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Honduras & Guatemala tour
Private 10 Day / 9 Night itinerary
Roatan - La Ceiba - Copan - Antigua - Lake Atitlan
The Best of Honduras & Guatemala
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This 10 day tour will provide an overview of Honduras' and a lot of Guatemala's main wonders. Arrive in Roatan and start your holidays with some fun in the sun and great opportunities for diving and snorkeling. Continue to Honduras' Caribbean coast for some blissful tropical fauna, flora and adventure. Then head to Copan for a day of breathtaking Mayan archeology. Enjoy some time in the most spectacular colonial city in the Americas - La Antigua- shopping, dining and soaking up the Mayan and Guatemalan culture, before visiting breathtaking Lake Atitlan and the nearby Indian villages. * Please note that all our tours are private & tailor made. Our sample tours should serve only as examples.
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DAY & LOCATION
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
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Day 1: Arrival Roatan
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Arrive into Roatan (TBC), the largest of the eight Bay Islands that lie some 40 miles off the Caribbean coast of the Honduras, an archipelago patchwork that is all that remains of an ancient submerged volcanic mountain range, known as the Bonacca Ridge. The hotel transporter will take you directly to you spectacular beach resort in West Bay, the Mayan Princess! Just steps from your door, a powdery white, sandy beach leads to sparkling, turquoise water and spectacular underwater gardens. Watch the sun slip into the sea from the veranda of your own luxurious villa, or stop by at the Beach Bar & Grill for sunset cocktails and “island style” appetizers. Enjoy a variety of exciting activities right on your first day or simply relax in the comfortable elegance of the Mayan Princess Beach Resort...
GROUND TRANSPORT: Take the hotel's FREE transport service from the airport to your lovely beach front resort in West Bay (25 min. drive) - Please look for driver with "Mayan Princess" Sign
LODGING: 3 nights - 1 Beach Front Double Room ($160/night + 16% tax) incl. breakfast - Mayan Princess Beach Resort
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Day 2: Roatan (Free day)
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Free day to enjoy the island and the resort. Stroll or take a water taxi to the West End to enjoy the local shops, buy a souvenir or dine at a restaurant. Or dive or snorkel some of the best reefs in the world. Whether your goal is to dive on shallow water reefs, deep-water wrecks, or any other type of diving, a training program can be created just for you. For more ideas on what to do when staying at the Mayan Princess on Roatan, please click here.
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Day 3: Roatan (Free day)
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Another free day to enjoy the many activities offered on the island at the resort. Why not rent a car or a scooter for the day and explore the island. In the evening stroll along the beach, enjoy the Caribbean sunset and maybe have a drink in one of the many beach bars.
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Day 4: Roatan - La Ceiba
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Arrange at the reception for the hotel's transport service to take you at 10:30 am to Roatan airport. Take your SOSA flight at 12:30 pm (15 min flight time) for the lush and beautiful Caribbean coast of Honduras with our destination being La Ceiba and the famous Pico Bonito Lodge. From La Ceiba airport take the transport service of the hotel to the Lodge (approx. 30 min drive). La Ceiba is a region notorious for its lush fauna and flora, its warm Caribbean beaches, and for being the gateway to the marvelous Bay Islands. The area consists of alternating white sand beaches, mangrove forests and rocky cliffs overlooking the clear blue water of the Caribbean Sea. Just inland, high mountains cloaked in clouds harbor hundreds of exotic species of wildlife, where the very inaccessibility of the land is what protects the habitat. Activities include excellent bird watching (over 275 species identified in the area), swimming under the waterfalls, hiking on trails up the river valleys into the thick of the jungle, whitewater rafting, canopy rides, world class diving and snorkeling off the Bay Islands and the dozen nearby keys and islands, and much more. For more information, please click here.
GROUND TRANSPORT: Take the hotel's FREE transport service to Roatan airport (25 min. drive)
AIR TRANSPORT: 12:30 pm flight with SOSA from Roatan to La Ceiba (15 min flight time)
GROUND TRANSPORT: Take the hotel's free shuttle service to Pico Bonito Lodge (30 min. drive) - Please look for driver with "Pico Bonito Lodge" Sign at airport
LODGING: 2 nights - 1 Standard Plus Cabin with air condition - Pico Bonito Lodge ($195/night + 16% tax + 10% hotel service charge)
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Day 5: La Ceiba (Free day)
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Enjoy a free day in La Ceiba and at the Pico Bonito Lodge, where many trails run throughout the 200-acre property and into the adjacent Pico Bonito National Park. Climb the observation tower for a superb view of the dense rainforest that surrounds you or for glimpses of the Bay Islands offshore. The guides will help you identify many of the more than 275 species of birds that inhabit the area. Jaguars, ocelots, kinkajous, peccaries, and several species of monkey have been sighted. Trails lead to numerous nearby waterfalls where you can swim in the crystal mountain waters, home to wild river otters and tayras. The Lodge at Pico Bonito has been designed to offer its guests a wide range of activities and experiences. A short walk takes you to the Tropical Butterfly Farm or you can choose to visit the nearby Amaras Bird Rehabilitation Center and tropical farms on horseback or mountain bikes. The Lodge at Pico Bonito's activities desk will arrange tours to numerous destinations including horseback riding, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, and diving and snorkeling amidst the coral reefs of the Bay Islands. Whether relaxing on your private cabin deck, enjoying a drink by the pool, searching for new species for your "life list" of birds, or exploring the rainforest, The Lodge at Pico Bonito is the ideal choice for those seeking adventure, nature, and comfort.
