Costa Rica - Nicaragua - El Salvador
From the Costa Rican Cloud Forest into the Great Lakes of Nicaragua
Join us for the extension....to experience the Salvadorian kindness
Main trip - January 13-29, 2016
Managua to El Salvador - January 26 - February 2, 2016 (includes ext.)
Managua to El Salvador - January 26 - February 2, 2016 (includes ext.)
Extension - January 29-February 2, 2016
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival day. San Jose is our first experience of Costa Rica, providing
an intriguing introduction to the natural wonders that await farther
afield. You will book your own flights and travel on whatever schedule
is best for you. Transfers from the SJO (San Jose) Airport are not
included. Directions will be given. We will arrive at different times,
so no meals are provided on this day.
No Meals, No Transfers
Overnight hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica (2 nights in San Jose)
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Day 2: Poas Volcano Tour
Morning visit to Costa Rica's most popular park, Poas Volcano. The summit of this volcano is reached by a scenic drive, which winds past coffee fields, horticultural gardens, and dairy pastures, with spectacular views back down the valley.
From the parking lot, it is a five minute walk to the Viewing Point. Weather permitting, you can see inside the active crater from the overlook. The Botos trail, 0.9 miles (1.4 km) branches off the overlook trail just before the viewing platform and climbs gently to the lake. Next hike is the Escalonia Cloud Forest Trail, home to epiphytes orchids, ferns, and tropical hummingbirds. Escalonia Trail 0.6 miles (1km), which begins at the picnic area, provides for a pleasant hike. The park protects the headwaters of several important rivers, and the dense forests are home to emerald toucanets, coyotes, resplendent quetzals, sooty robins, hummingbirds, frogs, and the Poas squirrel, which is endemic to the volcano. Cloud forests are like rainforests, but with less rain and more humidity. The Escalonia Cloud Forest Trail is an excellent route to see all of the birds that live in the park, and the escalonia trees which are easily identified by their unique pagoda shape.
Late afternoon guided walking tour of the City of San Jose. The dazzling Teatro Nacional graced by Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, is San Jose's most remarkable building. The nearby Museo del Oro Precolombino, as well as the Museo de Jade are also major attractions.
Breakfast, Welcome Dinner
Overnight hotel in San Jose (2 nights in San Jose)
Friday, January 15, 2016
Day 3: Transfer to La Fortuna
On our way to La Fortuna (a four hour drive) we will visit Zoo Ave, a Wildlife Rescue Center http://costarica.com/attractions/zoo-ave/
Here injured birds and animals are rehabilitated before being released back into the wild.
After lunch we will visit the town of Sarchi and watch artisans making tradional Costa Rican oxcarts and other crafts. Continue to the San Carlos Valley. Arrive in la Fortuna for a two night stay.
Breakfast, Lunch are included today
Hotel in La Fortuna. TBA (two nights in La Fortuna)
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Day 4: La Fortuna, Arernal Volcano
The northern provinces are Costa Rica's flat lands - a gentle landscape quilted in pastures, plantations, and humid rain-forest. Volcan Arenal looms ethereally over the landscape.
Volcano Nature walk/hike. Later take a break and relax in one of the nearby geothermal Hot Springs, kept warm by the same energy that created Arenal.
Breakfast is included today.
Hotel in La Fortuna de San Carlos (Arenal) TBA (two nights)
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Day 5: Caño Negro
Head north this morning, passing through sugar cane, teak, pineapple and orange plantations to the world famous Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, home to many migratory birds found nowhere else in Costa Rica. Look for black turtles, whistling ducks, roseate spoonbills, cormorants, anhingas, blue heron, and northern jacanas. Watch for caimans, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, green iguanas, and water-walking lizards. This perennially wet region is a world of seasonally flooded lagoons and migratory waterbirds. Enjoy our home for the next three nights.
