Costa Rica, Nicaragua Tour

Bob's Rio Indio Jungle Safari I welcome you to this very exciting, jungle, sports and cultural safari to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Our group will be a "mix" of fun loving "  and adventurous friends all having a great time! Think Cuba! I just returned last month from my first visit to the Rio Indio Lodge with some clients and a major travel magazine. All agreed on one thing. Very seldom does one's travel destination meet one's expectations. The Rio Indio Lodge safari truly exceeded all expectations. At times it seemed we did nothing but converse around the complimentary rum bar and then all of a sudden we were speeding through the jungle in motorized pangas watching the wildlife and fishing for Rainbow Bass.  We even discovered a downed jet from the Contra war with missiles" in tact.      Play Video Click Here  (Windows 256k)  The History of the San Juan River ( click to view ) The Rio Indio Adventure Lodge, located on the banks of the San Juan River, is the gateway to the wild and virtually unexplored Rio Indio Maiz Biological Preserve in southeastern Nicaragua. This magical wilderness reserve, which spans 640,000 acres, is the largest lowland tropical forest north of the Amazon. The rustic elegance of the Lodge is simply striking. The (30) very comfortable, "safari style," rooms, main dining room, lounge, bar and reception are designed in solid mahogany, while thatched-roof walkways link our spacious guest bungalows to the lodge and traverse above the jungle floor. The private property and the huge reserve which surrounds Rio Indio Lodge is home to mammals, reptiles and "nearly unlimited" exotic bird and plant species. When fishing near the lodge you might have the privilege to see some Golden Manatees. So let our Rama Indian guides take you on a jungle canoe ride, trek into the jungle, visit Old Grey Town, neighboring Indian fishing village and live "first hand" 200 years of Nicaraguan heritage. Our guests will be personally greeted by our dedicated and friendly staff. Your pathway to adventure starts here!  - Outside Magazine. Rio Indio Lodge was rated one of the ten best (but undiscovered), eco lodges in the world. Destination Nicaragua "To go on vacation is not a waste of time, but rather a stimulus to perceive certain things and comprehend others." - Domenico De Masi Program Day 1 Arrive in Arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica. Private airport transfer and check in at the classic, five star, Hotel Herradura. The night life is priceless! Day 2 Breakfast. We will spend the day in San Jose touring or just sitting around the pool "with a tropical drink in hand." We will have dinner and a cigar and cocktail reception at the Restaurante Monasterio with Dr. Lopez. Dr. Lopez is the regions leading humanitarian and naturalist who founded the lodge and will be escorting us on this safari. (I met Dr. Lopez last month and I can tell you that his accompanying us is not only an honor but his knowledge of the rain forest and the Rama Indians will truly "open our eyes" to the jungle environment. Day 3 Depart (30 minutes) via private airplane (Grumman DHC -6-300 - 12 passenger) plane to Barra del Colorado, Costa Rica (Mouth of the river). Journey "upriver" via panga (1 1/2 hours) to the Rio Indio Lodge. (Yes, there is a bathroom on board!) Believe it or not, we will be sitting in the elegant Rio Indio dinning room by 10:00 AM for a fabulous breakfast. Rest of the day is to do just what we want to do! (All-inclusive program.) Day 4 Breakfast. Options will include: World class fishing for Tarpon, Snook, Rainbow Bass, Mojara and Machaca; Guided hikes in the jungle; Guided jungle (non-fishing) canoe or kayak trips, Visit to local Indian village and ancient fort; Birding (Nicaragua has 20% of all known bird species); Trekking to view the world's largest orchid; Beach activities (it is only one kilometer to the Caribbean coast that includes fishing for Marlin, Atlantic Sailfish, Tuna, Wahoo and Dorado) or, once again sitting by the pool with a tropical drink "in hand."  Day 5 Breakfast. Day's activities open. Day 6 Breakfast. Journey "down river" to Bra del Colorado, Costa Rica then a return flight to San Jose, Costa Rica. Check back into the Hotel Herradura. Dinner open. (Extended stay options are available.) Cost of $2,048.00  (Single occupancy) and $1,948.00  (Double occupancy) will include: San Jose VIP service upon arrival; Private airport transfers; Dinner at Restaurante Monasterio; (3) Nights with breakfast at the Hotel Herradura (San Jose); R/T flight to Barra del Colorado; Private panga boat ride from Barra del Colorado to the Rio Indio Lodge; All - inclusive meal plan; Complimentary rum bar at the lodge; Non fishing and jungle tours; Dr. Lopez's personal and guiding services.  Not Included - Cocktails at the lodge other than the rum bar. - Kayak rentals. - Miscellaneous room services. - Fishing sessions as follows: (Full day session - $175.00. Half day session - $125.00).      - Please note that fishing sessions will include spin fishing equipment, lures, boats and local Rama Indian guides. You must bring your own fly fishing equipment. - Please inquire  about our "extended stay option" which will include very exciting white water rafting trip in Costa Rica. - For tour reservations and payment information please contact Kahla at 1-800-339-7206 or email: info@ecotourismresorts.com And, if you would like a very nice dvd and color brochure of the lodge and surrounding activities, In the interim please go to www.ecotourismresorts.com for viewing or please contact me directly at email: bob@hemingwaytoursandsafaris.com - Also please refer to the Boulder Daily Camera newspaper for a very nice, two page article about David and I and the Rio Indio Lodge. Please note, I am the one in the "background" for a change! - Clive Cussler's recent novel (now in paperback) features the legendary Dirk Pitt in a very exciting adventure in, and around, the Rio Indio Lodge area. See you very soon at the Rio Indio Lodge.

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