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Hike, camp, swim, and float through a gorgeous natural wonder
Meet at Quetzaltrekkers Office: 4:15am | |||||||||||||||||||
On the
first morning we leave the office bright and early to catch the
first direct bus to Estelí. We have a relaxing breakfast on route at
La Casita, an organic farm on the outskirts of Estelí. We then catch
a couple more buses to the Canyon itself. We start hiking around 1:30pm
and soon arrive at the entrance of the canyon, we walk to our camp spot
and set up camp, we then swim and relax before hiking up to view the
whole Canyon from the spectacular miradores. From this stunning view
point we watch the sunset and return to camp for dinner and a campfire
under the stars.
The
entire second day is spent in the canyon. After breakfast we hike
through the canyon, scrambling and hopping rocks. There are a
few excellent swimming holes to enjoy along the way. We stop for lunch
at around noon and get ready for the big swim. For the next few hours
we swim, float, and hike along the river, with the steep canyon walls
extending up to 70 meters above our heads. About halfway through this
section of the trip there is a break spot where we can relax in the sun
and jump off a cliff into the river. About an hour or so later we arrive
back at the rocky beach where we hike another 20 minutes to return to
our camping spot in the sandy area near the river.
On
the third morning we hike for about an hour to the home of our local
guide where we enjoy a traditional breakfast cooked by his wife and
daughters. We then bus back to Esteli where we take a tour of an
authentic Nicaraguan cigar factory. After the tour we have lunch at
a local Comedor before beginning our return to Leon. |
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| When to hike | This hike is offered only in the dry season! Upcoming hikes can be found on our monthly schedule! Even if there is no hike scheduled, we can leave whenever we have a minimum of four persons signed up and enough guides to do the hike. Please sign up at least one day before the hike by 4:30 pm. |
What to expect |
Our services include:
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Our services do NOT include:
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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:
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What you should NOT bring:
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PLEASE NOTE: This is an adventurous trip, and involves the small but
real possibility that everything you bring may get wet or lost in the
river. Therefore, it is not recommended to bring valuables or any
unnecessary items. Pack light! You must also be a good swimmer and feel
comfortable being in the river for 2-3 hours 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! |
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Discounts |
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We offer a 25% discount to
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