In the Managua/Granada area
Nicaraguan Classic Ecotour
Thumbnail description: This tour is designed to offer the visitor the absolute maximum of Nicaraguan/Central American natural
history for the time and money involved. Among its highlights are visits to important nature refuges, impressive
volcanos, a horseback ride in howler monkey territory, canoe trip to a volcanic hot spring, close examination of life cycles
of sea turtles and florescent land crabs, visits to traditional markets, and in-depth
looks at ecosystems ranging from coastal mangrove to high-elevation montane rainforest. This tour is led by the prominant
biologist and Nicaraguan permanent resident Dr. Eric van den Berghe.
In the Southern Lowlands/ Rio San Juan
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A Jungle Safari
Thumbnail description: Especially good for birding, this trip includes two under-canopy interpretive hikes, one full-day paddle canoe trip up the Rio Bartola (a jungle stream where the canopy meets over your head), large numbers of macaws, caiman, three species of monkey, amazing orchids, etc. The trip is a breathtaking glimpse of true "jungle". This tour is led by the prominant
biologist and Nicaraguan permanent resident Dr. Eric van den Berghe.
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