Dive Honduras expedition itinerary

Sample itinerary for the Dive Honduras expedition

Some possible expedition objectives are given below, please note these may alter between now and your expedition. The Expedition Programme Manager for Dive Honduras will agree a suitable expedition itinerary for you, to best match the abilities and aspirations of your team.


Acclimatisation in Honduras
Lake Yojoa is a perfect location for acclimatising to the heat and humidity of Honduras. Exploring the lake and surrounding areas, you can visit the Pulhapanzak Waterfalls, the most impressive in the country and formerly an important cultural site for the ancient Maya, as well as two National Parks with varied day trekking options. Little visited Cusuco National Park, outside San Pedro Sula, protects a dense and rugged swathe of pine and cloudforest. With a number of short day treks as well as two day treks, Cusuco offers a good opportunity to acclimatise to conditions similar to those on the Celaque main trek.

Main trekking phase
Teams can trek in the Celaque National Park in the west of the country where a challenging five day trek leads to the country’s highest peak, Cerro de las Minas, 2849m. Trekking through beautiful cloud forest, keen eyes may be lucky to spot a quetzal, toucan or even a jaguar. Teams can then relax after the trek in the natural hot springs in Gracias.

The Lenca region offers some great hill walking opportunities and truly superb scenery. Teams can follow trails through small Lenca Indian communities, passing through coffee plantations, corn patches, pine covered ravines and wild, uncultivated country. The remains of old Mayan roads and bridges can be seen along the way.

The wild and beautiful jungles of La Moskitia in eastern Honduras provide teams with an exciting chance to explore a truly remote area - the land of the Pech and Miskito Indians. Reached over two days by bus, jeep and dug-out canoe, teams complete short day treks before a challenging four day climb up Pico Dama, a jungle clad peak with fabulous views.

Cultural project in Honduras
Whilst in Honduras, the team will have an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the indigenous people of Western Honduras. The projects in either the Lenca region or Copan are rewarding, involving basic construction work within a community or a school based project. Either option allows teams to work alongside the local people and provides the opportunity to form cross cultural friendships.

Diving in Honduras
Learn to dive in the beautiful Bay Islands where some of the world’s finest diving can be found. With miles of coral reef there are few better places to become a certified diver.

Rest and relaxation
Honduras has a vast Caribbean coastline with many areas for the team to visit. They may choose to visit Tela, where they can enjoy the natural beauty of its beaches, some great snorkelling and the exuberant tropical vegetation of the Punta Sal National Park. The Bay Islands are also an option. Alternatively, white-water rafting in Pico Bonito National Park provides a more adventurous way of finishing the expedition.

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