Breakfast and Dinner are included today
Natural Lodge Caño Negro (three nights)
Monday, January 18, 2016
Day 6: Caño Negro
One of the most important wetland conservation areas in Costa Rica, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge protects over 38 sq. miles of marshland, lagoons, and yolillo palm forest.
Boat cruise along Caño Negro River to observe wild life.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner are included today
Natural Lodge Caño Negro (three nights)
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Day 7: Caño Negro
December to April is the best time for viewing crocodiles, caimans, and the large animals that gather near permanent bodies of water. Monkeys and Taipir are numerous, although jaguars and other cats are more elusive. If we are lucky we may also see large flocks of migratory birds and waterfowl.
Activities to choose from:
Kayak
Nature walk
Bird Watching (included)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner are included today
Natural Lodge Caño Negro (three nights)
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Day 8: Monteverde/Santa Elena
Transfer to Monteverde. Known world wide for its unique Cloud Forest Reserve that helped promote Costa Rica's reputation for eco-tourism, Monteverde boasts a pastoral alpine setting in the heart of cordillera of Tilaran. To the northwest is Santa Elena, which is often considered as part of the Monteverde zone.
Nightlife Walk
Enjoy the forest at night. During this night hike through Monteverde's Cloud Forest, you will have the opportunity to observe a large variety of wildlife. Sunset is the perfect moment to hear all of the sounds of nature. Diurnal animals take refuge for the night and the nocturnal animals begin their activity. This may be a completely new experience, since at night the forest is filled with species very different than those you can observe during daylight. Some of the most common animals in the evening are tarantulas, silver fox, frogs, coatimundi, a variety of insects, and some sleeping birds.
Along the way, the local naturalist guide will explain about different ways of life which will help you to appreciate the fascinating creatures which inhabit the forest after night falls., allowing you to discover a whole new facet of animal life in Costa Rica.
Breakfast included today
Hotel in Monteverde/Santa Elena TBA (two nights)
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Day 9: Santa Elena
Santa Elena's fame has spawned all manner of attractions including a variety of tours that permit visitors a monkey's eye view of the forest canopy.
Early Morning Cloud Forest Walk (included)
Optional activities for which you need to pay extra: Hanging Bridges/Ziplining
Butterfly Farm
Breakfasts and Dinner are included today.
Hotel in Moneteverde?Santa Elena TBA (two nights)
Friday, January 22, 2016
Day 10: Nicaragua's Big Lakes, Great Volcanoes, and Charming People
A little history: On his fourth voyage, Columbus explored the Miskito Coast on the Atlantic side of Nicaragua. The Spanish then returned to the western part of what became known as Nicaragua and encountered the three most populous indigenous tribes of people in the land: the tribe led by Nicaragua, the indigenous chieftain, Nicaragua is truly named after, but was erroneously thought to be Nicarao, the chief of another group of indigenous peoples, and Diriangen, the chieftain of a group of indigenous peoples living in central Nicaragua.
Early transfer to Nicaragua about four hours to the border at Peñas Blancas (same name on both sides of the border), then one hour to the Ferry Station. About 90 minute Ferry ride to Ometepe.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Day 18 (or Day 2 of El Salvador Extension) Suchitoto
Suchitoto is a historic colonial town in El Salvador with cobblestone streets, colonial houses, rich cultural traditions, and panoramic views of Lake Suchitlan. Suchitoto offers a variety of amenities in their tranquil city, including hotels and restaurants for all budgets, museums, art galleries, and nightlife. In our rural areas, as well you will find natural and historical treasures and numerous opportunities for exploration.
Late Start.
Suchitoto Walking Tour....
And Ilopano Sunset Boat Tour.
Breakfast and Dinner included
Hotel in Suchitoto TBA (Three nights in Suchitoto)
Cultural tour:
Where is Peñas Blancas? On this map, it is the farthest north point of Costa Rica. You can also see Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Day 2: Poas Volcano Tour
Morning visit to Costa Rica's most popular park, Poas Volcano. The summit of this volcano is reached by a scenic drive, which winds past coffee fields, horticultural gardens, and dairy pastures, with spectacular views back down the valley.
