MC Tours

Honduras

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Rates are valid until December 2003!

| Natural Gems | Natural Gems Plus | Ruta Colonial | Copan Plus | Two Kingdoms | Quiriqua Day Tour | Rio Dulce / Quiriqua Overnight | Deposit/Cancellation |

Visit five of Honduras' most outstanding natural attractions: the misty Cusuco Cloud Forest National Park, home of the Resplendent Quetzal and an array of splendid tropical foliage; Pulhapanzak Waterfall, a sacred Maya site (a grand swimming hole!); the vast, mountain rimmed Lago Yojoa (377+ bird species); Punta Sal National Marine Park, a rugged tropical forest with rocky out croppings set against the crystalline aqua waters of the Caribbean; and the Lancetilla Botanical Garden, renowned for it's collection of tropical plant species and birds. Scenic drives and comfortable mountain, lakeside and beachside accommodations enhance your stay.

Itinerary (MCSAP23)

Day 01 - San Pedro Sula, Cusuco National Cloud Forest Park. Meet & greet at the airport and transfer to Cusuco Cloud Forest, stop at Buenos Aires for fresh cup of coffee, then continue the trip to Cusuco, upon arrival check-in at Cabana foundation. After lunch, hike into the Park and explore the trails and visit waterfall at Cusuco river. Overnight at camp. Meals included are lunch and dinner.

Day 02 -Cusuco, Pulhapanzak waterfall, Lake of Yojoa. Early walk in search of Quetzales, lunch and transfer to the beautiful waterfall of Pulhapanzak nearby the Lake of Yojoa. Boat rental and bass-fishing available. Overnight at the lake. Meals included are breakfast and lunch.

Day 03 - Lake of Yojoa, Lancetilla Botanical Garden. Early boat ride around the Lake, breakfast and drive to the Caribbean coast, visit Lancetilla Botanical Garden. Founded by United Fruit in 1926, offers a vast collection of worldwide tropical species and excellent bird watching. Overnight in Tela. Meals included are breakfast.

Day 04 - Punta Sal Marine Park. Early departure to the Garifuna village of Miami for breakfast and boat ride to Punta Sal Marine Park, wildlife and mangrove forest of Laguna de los Micos. Overnight in Tela. Meals included are breakfast and lunch.

Day 05 - Tela, San Pedro Sula. After breakfast departure to San Pedro Sula. Meals included are breakfast.

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Okay, shoot for six! From Tela (above itinerary), continue along the Caribbean coast to La Ceiba, and take in the Cuero y Salado Wildlfe Refuge, a protected coastal wildlife zone replete with manatees, crocodiles, howler monkeys and a multitude of birds. Enter the park by "burra" (a coconut railcar) and then tour by small boat. Following day, return transfers to San Pedro Sula.

Itinerary ( MCSAP25)

Day 01 - San Pedro Sula, Cusuco National Cloud Forest Park. Meet & greet at the airport and transfer to Cusuco Cloud Forest, hike into the Park and explore the trails, observe the flora and fauna including Quetzals, Armadillos and large wild cats. Overnight at camp. Meals included are lunch and dinner.

Day 02 -Cusuco, Pulhapanzak waterfall, Lake of Yojoa. Breakfast and drive to the beautiful waterfall of Pulhapanzak nearby the Lake of Yojoa. Late return to the Lake. Boat rental and bass-fishing available. Overnight at the lake. Meals included are breakfast and lunch.

Day 03 - Lake of Yojoa, Lancetilla Botanical Garden. Breakfast and drive to the Caribbean coast, visit Lancetilla Botanical Garden. Founded by United Fruit in 1926, offers a vast collection of worldwide tropical species and excellent bird watching. Overnight in Tela. Meals included are breakfast.

Day 04 - Punta Sal Marine Park. Early departure to the Garifuna village of Miami for breakfast and boat ride to Punta Sal Marine Park, wildlife and mangrove forest of Laguna de los Micos. Late transfer to La Ceiba. Overnight in La Ceiba. Meals included are breakfast and lunch.

Day 05 - Tela, La Ceiba. Early departure to Cuero y Salado Refuge, a protected wildlife zone between rain forest and mangrove swamps (manatees, crocodiles, howler monkeys) which we tour by small boat. Overnight in La Ceiba. Meals included are breakfast.

Day 06 - La Ceiba, San Pedro Sula. Transfer from La Ceiba to San Pedro Sula. Meals included are breakfast.

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Ruta Colonial

A leisurely jaunt through the beautiful Honduran countryside takes us first to Pulhapanzak Waterfall and then on to our lake side lodge at mountain rimmed Lago Yojoa. The following morning, it's onward (southward) to the colonial capital of Comayagua, where we'll tour the cathedral and museum. Lots of good colonial "house-peeping" here, too. Finally, we'll ascend the forested hills into Tegucigalpa, the "Silver City" of colonial fame where we'll spend 3 nights. The next day, head out for a days' shopping and sight seeing in the villages of Santa Lucia and Valle de Angeles, famous for it's handicrafts (ceramics, wood carvings, baskets and straw goods, plus a springing of antique shops). On the last day, choose from a walking tour in the cool environs of La Tigra Cloud Forest with over 2000 species of native flora and fauna, or a "city" day walking the cobbled streets and hitting the cafes, galleries and artisan's shops. This evening, farewell dinner; transfer to airport in the morning.

