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Nicaragua: A Sleeping Giant
Nicaragua is bordered by Honduras on the north, Costa Rica on the south, the Caribbean and Pacific oceans on the east and west respectively. The country is divided into 3 distinct geographical regions; Pacific lowlands, North central mountains, and the Caribbean lowlands. Known for her chain of volcanoes and lakes, this sleeping giant is not only the largest country with the largest lake (Lake Nicaragua) of all Central America, but also contains the only body of freshwater on earth to be inhabited by sharks! Lake Nicaragua itself has more than 400 islands.
Sadly enough, Nicaragua has only set aside 17% of her land for conservation. However, she has the highest % of undisturbed virgin forests in Central America with the lowest population density. This makes her one of the most pristine bio-diverse regions in the Americas. The highest peak is Pico Mogoton at 2438M and the tallest volcano comes in at 1745M in San Cristobal (Volcan San Cristobal).
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Nicaragua4 DAY NICA TOUR--- Physical Rating: 2
Day 1
VOLCAN MOMBACHO CLOUD FOREST. Arrive in Managua and meet guide. Drive to Volcan Mombacho and take a short afternoon hike as we nestle in for the night at this Biological Research Station. Stay in Volcan Mombacho.
Day 2
VOLCAN MOMBACHO CLOUD FOREST. Continue our escape in this ancient and dormant volcano with a 3-4 hour hike with some of the most spectacular views of this cool and misty nature reserve. Stay in Volcan Mombacho.
Day 3-4
GRANADA WALKING TOUR AND CATARINA AND LAGUNA DE APOYO. Full of bright colors, violent history, lake breezes, and the sounds of horse-drawn carriages, this colonial charming city was the first Spanish city of the America’s. Afterwards head off to Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo. The perfect base to explore perhaps Nicaragua’s most beautiful pueblo. View the impressive panorama of Catarina Mirador and chose from optional activities like hiking, swimming, horseback riding, in spectacular Laguna de Apoyo, an unspoiled crater lake. Visit the lush ornamental plant nurseries and shops of local artisans and basket-makers along Catarina’s streets. Nicaragua’s bluest and deepest swimming hole, Laguna de Apoyo, is the lowest point in all Central America. A water-filled crater stretched 48 square kilometers across the rim of Apoyo Volcano, she is surrounded by screaming Howler monkeys echoing throughout this dry tropical forest.
Day 5
Return to Florida
 TOUR PRICE (PER PERSON)
$595USD
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* Balance is due 60 days before trip. LAA will send a notification and invoice when balance is due.
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7 DAY NICA TOUR--- Physical Rating: 4
Day 1
VOLCAN MOMBACHO CLOUD FOREST. Arrive in Managua and meet guide. Drive to Volcan Mombacho and take a short afternoon hike as we nestle in for the night at this Biological Research Station. Stay in Volcan Mombacho.
Day 2
VOLCAN MOMBACHO CLOUD FOREST. Continue our escape in this ancient and dormant volcano with a 3-4 hour hike with some of the most spectacular views of this cool and misty nature reserve. Stay in Volcan Mombacho.
Day 3
GRANADA WALKING TOUR. Full of bright colors, violent history, lake breezes, and the sounds of horse-drawn carriages, this colonial charming city was the first Spanish city of the America’s. Stay in Granada.
Day 4-5
CATARINA AND LAGUNA DE APOYO. The perfect base to explore perhaps Nicaragua’s most beautiful pueblo. View the impressive panorama of Catarina Mirador and chose from optional activities like hiking, swimming, horseback riding, in spectacular Laguna de Apoyo, an unspoiled crater lake. Visit the lush ornamental plant nurseries and shops of local artisans and basket-makers along Catarina’s streets. Nicaragua’s bluest and deepest swimming hole, Laguna de Apoyo, is the lowest point in all Central America. A water-filled crater stretched 48 square kilometers across the rim of Apoyo Volcano, she is surrounded by screaming Howler monkeys echoing throughout this dry tropical forest.
Day 6-7
ISLA OMETEPE AND THE PUEBLO TOURS. Drive to San Jorge and ferry to Isla Ometepe. Home of two of Nicaragua’s most majestic volcanoes. Enjoy a full day of hiking up dormant Volcan Madera and afterwards cool off in picturesque “Ojo de Agua’ ; a natural crystalline cold spring. Stay in Isla Ometepe. Upon arrival back to Catarina visit Pueblos Blancos, San Juan de Oriente, Diria/Diriomo, Masatepe, San Marcos, and Carazo. Spend the day touring various historical, scenic, and artisan lined pueblos. Each town has its handcrafted specialty; ceramics, sweets, wooden furniture, or fresh cut flowers. Pueblos Blancos has centuries-old buildings, that were once painted white, lined with artisans. San Juan de Oriente is an attractive colonial town with cheerful pottery shops lining the hilly cobblestone roads. Diria/Diriomo are considered twin towns with gorgeous views of Laguna de Apoyo with historical signifigance. Masatepe, photogenic and fabulous, is a undiscovered colonial gem with some of the best views of Volcan Masaya as well as one of the best artisan markets in the country. Continue the pueblo tours with a visit to Nicaragua’s oldest human settlement in San Marcos. Lastly, Carazo, blessed with beautiful mountains and wide sandy beaches, this area is considered central in Nicaraguan history and myth.