From the parking lot, it is a five minute walk to the Viewing Point. Weather permitting, you can see inside the active crater from the overlook. The Botos trail, 0.9 miles (1.4 km) branches off the overlook trail just before the viewing platform and climbs gently to the lake. Next hike is the Escalonia Cloud Forest Trail, home to epiphytes orchids, ferns, and tropical hummingbirds. Escalonia Trail 0.6 miles (1km), which begins at the picnic area, provides for a pleasant hike. The park protects the headwaters of several important rivers, and the dense forests are home to emerald toucanets, coyotes, resplendent quetzals, sooty robins, hummingbirds, frogs, and the Poas squirrel, which is endemic to the volcano. Cloud forests are like rainforests, but with less rain and more humidity. The Escalonia Cloud Forest Trail is an excellent route to see all of the birds that live in the park, and the escalonia trees which are easily identified by their unique pagoda shape.
Late afternoon guided walking tour of the City of San Jose. The dazzling Teatro Nacional graced by Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, is San Jose's most remarkable building. The nearby Museo del Oro Precolombino, as well as the Museo de Jade are also major attractions.
Breakfast, Welcome Dinner
Overnight hotel in San Jose (2 nights in San Jose)
Friday, January 15, 2016
Day 3: Transfer to La Fortuna
On our way to La Fortuna (a four hour drive) we will visit Zoo Ave, a Wildlife Rescue Center http://costarica.com/attractions/zoo-ave/
Here injured birds and animals are rehabilitated before being released back into the wild.
After lunch we will visit the town of Sarchi and watch artisans making tradional Costa Rican oxcarts and other crafts. Continue to the San Carlos Valley. Arrive in la Fortuna for a two night stay.
Breakfast, Lunch are included today
Hotel in La Fortuna. TBA (two nights in La Fortuna)
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Day 4: La Fortuna, Arernal Volcano
The northern provinces are Costa Rica's flat lands - a gentle landscape quilted in pastures, plantations, and humid rain-forest. Volcan Arenal looms ethereally over the landscape.
Volcano Nature walk/hike. Later take a break and relax in one of the nearby geothermal Hot Springs, kept warm by the same energy that created Arenal.
Breakfast is included today.
Hotel in La Fortuna de San Carlos (Arenal) TBA (two nights)
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Day 5: Caño Negro
Head north this morning, passing through sugar cane, teak, pineapple and orange plantations to the world famous Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, home to many migratory birds found nowhere else in Costa Rica. Look for black turtles, whistling ducks, roseate spoonbills, cormorants, anhingas, blue heron, and northern jacanas. Watch for caimans, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, green iguanas, and water-walking lizards. This perennially wet region is a world of seasonally flooded lagoons and migratory waterbirds. Enjoy our home for the next three nights.
Breakfast and Dinner are included today
Natural Lodge Caño Negro (three nights)
Monday, January 18, 2016
Day 6: Caño Negro
One of the most important wetland conservation areas in Costa Rica, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge protects over 38 sq. miles of marshland, lagoons, and yolillo palm forest.
Boat cruise along Caño Negro River to observe wild life.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner are included today
Natural Lodge Caño Negro (three nights)
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Day 7: Caño Negro
December to April is the best time for viewing crocodiles, caimans, and the large animals that gather near permanent bodies of water. Monkeys and Taipir are numerous, although jaguars and other cats are more elusive. If we are lucky we may also see large flocks of migratory birds and waterfowl.
Activities to choose from:
Kayak
Nature walk
Bird Watching (included)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner are included today
Natural Lodge Caño Negro (three nights)
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Day 8: Monteverde/Santa Elena
Transfer to Monteverde. Known world wide for its unique Cloud Forest Reserve that helped promote Costa Rica's reputation for eco-tourism, Monteverde boasts a pastoral alpine setting in the heart of cordillera of Tilaran. To the northwest is Santa Elena, which is often considered as part of the Monteverde zone.
