Armotours.com - Self driven round trip in Central America description: "Volcanoes and Islands of Central America: Costa Rica and Nicaragua"

Description: "Volcanoes and Islands of Central America"

Factsheet for this self-driven round trip

Duration:		7 days / 6 nights

Services:		Lodging including taxes Four wheel drive rental during the entire stay (Vehicle insurance not included) Reliable and professional organization of your circuit, taking into account your desires and requests. Assistance during the trip A short travel itinerary with route description Vouchers (for hotels and other services) Descriptions of travel routes, destinations, attractions, and of select recreational opportunities and interesting scenery along the route. Road map Brochures of hotels and other places to visit. Important information such as phone numbers of embassies, hospitals, restaurants, credit card offices, etc.

Meals:		All breakfasts starting with day 2

Pricing:		Low season in double room: US$ 462 per person Low season in single room: US$ 610 High season in double room: US$ 489 per person High season in single room: US$ 655

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Day 1: Arrival

Arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in San José.

Lodging: Hotel Vesuvio or similar

Day 2: Poás Volcano National Park - Market in Ciudad Quesada - Arenal Volcano

Driving through rural and urban areas, enjoy the beautiful landscape with dairy farming and areas planted with crops and different vegetables. The Poás Volcano is considered to be the largest geyser in the world. Continue through the mountains and then across the San Carlos Lowlands. Visit the Central Market in Ciudad Quesada. Continue to La Fortuna and visit the Arenal, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Visitors can see on clear days the lava eruptions that during the evening look like an impressive fireworks display. Enjoy also the hot springs and the exotic gardens at Tabacón Resort.

Lodging: Hotel San Bosco or similar

Day 3: Arenal Lake - Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and National Park

Drive around the Arenal Lake to Cañas and then Liberia to arrive at the National Park Rincón de la Vieja with 14,084ha. It comprises an active strato Volcano. Visit Las Pailas an area of intense volcanic activity known as Las Pailas with solfataric lakes, soffioni or holes that expel clouds of steam. Or in "Azufrales" you will enjoy small pools with hot springs and also a site with refreshing crystal clear waterfalls.

Lodging: Hacienda Guachipelín Lodge or similar

Day 4: Rincón de la Vieja - Border Nicaragua - León - Managua

Early departure from Rincón through the Pan American Highway to the border with Nicaragua. Continuation to the city of León to visit the Hervideros (boiling springs)of San Jacinto and the ruins of the old colonial city of León. Continuation to Managua.

Lodging: Hotel César or similar

Day 5: Managua - Masaya - The Islets and Granada City

Departure to visit the well known Market in Masaya and the Volcano. Later, Private boat tour to visit the small islands and then the famous colonial city of Granada with its Museum of pre-Columbian Art and the San Francisco Convent.

Lodging: Hotel Alhambra or similar

Day 6: Granada - Ometepe Island - Border - Playa Hermosa

Departure from Granada to the lacustrine port of San Jorge. Ferry transfer to Ometepe, to visit the largest island on the Nicaragua Lake. After the visit, return to the main land and on to the Costa Rican border. Continuation to Playa Hermosa.

Lodging: Hotel Bosque del Mar Playa Hermosa or similar

Day 7: Playa Hermosa on the Pacific - San José

Morning at leisure to enjoy the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. Early afternoon return to San José.