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Day 6: La Ceiba - Copan
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Pick up from hotel at 8:00 am for transport to Copan (8 hrs drive). Arrive at your beautiful hotel Marina Copan, overlooking the Central Plaza in the charming town of Copan, which has been at the heart of the Copan Experience since 1945. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening relaxing in your deluxe hotel or walk the charming town of Copan, visit it's many shops and lovely restaurants and side walk cafes. Rest up and get ready for a awe inspiring day of archeology. For optional tours in the Copan region, please click here.
GROUND TRANSPORT: 8:00 am pick up from Pico Bonito Lodge for private transfer in deluxe air conditioned mini van or SUV to Copan (8 hrs drive)
LODGING: 1 night - 1 Std double room ($85/night + 16% tax) - Hotel Marina Copan
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Day 7: Copan - Antigua
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Pick up from hotel at 9:00 am for transport for the magical ruins of Copan in Honduras (15 min drive). Your private transport will take you directly to the ruins, there you can hire a local guide to tour this great Mayan site, which even in ruins, appeared as a masterpiece of antiquity to explorer John Lloyd Stephens in 1839. Today, its rich stone sculptures and intricate hieroglyphs make Copán one of the most extraordinary of Mayan sites in existence. Spend the day touring the site, visiting its museum, have lunch, and depart around 2:00 pm for your private transfer to the lovely colonial city of Antigua. Arrive in Antigua in the early evening and enjoy a romantic evening in this picturesque town nestled amongst volcanoes.
GROUND TRANSPORT: 9:00 am pick up from hotel for private transfer in deluxe air conditioned mini van or SUV to Copan Ruins and later Antigua (5hr drive approx)
LODGING: 2 nights - 1 Std double room ($93.50 + 10% tax) incl. breakfast - Mansion del Pensativo
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Day 8: Antigua (Free day)
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Free day to tour the magical colonial village of La Antigua, visit its monuments, museums, shop at the various Indian markets & stroll through the cobble stone streets. Or you may opt for one of our special mountain biking, hiking, volcano, fishing, golf, horse back or culture tours. Please visit our Tours from Antigua page for more details.
RECOMMENDED TOURS:
• For our recommended culture and adventure one day tours & activities from Antigua, such as City Tours, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Fishing, Horse Back Riding, etc...please click here.
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Day 9: Antigua - Lake Atitlan
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Depart at 8:00 am for breathtaking Lake Atitlan, a deep-blue volcanic crater lake surrounded by three picture perfect volcanoes and the colorful Maya villages resting on its shores. Described as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world by late British author Aldous Huxley, it is definitely one of Guatemala’s most spectacular natural attractions. Spend the afternoon visiting the lake side villages of Panajachel, Santiago, San Pedro and St. Catarina Palopo - take a hike up one of the three volcanos, by foot or horse, kayak, waterski, scuba dive, etc. There are a myriad of activities to enjoy at this amazing lake. Please click here for information on tours you can take to explore this amazing region.
GROUND TRANSPORT: 8:00 am pick up from your hotel for private transfer in deluxe air conditioned mini van or SUV to Lake Atitlan (3 hrs)
LODGING: 1 night - 1 Std double room ($120/night + 22% tourism and VAT tax) - Hotel Atitlan
RECOMMENDED TOUR
• When traveling to Lake Atitlan on Thursday or Sunday, make sure to stop by at the mystical city of Chichicastenango. Located at 2500 meters above sea level, this city is famous for its market on Thursdays & Sundays, where spats of traditionally dressed villagers in a kaleidoscope of colors, come to sell their very colorful textiles, fruits, vegetables and flowers. Also worth a visit is the peaceful yet colorful cemetery.