Nightlife Walk
Enjoy the forest at night. During this night hike through Monteverde's Cloud Forest, you will have the opportunity to observe a large variety of wildlife. Sunset is the perfect moment to hear all of the sounds of nature. Diurnal animals take refuge for the night and the nocturnal animals begin their activity. This may be a completely new experience, since at night the forest is filled with species very different than those you can observe during daylight. Some of the most common animals in the evening are tarantulas, silver fox, frogs, coatimundi, a variety of insects, and some sleeping birds.
Along the way, the local naturalist guide will explain about different ways of life which will help you to appreciate the fascinating creatures which inhabit the forest after night falls., allowing you to discover a whole new facet of animal life in Costa Rica.
Breakfast included today
Hotel in Monteverde/Santa Elena TBA (two nights)
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Day 9: Santa Elena
Santa Elena's fame has spawned all manner of attractions including a variety of tours that permit visitors a monkey's eye view of the forest canopy.
Early Morning Cloud Forest Walk (included)
Optional activities for which you need to pay extra: Hanging Bridges/Ziplining
Butterfly Farm
Breakfasts and Dinner are included today.
Hotel in Moneteverde?Santa Elena TBA (two nights)
Friday, January 22, 2016
Day 10: Nicaragua's Big Lakes, Great Volcanoes, and Charming People
A little history: On his fourth voyage, Columbus explored the Miskito Coast on the Atlantic side of Nicaragua. The Spanish then returned to the western part of what became known as Nicaragua and encountered the three most populous indigenous tribes of people in the land: the tribe led by Nicaragua, the indigenous chieftain, Nicaragua is truly named after, but was erroneously thought to be Nicarao, the chief of another group of indigenous peoples, and Diriangen, the chieftain of a group of indigenous peoples living in central Nicaragua.
Early transfer to Nicaragua about four hours to the border at Peñas Blancas (same name on both sides of the border), then one hour to the Ferry Station. About 90 minute Ferry ride to Ometepe.
Box-Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Homestays for two nights.
Our Homestay is a way of giving back to this community. This is the organization that makes the arrangements: http://www.planeterra.org/nicaragua-community-development-projects--mif--projects-80-php
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Day 11: Ometepe
Ometepe, an island composted of two volcanoes, emerges from the Cociboica, the great Lake of Nicaragua. Joined by a thin, flat isthmus the two volcanoes shape the island like an hour glass.
Over the northern half of Ometepe looms the Concepcion, a majestic and perfectly cone-shaped active volcano, while the southern half is dominated by the extinct volcano Maderas which is swathed in a cloud forest and has a mist-shrouded lagoon in its crater.
Two activities to choose from:
1 - Island Tour...natural springs, Alta Gracia Village, Santo Domingo Beach
2 - Volcano Madera Hike
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included
Ometepe Island, Nicaragua (two homestay nights)
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Day 12: Leon
Intensely political, buzzing with energy and at times, drop-dead gorgeous (in a crumbling, colonial kind of way), Leon is what Managua should be...a city of awe-inspiring churches, fabulous art collections, stunning streetscapes, cosmopolitan eateries, fiery intellectualism, and all-week, walk-everywhere, happening nightlife. Many people fall in love with Granada, but most of them leave their hearts in Leon.
Ninety minute ferry transfer to San Jorge. About four hours drive to Leon.