Day 8
Return to Florida
 TOUR PRICE (PER PERSON)
$795USD
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* Balance is due 60 days before trip. LAA will send a notification and invoice when balance is due.
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10 day Nica Rio San Juan Tour---Physical Rating: 3
Day 1
Arrive in Managua and meet guide. Drive to Volcan Mombacho and visit Biological Research Station. Stay overnight in Research Station.
Day 2
VOLCAN MOMBACHO CLOUD FOREST & GRANADA – We will travel to and from the lowlands of Granada and arrive at this research station and hike to the top of an ancient and dormant volcano nestled in the clouds. The air will be cool and misty, as Volcan Mombacho’s Cloud Forest stands 850 meters above sea level and rises to an altitude of 1344 meters. Afterwards, we will visit Granada, the oldest city in the Americas. Full of bright colors, violent history, lake breezes, and horse-drawn carriages. This charming colonial city is complimented by the surrounding towns of Pueblos Blanco’s, San Juan de Oriente, and Catarina, which are full of rich and colorful artisan markets. Stay overnight in Granada.
Day 3
ISLA DE ZAPATERA. Take a boat ride followed by a full day hike up a dormant volcano in this 45 sq. km Island of Parque Nacional Archipelago Zapatera, designated to protect not only the remaining swaths of virgin tropical dry forests and wet forests, but also the unparallel collection of petro glyphs and statues left here between 500 and 1500 years ago. Stay overnight in Granada.
Day 4
DOMITILIA WILDLIFE RESERVE. Drive to southwestern Nicaragua to Domitilia Wildlife Reserve. Frequented by scientists and tourists alike, this eco-savvy private wildlife reserve, consists of 230 hectares of tropical dry forest and lakeshore. Experience a private wildlife reserve with tree nurseries, hiking trails, and tons of wildlife. Stay in Granada.
Day 5 to 6
LOS GUATUZOS WILDLIFE PRESERVE Take short flight to San Carlos followed by a boat ride along Nicaraguas’ San Juan River and arrive to this protected area consisting of tropical wetlands, rainforest, and wildlife refuge. Los Guatuzos is the only internationally registered tropical wetland area in Nicaragua. Take an adventurous hike through this reserve replete with myriad species of animals. Stay in Centro Ecologico de Los Guatuzos.
Day 7 to 8
EL CASTILLO & GRAN RESERVA BIOLOGICA RIO INDIO-MAIZ. Follow along the San Juan River and spend today exploring this Spanish fortress used to repel English pirates and continue downriver to nearly 264,000 hectares of virgin rainforest. This reserve is one of the last remaining areas in the Americas where you can experience virgin tropical rainforests as it was 200 years ago. La Gran Reserva Biologica Rio Indio-Maiz is part of Unescos’ San Juan River Biosphere, which contains one of the largest protected areas with a variety of ecosystems and great biodiversity at a level unmatched by any other the same size in Mesoamerica. This reserve acts as an excellent base for exploration as we take an unforgettable 4-6 hour hiking adventure deep into the heart of this virgin rainforest. Stay in Refugio Bartola in Gran Reserva Biologica Rio Indio-Maiz.
Day 9 to 10
CATARINA AND LAGUNA DE APOYO.
Fly back to Managua and get settled in Catarina, the perfect base to explore perhaps Nicaragua’s’ most beautiful pueblos. View the impressive panorama of Catarina Mirador and chose from optional activities like hiking, swimming, horseback riding in spectacular Laguna de Apoyo, an unspoiled crater lake; or relax by viewing the lush plant nurseries and visiting shops of local artisans and basket-makers lining Catarinas’ streets. Nicaragua’s bluest and deepest swimming hole, Laguna de Apoyo is a water-filled crater lake stretched 48 square kilometers across the rim of Apoyo Volcano and surrounded by tropical dry forests. The deepest point (200 meters) is the lowest point in all Central America. Stay overnight in Catarina.
Day 11
Return to Florida
 TOUR PRICE (PER PERSON)
$1295USD
PAYMENT OPTIONS
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< CLICK TO BOOK TOUR ($300 DEPOSIT)*
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* Balance is due 60 days before trip. LAA will send a notification and invoice when balance is due.
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