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Jungle Love
8 Days / 7 Nights
 
  For lovers of tropical flora and fauna, this is a dream date. A journey through a volcanic island chain in an unspoiled tropical lake. A trip through two great wildlife reserves and inside densely forested jungle rivers. Jungle Love is a romance of tropical proportions. Arriving from Managua by small plane to the southeastern shores of Lake Nicaragua, we will 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 Indio Maiz Biological Reserve, 400,000 hectares of virgin rain forest with an infinitely diverse flora and fauna. The reserve is home to a virtual rainbow of butterflies, three species of monkeys, over 700 species of birds and much more. We'll hike in this magic forest of tropical sights and sounds and explore the Bartola river in canoe. Later we'll 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 artist's 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 Guatuzos Wildlife Reserve, which we will examine in boat and discover its 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 
   
 

Day 1 - Managua
Airport greeting and transfer to the Hotel César. Trip briefing.

 

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 the ancient Spanish fort above the river which was home to many historic battles between the British and Spanish crowns. Continue to river-front Refugio Bartola for meals and lodging.

 

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.

 

Day 4 - San Juan River - Zapote River - Solentiname Archipelago
Breakfast and private boat transfer up the San Juan river to Central America's largest lake and the magnificent wildlife reserve of Los Guatuzos. Visit to the virgin Zapote River inside the reserve for wildlife viewing. After we continue to the remote island chain, Solentiname for lunch in a rustic lake front ranch on the island of La Venada. Transfer to the biggest of the islands, Mancarrón for dinner and lodging at the lake view Hotel Mancarrón.

  Day 5 - Solentiname - Papaturro River, Los Guatuzos Wildlife Reserve
Early private boat departure to arrive for sunrise inside the incredible Los Guatuzos Wildlife Reserve. Wildlife viewing in the Papaturro River wetlands and gallery forest. Visit to the research station on the river and its butterfly farm and turtle hatchery. Return to Solentiname for lunch. Afternoon to hike on the island or relax in the incredible silence of Solentiname. Meals and lodging provided by Hotel Mancarrón.
  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 beach-front resort of Montelimar, to swim in the warm Pacific and tell jungle stories on 3 km of private beach. All meals and drinks at the resort.
  Day 7 - Montelimar
Full day to relax and enjoy the warm waters of the Nicaraguan Pacific. All meals and drinks at the resort.
  Day 8 - Montelimar - Managua
Morning swim in Pacific Ocean and transfer to the airport for flight home.
   
 
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