Isla Ometepe - San José, Costa Rica
After breakfast, you will have a tour of Isla Ometepe including Altagracia, the museum, etc. Later in the day transfer to Granada Airport for a short flight to San José, Costa Rica. Overnight at the Hotel Fleur de Lys.
Day 5: Tortuguero, Costa Rica
This morning you will transfer to Tortuguero National Park along fruit plantations and the Braulio Carillo National Park. The Tortuguero National Parks was created to protect the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) to which Tortuguero is their most important nesting and reproduction area. Overnight at the Samoa Lodge including lunch and dinner.
Day 6: Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Today you will enjoy various tours in Tortuguero such as the canals, the village and its museum. Rest of day at your leisure. Including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 7: Cahuita, Costa Rica
This morning, you will transfer from Tortuguero via Siquirres to Cahuita, a laid back fishing village on the Caribbean Sea of Costa Rica. Enjoy the rest of the day at the beach or exploring the village. Overnight at the Hotel Atlantida or similar. Includes breakfast.
Day 8: Bocas del Toro, Panama
After breakfast you will transfer via minibus to the border of Costa Rica and Panama. After custom clearance you will continue the journey buy minibus and boat to Bocas del Toro. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Bocas del Toro. Includes breakfast.
Day 9: Bocas del Toro, Panama
Enjoy a free day in Bocas del Toro. Explore the village and the neighborhood or enjoy a warm waters of the Caribbean. Overnight at the Hotel Bocas del Toro. Includes breakfast.
Day 10: Panama City, Panama
After breakfast you will take a short flight from Bocas del Toro to Panama City.
Upon check-in at the hotel city tour of Panama including the Panama Canal, Panama Viejo and Casco Viejo. Overnight at the Hotel Holiday Inn in Panama City. Includes breakfast.
Day 11: Panama City, Panama
Good Bye! After breakfast you will be transfered to the International Airport of Panama City for your fligth home.
Accommodations and Meals:
DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Standard Hotel Colonial Hotel Colonial Hotel Paraiso Hotel Fleur de Lys Samoa Lodge Samoa Lodge Hotel Atlantida Hotel Bocas del Toro Hotel Bocas del Toro Hotel Holiday Inn |
Breakfast  |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Cancellation notes and other notes:
Prices include: Accommodations, transfers, airfare Granada to San José, guided tours, activities and meals as indicated on itinerary.
Price Does Not Include:
International airfare, gratuities, personal expenses and airport departure tax
We use first-class hotel or the best available in rural areas. The reservation will not be confirmed until you have accepted our confirmation of the price and have sent us payment.
The cancellation policy is according to the credit card authorization form: the program must be cancelled with at least 15 working days notice prior to the beginning of the tour to avoid charges. If you cancel your reservation less than 7 working days before departure, no refund will be made.
No refunds are possible for no-shows.
Hotel Category |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Standard |
$-- |
$2800 |
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