Arrival, reception and transfer to your hotel. Free day. Optional visit to Copan archaeological site.
Day 2: San Pedro Sula - TelaTransfer from San Pedro Sula to Tela. En route we will visit the Lancetilla Botanical Garden. The United Fruit Company founded the gardens over 70 years ago as an experimental botanical site. Here you will find hardwood, medicinal and ornamental plants as well as tropical fruit trees from all over the world. You will see how the bamboo forest absorbs some 90% of the daylight, admire the long rows of majestic Royal Palms or try exotic fruits fresh from the tree. An Orchid Garden and a Natural Reserve with a beautiful 1,200 hectares of virgin tropical rainforest make up this wonderful natural area. We then proceed to our hotel. Freetime in the afternoon. Over-night in Tela.
Day 3: Punta Sal National ParkIn the early morning we leave by boat to explore the impressive rock formations of Punta Sal. We visit the sheltered little bays hidden among the rocks, with palm fringed beaches and blue lagoons. We will then take a brief forest hike. The rest of the time we are free to relax on the beach or swim and snorkel in the crystal clear waters. Opportunity to explore the interesting marine life of the world's second largest Coral Reef, which comes close to the shore at Punta Sal. Overnight in Tela.
Day 4: Tela - Nuevo San FranciscoToday we take a full day hike behind the famous Lancetilla Botanical Gardens, in a rain forest and tropical paradise. This is the perfect place to escape civilisation for a few hours and to experience natural Honduras at its best. This area of tropical rain forest is home to a lot of birds, colourful butterflies, monkeys and many other small animals. We will walk in the shade of giant tropical trees, across streams of fresh mountain water. Typical lunch and return to Tela in the afternoon. Overnight in Tela.
Day 5: Tela - La Ceiba - Roatán IslandAfter breakfast we transfer to La Ceiba airport for a 25-minute flight to Roatán Island. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Roatán.
Day 6 & 7: Roatán IslandDays at leisure to enjoy Roatán as some of the best beaches in Central America can be found on Roatán. Many additional activities can be organised for these days from snorkelling, diving, sea kayaking and water sports to biking and horse riding. These are not included in the price. Overnights Roatán.
Day 8: Roatán Island - San Pedro SulaMorning flight from Roatán to San Pedro Sula in time to connect with your international departure flight.