4-Days North Nicaragua

Bilingual Local Guides

Every step of the journey, EN/ES

Fully Inclusive

Meals, transport & entrance fees covered

Cloud Forest

Cloud Forest where waterfalls and wildlife thrive

The Adventure

Four Days in the highlands of Northern Nicaragua

Leave the busy tourist route behind and spend four days exploring the mountains of northern Nicaragua. Hike through cloud forests, visit local coffee farms, swim beneath hidden waterfalls and experience a part of the country where nature and local life still go hand in hand. If you’re looking for an authentic adventure, this is one of our favourite tours in Nicaragua.

Activities

What's included

Organic Coffee Farm

From bean to cup experience

Cascada Blanca

Refresh yourself in pure mountain water

Cloud Forest Hike

Reach waterfalls above the cloud

Hike Reserva Miraflor

Hike through orchids and cloud forest

Cascada de la Luna

Choose hiking or a thrilling zipline adventure

Canyoning Tour

Swim, jump and float together

Day-by-Day

Your Itinerary

A rough guide to each day, timings flex a little with river and weather conditions.

Day 1- Coffee and Waterfalls

We leave at 5:00am for Selva Naegra, where you'll enjoy breakfast before exploring the coffee farm. From there, we continue to Cascada Blanca for lunch, followed by a stop at Cascada de la Luna, where you can choose between a short hike or zipline adventure. We end the day at Macizo de Peñas Blancas, where you'll enjoy a home-cooked dinner with Don Chico's family.

Day 2 - Cloud Forest Hike

We start the day with breakfast before heading into the Macizo de Peñas Blancas Cloud Forest. Together we climb to the top for incredible views, learn how this unique exosystem provides water to the region and cool off with a swim in the famous Fountain of Youth. After lunch, we continue to Reserva Miraflor, where a delicious home-cooked dinner is waiting for us.

Day 3 - Hiking in Reserva Miraflor

Today we explore Reserva Miraflor, a beautiful nature reserve known for its, rolling hills, waterfalls and incredible birdlife. After a morning surrounded by nature and a local lunch, we continue to Somoto, where a delicious home-cooked dinner is waiting. We'll end the day together with games, good conversations or simply relaxing before tomorrow's adventure.

Day 4 - Somoto Canyoning Tour

After breakfast, we head to the spectacular Somoto Canyon, one of Nicaragua's natural wonders, carved by the Coco River over millions of years. Together, we'll swim, float through the canyon, jump from cliffs and enjoy an unforgettable canyoning adventure. After a well-earned lunch, we make one last stop to taste the famous Somoto rosquillas before heading back to León.

What's included

All national park & reserve entrance fees
Breakfasts, lunches & dinner (vegetarian available)
Bilingual guides throughout
Round-trip transport from León
Lodges and cabañas
Boots to wear for the hike in Macizo de Peñas Blancas

What to bring

Insect repellent & sunscreen
Light rain jacket & quick-dry clothing
Longsleeve and long pants
Comfortable closed shoes
Day backpack
Watershoes or you can rent them for the canyon tour

Why This Trip

The mountains of Northern Nicaragua

The 4 days North Nicaragua tour takes you to the beautiful highlands of Matagalpa, where cooler temperatures, mountain views and lush cloud forests create a completely different side of Nicaragua. During the tour, you’ll hike through the Macizo de Peñas Blancas Cloud Forest, a unique ecosystem that captures rainwater and supplies fresh water to much of the surrounding region. Along the trails, you’ll discover hidden waterfalls, incredible viewpoints and an amazing variety of plants and wildlife while your local guide explains how this special environment works.

No visit to northern Nicaragua is complete without experiencing its coffee culture. As the coffee capital of Nicaragua, Matagalpa is home to some of the country’s best coffee farms. During your visit, you’ll follow the journey from coffee plant to cup, learning about harvesting, drying, roasting and brewing before enjoying a freshly prepared cup of locally grown coffee. It’s the perfect way to understand why Nicaraguan coffee is loved around the world.

$525

Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour starts.

What our guests say.

