Day 1: San Pedro Sula – Tela Transfer from San Pedro Sula to Tela. En route we visit the Lancetilla Botanical Garden. The United Fruit Company founded the gardens over 70 years ago as an experimental botanical site. 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 a beautiful 1,200 hectares of virgin tropical rainforest make up this wonderful natural area. We then proceed to our hotel, free-time in the afternoon. Overnight in Tela. Day 2: Punta Sal National Park In the early morning we leave by boat to explore the impressive rock formations of Punta Sal. We visit the sheltered little bays, well hidden among the rocks, with palm fringed beaches and blue lagoons. We will take a brief forest hike. The rest of the time we are free to relax on the beach or swim and snorkel in the crystal clear water and explore the interesting marine life of the world's second largest Coral Reef, which comes close to the shore at Punta Sal. Overnight in Tela. Day 3: Tela - Nuevo San Francisco Today we take a full day hike behind the famous Lancetilla Botanical Gardens, in a rain forest and tropical paradise. This is the perfect place to escape civilization for a few hours and to experience natural Honduras at its best. This area of tropical rain forest is home to a lot of birds, colorful butterflies, monkeys and many other small animals. We will walk in the shade of giant tropical trees, across streams of fresh mountain water. Typical lunch and return to Tela in the afternoon. Last overnight in Tela. Day 4: Tela – La Ceiba - Utila Island We transfer to the ferry station in La Ceiba on time for your morning or afternoon ferry to Utila Island. After a short walk to your hotel, you can relax in this charming small resort, where you will spend 3 nights, and its own little tropical garden. Day 5 & 6: Utila Island Days left free to enjoy Utila with its funky island atmosphere and caribbean charm. Many additional activities can be organized for these days for instance snorkeling, diving, sea kayaking, or island exploring trips at an additional cost. Enjoy. Day 7: Utila Island – San Pedro Sula Morning flight (*) from Utila to San Pedro Sula in time to connect with your international departure flight or extension of your stay with another of our itineraries. Notes: Rates per person: 
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