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When to hike |
The full moon dates for 2009 are as follows:
- August 6th
- September 4th
- October 3rd
- November 2nd
- December 1st
- December 31st
Please sign up at least by 3 pm on the day of the hike. Check out our monthly schedule for the dates of other hikes! |
What to expect |
Our services include:
- all transport
- food
- purified water
- two Volunteer Guides
- camping equipment, i.e. tents, sleeping bags, etc.
- entrance fees to national parks
- a Full Moon special edition T-shirt
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Our services do NOT include:
- personal travel insurance
- alcoholic beverages
- costs incurred due to accident, illness or any other unforeseen circumstances
- tips to guides :-)
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All hikes are lead by a minimum of two guides. In general our guides
are bilingual and have lived in Nicaragua for some time, working in tourist
services, social and development work etc. The tour leaders are happy to
explain the different cultures that you encounter and the significance of
places that you visit. They will accompany you throughout the tour, ensuring
a smooth, stress-free, safe and enjoyable time.
Quetzaltrekkers uses local transport and purchases food provided on trips
from local markets and shops when possible.
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What to bring |
You will need the following equipment to join us on this adventure:
- hiking boots
- big backpack
- warm and dry clothes
- rain gear (only in rain season)
- hat
- sun screen
- mosquito repellent (only in rain season)
- flashlight or headlamp
- passport or copy of passport and valid visa of Nicaragua
We can provide you with camping gear in case you don't have your own. Please note that our ressources are limited! Donations of old and used gear are very welcome and help us a lot to improve our service! |
Discounts
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We offer a 25% discount to
- owners of a Quetzaltrekkers Guatemala T-shirt
- volunteers working in León for at least
3 months
- people who have done a hike with us within the last month
We offer a 50% discount to
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