Breakfast and Dinner included
Hotel in Leon TBA (two nights in Leon)
Monday, January 25, 2016
Day 13: Volcaano Cerro Negro
This is a great opportunity to hike up to an active volcano. it is better know for its extreme sandboarding, but you do not have to do it. The hike itself is great enough!
http://www.volcanoboard.com/volcano-boarding.html
Here is a description of the hike (2.5 miles 625' elevation gain):
http://www.madeincentralamerica.net/2011/07climbing-and-sandboarding-cerro-negro.html
Free Morning
Breakfast and Dinner included
Hotel in Leon TBA (two nights in Leon)
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Day 14: Granada
Granada drips with photogenic elegance, a picture postcard at every turn. It is no wonder many travelers use the city as a base, spending at least a day exploring the cobblestone roads from church to church in the city center, then venturing out into the countryside for trips to nearby attractions.
It takes about a three hour drive from Leon to Granada.
Orientation walk in Granada
Breakfast and Dinner included
Hotel in Granada TBA (three nights in Granada)
If you are joining the trip in Granada, you would fly into Managua, and travel about 45 minutes to Granada. Cost of transfer is not included. If you arrive early enough, you would be welcome to join the Orientation Walk in Granada. Dinner is included. The rest of the itinerary through February 2, would be included. Your flight from Managua to San Salvador is included.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Day 15: Granada and Surrounding Attractions
Volcan Masaya has walking trails and superb views. Description of the National Park : https://vianica.com/attraction/2/masaya-volcano-national-park
Later, we head to Masaya Village for its local market and lunch. On the way back an interesting pottery workshop will prove how skillful ancient Nicaraos were or still are. The cultural attractions are the most important in this municipality. There is a great handicrafts production in the area, many folkloric manifestations such as traditional dances and picturesque processions. In the city of Masaya, we will find markets, crafts, workshops, old churches, and a fortress. Walls with petroglyphs, the Masaya Lagoon and a portion of the Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve are other attractions located in the outskirts of the city
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Hotel in Granada TBA (three nights in Granada)
Overnight: Homestays for two nights.
Our Homestay is a way of giving back to this community. This is the organization that makes the arrangements: http://www.planeterra.org/nicaragua-community-development-projects--mif--projects-80-php
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Day 11: Ometepe
Ometepe, an island composted of two volcanoes, emerges from the Cociboica, the great Lake of Nicaragua. Joined by a thin, flat isthmus the two volcanoes shape the island like an hour glass.
Over the northern half of Ometepe looms the Concepcion, a majestic and perfectly cone-shaped active volcano, while the southern half is dominated by the extinct volcano Maderas which is swathed in a cloud forest and has a mist-shrouded lagoon in its crater.
Two activities to choose from:
1 - Island Tour...natural springs, Alta Gracia Village, Santo Domingo Beach
2 - Volcano Madera Hike
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included
Ometepe Island, Nicaragua (two homestay nights)
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Day 12: Leon
Intensely political, buzzing with energy and at times, drop-dead gorgeous (in a crumbling, colonial kind of way), Leon is what Managua should be...a city of awe-inspiring churches, fabulous art collections, stunning streetscapes, cosmopolitan eateries, fiery intellectualism, and all-week, walk-everywhere, happening nightlife. Many people fall in love with Granada, but most of them leave their hearts in Leon.
Ninety minute ferry transfer to San Jorge. About four hours drive to Leon.
Breakfast and Dinner included
Hotel in Leon TBA (two nights in Leon)
Monday, January 25, 2016
Day 13: Volcaano Cerro Negro
This is a great opportunity to hike up to an active volcano. it is better know for its extreme sandboarding, but you do not have to do it. The hike itself is great enough!
http://www.volcanoboard.com/volcano-boarding.html
Here is a description of the hike (2.5 miles 625' elevation gain):
http://www.madeincentralamerica.net/2011/07climbing-and-sandboarding-cerro-negro.html
Free Morning
Breakfast and Dinner included
Hotel in Leon TBA (two nights in Leon)
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Day 14: Granada
Granada drips with photogenic elegance, a picture postcard at every turn. It is no wonder many travelers use the city as a base, spending at least a day exploring the cobblestone roads from church to church in the city center, then venturing out into the countryside for trips to nearby attractions.
It takes about a three hour drive from Leon to Granada.
