DAY 01: San Pedro Sula
Meet and greet at the International Airport of San Pedro Sula and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the Gran Hotel Sula or similar option.

DAY 02: San Pedro - Tegucigalpa
After having breakfast, transfer to Tegucigalpa visiting Los Naranjos Archaeological Site at the Yojoa Lake. In the afternoon, you will visit the Valle de Angeles and Santa Lucia. Overnight at the Hotel Plaza del General o similar. (B, L)

DAY 03: Tegucigalpa - La Esperanza Town
Breakfast at your hotel and transfer to the colonial town of Comayagua, which is located only 37 km north of Tegucigalpa on the main highway to San Pedro Sula. Among the monuments that you will visit in this town are: the Cathedral, the church of Las Mercedes and the Museum of Comayagua that offers a variety of artifacts dating from the colonial time. This city was the Capital of the country from 1542 until 1888. In the afternoon, transfer to a town called la Esperanza. On the way, we will visit the city of Siguatepeque. Overnight at the Hotel Los Dos Pinos. (B, L)

DAY 04: La Esperanza Town
After breakfast, you will have the whole day to explore La Esperanza. La Esperanza is located about 1,600 meters over the sea level. Due to this altitude the climate is very cool, thus making it the ideal place for growing vegetables and fruits. La Esperanza is one of the few places in Honduras where the culture of the Lencas is still alive. You will have time enough to get to know their way of living and to observe how they produce their typical clothes. Today, you will visit la Casa de la Cultura and a beautiful Bosque Enano (forest with small trees). Overnight at the Hotel Los Dos Pinos. (B, L)

DAY 05: La Esperanza - Gracias - Santa Rosa of Copan
After breakfast you will leave La Esperanza towards Gracias. Gracias was founded in 1536 and its colonial architecture and charm converts it into a very special place. Gracias was declared seat of the Audiencia de los Confines in April 1544, thus converting it into the capital of Central America and Honduras during this period of time. You will visit its colonial churches and afterwards you will have lunch in a restaurant called Guancascos from where you will have a splendid view of the town. In the afternoon, transfer to Santa Rosa de Copán where you will visit its church. Overnight at the Hotel Elvir. (B, L)

DAY 06: Santa Rosa - Copan
In the morning after having breakfast, you will visit a factory where cigars are produced. Here the whole process of producing cigars can be observed. Afterwards, you will go on towards Copán. On our way, you will visit an archaeological site called El Puente. There, you will also visit its interesting museum. On the way to Copán Ruins you will stop at the Finca Santa Isabel, a coffee plantation. You will have lunch there and after lunch you will hike its trails so that you can see with your own eyes the process of making coffee, from the plant nursery to the last processing of the coffee beans. In the afternoon, you will leave this peaceful place towards Copán Ruins. Overnight in Copán.(B, L)

DAY 07: Copan
After breakfast, you will visit the Main Archaeological Site, the Sculpture Museum and Las Sepulturas, the only restored residential area. In the afternoon, you will have the choice between two tours: horseback riding or the Butterfly Farm. Overnight in Copán. (B, L)

DAY 08: Copan - Tela
After breakfast, you will visit the Tropical Bird Park close to Copán where you will have lunch. After lunch, you will go on towards Tela. En route, you will visit a handcraft market called Guamilito. Overnight at the Hotel Villas Telamar. (B, L)

DAY 09: Tela - La Ceiba
In the morning, you will visit the National Park Punta Sal. In the afternoon, we will take you to La Ceiba. Overnight at the Eco-Lodge at Pico Bonito. (B, L)

DAY 10: La Ceiba - San Pedro Sula
After breakfast, you will visit the Butterfly Farm, its trails and the Snake House. Afterwards, we will take you to the Airport of La Ceiba, where you can take a flight back to San Pedro Sula or Tegucigalpa to connect you with your international flight. You can also take a plane to Roatan if you want to realize the Bay Island extension. (B)

INCLUDED SERVICES

• All land transfers according to the itinerary in A/C units
• Excursions and entrance fees with a bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
• 1 night accommodation at the Gran Hotel Sula (for passengers beginning this tour in San Pedro Sula)
• 1 night at the Hotel Plaza del General or similar
• 2 nights at the Hotel Los Dos Pinos
• 1 night at the Hotel Elvir
• 2 nights accommodation in Copan
• 1 night at the Hotel Villas Telamar
• 1 night at the Eco-Lodge at Pico Bonito
• 9 breakfasts and 8 lunches.
• Hotel Taxes