Central & South America Holidays

El Castillo
5 Days • 4 nights
The Masaya Tour
MasayaTour
Day 1 Arriving at Managua airport you
will be met and taken to San Jorge.
Alternatively you can enter Nicaragua
across the border from Costa Rica at
Peñas Blancas, transfer to San Jorge for
the ferry out onto Lake Nicaragua,
arriving at Ometepe Island with its two
impressive volcano peaks. Stay by the
beach for two nights. (B)
Day 2 Take a full day tour learning
about its ancient culture and exploring the
natural wonders of Ometepe. (B)
and enjoy their rich flora and fauna as well
as a visit to an impressive 17th century
Spanish fortress and Mombacho forest. (B)
Days 5-6 Travel on to the colonial city of
León, stopping at the Masaya handicraft
market for typical hand-made wares, such
as hammocks and ceramics. The next
morning visit the Cerro Negro volcano,
hike around the crater with our specialist
guide, enjoying the spectacular views.
Later we visit Juan Venado Island and
León’s historic centre. (B)
Day 1 Flight to San Carlos. Transfer by
boat to Solentiname Islands for 2 nights
Day 2 Explore the island and reserve
Day 3 Boat back San Carlos and boat to
El Castillo for 2 nights. Time to explore.
Day 4 Visit and trek on the Indio Maiz
Reserve. Visit El Castillo colonial fortress
Day 5 Return to San Carlos. Flight back
PRICES FROM
MASAYA TOUR - 7 nights £1990
EL CASTILLO TOUR - 4 nights £852
Tour prices above are per person when travelling
together including airport transfers, local guides,
all transport, accommodation in a standard room
for double occupancy, tax, service and breakfast.
MORGAN’S ROCK - 3 nights £998
Prices are per person including transfers to/from
Managua, accommodation in a ocean view
bungalow, tax, service charge and breakfast.
7 night itinerary:
Ometepe Island - 2 nights
Granada – 2 nights
León – 2 nights
Managua – 1 night
• Stay on the beach at Morgan’s Rock
• Visit El Castillo, Solentiname &
Indio Maiz Biological Reserve
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Days 3-4 Cross by boat to the mainland
and transfer to Granada, staying for two
nights, where Spanish colonial heritage is
evident in the local architecture around
every corner. Tour of the city on a horse
drawn carriage. The next day take a boat
trip to view the small islands on the lake
Days 7-8 Continue to Managua, see the
ruins of León Viejo, a UNESCO site and
stay for one night with a tour of the city.
On Day 8 transfer to the airport for your
onward flight. (B). Flights are not included.
Optional extension to Costa Rica, or
transfer to the beach at Morgan’s Rock.
Day 1 Arriving Panamá City airport our
guide will meet you, welcome you and
take you to the charming Casa Panama
Hotel, staying for 4 nights, in the City's
historic district. Afternoon tour of the city
visiting the historic Casco Viejo, a
UNESCO World Heritage site. (B)
Day 2 Today we take the Interoceanic
Train Journey to Colon across the forest
along the canal and visit the colonial town
of Portobelo. Return by road. (B,L)
PANAMÁ
Panamá Canal
4 night stopover
Panamá City - 4 nights
Visit the famous Panamá Canal and
observe the working of the locks with
ships crossing between the Pacific and
Atlantic oceans. We also visit the
museum at Miraflores lock with the
history of the canal. Visit the pristine
rainforest and lakes that store the water
for the locks and surround the canal.
Explore Panamá City and take in the
magnificent hilltop views of the bay, the
modern city and the historic area, Casco
Viejo, with its Spanish colonial churches,
cobbled streets, and leafy squares. Much
of the area has been renovated with bars,
restaurants, shops and boutique hotels.
Old Panamá City - Casco Viejo
American Trade Hotel Deluxe
Boutique hotel in Casco Viejo combining
old world elegance with modern design.
Casa Panama Hotel First
Located in Casco Viejo, with a unique
modern rustic decor in wood and stone
walls, mixed with recycled old materials.
PANAMA - 5 days / 4 nights
No. of travellers: 2 sharing
All Year £1068
PRICES PER PERSON INCLUDING transfers,
accommodation, excursions and entrance fees,
and meals as described in the itinerary, all with
English speaking guides. MORE hotels available.
Day 3 Today we enjoy a boat trip on the
Panamá Canal to take a close look at the
operation of Miraflores lock and visit the
museum of the canal’s contruction. The
boat will transit with big ships as they
progress through the locks. Partial transit
of two locks is available every Saturday
and the full crossing, Ocean to Ocean is
also possible - Dates on request. (B,L)
Days 4 Full day to explore the rainforest
at Soberania National Park. Walk nature
trails, pristine rainforest and discover the
great variety of birds in the forest. (B,L)
Days 5 Transfer to the airport for your
onward flight. (B)
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The locks of the Panama Canal - Day 3
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