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Costa Rica & Nicaragua Express

Start & end in Liberia 7 days Up to 24

About this trip

Seven days across Costa Rica and Nicaragua, mixing volcanic landscapes, colonial towns, and Pacific coast time on the water. It's a private tour, so it's just you (and whoever you're travelling with), moving at a pace built around what you want to see.

You start with forest hikes to waterfalls and the geothermal ground around Rincon de la Vieja, then cross the border into Nicaragua for Granada's colonial streets and the Masaya craft market, plus a boat trip around Lake Nicaragua's islets.

The last stretch is spent back on Costa Rica's Pacific coast in Tamarindo, with kayaking, snorkelling, and a catamaran sail before the trip wraps up.

What you'll do

  • Hike forest trails to La Leona Waterfall
  • Explore the geothermal area of Rincon de la Vieja volcano
  • Wander Granada's colonial streets and the Masaya craft market
  • Cruise the islets of Lake Nicaragua and see a crater lake and active volcano
  • Kayak and snorkel off Tamarindo
  • Sail on a catamaran along the Pacific coast
Good to know
  • Private tour, so the schedule can flex around your group
  • Involves a border crossing between Costa Rica and Nicaragua
  • Mix of hiking, boat trips, and water activities means a reasonable level of fitness helps
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Getting there

Liberia
One-way · arrive 24 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Liberia · 24 Jul25 Jul

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