Orientation walk in Granada
Breakfast and Dinner included
Hotel in Granada TBA (three nights in Granada)
If you are joining the trip in Granada, you would fly into Managua, and travel about 45 minutes to Granada. Cost of transfer is not included. If you arrive early enough, you would be welcome to join the Orientation Walk in Granada. Dinner is included. The rest of the itinerary through February 2, would be included. Your flight from Managua to San Salvador is included.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Day 15: Granada and Surrounding Attractions
Volcan Masaya has walking trails and superb views. Description of the National Park : https://vianica.com/attraction/2/masaya-volcano-national-park
Later, we head to Masaya Village for its local market and lunch. On the way back an interesting pottery workshop will prove how skillful ancient Nicaraos were or still are. The cultural attractions are the most important in this municipality. There is a great handicrafts production in the area, many folkloric manifestations such as traditional dances and picturesque processions. In the city of Masaya, we will find markets, crafts, workshops, old churches, and a fortress. Walls with petroglyphs, the Masaya Lagoon and a portion of the Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve are other attractions located in the outskirts of the city
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Hotel in Granada TBA (three nights in Granada)
Thursday,
January 28, 2016
Day 16 Cocibolca
Day 16 Cocibolca
The islets of Granada (Spanish:
Isletas de Granada) are located in Lake
Nicaragua, just southeast of the city
of Granada
in Nicaragua.
The islets are a group of 365 small islands scattered about the
Asese peninsula. The islets are of volcanic origin. They were
formed when the Mombacho
volcano blew much of its cone into the lake thousands of years ago,
thereby creating the archipelago.
Most of islets are covered with vegetation
and rich with bird life.
Free morning and followed by ….
An out of town half-day adventure which will take us to the
evocative archipelago waterworld at Las
Isletas and fun beaches at
the Peninsula de Asese.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Farewell
Dinner included
Hotel in Granada TBA (three nights
in Granada)
Friday,
January 29, 2016
Day
17 ( or Day 1 of El Salvador extension)
End of main trip...
Airport is located about 45 minute away.
One group will go home....and the rest
continue on to El Salvador.
Those continuing on to El Salvador will take a 12:45pm flight from Managua. Those going home should schedule their flights at or after that time. It is possible to fly earlier in the morning....but, you would be responsible to pay for your transfer ($20-$40).
Fly to San Salvador…25 minutes
flight.
1 hr. Transfer to Suchitoto
Orientation walk.
Breakfast and Dinner included
Hotel in Suchitoto TBA (Three
nights in Suchitoto)
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Day 18 (or Day 2 of El Salvador Extension) Suchitoto
Suchitoto is a historic colonial town in El Salvador with cobblestone streets, colonial houses, rich cultural traditions, and panoramic views of Lake Suchitlan. Suchitoto offers a variety of amenities in their tranquil city, including hotels and restaurants for all budgets, museums, art galleries, and nightlife. In our rural areas, as well you will find natural and historical treasures and numerous opportunities for exploration.
Late Start.
Suchitoto Walking Tour....
And Ilopano Sunset Boat Tour.
Breakfast and Dinner included
Hotel in Suchitoto TBA (Three nights in Suchitoto)
Sunday,
January 31, 2016
Day 19 ( or Day 3
of El Salvador extension) Suchitoto
Cultural tour:
San Andres Ruins was
a regional councilor ceremonial and administrative center between
the years 600-900 AD There is one obraje Indigo dating
from the colonial era and was buried by the
eruption of Playon volcano in 1658 AD. It is one
of the largest pre-hispanic ruins in El Salvador and was a regional
capital during the late Classic Period.
Tazumal:
Archaeological investigations indicate that Tazumal was inhabited
from the Classic period through to the Postclassic and that the site
had links as far afield as central Mexico, the northern Yucatán
Peninsula and lower Central America. Metal artefacts from the
complex date to the 8th century AD and are among the earliest metal
artefacts reported from Mesoamerica.
