This 8-day trip will take you across western and northern Honduras, where you will explore ancient Mayan ruins, hike rain forest trails, immerse yourself in Honduran coffee culture, and bask in tropical beaches. If this is your first trip to Honduras you will experience many of the country’s highlights, as well as some hidden gems; that include a visit to the ancient Mayan city of Copan, a must-see UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Museum of Mayan Sculpture. You will also have the opportunity to hike trails in two National Parks, Jeannette Kawas (rain forest) & Santa Barbara (cloud forest) and visit coffee farms in the western highlands home to the Lenca people. Last but not least, in Punta Sal swim in crystal clear waters and snorkel the coral reefs of the Mesoamerican reef system.
Sustainability
We hire local guides in each destination and stay in locally owned-independent hotels. We also provide a reusable shopping bag to every traveler that is hand-painted by a local artist to reduce the use of plastic bags.
What’s Included
7 nights accommodation in double occupancy rooms, breakfast daily, visit the Mayan ruins in Copan, horseback ride to Maya-Chorti village, visit with 2 coffee farmers, visit a Lenca pottery artisan, boat trip to Punta Sal National Park.
What’s Not Included
Airfare, travel insurance, lunch, dinner, alcoholic beverages, airport departure tax, any other incidentals.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: San Pedro Sula – Copan Ruinas
– Meet & greet in San Pedro Sula airport (airport code: SAP)
– Transfer to Copan Ruinas (approx. 4 hours from airport)
– Overnight in Copan
Day 2: Copan Ruinas
– Breakfast (included in hotel)
– AM: Guided visit Copan Archaeological Site and Museum of Mayan Sculpture
– PM: Horseback ride in the Copan River Valley surrounding the town, including the Maya-Chorti village of La Pintada
– Overnight in Copan
Day 3: Copan Ruinas – Gracias, Lempira
– Breakfast (included in hotel)
– Birding walk
– Transfer to Gracias, Lempira (approx. 3.5 hours)
– Santa Rosa de Copan, quick rest stop
– Overnight in Gracias
Day 4: Gracias – Caiquin – La Campa
– Breakfast (included in hotel)
– San Marcos de Caiquin town & coffee farm visit
– Lenca pottery workshop demonstration in La Campa
– Overnight in Gracias
Day 5: Gracias – La Esperanza – Lake Yojoa
– Breakfast (included in hotel)
– Transfer to La Esperanza, Intibuca (approx. 1.5 hours)
– Walking tour of La Esperanza, Intibuca
– Transfer to Lake Yojoa (approx. 2 hours)
– Overnight near Lake Yojoa
Day 6: El Cedral – Tela
– Breakfast (included in hotel)
– Visit organic coffee farm, orchid garden, and cloud forest hike in El Cedral, Santa Barbara National Park
– Transfer to Tela (approx. 3 hours)
– Overnight Tela
Day 7: Tela – Jeannette Kawas-Punta Sal beach
– Breakfast (included)
– Boat trip to Punta Sal, snorkel, beach picnic
– Overnight in Tela
Day 8: Tela – San Pedro Sula Airport
– Breakfast (included in hotel)
– Transfer to San Pedro Sula airport (SAP) (approx. 1.5 hours)
Program And Price
8 days Trip itinerary Prices: US$ 2,219/person (for 2 travelers) US$ 1,339/person (for 4 travelers) US$ 1,099/person (for 6 travelers) **based on double occupancy rooms. Prices subject to change without notice.
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