    
 
 
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   Tim Kuik 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I assume the rooms are very good, as is their service, coffee and help with tours and anything you would like to do in and around León and further beyond. The place is run by local guide Leo and Dutch Margarita. Highly recommended to enquire after the guided tours of León. Also the best coffee in town. And smoothies.
  
 
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   Lina Walder 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wir haben drei Nächte im Casa Mundo Verde verbracht und waren mit allem sehr zufrieden. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, alle waren super freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir haben tolle Touren gebucht und auch hier wurde auf jeden Wunsch eingegangen. Das Frühstück war super und auch zum Verweilen lädt das Café ein. Der Oreo Cheesecake war hammer! Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis unserer Meinung nach. Ein toller ruhiger Ort in mitten der vollen Stadt. Vielen Dank, wir würden uns jederzeit wieder dafür entscheiden.
  
 
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   Gianna Savarino 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wir hatten eine wirklich tolle Zeit hier! Die Gastgeber waren total herzlich und hilfsbereit. Sie haben uns bei der Organisation unserer Touren geholfen und uns auch wieder abgeholt. Man merkt einfach, dass ihnen ihre Gäste wirklich am Herzen liegen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl und willkommen gefühlt und würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Absolute Empfehlung!
  
 
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   Luke O'Neill 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Leo and Margarita were absolutely brilliant so great to chat to, we had really good conversation each day. Both are amazing hosts and super accommodating. Its a must stay for anyone in Leon Nicaragua and do the walking tour with Leo too, super informative!! Will be back if I come back to Nicaragua!
  
 
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   Bart Dieleman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A very nice new place in León. Good location, hygienic, friendly people, and their coffee is the best. We were also happy with the price/quality and their great breakfast.
  
 
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   Henry Rueda 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service and super recommend in Leon, really good coffee.
  
 
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   Luis Salgado 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We stayed 4 nights in Casa Mundo Verde and Leonel & Margreet completely transformed our experience of Leon simply by being so nice and so helpful. They organize cooking classes with traditional Nicaraguan food, walking tours and other activities. They work together with other tours so they were able to arrange anything we asked for. We were lucky to be in town during the traditional feast of Gritaria Chica, and Leonel instantly created a walking tour to allow the guests to experience the feast like a local. We had a lot of fun getting to know the tradition and collecting candies. If you are lucky enough to have half our experience in here, you're in for a great time. Oh, and they run in place a nice coffee shop, with very good local coffee and delicious cakes. Our room was also very nice, it was large, very clean and very comfortable beds. This is a very new place, it opened just a month ago, but I believe it will be one of the most popular in a short time.
  
 
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   Clara Costa 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The recently opened Casa Mundo Verde is run by the nicest and most dynamic couple -  Leo and Margreet -  you'll ever meet in Nicaragua. Their concept Coffee. Stay. Culture captured us. And you will get all your questions patiently answered ❤️.
  
 
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   Sara Spelier 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super lieve en gastvrije mensen. Lekkere matcha’s gedronken!
  
 
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   נחמה עזר 
 
 
 
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Questions, answered.

Still curious? Write to us we reply in under a day, usually with coffee in hand.

Where does the tour start?

We offer pickup from Leon, making it easy to start your adventure.

What is the weather like in North Nicaragua?

Northern Nicaragua has a mild, spring-like climate year-round. Temperatures typically range between 16°C to 26°C (60°F to 79°F). It’s cooler than most parts of Nicaragua due to its mountainous location. The dry season runs from November to April, while the rainy season lasts from May to October, bringing lush green landscapes and afternoon showers. It’s a great destination to escape the heat of the lowlands.

What is included in the tour?

The tour includes transportation, accommodation, guided activities, most meals and visits to the highlights of northern Nicaragua.

What wildlife can we see?

Northern Nicaragua is home to colourful birds, monkeys, butterflies, reptiles, orchids, and many other species that thrive in the cloud forest.

What should I bring?

We recommend comfortable walking shoes, lightweight clothing, a rain jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, long shirt and pants and ofcourse your camera.