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For lovers of tropical flora and fauna, this is a dream date. A journey
through a volcanic island chain in a giant unspoiled lake, to two great
wildlife reserves and down densely forested jungle rivers. Jungle Love is a
romance of tropical proportions. Arriving from Managua by small plane to
the south-eastern shores of Lake Nicaragua, you spend the remainder of
the journey exploring in small boat and on foot. The journey begins as you
travel down the mighty San Juan River which connects Lake Nicaragua to the
Caribbean Sea, arriving at the confluence of Bartola and San Juan Rivers
and the start of the Indio Maiz Biological Reserve, 300,000 acres of virgin
rain forest with an infinitely diverse flora and fauna, a virtual rainbow
of butterflies, three species of monkeys, over 700 species of birds and
much more. We hike in this magic forest of tropical sights and sounds
and explore the Bartola River in canoe. Later, we continue to the wide
expanse of Lake Nicaragua and the isolated and tranquil Archipelago of
Solentiname, to explore its 36, sparsely populated islands, their unique
artists colony and incredible bird life. One of the country's finest areas
for viewing tropical fauna is in the wetland and gallery forest of the Los
Guatusos Wildlife Reserve, which we examine in boat and discover its
astonishingly vibrant bird, monkey and reptile populations. Few people have
the chance to experience tropical wildlife in this kind of setting. This is
one love affair with nature that you may never get over.
The Itinerary
DAY 1: Managua
Airport greeting and transfer to the Hotel Europeo. Welcome cocktail and
trip briefing in Managua.
DAY 2: Managua - San Carlos - Indio Maiz Biological Reserve
Early morning transfer to airport for flight to the jungle capitol of San
Carlos. Transfer to dock for private boat down San Juan River to El
Castillo. Visit to Spanish fort where then Capitan Nelson lost his eye in
battle with the Spanish crown. Continue to riverfront Refugio Bartola for
meals and lodging. (BLD).
DAY 3: Indio Maiz Biological Reserve
Full day of hiking in the rain forest reserve and exploring the Bartola
River in canoe. Meals and lodging at the Refugio Bartola.
(BLD).
DAY 4: Rio San Juan - Rio Zapote - Solentiname Archipelago
Morning private boat transfer up the San Juan river
to Central America's largest lake and the magnificent wildlife
reserve of Los Guatuzos. Excursion along the virgin Zapote River
for wildlife viewing. After we continue to the remote island chain,
Solentiname. Afternoon hike of the biggest of the islands, Mancarron.
Meals and lodging at the lake view Refugio Mancarron.
(BLD).
DAY 5: Solentiname - Los Guatusos Wildlife Reserve
Early private boat departure to arrive for sunrise at the incredible Los
Guatusos Wildlife Reserve. Touring the Papaturro River wetlands and hiking
in gallery forest. Return to Solentiname for lunch. Afternoon visit to
another river in this tropical wildlife haven. Meals and lodging provided
by Refugio Mancarron.
(BLD).
DAY 6: Solentiname - San Carlos - Managua - Montelimar
Morning private boat transfer to San Carlos for flight to Managua. Airport
greeting in Managua and transfer to the lovely beachfront resort of
Montelimar. Full day to swim in the warm Pacific and tell jungle stories on
3 km of private beach.
(BLD).
DAY 7: Montelimar
Full day to relax and enjoy the warm waters of the Nicaraguan Pacific.
All meals and drinks at the resort.
(BLD).
DAY 8: Montelimar - Managua Morning swim in Pacific Ocean and transfer to the airport for your flight home, or continuation of your holidays in Nicaragua.(B)
General Information
Photo courtesy of Richard Leonardi
Rated: Easy
| Tour Tariff - Private Departures | |||||
| N° of Participants | 2-3 | 6+ | |||
| USD | $ 1490 | $ 929 | |||
| EUR | € 1237 | € 771 | |||
| GBP | £ 834 | £ 520 | |||
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