“Dive deep into surf”
9 Day Surf Tour in Nicaragua
Managua, Nicaragua
Surf Tour in Nicaragua
All difficulty levels
Maximum 20 participants
Breakfast included
Airport transfer included
Between sea, ocean and lakes, rain forests, endless beaches and volcanoes, colonial cities, friendly people and rich culture, Nicaragua, the largest country in Central America becomes a key destination for the traveler with the most diverse demands. With its revolutionary past, the country begins progressively to develop a tourism industry while keeping its authenticity.
Highlights
- Daily surf lessons
- Equipment rental during lesson hours
- Self-guided hike and excursions
- English-speaking assistance 24/7
- 8 nights accommodation
- All breakfasts
- Private transport
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
7 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 20 participants
Airport transfer included:
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
Accommodation
They will do what is necessary to confirm the accommodation of your choice at registration. In case of lack of availability, they will contact you to offer you an equivalent category accommodation.
Verdad Nicaragua
The Hotel Verdad Nicaragua is located on the hill overlooking the beach of the Costa Dulce Surfside Community in Playa Escameca, between Playa el Coco and Playa el Yankee south of the city of San Juan del Sur.
Located in a dry tropical forest with a variety of flora and fauna, the hotel is committed with the local population and respects the environment (solar electricity, carbon filtered drinking water, support of conservation, and preservation efforts).
The hotel is a peaceful place to spend a relaxing beach vacation, surrounded by howler monkeys, lizards, sea turtles that often come to lay their eggs on the beach and a wide range of birds.
You will be able to enjoy the various activities offered by the hotel (yoga, body-surf, SUP, surfing, hiking, horseback riding, zip line, fishing, etc.).
Costa Oeste
Costa Oeste is a seafront hotel located on the famous Santana beach (Popoyo). The rooms are cozy and clean with a sea view. The hotel has a restaurant, a swimming pool, and a small bar.
Patio de Malinche
The hotel El Patio de Malinche is the realization of a dream of its two owners. Coming from Spain with the aim to look for new horizons and the natural generosity of the Latin people, it has lead them to Granada. It is in a large colonial house that they have renovated themselves where they will welcome their guest, keeping the historical aspect of it.
Program
Itinerary
Day 1: Managua - San Juan del Sur
Welcome at Managua International Airport. Your private transfer will drive you to the South Pacific coast, to the small fishing town of San Juan del Sur.
- Plan for 13 USD in cash / person to pay territory entry tax
- About 2 hours and 30 minutes drive
Surf lesson: You head to one of the beautiful beaches of the Pacific coast for a private surfing session with your tutor. He will guide you in your initiation and give you valuable advice for this very popular surfing sport on this coast of Nicaragua.
- Approximately 3 hours with surfboard rental included
- Night at the hotel Verdad Nicaragua in a pool side room
- Included: Equipment rental, excursion (private), local guide, private transport, room and breakfast
Day 2: San Juan del Sur
- Surf lesson
- Night at the hotel Verdad Nicaragua in a pool side room
- Included: Equipment rental, excursion (private), local guide, private transport, room and breakfast
Day 3: San Juan del Sur
- Surf lesson
- Night at the hotel Verdad Nicaragua in a pool side room
- Included: Equipment rental, excursion (private), local guide, private transport, room and breakfast
Day 4: San Juan del Sur - Popoyo
During the day, departure from San Juan del Sur towards the beach of Popoyo. It's 45 kilometers that's a 1 hour and 45-minute drive approximately.
Surf lesson: You head to one of the beautiful beaches of the Pacific coast for a private surfing session with your tutor. He will guide you in your initiation and give you valuable advice for this very popular surfing sport on this coast of Nicaragua.
- Approximately 2 hours with surfboard rental included
- Night at hotel Costa Oeste in standard room with fan
- Included: Equipment rental, excursion (private), local guide, room and breakfast
Day 5: Popoyo
- Surf lesson
- Night at hotel Costa Oeste in standard room with fan
- Included: Equipment rental, excursion (private), local guide, room and breakfast
Day 6: Popoyo
- Surf lesson
- Night at hotel Costa Oeste in standard room with fan
- Included: Equipment rental, excursion (private), local guide, room and breakfast
Day 7: Popoyo - Granada
During the day, departure from Playa Popoyo towards the city of Granada. It's about 1 hour and 45 minutes drive - go through Rivas.
They suggest you to discover this colonial jewel by foot or in carriage. You can visit the Cathedral, the church of Merced, then the church Xalteva around which the city of Granada was originally built.
Then, they invite you to dive into the central market and its colored stalls. Before continuing your discovery, savor a "vigoron" on the central place in the shade of trees.
