Best Honduras Tour

THD101: 10 Days Private Tour of San Pedro Sula - Copan - Gracias - Lake Yojoa - La Ceiba - Cayos Cochinos - Roatan
Tour Type: Private tailor-made tour, with experienced guide and driver
Accommodation: Selected 3 to 4-star hotels, also be open to your own choice

Highlights:
  • Discover the astonishing Maya Civilization in Copan.
  • Experience the indigenous Lenca culture in Gracias.
  • Enjoy natural scenery & bird watching in Lake Yojoa.
  • Lay on the amazing beach to get fully relaxed in Roatan.
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
From USD3449USD3104Free Inquiry
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Day 1 Arrival in San Pedro Sula, Airport pick-up
Welcome to Honduras! Upon your arrival, your bilingual driver will meet you at Aeropuerto Internacional Ramon Villeda Morales Airport (SAP) in San Pedro Sula and transfer you to the hotel in Copan directly. After around 4 hours’ driving, we will arrive at Copan town and check in at the hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel Copan Colonial
Day 2 Full day exploration of the Copan Ruinas
After breakfast, we will begin the tour to discover the Maya Civilization. Firstly, we will visit the Copan Ruinas, one of the most important remnant sites of the Mayan civilization. Follow your professional guide to visit the main parts such as the Hieroglyphic Stairway, the Mayan Ball Court, and the Sepulchers one by one. In the afternoon, we will explore Copan in another way: enjoy a horse ride along the Copan River Valley to the Maya-Chorti village of La Pintada, where you could enjoy close contact with local people.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Copan Colonial
Day 3 Enjoy a birding tour in La Laguna, Drive to Gracias
In the morning, you will enjoy a La Laguna birding walk tour along the Copan River. Besides the common birds, you will also have a chance to see some precious birds like Indigo Bunting, Blue Grossbeaks, Squirrel Cuckoo and Orioles. In the afternoon, we will drive south to Gracias, Lempira. En route, we will stop at Santa Rosa de Copan for a break. After 3 hours’ driving, we will arrive at Gracias and check in at the hotel. This evening is free for you to stroll around the cobble stoned streets of the town. You may find some nice shops with local souvenirs or handmade carpentry items.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Guancascos
Day 4 Experience the Lenca culture in Caiquin and La Campa
Today, we will spend a full day to experience the largest indigenous tribal group, Lenca. Firstly, we will drive around 1 hour to San Marcos de Caiquin town, a small adobe village among the pines, where the Lenca people have inhabited for more than 1,500 years. Now it is also well known for its world-class coffee plantations. Strolling around the coffee farm, you will have a chance to taste the best local coffee.

In the afternoon, we will drive back to Gracias and visit the La Campa villages on the way. First, we will come to the center of the village to visit their historic church, Iglesia de San Matias, and then walk into their adobe houses to admire the demonstration of the earthenware pottery making. Afterwards, we will return back to the hotel in Gracias.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Guancascos
Day 5 Gracias - La Esperanza - Lake Yojoa
After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive around 1.5 hours to La Esperanza. Accompanied by your guide, you will enjoy a walking tour of La Esperanza, Intibuca. Your guide will lead you to the La Gruta, a heritage abbey on the Crucita hill to memorialize the Virgin of Lourdes. At the top of the hill, you will have an awesome view of the town.

In the afternoon, we will continue to drive to the Lake Yojoa. After 2 hours, we will arrive at the Lake Yojoa and visit the Pulhapanzak Waterfall. Afterwards, we will check into the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: D&D Brewery, Lodge, and Restaurant
Day 6 Hiking in the Santa Barbara National Park, Drive to La Ceiba
We will spend the whole morning in the Santa Barbara Mountain National Park to enjoy the cloud forest hiking and visit the Organic Garden. During the hiking, you will have a chance to see 400 species of birds. If lucky enough, you will meet with the Resplendent Quetzal, one of the world’s most dazzling birds. In the Organic Garden, you will get to know some medicinal and eatable plants.

In the afternoon, we will drive around 5 hours to go through the north mountainous region to reach La Ceiba. Upon arrival, check into the hotel located near the River Cangrejal.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: La Villa de Soledad B&B
Day 7 Full day exploration of the Cayos Cochinos
Today we will enjoy a boat trip to the Cayos Cochinos Marine Reserve, where you will have a full day to explore the island. We will walk into the Garifuna village of Chachahuate to see the local life and interact with local people. You can also enjoy snorkeling in the second-largest coral reef of the world. At lunch time, you will have a typical Honduran lunch. After finishing the tour, we will cruise back to La Ceiba, and then transfer to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: La Villa de Soledad B&B
Day 8 La Ceiba - Roatan
After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the La Ceiba´s dock to catch the ferry to Roatan, departing at 09:30. You will arrive at Roatan around 10:45. The driver will pick you up and transfer to the hotel located on the West Bay Beach for your following 2 nights’ stay in Roatan. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the charming island.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Paradise Beach Hotel
Day 9 Roatan free day
Today is free for your arrangement. You could go to the diving center to dive with sharks or swim with dolphins in the morning, and lay on the amazing beach to enjoy the blue Caribbean waters in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Paradise Beach Hotel
Day 10 Departure from Roatan
According to your departure flight schedule today, we will transfer you to the Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport for your flight back home. Wish you a nice trip!

Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
2024 & 2025 Special: 10% off - Book before Apr 30, 2024
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Year RoundUSD3839 USD3455USD3449 USD3104
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
Price Includes
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Service of English speaking guide as itinerary specifices
  • Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
  • International flights into and out of Honduras
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Honduras visa fee
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