Itinerary
- Day 1
San Salvador
You'll land in San Salvador and check into your hotel, then depending on when you arrive, you can head out to explore. The historic center is nearby, and Plaza Libertad or the Metropolitan Cathedral give you a nice introduction to the city's character. If you'd rather take it easy after traveling, your hotel is a fine place to settle in. For dinner, try pupusas, a local specialty, or find a rooftop restaurant with views of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk around the historic center
- Visit Plaza Libertad
- Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral
- Dinner at a local pupusería
- Dine at a rooftop restaurant
Landmarks Plaza Libertad Metropolitan Cathedral 
- Day 2
San Salvador
Start your day at the Museo Nacional de Antropología David J. Guzmán to get context on indigenous and colonial history. From there, the Museo de Arte de El Salvador shows you contemporary and classic local art. You'll walk through Zona Rosa, which has tree-lined streets and is good for lunch and picking up items. Later, head to Los Planes de Renderos higher up for city views, cooler air, and street food stands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Museo Nacional de Antropología David J. Guzmán (MUNA) visit
- Museo de Arte de El Salvador (MARTE) visit
- Visit Los Planes de Renderos
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Zona Rosa
- Coffee break in Zona Rosa
Landmarks Museo Nacional de Antropología David J. Guzmán (MUNA) Museo de Arte de El Salvador (MARTE) Zona Rosa Los Planes de Renderos - Day 3
San Salvador to Playa El Tunco
After breakfast, you'll drive about 1.5 hours to Playa El Tunco on the Pacific coast. Check into your boutique resort with gardens and a pool, then spend the afternoon however you like: relax poolside or walk on the black-sand beach. By evening, grab drinks at a beachfront bar and watch the sun set over the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax by the pool
- Walk along the black-sand beach
- Sunset drinks at beachfront bars
Landmarks Playa El Tunco 
- Day 4
Playa El Tunco
Take a slow morning at the beach and consider a surf lesson if you want to try something new (beginners do well here). Otherwise, the resort pool is there to enjoy. If adventure calls, walk over to nearby El Sunzal beach for better surf. That evening, have fresh seafood at a beachside spot or eat at the resort's upscale restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Surf lesson at Playa El Tunco
- Enjoy the resort pool
- Walk to El Sunzal beach
- Fresh seafood dinner at beachside eateries
- Dinner at the resort restaurant
Landmarks El Sunzal - Day 5
Playa El Tunco
You have options for exploring beyond El Tunco. Take a local bus or taxi 15 minutes to Playa El Zonte for a quieter beach, or head to La Libertad to see the fish market and pier. If you want a longer trip, consider hiking to Tamanique Waterfalls and swimming in natural pools. You'll get back to the resort in late afternoon to relax and catch the sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Local bus or taxi ride to Playa El Zonte
- Visit La Libertad fish market and pier
- Half-day trip to Tamanique Waterfalls with hiking
Landmarks Playa El Zonte La Libertad Tamanique Waterfalls - Day 6
Playa El Tunco
Dedicate today to unwinding at Boca Olas Resort. Book a massage, get a poolside cocktail, or join a yoga class if it's offered. Browse the artisan shops in town for handmade souvenirs. The beach atmosphere is calm and perfect for winding down. At night, try wood-fired pizza or listen to live music at one of the beach bars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Massage at the resort
- Poolside cocktails
- Yoga class
- Browse artisan shops
- Wood-fired pizza dinner
- Live music at beach bars
- Day 7
Playa El Tunco
Your last full day on the coast is for soaking up sun. Take one more surf session, explore the cliffs during low tide to find hidden spots, or visit El Imposible National Park if you want forest time. Celebrate with a special dinner of fresh lobster or ceviche, then head back to the resort to pack for tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Final surf session
- Explore cliffs at low tide
- Visit El Imposible National Park
- Celebratory dinner with lobster or ceviche
Landmarks El Imposible National Park - Day 8
Playa El Tunco to San Pedro Sula
Leave early from Playa El Tunco and head back toward San Salvador. A driver takes you to King Quality or Tica Bus terminal (about 1.5 hours away), where you board a prestige-class international bus around 7:00-8:00 AM. The coach has wide reclining seats, air conditioning, restrooms, and complimentary snacks. The 8-9 hour trip crosses the border at El Amatillo or El Poy, where you'll briefly get off for customs on both sides. You'll reach San Pedro Sula by late afternoon or evening, then take a taxi to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 9
San Pedro Sula to Copán
Travel from San Pedro Sula to Copán with a knowledgeable guide. Along the way, stop at a fair trade coffee hacienda and an organic pineapple farm for tastings. Arrive in Copán Ruinas, a charming village once home to great Maya civilization. Explore the history here, and if cigars interest you, try Flor de Copán. In the afternoon, visit a Mayan museum to learn more about the ancient world.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fair trade coffee hacienda visit and tasting
