Lakes, volcanoes, and pure adrenaline, the wild side of Nicaragua. Women only.
Adventurous Nicaragua
Book now with $550. Pay the rest at your pace.
7 days starting at $2,950 USD.
Up to 14 solo female travelers.
Nicaragua is Central America at full volume, a country of smoking volcanoes, vast lakes, and colonial cities.
Over a week, you’ll board down the black slopes of a live volcano, kayak a jungle river past monkeys and herons, bike the shores of an island formed by two volcanoes, and fly through the treetops on a canopy zipline. You’ll stand at the rim of an active crater after dark, watching it glow.
In between the adrenaline, you’ll slow down too, releasing baby turtles at a sanctuary on the beach, cooking with a women’s collective on Ometepe, and wandering the churches of León.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Board down a live volcano
Hike to the top of Cerro Negro, one of Central America’s most active volcanoes, then sled down the black ash on a board.
Kayak a jungle river
Paddle the Istián River on Ometepe past herons, monkeys, and maybe a caiman, with a volcano towering on either side of you.
A crater that glows after dark
Stand at the rim of Masaya, the volcano the Spanish called the Mouth of Hell, at dusk, when the lava glows red deep inside the crater.
Fly through the cloud forest
Zipline across the treetops of Mombacho Volcano, eleven lines and seventeen platforms, after hiking its misty crater.
Cook with the women of Ometepe
Spend an afternoon with a women’s cooperative on the island, cooking a real Nicaraguan meal together with views of both volcanoes.
Bike an island built by volcanoes
Ride the shores of Ometepe, an island formed by two volcanoes rising out of a lake, past quiet beaches and a green lagoon full of birds.
Release baby sea turtles
At sunset, you’ll help release tiny sea turtles into the Pacific and watch them scramble for the waves.
Dinner with a revolutionary
Share a meal with a former guerrilla fighter who lived through the revolution that shaped Nicaragua, and hear their story firsthand.
TRAVELER LOVE
INCLUSIONS
Arrival airport pickup on day 1
Stay in premium hand-picked hotels
6 BREAKFASTS, 3 LUNCHES, 3 DINNERS
All activities listed in the itinerary
Max 14 solo female travelers
Twin share rooms
Expert local guide for the whole tour
MEET YOUR NEW BFF
GUARANTEED SOLO TIME
Spend it with friends or explore on your own, but take time to reflect on your incredible journey.
GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP
Enjoy our hand-picked accommodation combining the best of design, location and comfort.
TOUR AT A GLANCE
DAY 1 - WELCOME TO NICARAGUA
Airport pickup and welcome dinner
DAY 2 - LEÓN
Beach time at Las Peñitas and a turtle release in the mangroves
DAY 3 - LEÓN
Volcano boarding down Cerro Negro, then the colonial city
DAY 4 - ISLA DE OMETEPE
Ferry to the island and a bike ride between two volcanoes
DAY 5 - ISLA DE OMETEPE
Kayak the Istián River, then cook with a women's collective
DAY 5 - APOYO LAGOON
Zipline Mombacho, then Masaya crater after dark
GOODBYE FOR NOW
Breakfast, goodbyes and check out
Why Choose SoFe Travel?
Built for Solo Women
Every trip is designed specifically for solo female travelers. That means no awkward third wheels, no feeling like the odd one out—just instant community, shared values, and support from Day One.
Space to Breathe
We build in solo time, always. Want to wander a market alone or skip a group dinner for some quiet? Go for it. Prefer a travel buddy? There's always someone ready to join you.
No Forced Single Supplements
Forget the extra fees. Our roommate matching quiz pairs you with a like-minded traveler, or you can upgrade to a private room if you prefer your own space.
Is The Nicaragua Tour Right for you?
This is an active, adventurous trip
You don't need to be an athlete, and nothing is extreme, but you should be in decent shape, comfortable being active most days, and up for getting sweaty, and sandy. If you're looking for a slow, poolside kind of trip, this isn't the one.
Our timeline is dictated by nature
This is off-the-beaten-path Nicaragua, not a resort circuit. Some of the magic depends on nature, the turtles hatch when they hatch, the crater glows when it glows, so a few moments can't be guaranteed. Roll with it and you'll have the trip of a lifetime. Need everything locked and certain, and you'll be frustrated.