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Day 10: Lake Atitlan - Airport
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Enjoy breakfast overlooking breathtaking Lake Atitlan. Be picked up at hotel at 9:30 am for your private transfer to Guatemala City Airport. On the way, we would could stop at Iximche, the late Post-Classic Maya ruins ruled by the Kaqchikel in the 15th century until it’s burning by the Spanish in 1526. A quick stop for lunch or coffee at the lovely café Katuk is also always a nice option. Arrive at the airport around 1:00 pm for your 3:30 pm flight home.
GROUND TRANSPORT: Pick up from Hotel (TBC) for private transfer in deluxe air conditioned mini van or SUV to Guatemala City Airport (3 hrs drive.)
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Regional Information
Please find below extensive information on the areas you will be visiting on this tour and the proposed accommodations. By clicking on each of the links or the images, you will arrive at a new page with loads of additional information to help you familiarize yourself with the area, its amenities and the proposed accommodations.
ROATAN, HONDURAS
Roatan is the largest of the eight Bay Islands that lie some 40 miles off the Caribbean coast of the Honduras, an archipelago patchwork that is all that remains of an ancient submerged volcanic mountain range, known as the Bonacca Ridge. The Bay Islands offer some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world, just a few meters from the shore. In West Bay just steps from your door, a powdery white, sandy beach leads to sparkling, turquoise water and spectacular underwater gardens await you. The lively village of West End offers the traveler Island culture, dining, shopping and nightlife. Watch the sun slip into the sea from the veranda of your own luxurious villa, or stop by at one of the beach bars for sunset cocktails, live music and “island style” appetizers.
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LA CEIBA, HONDURAS
La Ceiba is a region notorious for its lush fauna and flora, its warm Caribbean beaches, and for being the gateway to the marvelous Bay Islands. The area consists of alternating white sand beaches, mangrove forests and rocky cliffs overlooking the clear blue water of the Caribbean Sea. Just inland, high mountains cloaked in clouds harbor hundreds of exotic species of wildlife, where the very inaccessibility of the land is what protects the habitat. Activities include excellent bird watching (over 275 species identified in the area), swimming under the waterfalls, hiking on trails up the river valleys into the thick of the jungle, whitewater rafting, canopy rides, world class diving and snorkeling off the Bay Islands and the dozen nearby keys and islands, and much more.
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COPAN, HONDURAS
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980, the Maya ruins of Copán have been studied by archaeologists for over a century. Now the most exhaustively researched site in the Maya world, Copán is renowned as the most elaborate and artistically advanced of the great Maya cities.
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LA ANTIGUA GUATEMALA
Here you will have the opportunity to visit one of the most magnificent colonial cities in all the Americas. Simply relax at side walk cafés, shop Indian markets, enjoy the cities many historical ruins and monuments, visit it’s museums, enjoy fabulous cuisine & experience Mayan culture. The more adventurous may opt take a day to deep sea fish the nearby Pacific, hike a local active volcano, mountain bike or others.
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LAKE ATITLAN & ITS VILLAGES
In Lake Atitlan, a deep-blue volcanic crater lake surrounded by three picture perfect volcanoes and the colorful Maya villages resting on its shores, you will experience a magic felt in no other place. Relax, get a massage, meditate, shop, enjoy nature, or for the more adventurous, hike one of the volcanoes, scuba dive, swim, kayak, mountain bike... and much more. Please see below information on what to do and see.
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Pricing Information
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2 pers
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4 pers
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6 pers
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8 pers
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US$ 1573
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US$ 1375
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US$ 1309
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US$ 1276
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Price Includes:
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• Private ground transport in air-conditioned mini van or SUV • Domestic flight from Roatan to La Ceiba • Lodging in deluxe accommodations • Breakfast at Mayan Princess, Pico Bonito Lodge and Mansion del Pensativo
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Price Excludes:
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• International airfare • Meals, beverages, tours or transportation not specifically shown as included in package • Passport and visa fees • Tips for drivers (10% suggested) • Phone calls • Laundry Service • All items of personal nature • Travel & Cancellation Insurance (for more information please click here.
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Options Upon Request:
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• Transportation in private plane or helicopter
• Hotel & room type upgrades
• Optional Tours from La Ceiba, Antigua or Lake Atitlan
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Payment Terms:
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• Prices nor availability guaranteed until payment is received
• Payments accepted via Wire Transfer, Bank Check or Credit Card (upon request)
• A deposit of 50% is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 45 days before departure.
• Please Note: By payment of invoice you agree to our Travel Terms & Conditions. To view a copy, please click here.
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Please Note:
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• Prices are estimated and on a per person basis in double rooms (2007 low season rates). Final pricing details provided upon booking.
• All our tours are private and a la carte meaning you choose where to stay, what to visit, when to go and what to do. We simply provide expert advise and do all the booking for you, charging cost (or less, never more guaranteed) + a small service fee (between 5% & 15% depending on group size.) Tour may be as deluxe or economical as your budget permits.
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