Nicaragua tour, the Heart of Nicaragua
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
We ask all tour participants to bring their own reusable water bottles in order to reduce our in-country waste – plastic waste is an enormous problem in Nicaragua. We have a zero litter policy.
Some of the hotels we use, use solar power or make an effort to conserve water by minimizing housekeeping services and recycling grey water. Some hotels have utilized locally sourced materials for construction, grow their own food, or participate in reforestation of the area.
We include visits to national parks. There are more than 70 nature reserves, parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Nicaragua is recognizing the importance of their national parks (not only in terms of tourism but also as a natural resource that needs protection) as are the many young university students who are studying ecology and other natural sciences in order to work as guides to help inform visitors about and protect their homeland.
In addition, our office recycles anything that can be recycled in our city. We minimize printed material making the most of communication through the Internet. All light fixtures use CFL bulbs. We live within walking distance of our office.
Community
When we're in Nicaragua, we do as the locals do. We take a bus. We take a taxi. We walk. We ride horses. We shop in the local markets for fresh fruits and vegetables. We sleep in clean, locally-owned accommodations.
We patronize locally-owned restaurants. We hire local guides to offer the Nicaraguan perspective, such as our young guide living in Matagalpa who will lead us up a little known route to the top of Cerro Apante, sharing his knowledge of his hometown and the environment that surrounds it.
By introducing our guests to artisans like the custom guitar maker in Granada and to the coffee producers in the northern region of Nicaragua, we open a door to understanding the lives on both sides. Purchases, as well as word of mouth, go a long way in improving the quality of life for these passionate, hard-working Nicaraguans. We will be contributing, annually, a percentage of our profits to a community-based, locally-run organization working towards a better future for all Nicaraguans. This annual commitment will allow us to develop long-term relationships in Nicaragua and engage our travellers on a personal level by visiting works in progress.
1of4
