Discover Northern Treasures of Nicaragua

• Matagalpa
• Jinotega
• Nebliselva Forest trails
• Peñas Blancas Massif Tour
• Estelí

You may find yourself bird watching or hiking through diverse jungles, you may find yourself surrounded by mountains or engulfed in the industry of the coffee plantation, but no matter what, you are guaranteed to have an enjoyable experience.

Dates are flexible so please make an enquiry and tell us a range of dates you are considering so we can check availability.

Matagalpa – Biodiversity tour: Flora and fauna

You will visit the Nebliselva Forest trails, you will receive an explanation about the flora and the ecosystems that lives in the Arenal Reserve. The tour will emphasise the plants, crops and their relationship with the community. While you are walking in the forest you will have the chance to know their habitats and also to observe the beauty of the mother nature.

Matagalpa – Coffee tour at Aguas del Arenal

How about knowing the production process of good quality Nicaraguan coffee with a half day tour? First you will begin with a walk-through rows of plantillos (the Spanish name for coffee bushes) straight to the processing sheds and nurseries. From here you will receive information and be part of how the coffee is produced, from seed directly to a cup.

At the end, you will also learn about the social and economic factors of coffee production, the traditional roasting and tasting, as well as history of coffee cultivation.

Jinotega – Macizo de Peñas Blancas

Hike the border between the provinces of Matagalpa and Jinotega, and part of Central America´s largest reserve, Bosawas. You encounter crystal clear rivers, water wells, large and small waterfalls, giant trees, and a wide variety of tropical plants as you make your way through the reserve, while the fog that seems to be ever present adds mystery to this magical place. The reserve is inhabited by pumas, jaguars, ocelots, wild boars, deer, paca´s, sloths, monkeys and birds such as hummingbirds, wranglers and the rare resplendent quetzals.

Esteli – Factory and tobacco plantations

Estelí is the epicentre of Nicaragua´s premium cigar industry. On this exciting tour, participants will discover the influence that Cuban cigar makers have bought to the region.

Start at a local tobacco plantation to learn about the process of growing the best leaves. Then you’ll continue to the factory to watch a live cigar making-process, where you can take photos and learn how to make cigars, and roll your own. At the end of the tour, you will visit the local cigar store.

• Meet & greet and transfers to and from the international airport
• Accommodation at hotels as mentioned or similar
• Breakfast daily
• Lunch on day 3
• Tours mentioned with a local English-speaking guide + entrance fees.
• VAT / taxes

• Extras at hotels (telephone calls, room service, porterage, laundry, alcoholic drinks, etc.)
• Meals or drinks not specified in the itinerary
• Any additional/extra tours or park fees
• Personal and/or medical expenses
• Any incidentals out of pocket or medical expenses. Please ensure you carry appropriate insurance, which covers all the activities in this itinerary, inherited risks, luggage protection and holiday cancellation.
• Late check-out or early check-in
• International or domestic flights
• Departure taxes or immigration fees (to be paid at some airports or land borders) 
• Costs associated with changes to your itinerary for reasons beyond our control
• Any other service not mentioned in the “included” list or the itinerary
• Migration fees