Tela Bay and Punta Sal National Park |
Tela Bay and Punta Sal National Park - 3 Days Nature, Garifuna
Culture Day
1 Transfer
from San Pedro Sula to Tela. En route we visit the Lancetilla Botanical
Garden. The gardens were founded over 70 years ago as an experimental
botanical site by the United Fruit Company. Here you will find hardwood,
medicinal and ornamental plants as well as tropical fruit trees from all
over the world. You will see how the bamboo forest absorbs some 90% of
the daylight, admire the long rows of majestic Royal Palms or try exotic
fruits fresh from the tree. An Orchid Garden and a Natural Reserve with
it's beautiful 1,200-hectare virgin tropical rainforest with 240 species
of birds are also part of the Park. We then proceed to our hotel located
right on the beach. Overnight in Tela/Tornabé. Day
2 In the early morning leave by boat to explore the impressive rock
formations of Punta Sal. Visit the sheltered little bays, well hidden
among the rocks, with palm-fringed beaches and blue lagoons. There you
will enjoy a tropical picnic, listening to the Howler Monkeys living in
the forest behind the natural beaches. Swim and snorkel in the crystal
clear water exploring the interesting marine life as the world's second
largest Coral Reef comes close to shore at Punta Sal. Free time to relax
on the white, sandy beach in front of your hotel. Overnight in Tela/Tornabé. Day
3 Leisure time during the morning. We will then visit the community
of Triunfo de la Cruz to enjoy extensive beaches and the atmosphere of
the Garífuna communities in Honduras. Return to San Pedro Sula in the
late afternoon. End
of the program or extension of your stay with another of our
itineraries. Services
included: 2
nights lodging in double occupancy, 2 breakfast, 1 box
lunch, transfers, excursions according to itinerary, bilingual
guide, entrance fees and local guide,12 % VAT and 4 % Tourism Tax. Departures:
Daily Rates Per Person in US Dollars: Using private coach and private guide $465 in double occupancy.
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