Your Guatemala Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Nicaragua
Airport pickup, transfer to Managua, and a welcome dinner.
You’ll land in Managua, the capital, where our team meets you at the airport and gets you to your hotel. Settle in and shake off the travel. Tonight the group comes together for the first time over a welcome dinner of authentic and delicious Nicaraguan food.
Meals: dinner
Day 2 - Beaches and baby turtles
Transfer to León, beach time at Las Peñitas, and a mangrove boat tour
This morning you head to León, Nicaragua’s beautiful colonial city and its old intellectual and political heart. Drop your bags and make for the coast at Las Peñitas, where the afternoon is yours, lunch by the water, feet in the sand, nothing on the schedule but the beach.
Later, you’ll board a small boat into the Juan Venado nature reserve, winding through the mangroves while your guide points out herons, birds, and reptiles along the way. You’ll reach a wild, empty stretch of Pacific beach, and if the timing’s right, this is where you help release baby sea turtles, cupping the tiny hatchlings and watching them scramble toward the waves. It depends on nature, but your trip falls right in hatching season.
Meals: breakfast
Day 3 - Volcano boarding and a city with a story
Hike and board down Cerro Negro, explore León, and dinner with someone who lived its history
You’ll drive out to Cerro Negro, one of the most active volcanoes in Central America, and hike about an hour up its black slopes while your guide explains the geology under your feet. At the top, you gear up, get a quick lesson, and then board down the volcano, sitting or standing, as fast or as careful as you like. It’s loud, it’s wild, and it’s one of those things you can’t quite believe you did.
Back in León, clean up and grab lunch, then set out on a walking tour of the city, the churches, the markets, the great cathedral (the largest in Central America), and the rooftop views from the top of it. León is the country’s intellectual and revolutionary heart, and the history is everywhere.
Tonight, that history gets personal. You’ll share a dinner with a former guerrilla fighter, who tells you their own story of the revolution that shaped Nicaragua.
Meals: breakfast and dinner
DAY 4 - To the island of two volcanoes
Ferry to Ometepe, a local lunch, and a bike ride along the lake
Today you trade the Pacific coast for the water. You’ll drive to the port at San Jorge and board a ferry across Lake Nicaragua to Ometepe, an island formed by two volcanoes rising straight out of the lake, with both cones watching over you the whole way across. A typical lunch at a local spot when you land.
In the afternoon, you’ll explore the island by bike. You’ll ride out to Punta Jesús María, a sandy spit that reaches into the lake with volcano views on both sides, then on to the Charco Verde reserve, a green lagoon tucked in the forest and full of birds. Pedal as far as you feel like, the support vehicle is there to scoop you up whenever you’re done, and carry on to your hotel on the beach.
Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 5 - Kayaks, monkeys, and a local kitchen
Paddle the Istián River, then cook with a women’s collective on Ometepe
You’ll kayak the Istián River, a slow, winding paddle through the heart of the island, with herons and jacanas in the reeds, monkeys in the trees, maybe a caiman sunning on the bank, and the two volcanoes rising on either side of you.
In the afternoon, you head to a women’s cooperative near Moyogalpa, run by local island women. They’ll walk you through their land, the gardens, the medicinal plants, the views out over the volcanoes, then pull you into the kitchen to cook a real Nicaraguan meal together. You’ll sit down to eat what you made and spend the afternoon trading stories with the women of Ometepe.
Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 6 - Fire and forest
Ferry back to the mainland, Mombacho by zipline, and Masaya after dark
A big, unforgettable last full day. You’ll catch an early ferry back to the mainland and make for Mombacho Volcano, riding a truck up its flank to the top. Up in the cloud forest you’ll walk the crater trail, misty and green, with sweeping views over Granada and the lake, keeping an eye out for howler monkeys, sloths, and the little salamander found nowhere else on earth. Then the fun part: a canopy zipline, eleven lines and seventeen platforms, flying through the treetops. Lunch after, then on to your hotel above the Apoyo Lagoon.
