Cycle Nicaragua to the Panama Canal

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Day 1
Our journey begins in Granada, a colonial arquitectural gem, situated at the foot of Mombacho volcano on the north-west shore of Lake Nicaragua. Founded in 1524 by the conquistador Hernandez de Cordoba it was the first colonial city founded in Nicaragua. The baroque and renaissance buildings of the old town help to complement this wonderful setting. The Tour Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at approximately 6pm for the welcome meeting. There are no other activities planned today, so you are free to arrive at any time. If you would like an airport transfer today, you will need to arrive into Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Managua, which is a 45-minute drive from our hotel. There are many evening flights into Managua, so if you do miss the meeting, your Leader will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up. If you arrive earlier in the day, you may want to explore the picturesque cobbled streets and take a break in one of the inviting cafes or eateries.
Day 2
This morning, we begin with a short cycle ride from the hotel to the shores of Lake Nicaragua, allowing everyone to get comfortable with their bikes. After returning to the hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to explore Granada at your own pace. Its narrow lanes and historic buildings offer a perfect setting for discovery, and you can enjoy lunch at your leisure. If you wish, you may choose to join an optional activity: a relaxing boat tour on Lake Cocibolca, gliding through picturesque islands and soaking in stunning views of nature and wildlife, or a Granada City Tour, a guided exploration of this colonial gem with visits to key landmarks such as the central park, historic churches, and colourful streets, immersing yourself in its rich history and vibrant culture. Our total cycling distance today is approximately 11 kilometres/6.80 miles (total 80/262 metres ascent and descent)
Day 3
Leaving Granada behind this morning we drive to the highland white villages, famed locally for their importance in ancient beliefs relating to witchcraft. High up in Catarina village we can enjoy the best views across the spectacular, blue Apoyo Lagoon in the volcanic crater before getting on our bikes for a 20 km/12.40 miles ride through the tropical countryside, getting first impressions of villagers' and farmers' lives. Once we reach the Panamericana Highway we continue by bus and drive to the small town San Jorge where we make the one hour ferry crossing to the volcanic island of Ometepe, set in the expansive waters of Lake Nicaragua - the largest freshwater lake in Central America. On arrival we get back on the bikes and ride 1 hour/13 km/8.1 miles to our hotel in Charco Verde (or 2 hours/ 26 km/16.2 miles if our hotel is located on Santo Domingo beach), always with the imposing Concepcion volcano on our left. Our total cycling distance today is approximately 33-46 kilometres/22.50-28.60 miles (total 390 metres/1279 feet ascent and 780 metres/ 2559 feet descent)
Day 4
Ometepe is made up of 2 volcanoes which rise up from the waters of Lake Nicaragua - the perfect cone of Concepcion and the slightly smaller Maderas Volcano. Today is left free and your Explore Leader will explain the different optional excursions open to you which will vary slightly depending if we are staying in Charco Verde or Santo Domingo. You may choose to go off road and cycle a section around Maderas island until reaching Finca Merida where you have the possibility of sea kayaking. There are plenty of birds and insects to be spotted in the area and en route we see rural Nicaragua at its best, with lush tropical vegetation and small hamlets. Later you might want to cycle to Alta Gracia village where you can relax and swim at the fabulous Ojo de Agua lagoon or you may prefer to cycle to Santo Domingo beach for some rest and relaxation. Our total optional cycling distance today is approximately 26-80 kilometres/ 16.16-49.70 miles (optional) (total 150 metres/492 feet ascent and 150 metres/492 feet descent)
Day 5
We start the day with a cycle ride back to the ferry port. From Charco Verde this is 13 kms/8.0 miles and from Santo Domingo this would be 26 km. We then cross back to the mainland by ferry and drive the short distance to the Costa Rican border. After border crossing formalities (which may be extremely slow and require patience!) we drive 3 hours to Tilaran where we spend the night. Our total cycling distance today is approximately 13-26 kilometres/8.0-16.10 miles (total 330 metres/1082 feet ascent and descent)
Day 6
A 45-minute drive this morning brings us to the starting point for our ride around Arenal Lake; a challenging route that takes in the spectacular backdrop of the volcano. Set in an area of national park covering some 9,884 acres, Arenal volcano has been especially active since the massive eruption of 1968. This, along with the impressive manmade Lake Arenal, has helped the area to regenerate through tourism. Since 2010 Arenal's volcanic activity appears to be decreasing. Our challenging ride ends in the town of La Fortuna where we spend the next 2 nights. For those interested it is possible to start earlier today and ride a total of 68 km/42.30 miles (total 1390 metres/4560 feet accumulated ascent and 1850 metres/6069 feet descent). Our total cycling distance today is approximately 46 kilometres/28.60 miles (total 740 metres/2427 feet ascent and 1080 metres/3543 feet descent) with the option to extend the ride.