Itinerary ( MCSAP)

Day 1 - San Pedro Sula, Pulhapanzak, Lake of Yojoa Meet & greet at the airport and transfer to the beautiful waterfall of Pulhapanzak. Late return to the Lake. Boat rental and bass-fishing available. Overnight in the Lake. Meals included: L.D.

Day 2 - Lake of Yojoa, Comayagua, Tegucigalpa breakfast and drive to Comayagua, colonial town, visit the Cathedral and The Town Museum. Late departure to Tegucigalpa. Overnight in Tegucigalpa. Meals included: B.L.

Day 3 - Tegucigalpa, Valle de Angeles, Santa Lucia Visit these two charming towns, important handicraft production center. An artisan school is located in Valle de Angeles. Overnight in Tegucigalpa Meals included: B.L.

Day 4 - La Tigra National Park just one hour from Tegucigalpa, La Tigra features more than 2000 species of native flora and fauna. Hike into the Park and explore the trails. Overnight in Tegucigalpa. Meals included: B.L.D.

Day 5 - Tegucigalpa airport Transfer from the hotel to the airport. Meals included; B
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Honduras Western (MCSAP22) - Can also be done reverse!!!

Day 1 - San Pedro Sula Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel in San Pedro Sula Overnight in
San Pedro Sula.

Day 2 - San Pedro Sula, Yojoa Lake, Copan Breakfast and drive to the beautiful Pulhapanzak waterfall, nearby the Lake.
Late departure to Copan. Overnight in Copan. Meals included: B.L.

Day 3 - Copan Ruins Guided tour of Las Sepulturas, Maya residential area. After lunch, visit of the Main Archaeological Park. Overnight in Copan. Meals included: B.L.

Day 4 - Copan, San Pedro Sula Breakfast and drive to El Puente second largest archaeological site in Honduras. Late departure to the airport. Meals included: B.

Hotel: Gran Hotel Sula or similar and Hotel Marina Copan or similar.
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Honduras (Copan) & Guatemala (Tikal) 4 nights. Visit the two most magnificent archeological sites of the Mayan World: Copan in Honduras, and Tikal in Guatemala. And do it in comfort! Fine accommodations, good food, and bilingual guides are included. After 2 nights at the Hotel Marina in Copan, take a scenic overland tour to Guatemala City fly to Flores,
overnight at Hotel Camino Ral. Transfer the next morning to Tikal and spend a leisurely day at the ruins. Tour ends in Guatemala City with final night at Hotel Las Americas Crowne Plaza. Includes airport transfers.

Rates are based on double occupancy!

Day 01 - Meet and greet at San Pedro Sula airport and transfer to Copan, lunch followed by a guided tour of the main archaeological site and the Mayan Sculpture Museum. Overnight at the Hotel Marina Copan. Meals included: lunch.

Day 02 - Breakfast at the hotel and guided tour of Las Sepulturas, and rest of the day at leisure to discover the charming town or possibility to take one of our optional tours: Horseback ridding, hot springs or coffee plantation tour. Overnight at the Hotel Marina Copan. Meals included: breakfast.

Day 03 - Breakfast at the Hotel and early transfer to Guatemala City (4 1/2 hours ride) enroute we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Arrival at Guatemala city airport and flight To Flores, upon arrival transfer to the Hotel Camino Real Tikal. Overnight at the hotel Camino Real Tikal. Meals included: breakfast and lunch.

Day 04 - Guided tour of the main archaeological site and museum. Lunch at a local restaurant and flight to Guatemala city for overnight. Overnight at the Hotel Crown Plaza Las Americas. Meals included: breakfast and lunch.

Day 05 - Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Guatemala city airport to connect with the flight to San Pedro Sula (at 9.15am). Meals included: breakfast.


NOT INCLUDED SERVICES:
Extras at the hotels, departure taxes and immigration fees at Guatemalan
border, tips.


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Quirigua Day Tour (depart from Copan)

This tour is only available as an extension to Copan Plus!

Day 1 - Meet and Greet at 8:00 a.m. at your Hotel in Copan. A bilingual guide will transfer you to Quirigua, followed by a tour of the main Archaeological Park of Quirigua. Lunch at a local restaurant and late evening transfer back to Copan. MCT code AR-04

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Rio Dulce / Quirigua overnight

Day 1 - Meet and Greet at 8:00 a.m. at your Hotel in Copan. A bilingual guide will transfer you to Quirigua, followed by a tour of the main Archaeological Park of Quirigua. Lunch at a local restaurant. Enroute to Rio Dulce we will visit the Colonial Fort "Castillo San Felipe". Overnight at Hotel Costa Grande. Lunch and dinner are included.

Day 2 - Afternoon transfer back to Copan. Breakfast and lunch included.
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Deposit: 50% deposit is required 30 days before first day of service. If booking is made within 15 days of travel then full payment is expected immediately. All payment must be made by cashiers check payable to MC Tours in $ and mailed ( regular or express depending upon the time frame).

Refunds: Cancellations received within 15 days prior to date of travel will be subject to a handling fee of $25.00 per person. A penalty of 50% will be applied to cancellation made between 8 and 14 days of date of travel. No refund will be made for cancellations received within 7 days or less of date of travel.
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