The intuitive culture of the Maya comes alive during your stay in Copan. With a fully guided and private tour of the magnificent Copan ruins and Museum you will have a chance to search for answers many have been asking for years. Agreed by many, Copan formed part of the three largest and most lavish cultural centers of the new world. Copan also offers paradise for animal lovers alike. The lush, tropical jungle that embraces Copan is full with sounds and colours from many types of animals including; monkeys, guacamayas, sloths, peccaries and more! As your exploration of this ancient epicenter of Mayan history concludes travel to the pristine beaches on the island of Roatan. Swim with dolphins, relax on the white sandy beaches and let your mind wander during your stay on this Honduran island gem.

Copán is 171km (106 miles) from San Pedro Sula. The Copán Ruins Archaeological Park in western Honduras is the best remaining testament to the culture of the Mayan Indians. Among the best of the ruins are the magnificent Acropolis composed of courts and temples, the Great Plaza, a huge amphitheater, and the Court of the Hieroglyphic Stairway. Near the Great Acropolis, recent archaeological work has brought to light invaluable excavations. The majority of the site’s original sculptures are on display at the Copán Sculpture Museum, the four-story centerpiece of which is the Rosalita temple, a full-scale replica of a temple recently excavated beneath the Acropolis.

Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locate your vehicle.

Transfer to Copan by private vehicle and English-speaking driver.

The 100-year old Hacienda San Lucas has managed to transcend age and time by presenting guests with a chic, restored retreat overlooking the Maya ruins of Copan. The 8 bedrooms are each equipped with delightful beds, linen, and private bath, while espousing local design techniques and handcrafted art in the decor. The chef and kitchen help are exceptionally well-trained, with flavorful native dishes prepared alongside international staples. Enjoy fresh ingredients, high standards of service, and a fine candle-lit ambiance when dining. Visit the Copan ruins or take a 5 minute ride into the center of town to understand the community and its history. Otherwise, simply lounge in a hammock and sink into paradise.

Overnight at Hacienda San Lucas.

Drive to the Archaeological site at Copan. Enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful site which is famous for its intricately carved Stelea and the amazing hieroglyphic stairway. Return to the town of Copan and continue up into the hills to the wonderful Hacienda San Lucas. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch and time to relax. Tour includes lunch, entrance fees at site and museum.

Overnight at Hacienda San Lucas.

You will be met at your hotel reception at 9:00 am by your guide Carlos to begin your full day excursion out to the Farm of "Finca El Cisne". Carlos' family owns the farm and he will take guests on a tranquil horseback ride through the farmlands and beautiful scenery of the Copan Valley followed by a hearty farmhouse lunch cooked by Carlos' mother where you can taste the coffee grown here. In the afternoon guests explore the coffee and cardamom plantations and learn about cattle ranching. On the way back to Copan this wonderful tour finishes with a dip in the hot springs.

Overnight at Hacienda San Lucas.

Roatán is a hilly, tropical island, protected by a great coral reef that provides fine diving. 50km (30 miles) off the Caribbean coast of Honduras lies the exotic archipelago of the Bay Islands. Consisting of three major islands (Guanaja, Roatan and Utila) and several smaller islands, the Bay Islands have a history that spans the ancient Mayan civilization, early Spanish exploration, colonial buccaneers and the British Empire.

Pick up from your hotel in Copan and transfer to San Pedro Sula by private vehicle and English-speaking driver.

Enjoy a direct flight from San Pedro Sula to Roatan.

Private airport transfer with professional English-speaking driver.

Barefoot Cay and its active, inviting island environment is a favorite among visitors to the Honduras. The four accommodations are villas and bungalows with six bedrooms in total, each selectively decorated with influences from around the world. Bathrooms offer open-air showers, for an especially delightful experience. The Heavenly Beds brand make for lush rest. Meals are very flexible, with the guest calling the shots and requesting meals and ingredients as they choose. Fresh seafood is in abundance for those who really want to live the island life. Otherwise, one may visit Roatan and try the local restaurants. Sit down to a drink at the pool cabana, slip into the clear blue water, or try any of the multitudes of water play activities. One can never get bored at Barefoot Cay. Meal Plan is an additional cost, please enquire if you would like to add this.

Overnight at Barefoot Cay.

Enjoy snorkeling with dolphins at Anthony’s Key Resort, where you’ll spend quality time with a dozen or more curiously playful Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins in the warm, gin-clear waters of Roatan. Travel across the resort's lagoon to Bailey’s Key, the private home to a large family of Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins. At a beach-front cabana a brief orientation will be given, and then you'll walk along a white sandy beach to wade waist deep into the water where trained naturalists will give you a 25 minute introduction to a resident dolphin. The trainer will describe the dolphins’ characteristics, and will give you the opportunity to touch, and play with the dolphin. Following the encounter, you’ll snorkel with a maximum of 12 participants for approximately 30 minutes with over a dozen resident dolphins within the enclosure. The snorkel session will provide maximum opportunities for physical contact with the dolphins. If the dolphins choose not to interact, there is a private area for them within the two-acre enclosure.

Enjoy some leisure time on the Caribbean shores of Roatan, Honduras. Optional activities include;deep-sea submarine dive, diving, snorkeling, beach exploration, glass bottom boat, sailing, sea kayaking, Gumbalimba National Park, canopy tours, submarine dives, fishing, carambola gardens, iguana farm, horseback riding and more! Activities listed are at an additional cost.

Overnight at Barefoot Cay.

Enjoy some leisure time on the Caribbean shores of Roatan, Honduras. Optional activities include;deep-sea submarine dive, diving, snorkeling, beach exploration, glass bottom boat, sailing, sea kayaking, Gumbalimba National Park, canopy tours, submarine dives, fishing, carambola gardens, iguana farm, horseback riding and more! Activities listed are at an additional cost.

Overnight at Barefoot Cay.

Private airport transfer with professional English-speaking driver.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).