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1 NIC CARAG GUA FAMIL LY VAC CATIO ON 9 DAY YS/8 NIGH HTS Visit us at w nd.com

2 Itinerary Overview Our active Nicaragua Family Vacation takes you off the beaten path to reveal the natural beauty, friendly people and colonial charm that is Nicaragua s heart and soul. Accompanied by our naturalist guide, we explore the picturesque Spanish colonial city of Granada by horse-drawn carriage, look for wildlife in the rainforest, fly through the cloud forest canopy on an exhilarating zip-line tour, kayak among the Cocibolca Islands, and hike among the Mombacho and Masaya Volcanoes. Our Nicaragua adventure vacation concludes at the luxurious Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge, overlooking a sheltered, crescent-shaped white-sand bay on the stunning Pacific Ocean. Each day is planned to accommodate the interests and abilities of participants. Your Nicaraguan family adventure awaits! DAY DATE OVERNIGHT HOTEL MEALS HIGHLIGHTS 1 GRANADA Hotel Plaza Colon D Arrive and transfer to hotel 2 GRANADA Hotel Plaza Colon 3 GRANADA Hotel Plaza Colon 4 GRANADA Hotel Plaza Colon 5 SAN JUAN DEL SUR 6 SAN JUAN DEL SUR 7 SAN JUAN DEL SUR 8 SAN JUAN DEL SUR 9 DEPARTURE B Mombacho volcano, zip line canopy tour, Carita Feliz community center Islets, School visit, Granada city tour by horse drawn carriage Pueblos Blancos, SanJuan de Oriente, Masaya Volcano, markets Transfer to San Juan Sur At leisure, choice of one activity at the hotel At leisure, choice of one activity at the hotel At leisure, choice of one activity at the hotel Transfer to Managua International airport -2-

3 Itinerary in Detail DAY 1: GRANADA Upon arrival at Managua's international airport, transfer to a comfortable colonial-style hotel in Granada, located just steps from the Central Park. Overnight at Hotel Plaza Colon, set in an elegant antique colonial house restored to its original style and architecture with external courtyards and balconies overlooking Central Park and the Cathedral [D] DAY 2: GRANADA After a welcome breakfast, depart for the richly forested Mombacho Volcano towering over Granada, traveling along a gravel road with excellent views of the volcano and surrounding environment. Frequently enshrouded by mist, Mombacho Volcano, among Nicaragua s most impressive, rises like a sleeping giant to 4,,626 feet. A short hike through verdant tropical forest full of mosses and epiphytic plants brings us to the Mombacho Canopy Adventure for an exhilarating zip line tour through the cloud forest. We return to colonial Granada for a typical lunch at the Doña Conchi s restaurant. In the afternoon, we visit the community kitchen of Carita Feliz, a center which provides educational, work and health programs for local children where we help support the program by interacting with the kids and helping preparee the evening meal. Overnight Hotel Plaza Colon [] DAY 3: GRANADA It s a short drive to Asesee Port on the banks of Lake Nicaragua where we kayak or take an electric- powered boat through the 365 enchanted islets of Granada. This volcanic archipelago, formed 20,000 years ago when Mombacho Volcano blew most of its cone into the lake, is located just 3km from Granada and is rich in fauna and flora. There is much to see ncluding caiman, turtles, migratingg swallows and a variety of exotic birds. We visit the San Pablo Fort, built to protect the city of Granada from pirates during the 18th century. Depending on time and the day of our visit we stop by the local La Esperancita School to play with the children and learn how our visit benefits their community. After a lakeside lunch, we return to Granada to explore the charming cobblestone streets of Granada on horse drawn carriages. We pass throughh the 18th Century Cathedral and the famous Convent of San Francisco dated 1524, now a museum with brightly painted murals depicting Nicaragua s colorful history. We also visit the vibrant Granada Market where we interact with locals, try exotic fruits and explore for souvenirs. Overnight Hotel Plaza Colon [] -3-

