Authentic Moskitia
5 Days / 4 Nights
Approach: Nature, Hiking, Ethnic Groups
Day 1: La Ceiba - Brus Laguna – Kuri
Your flight is reserved with the domestic airline SOSA. The flight to Brus Laguna departs at 6:00AM. Brus Laguna is a coastal community inhabited by Mestizos & Ladinos. Upon arrival, take the collective bus from the landing strip to the town. The typical means of transportation of the area, a "tuk-tuk", will wait for you here to navigate through the swampy system of the Ibans Lagoon until you reach the Miskito community of Kuri. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the beach and the community. Typical local dinner and lodging in Kuri. Day 2: Kuri - Las Marías
Early morning, we will board the "tuk-tuk", small wooden boat with a motor, to continue navigating through Rio Platano to the Miskito – Pech community of Las Marias. The trip is about 5 hrs. long. We will observe the change of vegetation as we go deeper into the forest, as well as diverse birds, of which 375 species have been identified. Rest stops along the way until we reach Las Marias. Lodging at a local family's guestroom. Typical local dinner and lodging Las Marias. Day 3: Las Marías
Las Marias is the last community at the jungle border of the Rio Platano Biosphere. Today, you will be able hike through the forest or through the many trails used by the locals to observe the varied flora and fauna. Spanish speaking local guides are available and can be hired directly. Typical local dinner and lodging at Las Marias.
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Day 4: Las Marías - Kuri
After breakfast, we say goodbye to our Miskito and Pech friends before we begin our journey back to the coast. Enjoy the navigation and scenery along the way. Intermediate stops for refreshing coconuts. Upon your arrival to Kuri, free time to enjoy the ocean and the Caribbean sunset or to take a walk through the community. Typical local dinner and lodging in Kuri. Day 5: Brus Laguna - La Ceiba
Early morning, departure to Brus Laguna, where our boatman bids farewell. You take your return flight to La Ceiba. End of the program.
Services Included
4 nights lodging in local guest rooms
3 breakfasts & 4 dinners
Travel documents and expedition equipment
All transfers in the area according to the program
Optional Spanish speaking local guide
Domestic flight La Ceiba-Brus Laguna-La Ceiba
16% local taxes
Rates valid until 15.12.2009
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Price Per Person
2 persons US$675.-
3 persons US$590.-
4 persons US$548.-
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