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DESTINATIONS
Managua
Montibelli Reserve
Chocoyero Reserve
8 days & 7 nights
Masaya
Pueblos Blancos
Laguna de Apoyo
Mombacho Reserve
Solentiname Islands
Sabalos Lodge & El Castillo
Rio San Juan
Guatuzos Nature Reserve
Indio Maíz Reserve
TOUR OVERVIEW

Nicaragua’s has a wide diversity of habitats, which range from coastal estuaries to cloud forests. These habitats are home to numerous resident and migratory bird species. Accompanied by professional birding guides, our bird watching tours guarantee the best possible opportunities to see a wide variety of birds.

Our tours are to Nicaragua’s best bird watching sites. However, Nicaragua also has abundant wildlife, culture and numerous attractions. The Epic Bird Watching Escapade is designed to encapsulate and focus, not only on bird watching but also to provide a platform to enjoy other activities and learn about the fascinating culture of Nicaragua.

Jinotega Cloud forest, unique pine forest and wetland habitat
Solentiname Islands Wetland
Guatuzos Nature Reserve Tropical rainforest
Rio San Juan and Indio Maíz Reserve Tropical rainforest and wetland habitat
Montibelli Reserve A range of tropical habitats
Chocoyero Reserve A range of tropical habitats
Padre Ramos Coastal estuary and mangrove forest
Cosigüina Reserve Tropical dry forest
Mombacho Cloud forest on the slopes of a volcano
ITINERARIES
Day Activities
1 Arrival and Transfer to Montebelli Nature Reserve. A welcome dinner in the evening where we introduce participants, guides and the details of the tour.
2 Montibelli Dry Tropical Forest and Chocoyero Nature Reserve. After a light breakfast we spend the morning bird watching and exploring the reserve. In the afternoon we make our way to Chocoyero to see hundreds of Pacific parakeets. There are estimated to be more than 800 Chocoyos within the reserve, using the high cliffs and rocky ledges for nesting.
3 Mombacho Cloud Forest Reserve and Los Pueblos Blancos. Today is an early start to visit the Mombacho volcano and cloud forest reserve, located approximately 30 minutes from Granada. In the afternoon we visit Masaya,Los Pueblos Blancos and Laguna De Apoyo.
4 Solentiname Islands. From Laguna De Apoyo we transfer to Managua airport and take a flight to San Carlos. From San Carlos we transfer to the Solentiname Islands. On arrival we will explore the islands bird watching and learning about their fascinating culture and history.
5 Full Day in the Los Guatuzos Nature Reserve. We take an early morning boat transfer over to the reserve. We spend the day in the reserve looking for birds and wildlife. We have lunch with the local community.
6 Sabalos Lodge. From the Solentiname Islands we transfer to the Sabalos lodge via El Castillo. Sabalos lodge is located on the banks of the Rio Sabalos where there is a diverse jungle habitat for bird and wildlife watching.
7 Full day in the Indio Maiz Nature Reserve. From Sabalos we head down river to Bartola, the starting point of the Indio Maiz Biosphere Reserve. We spend the entire day exploring this magnificent reserve.
8 Transfer to Managua. Early morning boat transfer to San Carlos and then Flight to Managua.
PRICE PER PERSON
$1500. Minimum 2 Pax.
KIT LIST
What is included What you should bring
  • Transfer to and from Managua and all transport – Minivan, 4x4 land cruisers boats and flights
  • Professional drivers
  • All accommodation – In comfortable private rooms, based on two sharing
  • All meals and drinks, except alcohol
  • Filter water will be available throughout trip
  • Professional bi-lingual guide – Our guides are certified wildlife biologists with years of experience leading birding tours
  • Birding equipment and field guides – We will have a selection of birding equipment and field guides, including a scope
  • Waterproof bag for your most valuable documents
  • All taxes and park entrances
  • Twenty Four emergency support from Green Pathways
  • All extra activities – kayaking, city tours, fishing and more
  • Donation to Pure Earth Project
  • Swimwear
  • High factor sun tan lotion
  • Insect repellent
  • Long trousers
  • Hiking Shoes or boots
  • Sandals or Flipflops
  • Light rain jacket
  • Jeans or trousers for the cooler climates
  • Long sleeved top
  • Shorts
  • Light quick dry towel or sarong
  • Lightweight clothes
  • Necessary medication
  • Anti-allergy tablets
  • Personal medical kit
  • Light sweater
  • Clothes for the city (going out clothes)
  • Hat or Cap
  • Small daypack
  • Water bottle
  • Toiletries – natural soap and shampoo if possible
  • Binoculars
ACTIVITIES
  • Bird Watching
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Wildlife watching
WILDLIFE
  • Nicaragua has over 700 species of identified species with the potential for more to be discovered.
  • You will also see a wide range of other exciting wildlife including mammals, amphibians and reptiles.
DEPARTURES & BOOKINGS

Next Departure: January 3rd, 2011

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