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Cycle Nicaragua to the Panama Canal

14 days
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From Granada to Panama City
4.7
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Cycle Nicaragua to the Panama Canal - Explore!
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  • Bicycle
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Go on an adventure and fall in love with Central America
  • Bike around Ometepe Island and its perfect volcanic cone
  • Cycle live volcanos and impressive pristine lakes
  • Relax in paradise on the tropical Caribbean Islands

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Trip starts in Granada
  2. Day 2 Cycle by Lake Nicaragua, afternoon to explore Granada
  3. Day 3 Cycle on Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua
  4. Day 4 Optional ride around Maderas Volcano
  5. Day 5 Over the border to Costa Rica
  6. Day 6 Cycle around Arenal Lake and Volcano
  7. Day 7 Free Day in La Fortuna
  8. Day 8 Cycle through the stunning Orosi Valley to Turrialba
  9. Day 9 Cycle to the Panamanian border. On to Bocas del Toro idyllic islands
  10. Day 10 Free day on Bocas del Toro. Optional snorkel, boat trip...
  11. Day 11 Drive over the continental divide and ride on to Santiago
  12. Day 12 Cycle through farmland and ranches. Drive on to Panama City
  13. Day 13 Visit Panama Canal. Coastal bike path in Panama City
  14. Day 14 Trip ends in Panama City
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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hotel Con Corazon

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Charco Verde

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • Hotel Guadalupe

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Arenal Montechiari

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Turrialtico Hotel

    Hotel
    day 8

  • Hotel Swans Cay

    Hotel
    Days 9, 10

  • Hotel Gran David

    Hotel
    day 11

  • Hampton by Hilton Panama

    Hotel
    Days 12, 13

Operated by

Explore!

4.5
(7,930 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

527

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
    Explore!
    4.5
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    · February 14th, 2020
    As mentioned previously this was an ambitious...
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    Trip date: January 2020

Dates & Availability

14 days
Cycle Nicaragua to the Panama Canal
From Granada to Panama City

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 124458

  • Currencies
    ₡
    Costa Rican Colon
    Costa Rica
    C$
    Cordoba Oro
    Nicaragua
    B/.
    Balboa
    Panama
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B.

    Type A
    Nicaragua
    Type B
    Nicaragua
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Yellow fever - Recommended for Panama. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Nicaragua and Panama. Ideally 3 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 8th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 8th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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