In the afternoon, you can continue up to the fortress of the Polvora where from there, you can enjoy a magnificent view over the calle real. Before going, they highly recommend you to sip a cocktail with Flor de Caña on the calle of Calzada.
- Night at the hotel Patio del Malinche in a standard room
- Included: Room and breakfast
Day 8: The Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve - The Apoyo Lagoon - Masaya Volcano National Park - Granada
Self-guided hike El Crater on the Mombacho Volcano: They propose you to discover the humid nature of the Mombacho Volcano that overlooks Granada. It is composed of four volcanic craters whose highest peak reaches 1,345 meters.
Meet at the entrance of the Mombacho Volcano and you will reach the easy access hiking trails in a 4x4 truck, which will take you through the only rainforest on the Pacific Coast of Central America. Go for a walk in the heart of this atypical ecosystem!
Nearly 150 species of orchids, 50 types of mammals, and 120 species of butterflies have been identified here. You will also visit a museum showing the great telluric events of this volcano.
- 1 hour and 30 minutes of self-guided hike, medium difficulty. You will go up to 1,000 meters of altitude, the weather is cooler, be prepared
Laguna de Apoyo: You will have the opportunity to go and relax at the Laguna de Apoyo. Between kayaking, swimming, and relaxation, you will enjoy the calm of this ancient volcanic crater, now filled with fresh water. Note: Entrance included.
The Masaya Volcano by night: With its 54 square kilometers and its 20 kilometers of path in the wild, the National Park of the Masaya Volcan is a place where you will finally understand what is going on under your feet. Counting 5 craters, the Masaya Volcan is called "Popogatepe" by the indigenous nahualt, is an active volcano and the most accessible of the world.
The tour is about discovering the volcano at the sunset with the light of the end of the day, the lake of lava and the observation of the local fauna, parrots, and bat, among others. Note, there's a wait average in the entrance of 30 minutes.
Back to your hotel.
- Night at the hotel Patio del Malinche in a standard room
- Included: Entrance fees mentioned in the program, shared transport, private transport, room and breakfast
Day 9: Granada - Managua
Free morning in Granada and depending on your flight schedule, three hours before departure, transfer to Managua International Airport for your international flight.
- 1 hour drive
Location
Trip summary
- Day 1: Managua - San Juan del Sur
- Day 2: San Juan del Sur
- Day 3: San Juan del Sur
- Day 4: San Juan del Sur - Popoyo
- Day 5: Popoyo
- Day 6: Popoyo
- Day 7: Popoyo - Granada
- Day 8: The Mombacho volcano natural reserve - The Apoyo Lagoon - Masaya Volcano National Park - Granada
- Day 9: Granada - Managua
Regions to discover
The region of Managua
The greater Managua region is an important center in Nicaragua. Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, is a large agglomeration that stretches for twenty kilometers on the side of Lake Managua, el Lago Xolotlán.
More than a million inhabitants live there, it is by far the largest city in the country, a real capital! A capital that is easy to leave quickly to go to the shores of the lake, to the volcanoes or to the surrounding nature reserves.
The Nicaragua Pacific Coast
The Nicaragua's seafront extends from the Costa Rica border at the South and to the Honduras at the North. With its long beaches, this area will please the water sports lovers such as surfing or sport fishing.
There, you can also discover the local fauna, for example the clutch of the Paslama turtles in the San Juan del Sur area. In the Northern part, you will enjoy the beaches of the Leon area for a relaxing time with the perfect weather of the place.
The Granada area
Granada is thought to be the oldest colonial city still on its original site on the American continent. Nicknamed The Big Sultana, it is a colonial treasure pleasant to stroll around. It has been a trading center in the area from the XVIth century with its dealing port, looted and occupied several times by pirates and always rebuilt.
Nowadays, it is an unavoidable stop for the history and beautiful rock lovers. A perfect stop to taste the local gastronomy and to relax around a drink in the many bars and restaurants of the city center.
Food
The package includes breakfast in the accommodation, it's not guaranteed if leaving early from the hotel.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Guides, entrances fees, and activities mentioned in the "included" of each day
- Equipment rental during lesson hours
- English speaking assistance 24/7 during your stay
- 8 nights accommodation in the mentioned hotels or equivalent
- All breakfasts (not guaranteed if leaving early the hotel)
- Private transport (air-conditioned vehicle with Spanish-speaking driver, fuel, road tax, parking, drivers’ accommodation, and meals, if necessary)
What's not included
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Bank charges
- Lunch and dinners
How to get there
Recommended Airports
MGA
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
7 km
Transfer included
Airport: Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
Airport transfer included: Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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