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Horseback Riding in Honduras
We begin by exploring the world
famous Mayan Ruins of Copan, before we take to our horses to explore the
surrounding Copan valley, with its mountain forests, rolling fields of
maize and tobacco and its picturesque villages and communities. We also
spend a lot of time at a working hacienda where we can get involved in
daily life and we have the chance to dine on tasty traditional hacienda
food.
After a few days in Copan we transfer to Santa Barbara, well
known for is coffee plantations and basket weaving products. Then we are
off to the Caribbean Coast. Here we ride through the 2nd largest
Botanical garden in the world and along the coast to the Los Micos
Lagoon.
A journey of
lifetime awaits you here in Honduras.
 IT-HON-01
Rates include hotel
accommodations, all breakfasts, welcome dinner inside the Copan ruins,
all entrance fees, all private local transfers, a local and bilingual
guide for the duration.
8 days/ 7 nights $ 1,295
Single: + $220
+ $350 supplement applies if only 2 or 3 riders
2008 dates:
weekly all year
Meeting: San Pedro Sula
Airport: San Pedro Sula
Horses:
Criollos
(smaller working horses)
Tack:
South
American (Western style)
Level:
Novice +
Weight Limit: 185 lbs
Note: Good airfares are available with Sol Air a Honduran Airline.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival San
Pedro Sula – Transfer to Copan (D)
You will be met at the airport and transferred by road to
Copán. En route learn about Mayan trade routes, social and political
organization, and theories on their mysterious demise. We will enjoy
beautiful countryside as we travel to the picturesque village of Copán.
Rest of the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the charming atmosphere of
this picturesque town. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight
Copan Ruins.
Day 2 –Copan (B)
Morning visit to the legendary Archaeological Park of Copán
Ruins, which consists of two main sites: the ruins and the sepulchres.
Learn about the impressive 63-step stairway with over 2,500 hieroglyphs
and masterfully carved Stella. In the afternoon, we will have an
introduction to our horses, gear, guide and a chance to take a short
ride along the Copan River, good chances for cantering and galloping.
Overnight Copan
Day 3 – Copan (B)
We begin our riding transferring to a working 100-year-old Hacienda.
Then we will explore the Hacienda riding through deep oak forest and a
rural landscape. Rest stops will be taken at points of interest such as
lookout points where we will be able to observe the whole Copan Valley.
The ride offers many chances for all types of riding from walking to
cantering and gallops. Overnight Copan.
Day 4 - Copan – Santa Barbara (B)
Morning transfer to the town of Trinidad, Santa Barbara. The region
around this town is famous for coffee growing, as well as for the hat
and basket making of the local Junco palm. Our lodging will be in a
Hacienda, and chances to interact with local farm life are possible. The
afternoon riding will take us exploring the area and nearby rural towns.
Day 5 – Santa Barbara – Tela (B)
After breakfast, we go riding through the Hacienda’s
numerous trails. Coffee, corn and tomato are grown here. In the
afternoon, we transfer to the Honduran Caribbean coast. Arrival and
overnight in Tela.
Day 6 – Tela (B)
Our horseback riding will take us through the 2nd largest
Botanical garden in the world. Lancetilla is home to ornamental,
medicinal plants and fruit and hardwood trees from all over the world.
Over 200 bird species have been spotted in this wonderfull nature. We
will ride into a small community and enjoy a typical picninc. Return to
our hotel in the late afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the
beach and caribbean atmosphere of this town. Overnight in Tela.
Day 7 - Tela (B)
Enjoy riding through the Caribbean coast along the Bahia de Tela to the
Garifuna community of Miami. This community is located within a
protected area of Los Micos Lagoon, the second largest of the country.
The Mangrove around the lagoon is home to numerous species of birds and
other inhabitants, including howler and white-faced monkeys – “Micos” as
they are called in Spanish. Enjoy the charm of this tropical natural
spot before ride back to Tela. returning to Tela . Overnight Tela.
Day 8 – Tela – San Pedro Sula
(B)
Morning to the San Pedro Sula airport in time for your connecting
departure flight. End of services.
Accommodations
Copan: Hotel Camino Maya, Copán 20 rooms, tourist class category. Located
in the picturesque village of Copan Ruins. Restaurant, all rooms with
A/C, cable TV and hot water.
Santa Barbara Estancia El Pedregal
Tela Hotel Gran Central |
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