Honduras Highlights - Ancient Mayan Cities, Coffee & Beaches

Trip Highlights

Explore ancient Mayan ruins, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Copan and the Museum of Mayan Sculpture.
Hike rainforest trails and enjoy nature experiences in national parks and protected areas, including Cerro Azul Meámbar cloud forest.
Immerse yourself in Honduran coffee culture with visits to coffee farms and cacao farms in the western and central regions of the country.
Connect with living cultures through Mayan history, Lenca traditions, and Garifuna communities.
Enjoy boat tours at Yojoa Lake and Los Micos Lagoon, visit Lancetilla Botanical Garden, and relax on secluded tropical beaches.

Isis Castro

Expert Advisor

Bachelor's degree in Tourism and Master's degree in Digital Marketing. Trip Leader. Sustainable Tourism and Birdwatching Consultant. She has been involved in tourism destination planning and rural development processes for over 20 years, for national NGOs, trade associations, and international aid organizations.

Trip Itinerary

Arrival to San Pedro Sula (airport code: SAP). Meet our guide for the trip and overnight in SAP.

Lodging: San Pedro Sula (1 night)
Meals: Dinner

Transfer to Copan Ruinas, around a 4-hour drive. Guided tour in the Mayan Site of Copan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including tunnels and a tour of the Museum of Mayan Sculpture.

Lodging: Hacienda San Lucas
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Before breakfast, enjoy a nice walk to "Los Sapos", an archaeological site also known as the “place of birth” at Hacienda San Lucas (optional). Visit Macaw Mountain, a bird rescue, rehabilitation, and release center focused on preserving and presenting the stunning beauty of Honduran flora and avian fauna. Transfer to Santa Rosa de Copán (2h drive) and visit Seis Valles Farm, a family-run business where you will learn about the process and journey of a great cup of coffee, from plantation to cup. After the coffee tour, continue the drive to La Esperanza and overnight there.

Santa Rosa de Copán: Day Trip
Lodging: Huella Lenca
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cultural and sightseeing tour: Azacualpa Valley with views of vegetable crop fields, Lenca hand-loomed fabrics, and Chiligatoro Lagoon. After lunch, transfer to Yojoa Lake (3hrs). Hiking at Cerro Azul National Park, a cloud forest with great views of Yojoa Lake.

Lodging: PANACAM Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Artisanal Chocolate Tour at Luna del Puente, a coffee and cacao farm. Boat Tour or Kayak at Yojoa Lake. Transfer to Tela (3hrs) and overnight in Tela.

Lodging: Indura Beach
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Boat tour at Los Micos Lagoon and experience Garifuna culture at Miami beach community, including lunch. Visit Lancetilla Botanical Garden, the largest botanical garden in the country. This incredible place has plants and trees from 4 different continents.

Lodging: Indura Beach
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to SAP Airport for your return flight.

Meals: Breakfast