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El Salvador & Honduras

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San Salvador, El Salvador → San Pedro Sula, Honduras

Country: El Salvador, Honduras
Start: San Salvador, El Salvador
End: San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Date: Flexible
Duration: 8 days
Theme: Culture, Active
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport: Private vehicle, boat, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore San Salvador’s historic centre, including Iglesia El Rosario and Teatro Nacional.
Visit El Boquerón Volcano and view its 1.5-kilometre-wide crater.
Cruise through the bird-rich wetlands of Lake Suchitlán.
Walk the colonial streets and artisan workshops of Suchitoto.
Discover Joya de Cerén, the Pompeii of the Americas.
View Izalco Volcano and Lake Coatepeque from Cerro Verde National Park.
Explore the Maya ruins of Tazumal and Casa Blanca.
Cross overland from El Salvador into Honduras via Guatemala.
Discover Copán’s Hieroglyphic Stairway and ceremonial plazas.
Visit the Rosalila Temple reconstruction at the Museum of Maya Sculpture.
Observe scarlet macaws and tropical birds at Macaw Mountain Reserve.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation with daily breakfast throughout the journey
Two lunches and one dinner as specified in the itinerary
Private airport and overland transfers throughout the tour
English-speaking local guide from Days 1–4
Guided sightseeing and excursions as listed in the itinerary
Applicable sales taxes and service charges on included meals
Salvadoran 13% IVA and 5% tourism tax on hotel services

Exclusions

International flights to and from El Salvador/Honduras
Additional tours, optional activities, or park fees not listed in the itinerary
Drinks with meals unless specifically stated
Hotel incidentals, including laundry, minibar, porterage, room service, and telephone charges
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
Personal and medical expenses
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Early check-in and late check-out charges
Border fees and immigration charges where applicable

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a culture-focused itinerary across El Salvador and Honduras.
Enjoy archaeology, colonial towns, and indigenous history.
Prefer private transfers and guided touring.
Interested in Maya heritage and UNESCO-listed sites.
Like birdwatching, nature reserves, and scenic landscapes.
Want a shorter Central America itinerary with varied experiences.
Prefer a fully relaxed beach holiday.
Dislike long road journeys and border crossings.
Have difficulty walking on uneven archaeological terrain.
Want luxury resort stays throughout.
Prefer fast-paced adventure sports or nightlife-focused travel.

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El Salvador & Honduras

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Panama City

Day 2: Panama City – El Boquerón – Suchitoto

Day 3: Suchitoto

Day 4: Joya de Cerén – Cerro Verde – Santa Ana

Day 5: Chalchuapa – Santa Ana – Copán

Day 6: Copán

Day 7: Copán – San Pedro Sula

Day 8: Departure

Must Know

Inclusions

Exclusions

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