As the sun drops, you head to Masaya, an active volcano the Spanish once called the Mouth of Hell. You’ll stand right at the rim of the crater, and on an active night you can see the lava glowing red far below. It’s a short visit by design (the crater’s alive, so time at the top is limited), and it’s a genuinely unforgettable way to end the trip. Back to the lodge for a farewell dinner together.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 7 - Adiós, Nicaragua
Breakfast, goodbyes, and check out.
Breakfast together one last time, then off to the airport whenever your flight leaves. Until next time.
Meals: breakfast
HAND-PICKED ACCOMMODATION
This is the standard you can expect all week. Every place you stay is hand-picked for comfort and character, from a converted colonial convent in León to beachfront cabins on Ometepe to a lodge perched over a crater lagoon. You’re never roughing it on this trip. After the big adventure days, you come back somewhere genuinely lovely.
Pacaya Lodge y Spa
Pacaya sits right on the rim of the Apoyo Lagoon, a crater lake, with your room and private balcony looking out over the forest to the water below. After a week of volcanoes and early mornings, this is the reward: an infinity pool over the lagoon, a spa, and a yoga deck. The food comes from local farms, the design comes from local artists, and the view comes with every single room.
We match you with your most compatible roommate
We get it—sharing a room with a stranger can feel like a gamble. That’s why we’ve partnered with a professional matchmaker and psychologist to create a bespoke roommate matching quiz, designed to pair you with someone you’ll actually click with.
Whether you’re an early riser or a night owl, a social butterfly or someone who values quiet time, our quiz helps ensure you’re matched with the best possible roommate. And if you prefer your own space, you always have the option to upgrade to a private room.
No stress, no awkward surprises—just a trip made better by great company.
MEET IVANIA
YOUR GUIDE FOR THE TRIP
Ivania believes one thing with her whole heart: discovering Guatemala by putting its’ people first is the best way to protect and keep its cultural and natural heritage alive.
Ivania is a tour guide specializing in community-based experiences in Guatemala since 2022.
She has a daughter and two puppies at home, and she can’t wait to show SoFe Travelers a side of her country that only women can access.
What Our Travelers Say
This is our first Guatemala departure, so these reviews are for all of our destinations. Join 2,000+ women who’ve embraced adventure, found their people, and taken the trip of a lifetime on a tour with us, the largest global community for solo female travelers.
Dates & Prices
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Flexible payment plans
Pay what you want when up want with the balance due 90 days before departure.
Free transfer
Change your dates or your destination one time for free, just give us at least 90 days notice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT ARE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DETAILS?
Arrival: You’ll fly into Managua International Airport (MGA). Our team will be waiting just outside the arrivals exit with a SoFe sign to meet you and bring you to the hotel. The trip officially starts with our welcome dinner on Day 1, so aim to arrive by mid-afternoon if you can. Land later and don’t worry, you’ll still be picked up and brought to meet the group.
Departure: You’ll fly home out of the same airport, Managua International (MGA) anytime on the last day.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
- Airfares
- Visa fees if applicable
- Tips
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Airport drop off
PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY
- A non-refundable $550 deposit is required to hold your spot.
- Final payment is due 90 days before departure.
- Pay as much as often as you like until the due date.
- If you cancel your spot earlier than 90 days before departure, you can apply your payment to any trip within the next year.
- No refunds on deposits.
DO I NEED A VISA?
Most travelers don’t need a visa in advance. Instead, you’ll buy a tourist card when you land for about $10 US, bring cash, and that covers you for the trip. You will need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates.
Rules can vary by nationality and they do change, so check the current entry requirements for your own country before you fly. If you need anything from us to help with your entry, just ask.
WILL THIS ITINERARY CHANGE?
The itinerary is subject to change due for any reason – weather, unexpected cancellations, impromptu local opportunities, or surprise additions.
All bookings are subject to our terms and conditions.
DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE
Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory or you may be refused to join the tour. Once you book your spot, we’ll share our recommended companies.
HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING?
There is no strict luggage size restriction for this trip. Most travelers bring a standard-sized roller suitcase or backpack, along with a smaller daypack for daily activities and excursions.