IBIS KAYAKING GEAR Single Kayaks: Necky Looksha V, Necky Looksha IV, Necky Eliza, Prijon Seayak Double Kayaks: Necky Amaruks Feathered Paddles Pumps and Floats Spray Skirts First Aid Kit Tow Ropes PFDs

IBIS CAMPING GEAR Biodegradable Wag Bags & Toilet Two & Three-Person Tents Water Purification System Propane Stoves Sleeping Pads Solar Showers Camp Chairs Hammocks Dishware Lanterns Coolers Tables

 

 

 

• WHAT TO BRING – DAY TOURS
  Wind Breaker, Light Rain Jacket, or Long Sleeved Shirt
  Short Sleeved Shirt or Tank Top
  Pair of Shorts or Pants
  Sunscreen & Sunhat
  Water Bottle – 24 oz.
  Water Shoes
  Sunglasses
  Swim Suit

 

• WHAT TO BRING – CAMPING TOURS
  Wind Breaker, Light Rain Jacket, or Long Sleeved Shirt
  Book, Journal, Camera, Binoculars
  Short Sleeved Shirt or Tank Top
  Sunglasses & Sunhat
  Water Bottle – 24 oz.
  Socks & Underwear
  Toothbrush & Paste
  Pair of Shorts
  Water Shoes
  Pair of Pants
  Medications
  Sunscreen
  Bed Sheet
  Bug Spray
  Headlamp
  Swim Suit
  Toiletries
  Towel

How to Pack
You should pack in small bags (backpack sized and lined with plastic bags). Personal items and clothing should be limited to two bags, no larger than the stuff sack of a sleeping bag. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions in preparing for your trip.

 

• WHAT TO BRING – PACIFIC COATS TOURS
  3-4 Short Sleeved Shirts or Tank Top
  Book, Journal, Camera, Binoculars
  Wind Breaker or Light Rain Jacket
  2 Water Bottles – 24 oz.
  3 Long Sleeved Shirts
  Sunglasses & Sunhat
  Socks & Underwear
  Toothbrush & Paste
  3-4 Pairs of Shorts
  3 Pairs of Pants
  Hiking Shoes
  Water Shoes
  Medications
  Sunscreen
  Bed Sheet
  Bug Spray
  Headlamp
  Swim Suit
  Toiletries
  Towel

How to Pack
You should pack in small bags (backpack sized and lined with plastic bags). Personal items and clothing should be limited to three bags, no larger than the stuff sack of a sleeping bag. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions in preparing for your trip.

 

Sample 8-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Managua and meet your fellow travelers and guides, before we venture to Leon for dinner and a night in the city. Roam the streets, take in the sights of Central Park, or return to your hotel and enjoy the peace of night in your new home.

Day 2: Travel to the Estero Padre Ramos Nature Reserve. Pack your kayaks and enjoy our first paddle together through this protected mangrove estuary. We will arrive at our campsite on our own secluded beach, just in time for dinner and a sunset before we drift to sleep and dream sweetly under the stars.

Days 3-4: Kayak. Hike. Swim. Rest. Practice new strokes and skills. Explore. Giggle. Learn to roll a kayak. Read. Play games. Paddle with your guides and companions, the fish, birds, crabs, caimans, and sea turtles that call this mangrove estuary home.
Each day, you will enjoy delicious meals of fresh and local foods, prepared by our very own cook. Each evening, we will slumber well, lulled to sleep by the lapping waters of the estuary or the crashing waves of the Pacific. By now you are well on your way to vacation, losing track of time and space.

Day 5: Explore the Padre Ramos Estuary in the morning, before we return to our launch site by midday. Catch one more fresh fish lunch on the beach, and wander the streets of “downtown” Padre Ramos to learn more about this quiet fishing community.
In the afternoon, we will return to the colors and energy of Leon. Savor a hearty dinner and enjoy a live music performance by the local singers and musicians in this passionate and creative city.

Day 6: Enjoy the morning in Leon...the sights and scents of open-air markets, the grandeur of churches, and the energy of the people. Throughout the day, we will learn more about the history and culture of Nicaragua from the sights, sounds, and smells around us. In the afternoon, we will venture off to our next destination - the volcanic, mountain regions of the highlands in the Tisey-Estanzuela Nature Reserve.

Day 7: Travel amongst organic farms, pine forests, bromeliads, orchids, shade-grown coffee plantations and small mountain towns in the rugged Nueva Segovias. Your tastebuds will be delighted with the tastes of local cheeses, meats, veggies, honey, and of course, coffee, during our jaunts to visit local artists and explore protected nature reserves. Spend the night in your very own private cabin in the silence and tranquility of the fresh mountain air.

Day 8: Travel back to Managua and your hometown, a well-rested, rejuvenated, and more enlightened individual. Celebrate our time together with fond farewells, as you reminisce and savor our new friendships and memories.

**This is a sample itinerary for your Pacific Coast Expedition in Nicaragua. This itinerary may vary in order to accommodate changes in tides, wildlife distributions, group sizes, and cultural events. We promise that these considerations will be made with you in mind. We want you to have the best possible experience while you are traveling in Nicaragua!