Honduras 2014
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The document outlines a 9-day trip to Honduras from May 24th to June 1st that includes activities like white water rafting, visiting Mayan ruins in Copan, beach time in Roatan, and time in Tegucigalpa and La Ceiba. The $915 trip cost covers accommodations, transportation, entrance fees, and tours for activities like zip lining and snorkeling but not airfare. The itinerary includes time in major cities and areas like the capital Tegucigalpa, Copan with its ruins, the beach destination of Roatan, and La Ceiba near rainforests and white water rafting on the Rio Cangrejal River.
Honduras 2014
- 2. HONDURAS 2014 May 24th – June 1st Ancient Cultures Nature and Adventure… HONDURAS, one small country, 3 wide worlds Beach and Reefs
- 3. Honduras 2014 - Trip Summary Depart: Saturday, May 24th - from CVG or LEX to Tegucigalpa Return: Sunday, June 1st - from San Pedro Sula to CVG or Lex Total Trip Length = 9 Days Total PTO Days needed = 4 Monday, May 26th is Memorial Day Activities: White Water Rafting & Canopy Zip Lining Mayan Ruins Beach and Coral Reefs Tropical Rain Forest Trip Cost = $915** + Airfare **Includes hotels, internal transportation, activities, guides, tips, and taxes – Details further
- 4. Why do I organize this trip? First of all, because I love Honduras. I was born and raised in this country, and I want to share its beauty and culture with others. Most importantly, because I want to give back to my country. By inviting tourists to visit Honduras, I am contributing to the Honduras, like many Latinrd economic growth of a 3 American countries, depends world country. heavily on tourism… you can be part of this!!
- 5. Location Located in the heart of USA Central America Flight time from CVG/LEX: 6 - 8 hrs. including layover in Atlanta
- 6. Honduras Background • Total Area: 43,278 sq. mi • • • • • • about same size of KY Capital City: Tegucigalpa, Population: 8.2 million Tropical climate (January 20˚C, July 32˚C). 80% of the total territory is mountainous Metric System (e.g. meters, Degrees Celsius) Currency: Lempira – 1 US Dollar = 20 HN L.
- 7. Food... Plato Tipico Tamales Baleadas Pupusas Yuca con Chicharron
- 8. Indicates the Stay A D Trip Map 5 9 D Arrival Departure 6 7 8 3 4 A 1 2 The itinerary is subject to change, but all included activities will be covered
- 9. Days 1-2: Tegucigalpa Gerardo’s Hometown Capital city of Honduras. Population = 1.3 million Founded by Spanish settlers on Sept 29, 1578 Average temp. of 22˚C Included Activities : Museum of National Heritage Hiking Trip to La Tigra National Park – Cloud Forest
- 10. Days 3-4 – Copan Activities Included: 1. Guided tour through Mayan Ruins of Copan The Athens of the Mayan World On-going excavations and discoveries Visit to Copan Village 3. Dinner at Hacienda San Lucas 2.
- 11. Days 5-6: Roatan Roatan is part of the 2nd largest Coral Barrier Reef in the World – Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Included Activities : Snorkeling tour 2. Beach activities (e.g. kayaks) 3. *Optional scuba diving (not included in package) 1.
- 12. Days 7-9: La Ceiba – Eco-tourism capital Pico Bonito National Park Tropical Rain Forest with vast vegetation and animal life Rio Cangrejal # 8 River in the world for White Water Rafting Included Activities : 1. White Water Rafting 2. Canopy Zip Lining 3. Nightlife
- 13. Day 9 – Depart from San Pedro Sula San Pedro Sula – 2nd largest city of Honduras Say bye to Honduras Gerardo’s Favorite Chicken
- 14. What’s Included Item All domestic transportation (Ground, Air, and Ferry) All Hotel Accommodations Some Meals (as specified in the Itinerary) Entrance fees to the National Parks (La Tigra and El Pichacho) Entrance fee to Museum of National Heritage Entrance fee to Copan Mayan Archaeological Park Canopy Zip Lining & White Water Rafting tours Snorkeling Tour in Coral Reef and Kayaking Tips to Guides
- 15. What’s Not Included Item Airfare from USA to Honduras ~$550.00 Airport departure taxes of $38.00 Most meals (see Hotels schedule for included meals) Personal expenses such as: phone calls, laundry, beverages, etc. Tips to bellboys and room-maid at hotels. All items of a personal nature Adult beverages
- 16. Hotels Location Hotel Meals Included Tegucigalpa Marriott Tegucigalpa Copan Hotel Hacienda San Lucas Breakfast (2), Dinner (1) La Ceiba Hotel Quinta Real Breakfast (2) Lunch (1) Roatan Bananarama Hotel Breakfast (2) None Accommodations assume 4 ppl per room in standard double room – 2 Queen beds. Most of cases rooms are triple –> 4 ppl per 3 Queen Beds.
- 17. Next Steps February 15th Confirm your attendance March 30th Payment of $915 Check or PayPal May 24th Depart from CVG or Lex
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- 19. Let me know if you have any Questions??