Humpback Whale Research in Nicaragua

Location: Puesta del Sol, Nicaragua

Trip begins: mid-day February 10^th to mid-day February 17th, 2007

Cost: $1750/adult double occupancy

Cost includes the following (mid-day February 10^th to mid-day February 17^th):

§ lodging at Marina Puesta del Sol

§ all meals (breakfast and dinner in the restaurant, sack lunches for those on boats)

§ transportation between Managua and Puesta del Sol

§ boat charters and all activities related to whale research

§ many of the recreational activities at Puesta del Sol (e.g. swimming, tennis, kayaks)

§ optional trip into Leon to explore some of the coutryside

§ evening presentations

Cost does not include:

§ airfare to Managua

§ hotel or meals outside of trip period

§ additional excursions or resort activities (e.g. horses, fishing)

§ alcoholic beverages at Puesta del Sol

§ exit tax from Nicaragua ($25 per person)

For those arriving before the start of the trip, we can help coordinate a hotel in Managua where we can pick you up on the 10^th to take you to Puesta del Sol. Nice hotels in Managua can be found for approximately $60/room.

Travel requirements: Passport, no major health problems, emergency evacuation insurance (travel insurance policy is recommended, ask Gretchen about policy with free coverage for children), liability waiver signed, updated immunizations.

Deposit: $300/person made payable to Cascadia Research to reserve one of the spots on this trip

Remaining balance due: 31 January 2007 (please contact us for other arrangements)

Trip is contingent on enough participants to make the trip financially feasible.

Cancellation terms:

Full refund if trip is cancelled by Cascadia (due to insufficient sign-ups).

Cancellation by participants more than 30 days before departure: $100 of deposit and any remaining balance will be refunded

15-30 days before departure: 50% of tour price

0-15 days before departure: no refund if slot(s) cannot be filled by another family/person

International flights: Current airfares between Seattle-Managua have recently been at about $630 per person*. Most flights to Managua from Seattle are night flights, arriving in Managua around noon and this is the ideal arrival time if you are arriving on the 11^th. Similarly, if you are flying out of Managua at the end of the trip on the 17^th it is best to get one of the flights leaving mid-day. It is a 2.5-hour flight from Miami to Managua (may be less expensive for some to fly to Miami and then fly TACA airlines from Miami to Managua).

*we cannot guarantee airfares