MAINLAND TOUR «HONDURAS NATURE» - 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

DAY 1, SAN PEDRO SULA

Arrival in San Pedro Sula and transfer to your city hotel. Overnight stay in the city.

DAY 2, SAN PEDRO SULA - COPÁN RUINAS

After breakfast, visit the Guamilito Market, where you will find fresh fruit, vegetables, spices, and countless handcrafted items made of wood, leather, and other materials. Afterwards, enjoy a pleasant four-hour journey to Copán Ruinas. Upon arrival, we will visit the legendary archaeological park of Copán, which consists of two main sites: the main ruins and the Sepulturas. Experience the unique and world-famous Hieroglyphic Stairway, featuring 63 steps and over 2,500 hieroglyphs – the longest known Mayan inscription to date. The Sepulturas site was a residential and burial area for Mayan nobility. In the evening, you will have ample time to explore the charming town.

DAY 3, COPÁN RUINAS - PULHAPANZAK - LUNA DEL PUENTE NATURE RESERVE / CERRO AZUL MEAMBAR NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, we continue our journey with a scenic drive to Lake Yojoa. The area surrounding Honduras’ largest inland lake is home to a variety of ecosystems and serves as a habitat or temporary stop for over 300 species of migratory birds.We then proceed to one of Honduras’ most beautiful waterfalls, Pulhapanzak. In 1965, Walt Disney was inspired by this very site during his travels through Honduras, using it as a reference for the world-famous film The Jungle Book. With a drop of approximately 140 feet (43 metres), it is only 30 feet (9 metres) shorter than Niagara Falls. The presence of artefacts around the waterfall suggests that it was once an important ceremonial centre for the ancient Maya. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the tropical canyon carved by the Río Lindo. We then continue to the Luna del Puente Nature Reserve for a two-night stay.

DAY 4, LUNA DEL PUENTE NATURE RESERVE / CERRO AZUL MEAMBAR NATIONAL PARK

The early morning and forenoon are dedicated to exploring the diverse landscapes of the national park. Take in stunning views of the pristine mountain rainforests and nearby Lake Yojoa. At altitudes ranging from 415 to 2,080 metres, you will encounter coffee plantations, pine forests, misty cloud forests, and rare dwarf forests, forming a unique ecosystem where twisted oaks are covered in moss and lichen.Depending on your energy levels and preference, you may hike into the cloud forest zone and enjoy a refreshing dip under a crystal-clear waterfall. In the afternoon, we visit a local cocoa plantation. Are you a true chocolate enthusiast curious about how cocoa and chocolate products are made? Discover the fascinating cocoa fruit and its seeds, which are used to produce world-renowned chocolate. In fact, cocoa from Honduras is used in a well-known Swiss chocolate brand. The tour includes a guided visit to the plantation, and if available, a chance to taste freshly prepared cocoa.

DAY 5, LUNA DEL PUENTE NATURE RESERVE / CERRO AZUL MEAMBAR NATIONAL PAKR - LANCETILLA BOTANICAL GARDEN - VALLE CANGREJAL

After breakfast, we travel towards the Caribbean coast in the direction of La Ceiba. Time permitting, we will make a stop in Tela to visit the largest botanical garden in Mesoamerica, the Jardín Botánico Lancetilla. Founded by the Tela Railroad Company, this botanical garden is a remnant of the country’s "banana republic" era. Spread over an extensive area, it features tropical plants from around the world. Highlights include the orchid collection, the bamboo forest, and the more than 300 species of birds, including parrots, toucans, hummingbirds, and kingfishers.We then continue to the Valle Cangrejal, where your tour guide will bid you farewell. Enjoy a two-night stay in a beautiful jungle lodge on the eastern side of Pico Bonito National Park.

DAY 6, VALLE CANGREJAL - CUERO Y SALADO NATIONAL PARK - VALLE CANGREJAL

Early morning transfer to La Unión, where we will swap our vehicle for a "Burra" (a hand-powered rail trolley). This will take us to the Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge visitor centre, from where we will board a boat to explore the labyrinthine mangrove channels of the Salado River, leading to a lagoon on the Caribbean coast. During the boat tour, we will observe the park’s rich flora and fauna. Keep an eye out for monkeys, rare birds, and, with a bit of luck, crocodiles and manatees. In the afternoon, we will return to the Lodge where you can Relax in the heart of this stunning national park with a good book in a hammock, by the pool, or at the bar.

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