- Organic pineapple plantation visit and tasting
- Mayan museum visit
Optional Activities
- Flor de Copán cigar experience
Landmarks Copán Ruinas - Day 10
Copán
You'll walk through the Copán Mayan Ruins with an expert English-speaking guide. See the Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where 17 Mayan emperors ruled, and take in the artistry and significance here. In the afternoon, hike to Hacienda San Lucas and the small Mayan ruins of Los Sapos to deepen your connection to this ancient place.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Copán Mayan Ruins guided tour (Acropolis UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Hike to Hacienda San Lucas
- Visit Los Sapos Mayan ruins
Landmarks Copán Acropolis Los Sapos Hacienda San Lucas - Day 11
Copán to Tela
Head toward the Caribbean coast as the landscape shifts from mountains to coconut, palm, and banana plantations in the Bay of Tela. Stop in the charming town of Tela, then go to Triunfo de la Cruz, the largest native Garifuna village in Honduras. This place has its own language, food, spiritual practices, and music styles like Punta and Yancunu. Spend the afternoon on sun-warmed beaches soaking in the Afro-Caribbean feel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Triunfo de la Cruz Garifuna village
Optional Activities
- Explore Tela town
Landmarks Tela Triunfo de la Cruz - Day 12
Tela
Board traditional Garifuna canoes or boats heading to Punta Izopo wildlife refuge. Navigate through jungle and mangroves along the Platano River while you hear nature all around you. Look for the over 185 bird species here, including toucans and other wildlife. In the afternoon, engage with Garifuna communities and learn about solidarity actions your guide supports.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Punta Izopo wildlife refuge boat tour in traditional Garifuna canoes/boats
- Platano River exploration through jungle and mangroves
- Wildlife viewing including bird species and toucans
- Engagement with Garifuna communities
Landmarks Punta Izopo National Park Platano River - Day 13
Tela to Punta Sal
Travel through the Garifuna fishing village of Bara Vieja toward Punta Sal National Park, arriving at Miami village. Take a boat trip on Los Micos Lagoon to look for wildlife and plants in this natural area. Learn about the park's past as a pirate hideout, including William Parker's history. Enjoy fresh fish prepared by local Garifuna cooks right by the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh catch expertly prepared at a quaint Garifuna restaurant by the pristine beach), Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Los Micos Lagoon
- Flora and fauna viewing in Los Micos Lagoon
- Lunch of fresh catch at Garifuna restaurant by the beach
Optional Activities
- Explore Bara Vieja fishing village
- Explore Miami village
Landmarks Punta Sal National Park Los Micos Lagoon Bara Vieja Miami - Days 14 - 15
Pico Bonito National Park
Visit Las Mangas village and explore Pico Bonito, Honduras' highest national park at 2,436 meters and the country's second-highest mountain. Located near La Ceiba and covering 1,073 square kilometers, this place still has 75% forest untouched. You'll see sloths, tapirs, jaguars, and countless butterflies. Pick your own activities: hike, swim in clear water, or just be quiet and still in nature.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to Pico Bonito National Park
Optional Activities
- Hiking excursions
- Swimming in crystal-clear waters
- Visit to women seamstresses in the mountains
- Bejuco tropical waterfall hike (five-hour adventure)
- Local cooking classes
- Rafting experience
- Canopy tour through treetops
- Yoga sessions
Landmarks Pico Bonito National Park Las Mangas - Days 16 - 20
Roatan
Leave La Ceiba on a scenic ferry to Roatan, an island surrounded by vibrant coral reefs holding over 4,000 fish species. In 3 hours, you'll arrive at white sand beaches with coconut trees and clear turquoise water. The island has the best tourism infrastructure in Honduras. Explore underwater on transparent hull boats, snorkel or scuba dive among tropical fish and coral, zip-line through rainforest, visit local villages, or eat at Caribbean restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry transport to Roatan
Optional Activities
- Transparent hull boat exploration of marine reserve
- Snorkeling
- Scuba diving
- Zip-lining through rainforest
- Visit to local villages
- Beach walks
- Dining at island restaurants
Landmarks Roatan - Day 21
Roatan to San Pedro Sula
You'll leave Roatan and head back to San Pedro Sula. If you'd like, stop in Ceiba to relax before the trip, and a transfer is arranged for you. Otherwise, take the ferry back to the mainland from Roatan. As you travel, reflect on white sand beaches, clear water, marine life, coral reefs, and the culture and hospitality you've encountered. These memories travel with you as your tropical adventure ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Ceiba
Landmarks Roatan Ceiba
