GUATEMALA AND HONDURAS: THEIR PEOPLE, THEIR NATURE, THEIR CULTURE
Countries
Guatemala - Honduras
Zone
Central - North
Themes
Adventure - Agritourism - Archeology and History - Culture - Nature - Sun and Beach
You will get to know Honduras and Guatemala by visiting volcanoes, indigenous communities with their traditions, the most wonderful natural spaces, colonial cities, pre-Columbian archaeological deposits, and will get to enjoy the Cochino Cays.
Day 1
GUATEMALA CITY
Arrival in Guatemala and transfer to your hotel. Accommodations in Guatemala City.
Day 2
COMALAPA MARKET, ART GALLERIES AND IXIMCHÉ ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE.
Breakfast. In the morning, transfer to the Highlands of Guatemala to visit the town of San Juan Comalapa. Upon arrival, we will observe murals painted by local artists which represent great events in Guatemalan history. We will explore its colorful market which unlike others in the region, is less visited by tourists. This will allow us to better understand the lifestyle of the local inhabitants. Comalapa is also known for its popular paintings. Local artists exhibit their works in galleries in their homes, some of which we will have the opportunity to visit. You will be able to acquire these true works of art. We will continue our journey to the Iximche archaeological site. A pre-Columbian archaeological site, Iximche was the capital of the Mayan Kaqchikel kingdom in the Post-classic period. The architecture of the site includes a number of pyramidal temples, palaces, and two ball game fields. At the end, we will have time for lunch, and will transfer to La Antigua Guatemala. Accommodations in La Antigua Guatemala.
Day 3
EXCURSION – LA ANTIGUA GUATEMALA
Breakfast. In the morning, we will take a three-hour walking tour through the Colonial City of La Antigua Guatemala, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will visit the main attractions such as La Plaza Central, the Cathedral, La Merced Church, the Santa Catalina Arch, and Tanque La Unión. Accommodations in La Antigua Guatemala.
Day 4
EXCURSION- CHICHICASTENANGO MARKET
Breakfast. In the morning visit to Chichicastenango to enjoy the wonderful and colorful outdoor market, considered one of the largest in Latin America. You will have the opportunity to visit the Church of Santo Tomas (lunch included). At the end of the day, transfer to Lake Atitlán. Accommodations in Panajachel.
Day 5
BOAT EXCURSION – SANTIAGO ATITLÁN
Breakfast. In the morning, take a boat ride through the picturesque Lake Atitlán to explore the Mayan town of Santiago, characterized by its textiles and handicrafts. Return to Panajachel, lunch (included) and transfer to Guatemala City. Accommodations in Guatemala City.
Day 6
GUATEMALA – SAN PEDRO SULA; HONDURAS
Transfer to the International Airport or continue your program with the perfect combination in the heart of Central America, Honduras. Welcome to San Pedro Sula! Our agent will meet you at the airport to take you to the hotel.
Day 7
SAN PEDRO SULA – COPÁN RUINAS
Today we will visit the industrial capital of Honduras, touring the city, where we will get to know its buildings, churches and the Guamilito market, so we can admire the different handicrafts that are made in the country. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the Mayan artistic city of Copán Ruinas.
Day 8
COPÁN RUINAS
Today we will explore the famous Copán Ruins. We will enjoy the most artistic city of the Mayan World. We will start with the Archaeological Park, where we can see the longest Hieroglyphic Stair of the Mayans, the Ball Game, considered the social center of the city, the Great Plaza, famous for the stelae and altars, the Acropolis, entrance to the Museum of ceramics, tunnels. Then we will visit the bird park where you can interact and take pictures with a variety of birds, and will enjoy a delicious lunch in a natural environment.
Day 9
COPÁN – TELA
After breakfast, transfer to the City of Tela where you can enjoy one of the best beaches in the country.
Day 10
TELA – PUNTA SAL
After breakfast, you will get to visit the Jeanette Kawas Park (Punta Sal), one of the most important parks in Honduras considering its size and biodiversity. We will leave early in the morning and will travel by boat to this spectacular natural jewel, where you will enjoy beautiful white-sand beaches, an exotic and exuberant jungle, and an attractive coral reef. After a unique Garífuna lunch, you will have the rest of the afternoon free to enjoy at the hotel.
