Nicaragua
Immerse yourself in Pacific Coastal Culture
Nicaragua Program
12 Days: Jiquilillo • Telica • Laguna De Apoyo
In Nicaragua, journey from black-sand beaches to glowing volcanic craters. Handcraft cheese and tortillas with the local women, restore mangrove forests, and teach English in a rural coastal village. In your free time, surf, paddle-board, learn Spanish, and dive into the heart of Latin American culture. End your trip sandboarding on an active volcano, camping under the stars, and witnessing molten lava at night.
Combine & Save $400:
Nicaragua Volunteer Program I Costa Rica Volunteer Program
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Nicaragua Itinerary
Trip Length: 12 Days*
*Winter trips are slightly shorter than summer trips due to school/holiday breaks
Day 1
Bienvenidos a Nicaragua
Welcome to your new beachfront home, a small fishing village on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua! Learn how to surf and immerse yourself in this beautiful community with your new local friends for the next week.
Days 2-7
Community Immersion
Wake up each morning to the sound of waves crashing on the beach then begin work on our English education and eco-friendly infrastructure projects. Immerse yourself into the community of Jiquilillo where you will soon feel like family.
Day 8
Turtle Conservation
Support sea turtle conservation through a local hatchery and community leader we’ve partnered with for years. GIVE has helped with the release of over 1,000 baby sea turtles in our time.
Day 9
Volcano Boarding
Climb to the top of Cerro Negro, the youngest and most active volcano in Central America. Feel the tremors and radiating heat atop the volcanic arc before strapping in and gliding across black volcanic sand all the way to the bottom!
Day 10
Crater Camping
Summit Telica Volcano where you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean. Spend the night camping like never before – beneath the stars near the rim of a volcano.
Days 11-12
Extinct Volcanic Lake
Wake up on the shore of an ancient volcanic lake! Spend your morning kayaking and chilling out in the clear waters of Laguna De Apollo, formed 23,000 years ago from a volcanic explosion. After lunch, you’ll travel back to Managua for your flight home – or better yet, continue with us on the Costa Rica program!
What's Included
When you travel with GIVE, you won’t be surprised by hidden fees upon arrival. Dive into all that’s included in our all-in-one trip prices.
- All accommodations
- Transportation (not including flights)
- 3 meals per day & clean drinking water
- 24/7 guide support
- All adventures and cultural experiences
- Funding for volunteer projects & sustainability initiatives
- Pre-trip & in-transit support from GIVE’s Travel Specialists
- Access to your personalized GIVE Profile
- Access to GIVE’s preferred insurance & flight partners
- Trip preparation tools, guides and checklists
- Access to GIVE’s Ambassador Community post-trip
Simply put: we care. GIVE goes above and beyond for our travelers before, during and after your trip. See all that’s included in your GIVE trip here!
What's Not Included
Pretty much everything except your flights, insurance and travel documents, but GIVE will help you organize it all! Dive into what’s included here.
- Flights
- Visa (if required), travel insurance (mandatory), & vaccinations (if required)
- Personal souvenirs, snacks and refreshments (drinking water is included 24/7)
- See all that’s included in your GIVE trip here!
* GIVE reserves the right to change program dates
* Winter trips are slightly shorter due to school/holiday breaks
Trip packages and dates
Mix & match trips, travel for 1-7 weeks, and save big when you combine 2 or more
Nicaragua Volunteer Trip I 12-days
$2,995
Costa Rica Volunteer Trip I 12-days
$2,995
Costa Rica Spring Break Trip I 8-days
$1,995
Nicaragua + Costa Rica I 23-days
$5,990 $5,590 Combine & save $400
Costa Rica Volunteer Trip I 12-days
$2,995
Nicaragua + Costa Rica I 23-days
$5,990 $5,590 Combine & save $400
No Hidden Fees
Your GIVE trip includes everything you need—from meals, guides, and accommodations to local transport, epic adventures, cultural experiences, and funding for the volunteer projects you’ll help bring to life. Just show up ready to make an impact—we’ll handle the rest.
How to Book a Trip
Lock in your spot with a $595 USD trip deposit in your GIVE Profile. For add-ons or multi-trip packages, it's just $295 more per trip. Your deposit counts toward your total cost, never expires, and can be transferred if plans change.
Pay the rest on your own schedule—just be paid in full 80 days before your trip. Need more time? We’ve got you. [Terms & conditions apply.]
Worry-Free Booking
Plans change—we get it. Your deposit is fully transferable, never expires, and lets you switch trips or dates for free. Total flexibility, zero stress. [Learn more about our worry-free booking policy.]
We Got Your Back
We’ve got your back—every step of the way. Before your trip, we’ll help you book flights, secure travel insurance, and handle passport or visa needs without the headache. On the road, our team’s on call 24/7 to help with anything that comes up.[Learn more about our 360° travel support.]
Small Groups, Big Vibes
Travel with a tight-knit crew, guided by a team of local and international GIVE guides. With an average group size of 16-20 people, a 5:1 traveler-to-guide ratio, and 24/7 support, you’ll never feel lost in the crowd.
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