For coffee lovers and apasionados. This tour will take you through the “Ruta del Café” in Western Honduras

This is a fully guided tour that includes all accommodations and transportation to activities. Although we wanted to include all meals, we know that having some flexibility would be part of the adventure. For a complete list click HERE

Meals: D | Activities: Guided Tour at Cristo del Picacho Park and dinner with a view at a local restaurant (Ex. La Cumbre or Tres Puntos)

Transportation: From airport to hotel. To/from hotel to El Picacho and Dinner

To consider: La Tigra is situated at about 6,000 ft above sea level. This 3-mile hiking trip to “La Cascada” is considered a “Very Difficult” hike. The distance, terrain, and altitude gain make it very challenging, but it will be worth it. Although the majority of people finish the trail with no problems, we don’t recommend this trail if you have heart, back, or joint problems or if you are pregnant. There are shorter and smoother trails in the park that we can recommend. We are not capable to give medical recommendations so please consult with your doctor

Meals: B, L, D | Activities: Guided Tour at La Tigra National Park with Dinner at a local restaurant

Transportation: To/from hotel to La Tigra National Park and Dinner

day 3 - la ruta del café - Marcala

On day 3, get ready to start your coffee experience through the “Ruta del Cafe”. You will enjoy a scenic drive through Honduras’ western culture trail with beautiful landscapes and colonial towns. We will take Highway 5 north bound and then take a detour for a stop in Marcala, La Paz. Marcala is world recognized in for its high altitude and high quality coffee. Here you will learn about the Café de Honduras, including the history of coffee in the world and Honduras, at one of the Honduran Institute of Coffee (IHCAFE) Regional R&D Centers. You will also get to meet some of the farmers and that have been growing this precious coffee for generations. After your coffee experience, you will continue your way to a local farm in the Opalaca Coffee Region.

Meals: B, L, D | Activities: Coffee Experience - Café de Honduras

Transportation: Private transportation from Tegucigalpa to Gracias

day 4 - la ruta del café - gracias

Welcome to the Opalaca Region. Get up early, grab your cup of freshly brewed coffee and get ready to see coffee processing in action. Learn everything about the coffee bean - From Growing to Brewing. Your tour will take you through a well recognized coffee farm in the region. Feel free to ask as many questions as you want and enjoy the peace that surrounds this magical place.

After your coffee experience, you will continue your way to Gracias, a quintessential town in western Honduras. Gracias was once the capital of the Federation of Central American Nations, more than 200 years ago. We will make a short stop at the Fuerte de San Cristobal. Built between 1875 and 1876, the Fort was a Honduran stronghold against the invasion of Guatemalan armed forces at the end of the 19th century. The views of the Celaque National Park and Gracias are just breathtaking. After enjoying the view and walking through the Fort, you will continue your “Ruta del Cafe” to Copán. Upon arrival in Copán, enjoy the magnificent sunset before dinner.

Meals: B, L, D | Activities: Visit to Fort San Cristobal. Dinner in downtown Copán.

Coffee Experience - From Growing to Brewing

Transportation: Private transportation from Opalaca to Copán

day 5 - la ruta del cafe - copán part 1

Get up early, grab a hot cup of locally grown coffee and depart to the Magnificent Mayan Ruins of Copán, also known of the “Athens of the Mayan World”. This 3 hr tour through this magnificent ruins will take you back in time to 800AD, the peak of the Copán empire. In the afternoon, get ready for your second coffee experience. After lunch, we will drive to one of the local coffee cooperatives. There you will learn everything about Coffee Cupping or coffee sampling. Have fun trying different types of coffee and learning about notes, aromas, and flavors. To end the day, enjoy the magnificent sunset before your 5-course meal.

Meals: B, L, D | Activities: Guided Tour of the Ruins of Copán.

Coffee Experience - Coffee Cupping

Special 5-course meal at Hacienda San Lucas

Transportation: To/from hotel to the Ruins of Copán and Coffee Experience

day 7 - From Copan to Comayagua

Day 7 is a travel day. After your fresh breakfast from the Hacienda, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive through Honduras’ central corridor. After the 3hr ride from Copan to San Pedro Sula, you will take a break at Angeli’s Garden, a hidden gem off the hills of Cusuco National Park. There you can enjoy a hearty lunch while enjoying some locally brewed beer. We will continue our way down south to Comayagua and will be stopping for a break at Lake Yojoa, the largest lake in Honduras. Lake Yojoa originated as a volcanic field and it is surrounded by two national parks. The views of the Santa Barbara Mountain National Park are just breathtaking. Be prepared with your camera and look out for a wide variety of birds. You will then continue your way for Comayagua to end your trip at the hotel.

Meals: B | Activities: Travel day from Copan to Comayagua

Transportation: From Copan to Hotel in Comayagua