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HONDURAS: Honduras Tropical Explorer Tiny Honduras is an incredible feast of biodiversity—from mountainous tracts of pristine cloud forests to coastal lowlands, mangrove-lined lagoons, and the sparkling offshore reefs of the Caribbean. This multi-faceted adventure—a must for those with a genuine interest in the natural world—features hiking in Pico Bonito National Park, Honduras’s most unexplored national park; boat excursions in the largest manatee reserve in Central America; snorkeling some of the best reef systems in the world (where whale sharks are occasionally seen!); and exploring ancient Maya ruins at Copán, renowned for its fine stonework and inscribed hieroglyphics. Along the way you’ll enjoy special private tours with local conservation organizations, which no other company offers. Accommodations are in lovely lodges of style and comfort, boasting an airy ambiance, lush gardens, and indispensable hammocks—the perfect spot to unwind after an active day of exploring. Along the way you'll enjoy special private tours with local conservation organizations, which no other company offers. Accommodations are in lovely lodges of style and comfort, boasting an airy ambiance, lush gardens, and indispensable hammocks─the perfect spot to unwind after an active day of exploring. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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 Itinerary: Honduras Tropical Explorer
Day 1 - Arrive in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Transfer to a four-star luxury ecolodge nestled in the rainforest foothills of the Sierra Pico Bonito. Day 2 - Hike a ridge trail in Pico Bonito National Park, observing the fauna and incredible birdlife of the rainforest (there are some 275 resident species!). Day 3 - Travel by boat into the wetland reserve of Cuero y Salado, home to crocodiles, manatees, and hundreds of bird species. Day 4 - Morning hike to Zacate waterfall in Pico Bonito National Park. Late afternoon cruise from La Ceiba to Utila, an island in the Caribbean. Days 5-6 - Explore Utila and the Bay Islands, including snorkeling and sea kayaking excursions and a visit to Turtle Bay Nature Reserve, an important nesting area for hawksbill, loggerhead, and leatherback sea turtles. Days 7-8 - Fly to San Pedro Sula and transfer to Copán, considered the most artistically advanced Maya city. Tour the ruins, explore the bird-rich highland ecosystems, and visit a butterfly farm. Day 9 - Transfer to San Pedro Sula and depart.  Detailed Itinerary - HONDURAS: Honduras Tropical Explorer 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2008 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com |