4 DAY 4: GRANADA Venture into rural Nicaragua to the Pueblos Blancos community with their white painted houses and impressive panoramic views over the Apoyo Lagoon. Along the way, stop at San Juan de Oriente to observe local artisans creating beautiful Nicaraguan pottery we have the opportunity to take a turn at the throwing wheel, guided by these skilled local potters. We drive up and then hike into the Masaya Volcano National Park to peer into its stunning and smoldering active Santiago crater. See if you can spot the specially adapted green parrots that live in the crater walls! En-route back to Granada, we stop to shop at the Masaya Market for authentic Nicaraguan handicrafts including hammocks, leather goods, paintings, masks and wood carvings. Overnight Hotel Plaza Colon [] DAYS 5-8: SAN JUAN DEL SUR Depart for the beautiful beach of Ocotal outside the Pacific community of San Juan del Sur. On arrival at the hotel, say a fond farewell to your guide who returns to Granada. Enjoy four days relaxing at Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Eco-lodge, the perfect place for getting away from it all. The spacious, open-air, screened-in luxury cabanas are completely private and alll have king-size beds, comfortable sofa-beds, and large decks with an outdoor rope-swing day bed. Spacious, tiled bathrooms featuree two sinks and a natural shower. Bungalows are situated on a hilltop setting and connected to the main lodge, restaurant and pool area by a long-span and private beach and hanging foot bridge through the lush forest canopy. Luxuriate the three days in the rainforest join local excursions at your leisure with local guides. Your stay at includes one activity of your choice per day. Options include guided nature walks (day and night), tours of the hacienda, sunset tour, horseback riding, opportunities to collect eggs or milk a cow while helping prepare a traditional Nicaraguan breakfast on the adjacent farm and assisting with protection and release of baby sea turtle tours (in season). Other activities available at additional cost include surfing lessons mountain biking, sea kayaking and fishing. [] DAY 9: DEPART Enjoy one more Nicaraguan sunrise, gaze at the beautiful Pacific Ocean and prepare to head home. Transfer to Managua International airport for your international flight home or begin post trip extension. [B] E END OF SERVICES Actual routes and activities may vary. Local trip coordinators reserve the right to change accommodations to similar quality alternatives. -4-

5 PRICING 2013 SEASON ADULT TEEN (11-16) CHILDREN (10 AND UNDER) Green Season $2785 $2475 $1925 High Season $2925 $2625 $1925 High season dates: November 1-December 14 and January 6-May 15, Green Season Rates: May 16-October 31. Trip departs with a minimum of 2 people paying full price. Teen price to stay in separate room (minimum 2 teens per room). Child price applies when sharing the room with 2 people paying full price. Prices valid until November 30, prices apply for December 2013 departures and a surcharge might apply between December 15 and January 5. INCLUDED SERVICES Services as specified in the itinerary above include lodging and accommodations English-speaking expert guide from Day 1 to Day 5 Airport-hotel transfers and land transportation Meals as specified [B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner] Services of in-bound land operator offices for tour operations and Wildland Adventures' travel consultation and pre-departure services NOT INCLUDED SERVICES Services unless specified otherwise in the itinerary above such as international air Airport taxes Tips and gratuities Optional or suggested services that are on your own Insurance of any kind Personal expenses Extra beverages and alcoholic drinks Medical costs and hospitalization and evacuation and any other extra expenses due to unanticipated changes in our itinerary for reasons beyond control Tourist card ($10) Meals, souvenirs and other local and personal expenses not specified in the above itinerary are also not included NOTE: Wildland Adventures, Inc. has arranged your trip utilizing the travel services of local in-country ground operators who are independent contractors. These local outfitters, lodges, hotels and other suppliers of your travel services will make every effort to conduct this trip as described in the itinerary. It is however possible that due to transportation schedule changes, weather, delays and unforeseeable acts of God, humans or nature, this itinerary may vary from what is described. Participants must assume all risks whether identified in advance or unforeseen. All optional activities are at your own risk. Extra costs due to unexpected changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control are not included. We highly recommend purchasing traveler s insurance for trip delay, trip cancellation, baggage, accident or sickness. Representatives are available for assistance at any time during your trip. If preferred hotels are not available, every attempt will be made to reserve alternative accommodations of similar quality. (If upgrade is necessary, higher rates may apply.) All information and services provided are subject to our Reservation Form Terms and Conditions. -5-

6 Accommodations HOTEL PLAZA COLON, GRANADA The Hotel Plaza Colon is located in a historical building with a colonial facade at the center of Granada. It was the home of many of the renowned families of the city, and one of them decidedd to transform the house into a hotel, for which they acquired the three neighboringg properties, taking special care in keeping the style and architecture of the restored house. The current facade of the hotel is the same it had back in Guests can refresh in the swimming pool or lounge at the patio. The comfortable hotel rooms feature air-conditioning, ceiling fans, cable TV, closets, high-speed Internett access, hairdryers, alarm clocks, hot water, and minibars. MORGAN S ROCK HACIENDA AND ECOLODGE True Nicaragua ecotravel is best represented by a stay at Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge, a lavish nature retreat that is part of a large nature reserve along the Pacific Coast. Each private, screened-in, open-air individual bungalow is situated on a hill-top promontory surrounded by rain forest. Spacious decks with rope swing lounges maximize the sounds of crashing waves and views of dramatic Central American sunsetss over the Pacific Ocean. A large, cable suspension bridge connects the bungalows to the main lodge with an alfresco, poolside restaurant featuring creative, fresh tropical Latin American and international cuisine. Each bungalow has completee visual privacy and features one king size bed, a comfortable sofa bed, a spacious two-sink bathroom with natural shower, and a private deck completee with a rope-swing day bed. -6-