Day 7
Today is left free for resting or exploring the tropical rainforest in more depth on either a canopy excursion, a visit to the hot springs or a jungle walk across hanging bridges. Alternatively, you may wish to cycle in and around La Fortuna, taking in some of the impressive scenery, agricultural lands, cascading waterfalls and hot springs. This is 1 of the fertile high plateaux where most of Costa Rica's crops are grown. Our total cycling distance today is approximately 50 kilometres/31.10 miles (optional) (total 350 metres/1148 feet ascent and 600 metres/1968 feet descent)
Day 8
We start the day with a 4 hour drive to the small town of Orosi, set in the impressive Orosi Valley, forged by the meandering course of the powerful Reventazón River. This picturesque valley is the setting for today's ride, as we discover the lush green vistas of what many consider to be some of the country's best landscapes. Our destination is our accommodation located outside Turrialba, amid the central valleys, lush tropical gardens and volcanic peaks of Turrialba Volcano National Park. Our total cycling distance today is approximately 46 kilometres/28.60 miles (total 880 metres/2887 feet ascent and 1180 metres/3871 feet descent)
Day 9
Driving up over the nearby mountain ridges this morning we then descend by bus towards the Caribbean coast. After about 2 hours we reach Penhurst where we switch from the bus to our bikes and cycle a totally different side of Costa Rica along of the beach towns in the coast. We finish the ride at Punta Uva, where we then jump on the bus to transfer to the border. We then cross the Panamanian border by foot. Once again the border crossing may be very slow and require patience. We then continue by bus (1 hour) to the port of Almirante, from where we take a boat to the Isla Colon and the small town of Bocas de Toro, our base for exploring the stunning archipelago and the equally spectacular Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos. The archipelago itself is made up of a number of beautiful forested islands lying in warm Caribbean waters and the laid back beaches and dazzling reefs make this the ideal Caribbean paradise to relax or explore. Today's ride has a 9km dirt section in it. Our total cycling distance today is approximately 38 kilometers/ 23.6 miles (total 300 meters ascent and 300 meters descent).
Day 10
Today is left free to enjoy the Caribbean with a number of optional activities that you might like to try. The islands boast stunning beaches and coral reefs and there are opportunities to snorkel or dive the rich waters. You may like to take a boat trip around the archipelago and marine park, or visit 1 of the unpopulated outlying islands. The bikes will not be available today as they cannot be carried across to the island on the ferry.
Day 11
After taking the short ferry ride back to Almirante we drive south and then upwards over the Continental Divide and the cool Panamanian highlands, a journey of 2.5 hours. We commence todays cycle at Fortuna lake (1070 metres/3510 feet above sea level) and the route offers us a few ascents and a long downhill before we reach some fabulous natural pools in the forest for a refreshing dip. We continue by bus from Gualaca for 3 hours to the centre of the country and our night stop in Santiago, a busy provincial town and one of the oldest settlements in the country. Our total cycling distance today is approximately 35 kilometres/21.80 miles (total 880 metres/2887 feet ascent and 1820 metres/5971 feet descent)
Day 12
Today's cycle ride begins near Santiago and on the bikes we pass farmland and ranches that offer an insight into a traditional and rural Panamanian way of life. After lunch we drive to Panama City (3.5 hours), hopefully with time for a swim in the Pacific Ocean before arriving into our final destination. In the evening we can explore the neighbourhood around the hotel - full of good restaurants and street life. Our total cycling distance today is approximately 38 kilometres/23.60 miles (total 400 metres/1312 feet ascent and 450 metres/1476 feet descent)
Day 13
A short drive out of town takes us to Miraflores lock, 1 of the best viewing points on the Panama Canal. We can take time to explore the story of the canal construction in the excellent museum and see huge container ships making their way through this major lock separating the Pacific Ocean from the 26m/85 feet higher Gatun lake in the interior of the Canal zone. After a short drive back to Panama City we will cycle along the short but impressive new cycle path that follows the coast line from the Canal Zone and through Panama Vieja, affording fabulous views of Panama City's impressive skyline. The afternoon is left free for you to take a walk through fantastic Panama Vieja - the historic town from colonial times - and can have our farewell dinner here. Our total cycling distance today is approximately 7 kilometres/4.40 miles on the flat.
Day 14
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Panama City. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like an airport transfer today, you need to depart from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), which is which is a 45-minute drive away.