Joyas de Ceren:
Joya de Cerén was a pre-Hispanic farming community that, like
Pompeii and Herculaneum in Italy, was buried under an eruption of
the Laguna Caldera volcano c. AD 600. Because of the exceptional
condition of the remains, they provide an insight into the daily
lives of the Central American populations who worked the land at
that time.
Breakfast., Lunch, and Dinner
included
Hotel in Suchitoto TBA (3 nights in Suchitoto)
Monday, February 1, 2016
Monday, February 1, 2016
Day 20 (or Day 4 of
El Salvador extension) San Salvador
Transfer to San Salvador.
San Salvador city tour.
Metropolitan
Cathedral. It is said that at the end of the
sixteenth century, a church dedicated to Divino Salvador del Mundo
rose ...
Iglesia del Rosario: Since
1971, the church El Rosario is a religious heritage of Salvadorans
as one of the last churches built in the capital, which retains a
modern architectural design, enriched with European and single
continent-wide influence. Located opposite the Freedom Park is a
building measuring 24 meters wide and 80 long whose shape is oval
with no columns, 22 feet high.
Fernando Llort gallery and
workshop: Fernando's art is heavily influenced by the Mayan
culture, and has been able to mix modern ideas with a naive style of
drawing. He utilises mixed techniques and materials, from paintings
to wood, ceramic, and lately even glass.
Breakfast
and Lunch included
Hotel
in San Salvador (one night in San Salvador)
Tuesday,
February 2, 2016
Day
21
(or Day 5 of El Salvador extension)... Farewell
Transfer to San Salvador Airport
(included).
Breakfast includedWhere is Peñas Blancas? On this map, it is the farthest north point of Costa Rica. You can also see Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua.
Cost of Tour:
Main Tour –
January 13-29 – Costa Rica and Nicaragua - $3670- Single Supplement $520
El Salvador –
January 29-February 2 - $950
Managua - El Salvador - January 29-February 2 - $1700 Single Supplement $360
Payment Schedule -
At time of registration deposit of $1250 for main trip, $325 for
extension. For Granada to El Salvador, deposit is $570.
August 1, 2015 - $1250 towards main trip $325 towards
extension, Granada to El Salvador $570.
October 15, 2015 - $1170 final payment main trip $300 final
payment for extension $560
Single Supplements will be due at time of August 1, 2015 payment.
Single Supplements will be due at time of August 1, 2015 payment.
Please make out your checks to:
Kathy Didier. Mail to: Kathy Didier, PO Box C, Woodstock, NH
03293.
This tour includes:
-all 3 star hotels/homestay.
-all breakfast included
-all meals above detailed
-Lunch meals non alcohólic drinks
-Dinner beer/wine.
-ground transportation Toyota Coaster
19 passangers. Luggage on the rack with Rain proof cover.
-Ferry. Good for 200 people.
-All tours and activities above
detailed (see list below).
-local guides
-Trip Leader
-Entrance fees
-Border crossing fees
Tipping and optional
activities not included.
-Poas Volcano tour:
Transportation
Fees
Local guide
-San Jose city Tour:
Entrance fees to museum
-Arenal Volcano hike:
Local guide
Entrance fees
Transportation
-Caño Negro: All activities included provided by the hotel.
River Cruise
Kayak
Nature walk
-Monteverde
Night walking tour
Wildlife cloud forest guided tour
-Ometepe, Nicaragua:
Two choices included
Island tour (easy, slow pacing)
Maderas Volcano hike
-León:
Walking tour
-Cerro Negro:
Guide
Entrance fees
Transportation
-Granada:
Walking tour
-Grand Granada tour
Masaya volcano walk
Masaya Market
Poterry work Shop
Laguna de Apoyo (swimming oportunity).
-Zapatilla Achipelago
Afternoon boat tour
-El Salvador
Activities included in the Extension Itinerary
