HONDURAS

Locally hosted - Private guides

ITINERARY

Day 01 - ARRIVE IN SAN PEDRO DE SULA (Tour may start on any day of the week)
Arrive at San Pedro Sula, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel, evening is at leisure, overnight at San Pedro Sula.

Day 02 – San Pedro Sula onto Copan
Today we will have a half day tour of San Pedro Sula, known as the industrial capital of Honduras, a modern bustling city that treasures its rich history and tradition of the banana emporium era, we will have a sightseeing drive through commercial and residential areas aalong with a visit to the local artisans market. After lunch (on own), we depart for Copan to arrive before sunset, overnight at Copan.

Day 03 - Copan
In the morning, we will have a guided tour of the main archaeological site that features the hieroglyphic staircase, the ball court and the famous stelas, in the afternoon, we will see the various artifacts and art work carved in stone at the museum of Maya sculpture and the museum of archaeology, evening is at your disposal to stroll around the cobble stone streets of the town of Copan and visit its numerous restaurants, coffee and souvenir shops, overnight at Copan.

Day 04 - Copan
No visit to Copan can be complete without a close encounter with the quarters of the royal families at “Las Sepulturas” site, we will end our day with a tour of the Macaw Mountain Bird park, evening is free, overnight at Copan.

Day 05 – Lake Yojoa, onto Panacam National Park
Today we are on our way to central Honduras where the terrain becomes mountainous and greener which provides for some of the most spectacular scenery, on our way, we will visit the beautiful waterfall of Pulhapanzak before we arrive at Lake Yojoa to have lunch (on own) as we enjoy the natural surroundings. Later, drive up to Cerro Azul Meambar National Park. Evening at leisure and overnight.

Day 06 – Panacam National Park, onto Tegucigalpa
After breakfast, we will explore Cerro Azul Meambar National Park, hike through its trails and learn about the natural wonders preserved in this ecosystem , then, we depart for Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras for a late afternoon arrival, along the way we will visit the Taulabe natural caves and the colonial town of Comayagua, overnight at Tegucigalpa.

Day 07 - Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa is not only the capital city of Honduras but further a colonial town of abundant history, we will enjoy a morning tour of both modern and colonial districts, the Basilica of Suyapa and a sweeping view of the metropolitan area at the foot of the giant figure of Christ located at Picacho hill. We will finish our Honduras mainland tour visiting two charming old mining colonial towns, Santa Lucia and Valle de Angeles that are home to the local artisan's school and many souvenir shops, the perfect place to acquire handicrafts and gifts to take home. Late afternoon return to the hotel, evening free and overnight.

Day 08 - Departure
At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport.

NOTE: Passengers need to arrive at San Pedro Sula, Ramon Villeda Morales International (SAP) on Day 01, and depart out of Tegucigalpa, Palmerola International (XPL) on Day 08.


SERVICES INCLUDED:
- Accommodations at selected hotels
- Breakfasts daily
- Private ground transportation
- English/spanish speaking driver/guide
- Airport transfers
- Sightseeing tours as listed
- Admissions
- Local guides
- Hotel taxes.

Not included: Flights, meals not mentioned as included, gratuities to driver/guide, local guides, porters or waiters and expenses of personal nature. Travel & Health Insurance


HOTEL CATEGORY OPTIONS & RATES
Economy accommodations: DBL US$2,383  SGL SUPP US$655

Moderate accommodations: DBL US$2,887  SGL SUPP US$727
Superior Accommodations:  DBL US$3,220  SGL SUPP US$961

HOTELS USED:

Superior accommodations: San Pedro Sula – Hilton Princess; Copan – Marina Copan (Premium room); Cerro Azul Meambar – Panacam lodge *;  Tegucigalpa – InterContinental at Multiplaza Mall

Moderate Accommodations: San Pedro Sula – Aloft;  Copan – Marina Copan (standard room);  Cerro Azul Meambar – Panacam lodge Tegucigalpa – Holiday Inn Express

Economy Accommodations: San Pedro Sula – Apart Hotel La Cordillera;  Copan – Plaza Magdalena:  Cerro Azul Meambar – Panacam lodge *;   Tegucigalpa – Florencia Plaza

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Includes:

• 7 night hotel accommodaions

• Meals & Drinks:
• Welcome cocktail, 3 full meals daily, including arrival dinner, breakfasts to order, daily lunches, daily dinner buffets with salad bar and choice of entrée, and breakfast on departure day (at normal hour). *If you are arriving early or departing late and wish to purchase additional meals, please let us know in advance.
• 1 BBQ on a private cay (weather permitting)
• Transfers on arrival and departure
• Room taxes and service charges fo 19%