Volcano Tours in Nicaragua

Known as the land of fire and poets, Nicaragua has a magnificent chain of volcanoes which offers much in the way of sightseeing, but also poses a kind of threat to the people who live there. For those looking for hiking adventures of the other kinds, Nicaragua offers many tours of the volcanoes and have many tour companies that will assist you. Some of these tours can be done on their own. My advice: get an experienced tour guide to the volcanoes.

For the sheer thrill of it and the sense of accomplishing the ultimate adventure tour, I’d suggest a guided hiking tour up any of the volcanoes. Known as the Maribios Volcanoes, there is a jagged chain of 21 volcanoes – 5 of them active. From San Cristobel, to Momotobo Volcano, to El Yoya and Telica, hiking and camping on the sides of these fire mountains is enough beauty and excitement to last you a life time.

You can find adventure tours that will take you hiking up the sides of the volcanoes where you will get a great workout and experience the wilderness and nature at its best. You’ll see amazing vegetation, exotic birds and monkeys. Dress equipped for the trek and go with an experienced guide. Don’t forget to bring enough water and of course, insect spray. There are many companies that offer these kinds of tours in Nicaragua. You can book online or book a tour when you arrive in the country. Some of the tours which are offered include tours and camping on Santa Clara Volcano, Cerro Negro Volcano, El Hoyo Volcano, Momotobo Volcano and the crater lakes. The live volcanoes look like the mouth of hell with steam smoking out of them. It’s a sight to see.

You can also visit Ometepe Island which is made up of two volcanoes. Good for hiking but you need to go with a guide. And while touring the volcanoes of Nicaragua, you can hike up the side of the volcano and surf down Cerro Negro Volcano. Very cool. Watch this video to catch the experience of this type of adventure. It is truly amazing. And yeah, you’ll get dirty.

After the volcanoes, you can cool off in one of the colonial towns of Nicaragua and visit some of their splendid beaches on the west coast of the Pacific.

Things to Consider Before You Take an Adventure Vacation

There are things you should consider before you take an adventure vacation wherever that vacation may take you. In order words, a bit of planning comes into play before going on the vacation of your life, no matter where you go in the world.

First off, make sure you get the medications and vaccines you may require. This is just common sense. Some countries have problems with disease that can turn quite serious. Issues of sanitation, clean water, hygiene in food preparation and diseases which are rare in your country of origin. Visit your travel doctor and read up on the internet about your destination country. Diseases like yellow fever, malaria, Hepatitis A, B and C are common in many third world countries.

Secondly, make sure you travel with the right insurance coverage. Your basic travel insurance with a company such as Blue Cross, to name one, might not cover you on an adventure vacation. You may have to purchase supplementary travel insurance if you are going on an adventure vacation.

Also make sure that you actually learn about the country you are traveling to and learn about their people and customs. Be prepared and don’t arrive “ignorant.”

If you adventure tourism covers such adventures as scuba diving, make sure you give yourself a day of rest after diving and before flying to another destination or back home. Give your body at least 24 hours on land at normal pressure before going on an airplane. The same thing goes for mountain climbing. You need to rest and recuperate before hopping on that jet plane to get your body back to normal.

Many people nowadays are going on what is classified as adventure vacations. They want memories and adventures that go beyond the typical resort vacation. Best be prepared and being prepared is a part of planning that memory that lasts for a lifetime of exciting adventures traveling the world.

White Water Rafting Adventure

White water rafting is definitely an adventure vacation, not for the faint of heart. Watch this video on white water rafting in California. Worth a scream or two when you bounce on the rapids of some of the most exciting rivers in the United States. This activity gets you out in the fresh air and nature, a little wet upon the bouncing rapids of the river.

Costa Rican Adventure Travel

If you love nature, wildlife, beaches, volcanoes and other wilderness adventures, then you shouldn’t miss a trip to Costa Rica. Costa Rica offers much to the adventure seeking tourist and it is a relatively safe, clean place to travel in Central America.

Tourism has been operating in Costa Rica since the 1980s – 90s and this length of experience in tourism has helped Costa Rica develop its tourism industry. Whether it’s a beach front all inclusive vacation at a resort or your taste runs to wilderness tours, you’ll find it all in Costa Rica.

Along the coast line of Costa Rica, there are many resorts. Travel companies offer all inclusive travel packages for a week or longer. Your food and basic drinks are all included in one price. You can just relax whether it’s by the pool or on the beach.

If you want to do something else besides relax, travel companies offer excursions for a day or two on tours of the river and its wildlife, canopy tours, tours to volcanoes or even a day or two travel package to nearby Nicaragua.

You can also just fly to Costa Rica, pay for your flight and travel around by bus throughout the country, staying at various hotels along the way. It helps if you already speak Spanish and have visited the country before so you know the ropes already.

Another fun thing to do is visit the coffee plantations of Costa Rica. Organically grown Costa Rican coffee is one of the best coffees in the world. You will learn the whole process of coffee growing, harvesting and packing – all that is necessary to bring that wonderful coffee to your table.

The beaches of Costa Rica are unforgettable and you can find both white sand and black volcanic sand beaches in Costa Rica. You can work on your sun tan and kick back on a Costa Rican beach vacation.

If fishing is your cup of tea, you can arrange for a fishing trip when you are in Costa Rica. Nothing is more exciting than going deep sea fishing with a handful of like-minded fishermen. You’ll catch an amazing array of fish out on the ocean.

Diving trips can also be arranged in Costa Rica and you can rent equipment from some of the best companies offering diving trips to explore the undersea world.

Costa Rica offers much to the adventure seeking tourist. If you haven’t already visited, then it’s time to check out this Central American destination.