Our Nicaragua holidays & tours
Nicaragua is bounded by the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west, with jungles and volcanoes in between, making one amazing natural playground for our Nicaragua holidays. There is rappelling, swimming and hiking in the Somoto Canyon, with all experiences organised by cooperatives to maximise community benefits – you may even be invited into a family home for lunch. Explore a vivid cloud forest and learn about the significance of its biodiversity from our expert local guides. And kayak around the stunning Las Isletas, staying overnight in a stylish and serene eco lodge. There are three As in Nicaragua, and every single one of them stands for Adventure.
Our top Nicaragua holidays
Nicaragua holiday, Cobbled Streets to Coral Reefs
From
£2390
10 days
ex flights
Visit Nicaragua's cities, homestays, volcanoes, and islands
Tailor made
Nicaragua highlights, small group tour
From
£2195
13 days
ex flights
Explore the largest Central American country of Nicaragua
Small group2026: 5 Dec, 2027: 6 Feb, 4 Dec
Nicaragua holiday, tailor made
From
£3120
14 days
ex flights
Colonial cities, volcanoes and jungle wilderness
Tailor made
Nicaragua & El Salvador tour
From
£3865 to £4060
19 days
ex flights
Central American adventure, away from the tourist trail
Small group2026: 20 Nov, 2027: 19 Nov
Nicaragua tailor made adventure holiday
From
£2275
14 days
ex flights
Hike, kayak and swim Nicaragua's wild landscapes
Tailor made
Nicaragua adventure holiday
From
£3737
18 days
ex flights
Discover remote destinations on this exciting adventure
Small group2026: 25 Mar, 25 Nov
Nicaragua tailor made holiday
From
£3325
14 days
ex flights
Discover Nicaragua on this action-packed trip
Tailor made
Nicaragua holidays, tailor made tour
From
£5150
13 days
inc UK flights
An insight into Nicaragua's fascinating and tumultuous history
Tailor made
Nicaragua nature and culture tour
From
£3195
11 days
ex flights
Explore the towns, volcanoes & lakes of Nicaragua
Tailor made
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Nicaragua map & highlights
Nicaragua is natural. Still untouched by tourism, the donkeys and carts in Granada aren’t just for us, they’re for real life. The food, such as in La Plazita de Monimbó market in Masaya, is homegrown and homemade, and banquets are spread out with any excuse for a party. Their love of kids comes naturally too and so, if you are travelling with children, it feels as if you have a constant support system of strangers. Their natural heritage is only now becoming known to the world too, from the eco-eclectic islands of Lake Nicaragua, to the cloud forests of Mombacho. Nicaragua doesn’t need branding. It needs to not go changing.
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Apoyo Lagoon
2. Granada
3. Lake Nicaragua & islands
4. Leon
5. Los Pueblos Blancos
6. Masaya National Park
2. Granada
3. Lake Nicaragua & islands
4. Leon
5. Los Pueblos Blancos
6. Masaya National Park
Apoyo Lagoon
1. Apoyo Lagoon
A crystalline caldera lake with tropical environs. A tropical dry ecosystem packed with flora including black rosewood, mahogany and orchids. Sounds of howler monkeys and hummingbirds fill the air, just a few of the species spotted on guided naturalist hikes. Don’t miss out on a paddle off the black sand beaches, be it swimming or kayaking. Do wear eco-friendly sun cream in these rightly protected waters.
Granada
2. Granada
Like its Spanish namesake, this is an elegant city, Nicaragua’s oldest colonial one, where shabby chic adds to its charm. The sound of donkeys and carts traipsing over cobblestones is everywhere. The smell of mangoes is too. And the aesthetics are ever teasing to the eye, with multicoloured buildings such as its fine yellow cathedral, blue skies touched by the cloud forested Volcán Mombacho in the distance.
Lake Nicaragua & islands
3. Lake Nicaragua & islands
Aka Cocibolca, this is the largest freshwater lake in Central America. It also has over 300 islands, created by volcanic activity. From tiny ones such as the Solentiname to the vast Ometepe (276km2) meaning "between two hills” as it was formed by two volcanoes. Five hours from shore, it’s another world of wonders, with howler monkeys in the rainforest and freshwater sharks basking around its shores.
Leon
4. Leon
León is a charming fellow. With colonial architectural prowess; the fiery personality of its overseer, Cerro Negro volcano; artistic, with two of the country’s finest galleries; and adventurous. Be it sandboarding down the volcano, cycling around the city, or swimming in the Pacific, just 30 minutes away. He has spiritual moments too, with churches everywhere, including Central America’s largest cathedral.
Los Pueblos Blancos
5. Los Pueblos Blancos
These ‘white villages’, characterised by white limestone homes, are scattered in the hills surrounding Masaya. Villagers are known for their artisan skills, so take your time walking through them to admire and buy the work of ceramicists, potters and wood carvers. One village, Niquinohomo, is famous for being the birthplace of revolutionary leader, national hero and icon of freedom Augusto Cesar Sandino.
Masaya National Park
6. Masaya National Park
The jewel in the park’s crown is the glittering, gurgling Masaya Volcano, with smaller Volcán Nindiri like a backup generator. The most recent explosion was 2001, but on a normal day you can view the caldera Cruz de Bobadilla viewing platform. If you want to experience active Masaya, head to the eponymous nearby town for the lively El Mercado Viejo market and indigenous food area at La Plazita de Monimbó.
Our Nicaragua holidays reviews
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20Nicaragua holidays reviews
Kevin Hoy25 Apr 2025
Excellent. Great variety of places and people in the 6 countries.read more
Sue Jones23 Mar 2025
Boat trip on Atitlan Lake to San Juan, all the beautiful buildings in Grenada. Mombacho volcano hike where we saw 3 sloths in their natural habitat were the highlights.read more
Sue Oldfield03 Aug 2025
Some great moments, but I was left with a feeling that the operator are cutting costs.read more