Day 11
LA CEIBA
After breakfast, private transfer to La Ceiba, eco-tourist city of the country. Rest and relax in the hotel facilities.
Day 12
LA CEIBA – CUERO Y SALADO
After breakfast, you will tour the Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge, which offers a bird paradise, since 28% of the country’s total species are found there. You can also see white and howler monkeys, lizards and other species. With luck, you will see manatees and jaguars.
Day 13
LA CEIBA – ROATÁN, BAY ISLANDS
Early in the morning or afternoon, transfer to the pier where you will take the ferry that will take you to Roatán, Bay Islands.
Day 14
ROATÁN, ISLAS DE LA BAHIA
Day 15
ROATÁN, BAY ISLANDS
These days are to relax and enjoy the insular world and underwater life, surrounded by the second largest barrier reef in the world. Relax in the beautiful turquoise waters, beach, sun and sand, but we also recommended you visit the island for a fortuitous encounter with the people of the place, where you will find warmth and will share a little of their world.
Day 16
ROATÁN, BAY ISLANDS
Enjoy the beach, the sun, and the sand in one of the 10 most visited destinations in the world, considered an excellent place to live your retirement.
Day 17
ROATÁN, BAY ISLANDS – HOME
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take your flight to San Pedro Sula, and connect with your international flight that will take you home.
Activities included
GUATEMALA
- Shared transportation La Aurora INTL airport, Guatemala City- La Aurora INTL ATO
- Standard room, breakfast and hotel taxes.
- One night accommodations in Guatemala City.
- One night of accommodations in Atitlán.
- 2 nights’ accommodations in La Antigua Guatemala, Shared excursions:
- Comalapa Market and Archaeological Site: transportation, guide, lunch.
- Cultural La Antigua: local guide.
- Chichicastenango Market: transportation, guide, lunch.
- Boat tour Lake Atitlán and visit to Santiago Atitlán: local guide, boat (public), lunch, transportation.
HONDURAS
- Airport-hotel transfer.
- One night hotel accommodations in San Pedro Sula, with breakfast.
- Tour of the city of San Pedro Sula.
- Private transfer San Pedro Sula-Copán Ruinas.
- Two nights’ accommodations Hotel Clarion de Copán, with breakfast.
- Tour to archaeological park includes bilingual guide, entrance to the archaeological park, burial and tunnels, museum of sculpture, museum of ceramics.
- Tour of the bird park, and lunch in bird park’s restaurant.
- Private transfer to Tela Bay.
- Two nights’ accommodations in Tela, with all-inclusive system.
- Tours to Punta Sal National Park.
- Private transfer to the City of La Ceiba.
- Two nights’ accommodations at La Ceiba Hotel with all-inclusive system.
- Tour of Cuero and Salado.
- Private transfer Hotel Palma Real-Pier.
- Maritime transfer by ferry La Ceiba-Roatán.
- Transfer Roatán’s dock-Hotel.
- Two nights’ accommodations in hotel with all-inclusive system.
- Transfer hotel-airport.
- Bilingual guide during the trip to the La Ceiba Pier (only with 6 pax).
4-star hotels
Breakfasts and All-Inclusive System.
It does not include:
GUATEMALA
- Departure taxes.
- Border procedures, migratory fee, vaccines, visas.
- Additional beds.
- Meals not mentioned.
- Tickets not specified in the itinerary.
- Permanent guide, or bilingual drivers.
- International flights.
- Personal expenses or any other service not mentioned in the description.
HONDURAS
- Services or meals not specified.
- Activities not specified.
- Domestic airport use tax (approximately $3 per person).
- International flights.
- Border procedures, migratory fees, vaccines, visas.
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We recommend to bring…
It is recommended to verify the validity of your documents, if you have the required visas according to the nationalities of the travelers, vaccines required in both countries, pre-check on the airlines one day before, and arrive at the airport at least three hours before.
Comfortable summer clothes, shorts, T-shirts, jeans, semi-formal clothes for night outings, swimsuit, walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, sunglasses, personal medications.
It is recommended to verify the validity of your documents, if you have the required visas according to the nationalities of the travelers, vaccines required in both countries, pre-check on the airlines one day before, and arrive at the airport at least three hours before.
Comfortable summer clothes, shorts, T-shirts, jeans, semi-formal clothes for night outings, swimsuit, walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, sunglasses, personal medications.
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