Pura Vida
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At Nicatica Exclusive Tours, we are passionate about designing the perfect luxury tours that cater to your individual desires. Our team of expert travel agents has years of experience in crafting unique and unforgettable travel experiences that exceed expectations. We take pride in our attention to detail and personalized approach to each itinerary, ensuring that every aspect of your journey is tailored to your needs.
Our company was founded on the idea of creating bespoke travel experiences that offer the ultimate in luxury and comfort. From private tours of exotic destinations to exclusive access to the world's most prestigious events, NicaTica Exclusive Tours offers a range of services that cater to the discerning traveler. Let us help you create the trip of a lifetime!
Discover the hidden gems of Nicaragua and selected destinations in Costa Rica through our bespoke tours
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We offer tours in English, Spanish, and Finnish upon request. Our complete packages can be customized to your preferences for travel in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, or both.
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Our service includes luxury transportation from the airport or border, top-notch accommodations ranging from 2 to 5 stars, handpicked activities, experienced private guides, high-quality restaurants, and all services provided with the utmost standards, including valid insurance from our service providers.
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We donate 2% of our tour profits directly to non-profits that protect nature and animals. We strive to work with local labor to create jobs.
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We aim to promote sustainable tourism while preserving nature, offering unique holiday experiences.
Maarit Kettunen
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
Maarit is an experienced travel specialist from Finland with over 20 years of experience in the tourism industry. She has worked in various tourism-related roles in Finland. In addition, she has led cultural, trekking, nature, and cycling tours worldwide and has extensive knowledge of Southeast Asia, Central America, and the Caribbean. Maarit is passionate about exploring the world, taking photos, horseback riding and scuba diving. Since 2014 she has been tour guiding in Costa Rica and Nicaragua during winters. After working with Joel in Nicaragua, they established NicaTica Exclusive Tours.
Joel Antonio
CO-FOUNDER
Joel is a Tourism Guide of Nicaragua, authorized by "Intur" National Tourism Institute of Nicaragua. Joel served as the operations manager for two tour operators and worked as a guide for the cruise area. Additionally, he graduated as a nursing assistant environmental trainer specializing in fauna and fires. Joel is passionate about the environment and enjoys volunteering in reforestation and recycling activities. He has worked ten years in the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, where he was responsible for managing 74 protected areas in Nicaragua. He worked also as a bilingual environmental guide in the Masaya National Park. Joel has worked as a forest ranger and head of the brigade in forest fire control.
Nicaragua & Costa Rica
Nicaragua is a wonderful country located in Central America and its capital city is Managua.
For nature lovers Nicaragua has 78 national parks, refuges, and reserves with unique wildlife and flora not seen anywhere else than in Central America.
Costa Rica is in Central America. For its tiny Size, It has a surprisingly high variety of different kinds of animals and nature. Surrounded by majestic volcanos, long coastline and mountains, it is a real paradise.
San José
