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Tours: Cerro Arenal Natural Reserve

A total of 3 related tours was found.

  • Sustainable farming and Hiking in the Cloud Forest

    Operator:
    Matagalpa Tours
    Description

    El Arenal Natural Reserve, is a dense cloud forest that is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna such as bromeliads, orchids, giant ferns, endangered mammals, and exotic birds.

    We start the tour at La Hammonia. This is a self-sustaining organic farm located within the reserve where coffee, vegetables, livestock, cheese and other crops are grown. At this farm we will see how it is possible to farm the land while protecting the environment at the same time.

    After visiting the farm we start a 3-hour hike through a well preserved cloud forest and one of the most accessible ones of Nicaragua. El Arenal nature reserve is home to exotic birds such as the Resplendent Quetzal and the Three-wattled Bell Bird. Also numerous mammals like monkeys, agouties and peccaries are seen often.

    Duration: 6–7 hours.

    Highlights:
    Hiking in the Cloud Forest
    Sustainable farming tour
    Visit the greenhouses, cheese factory and village

    Included:

    Starting at US$45.00

    • Private transportation
    • Bilingual guide
    • Entrance and tour around the farm
    • Lunch

    Note:
    Pickup and dropoff within the city of Matagalpa included. Please specify your exact location when making a reservation.

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  • Green Oasis of Matagalpa

    Operator:
    Matagalpa Tours
    Description

    This original tour takes you by a community where products like coffee, cocoa, tropical fruits and vegetables are grown in a diversified manner. Also stay in a hotel located in the middle of the forest and enjoy a hike in the nature reserve El Arenal, where the diversity of birds, mammals and exotic plants is impressive.

    Day 1: Community La Corona and waterfalls of Yasika river

    First we will visit a diversified farm to be part of the coffee harvesting process and meet the friendly people living in the Nicaragua countryside. After lunch we will walk 1½ hours along the Rio Yasika, which offers beautiful scenery and some waterfalls ideal for swimming. Afterwards we will have a transfer to our hotel in the middle of the cloud forest.

    Overnight at hotel Aguas del Arenal

    Day 2: Nature Reserve El Arenal

    The Arenal Natural Reserve, is a dense forest that has a wide variety of flora and fauna. We will make a special walk through El Arenal which offers all the magic and diversity of cloud forest enjoying a wide variety of Orchids, bromeliads, giant trees and interesting mammals. After a typical lunch transfer to Matagalpa where the tour ends.

    Highlights:

    Hiking in the Cloud forest
    Coffee and Cacao plantations
    Swimming in a waterfall
    Meet the local campesinos

    Included:

    Starting at US$120.00

    • Private transportation
    • Bilingual guide
    • Entrance
    • Accommodation
    • All Meals
    • Snacks

    Note:
    Pickup and dropoff within the city of Matagalpa included. Please specify your exact location when making a reservation.

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  • The northern Ecolodges: The paradise behind the mountains

    Operator:
    Matagalpa Tours
    Description

    Come and discover some of the best Ecolodges of Nicaragua, hidden behind the northern mountains. We will walk through the forest, where we will enjoy the abundant nature, waterfalls and a natural environment which is ideal for relaxing and connecting oneself with the Mother
    Nature.

    Itinerary

    1 day
    Visit to La Sombra Ecolodge, where you will get to know one of the largest butterfly gardens in Nicaragua, a Red-Eyed Tree Frog breeding, forest walks and nature at every step.

    Accommodation: La Sombra Ecolodge

    2 day
    Getaway to Peñas Blancas, one of the most important cloud forests of the country, There will be activities such as walking through a lovely forest trail with abundant water sources, giant trees and a very special waterfall. Afterwards, the next stop is in La Bastilla Ecolodge, a hotel located at the foot of the Datanlí Reserve with an impressive view of the forest, with the singing of hundreds of birds and a delightful climate.

    Accommodation: La Bastilla Ecolodge

    3 day
    Visit to the Aguas del Arenal Hotel, a small hotel located in the El Arenal Natural Reserve, surrounded by the San Fernando river, coffee plantations, citrus fruits, flowers and vegetables; a paradise that we cannot ignore.

    Accommodation: Aguas del Arenal Hotel

    4 day
    In the morning, starts the walk in search of exotic birds. After lunch, begins the return to Matagalpa where the tour.

    Pick-up
    Pick up in Managua, Granada, Masaya or León: 8:00 AM
    Departure from Matagalpa: 10:30 AM

    Included:

    Starting at US$360.00

    • Private transportation (From and to Managua, Masaya, Granada or León)
    • Bilingual guide
    • Accommodation (3 nights)
    • Food (from lunch on the first day until lunch on the fourth day)
    • Entrance fe

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