This exciting adventure takes you back to the days of Henry Morgan and his buccaneers. Skull Island, as it's still known, was one of Captain Morgan's stop for fresh water and food before launching his terrorizing attacks to Grand Granada, the jewel of the Spanish Crown. We will follow the route these buccaneers used to take on their journey to sack and burn Granada, while enjoying the sun, the beach, and many other exhilarating activities.
Day 1: Your journey begins with your arrival to Managua, Nicaragua. You should plan to arrive at the airport (MGA) by 1:30pm where you will be met and greeted by your Eco Xpedition Tours leader. We will all then transfer on to a short 45 minute flight that will take us to Corn Island. Upon arrival we will then transfer to our eco friendly beach lodge. After check in and freshening up we will gather again for dinner. (D)
Day 2: After breakfast we will spend the morning on an island snorkeling tour. We will return to the lodge for lunch and then spend the afternoon exploring the island on horseback. You are then free to enjoy an evening on the beach at your leisure choosing to dine at any of the fine restaurants the island has to offer. (B, L)
Day 3: We will start off this day after breakfast with tubing and knee-boarding. Return for lunch and then in the afternoon we will take a bicycle tour of the mainland. Once again, you are free to enjoy an evening on the beach at your leisure choosing to dine at any of the fine restaurants the beach has to offer. (B, L)
Day 4: We depart after breakfast back to Managua by plane only to hop on another one to transfer to San Carlos located in Rio San Juan. After arrival we will be transferred to our eco lodge by boat. After a long day of traveling we will have a relaxing dinner at the hotel. (B, D)
Day 5: In the morning we will take a boat ride to visit El Castillo, a Spanish fortress built to protect Gran Granada from the approaching pirates. We will then take a boat tour of Rio Bartola to the Indio Maiz Reserve where we will observe the many rainforest animals that inhabit the land. We return to the lodge for an evening dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 6: After breakfast we transfer from San Carlos to Ometepe Island, the pirates' last staging area before releasing their attack on Gran Granada. In the afternoon we will take a tour of the wild reserve Charco Verde. Return to the hotel for dinner and entertainment. (B, L)
Day 7: We depart for Gran Granada after breakfast and once there we will enjoy an afternoon boat ride tour around Las Isletas; 365 Islands in this sweet water lake formed by the volcanic eruption of Mombacho.
Before dinner, take a tour of the city and its many historical sites as the city that was burned and sacked, yet still stands in all of its grandiosity. In the evening we will have dinner and enjoy the Granada nightlife. (B)
Day 8: After breakfast we will be transferred Volcàn Mombacho where we will enjoy a thrilling canopy ride through the forest. Return to the city for lunch, and then transfer to Managua. After a refreshing stop at our hotel stay for the evening, we will join for one last dinner and entertainment in the heart of the capital city. (B, L)
Day 9: Rise and shine! Have breakfast and get ready to be transferred to the airport where we say our "despedidas". (B)
| B= Breakfast | L= Lunch | D= Dinner |
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Snorkeling, Horseback Riding, Canopy Ride, Boating, Biking
Skill Level Required:
Price:
| Double Occupancy: | $ 2115.00 |
| Single Occupancy: | $ 2365.00 |
Dates:
| Feb 21st to Feb 29th 2008 | July 18th to July 25th 2008 |
| May 15th to May 22nd 2008 | Sept 18th to Sept 25th 2008 |
| May 23rd to May 30th 2008 | Jan 3rd to Jan 10th 2009 |