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13 Break Fast(s)

Trekking Grade

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Weather

Seasonal weather patterns can be unpredictable. Up-to-date information on the weather worldwide can be found by following the BBC weather link on this page. Costa Rica has a tropical climate with high temperature humidity and rainfall. The average temperature is 21°C in the highlands and variable in the lowlands. The rainy season is from May to October and the summer from December to April, but it does still tend to rain, usually in short bursts. Bear in mind that Costa Rica has 12 microclimates and weather can vary significantly in one day.

Panama has a tropical climate with high temperature and humidity, the average temperature 30°C. The rainy season is from May to November and the summer from December to April. The rainfall is of a tropical nature, falling for 1-2 hours in the afternoon.

Tropical, with little seasonal variation in temperature. The heavy rainy season is May to October but it can rain at any time along the Caribbean coast of Rio San Juan. There are 3 main climactic zones, the hot tropical lowlands and the cooler hill region, which has a larger range of daily temperature.

Vaccination

Nothing compulsory, but we recommend protection against typhoid, infectious hepatitis and polio. Please consult your travel clinic for the latest advice on Malaria, Dengue and Zika Virus. Please take preventative measures to avoid mosquito bites - these include mosquito repellent as well as long trousers and long sleeve shirts to cover up when necessary. Please note many countries in Central America, South America and the Caribbean require a yellow fever vaccination certificates if travelling from infected areas. A detailed list of these countries can be found on the NaTHNaC website - http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries. Also on the NaTHNaC site there is a list of Countries (and specific areas within a country) which are at risk of infection and a vaccination is therefore recommended. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at Explore Travel Health and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.

Nothing compulsory, but we recommend protection against typhoid, infectious hepatitis and polio. Please consult your travel clinic for the latest advice on Malaria, Dengue and Zika Virus. Please take preventative measures to avoid mosquito bites - these include mosquito repellent as well as long trousers and long sleeve shirts to cover up when necessary. Please note many countries in Central America, South America and the Caribbean require a yellow fever vaccination certificates if travelling from infected areas. A detailed list of these countries can be found on the NaTHNaC website - http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries. Also on the NaTHNaC site there is a list of Countries (and specific areas within a country) which are at risk of infection and a vaccination is therefore recommended. All travellers coming to Nicaragua from the following countries (even if only in transit) must present an international certificate of vaccination: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guyana, Panamá, Paraguay and Venezuela. From the African Continent, all countries are included except Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Sao Tomé and Príncipe and Somalia. This list is regularly updated please check NaTHNaC for the most up to date list. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at Explore Travel Health and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.

sdsd TILGJENGELIGE DATOER	PRIS (1 VOKSEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	Enkeltromstillegg	STATUS REISE
lør, 04 okt 2025 / fre, 17 okt 2025	NOK 49 070	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	Tilgjengelige
lør, 01 nov 2025 / fre, 14 nov 2025	NOK 49 070	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	Tilgjengelige
lør, 15 nov 2025 / fre, 28 nov 2025	NOK 51 115	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	Tilgjengelige
lør, 17 jan 2026 / fre, 30 jan 2026	NOK 50 375	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	Tilgjengelige
lør, 28 feb 2026 / fre, 13 mar 2026	NOK 50 375	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	Tilgjengelige
lør, 03 okt 2026 / fre, 16 okt 2026	NOK 50 375	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	Tilgjengelige
lør, 07 nov 2026 / fre, 20 nov 2026	NOK 50 375	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	Tilgjengelige
lør, 21 nov 2026 / fre, 04 des 2026	NOK 50 375	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	Tilgjengelige

TILGJENGELIGE DATOER	PRIS (1 VOKSEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	ENKELTROMSTILLEGG	STATUS REISE
lør, 04 okt 2025 / fre, 17 okt 2025	NOK 49 070	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	På forespørsel
lør, 01 nov 2025 / fre, 14 nov 2025	NOK 49 070	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	På forespørsel
lør, 15 nov 2025 / fre, 28 nov 2025	NOK 51 115	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	På forespørsel
lør, 17 jan 2026 / fre, 30 jan 2026	NOK 50 375	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	På forespørsel
lør, 28 feb 2026 / fre, 13 mar 2026	NOK 50 375	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	På forespørsel
lør, 03 okt 2026 / fre, 16 okt 2026	NOK 50 375	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	På forespørsel
lør, 07 nov 2026 / fre, 20 nov 2026	NOK 50 375	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	På forespørsel
lør, 21 nov 2026 / fre, 04 des 2026	NOK 50 375	På forespørsel	Ikke tilgjengelig	På forespørsel

Cycle Nicaragua to the Panama Canal

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