Itinerary
- Day 1
San Salvador
You'll land at El Salvador's international airport where your driver guide meets you. From there, you head to your hotel in San Benito, which is San Salvador's main business and upscale district. It's a good chance to settle in and get oriented after your flight.
- Start point
- San Salvador, El Salvador (24-hour Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barcelo San Salvador or similar)
- Day 2
San Salvador - Suchitoto - San Salvador
Start your morning in San Salvador by checking out Plaza Libertad, the National Palace, National Theater, and the brutalist Iglesia El Rosario. Then you'll drive about 1.5 hours to Suchitoto, where you can wander through colonial streets lined with colorful houses. Stop by Iglesia Santa Lucia (the white church) and visit filmmaker Alejandro Coto's house before heading back to San Salvador for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barcelo San Salvador or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of San Salvador city including Plaza Libertad
- Visit to National Palace
- Visit to National Theater
- Visit to Iglesia El Rosario
- Explore Suchitoto colonial town
- Walk through central plaza with tropical plants
- Visit Iglesia Santa Lucia
- Visit house of Alejandro Coto
Landmarks Plaza Libertad Monumento de los Heroes National Palace National Theater Iglesia El Rosario Iglesia Santa Lucia 
- Day 3
San Salvador to Ataco
Today focuses on Mayan heritage. You'll visit Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park, a UNESCO site that shows how pre-Columbian Mayan farmers lived. Next comes San Andres Archaeological Park to see structures and indigo mills. After lunch in the relaxed town of Santa Ana, you'll check out Tazumal, which has El Salvador's largest pyramid. By evening you're settled in Ataco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Casa 1800 Ataco Hotel Boutique or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park
- Visit San Andres Archaeological Park
- Explore Santa Ana City
- Visit Tazumal archaeological site
Landmarks Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park San Andres Archaeological Park Tazumal Archaeological Site - Day 4
Ataco
Your morning takes you along the Flower Route (Ruta de las Flores), passing through charming towns, lagoons, and waterfalls. In the afternoon, head to Cerro Verde National Park to see El Salvador's volcanic landscape. You'll do a short hike around Cerro Verde Volcano's crater, see orchids in the garden, and get views of Lake Coatepeque and Izalco Volcano. You'll spend the night in the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa 1800 Cerro Verde or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Flower Route (Ruta de las Flores)
- Hike around Cerro Verde Volcano crater
- Visit orchid garden
- Scenic views of Lake Coatepeque and Izalco Volcano
Landmarks Flower Route (Ruta de las Flores) Cerro Verde National Park Cerro Verde Volcano Lake Coatepeque Izalco Volcano - Day 5
Cerro Verde National Park to Copan, Honduras
After breakfast, you'll hike 3 hours up Santa Ana Volcano, moving through jungle until you hit the barren rocky volcanic area. From the summit, you can explore the crater and see the contrast between dark rocks and the green sulfurous lake. Later you'll drive about 4.5 hours across El Salvador, through Guatemala, and into Honduras to reach Copan. Your guide handles all border procedures and fees. You'll have free time to relax at your hotel near the central plaza.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Marina Copan or similar)
Included Activities
- Hike Santa Ana Volcano (3 hours)
Landmarks Santa Ana Volcano - Day 6
Copan
You'll spend time at the Copan archaeological complex, checking out the Hieroglyphic Stairway, the Mayan Ball Court, and Sepulturas. In the afternoon, visit the Sculpture Museum to see steles and stone carvings from the ruins, including Rosalila (the most complete surviving temple from the Maya). You'll finish up at the small Museo de Arqueologia Maya.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Marina Copan or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hieroglyphic Stairway at Copan
- Visit Mayan Ball Court
- Visit Sepulturas
- Explore Sculpture Museum
- Visit Museo de Arqueología Maya
Landmarks Copan Archaeological Site Hieroglyphic Stairway Mayan Ball Court Sepulturas Sculpture Museum Rosalila Museo de Arqueología Maya - Day 7
Copan to San Pedro Sula
This morning you continue at Las Sepulturas ('tombs'), which has over a hundred compounds and dozens of private plazas. Then take a leisurely walk through Macaw Mountain Bird Park & Nature Reserve, where macaws (the symbol of the Mayan sun god) are featured. In the afternoon, you'll drive about 3.5 hours to San Pedro Sula, stopping for a small tour of the commercial and residential areas before reaching your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Place San Pedro Sula or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Las Sepulturas
- Visit Macaw Mountain Bird Park & Nature Reserve
Landmarks Las Sepulturas Macaw Mountain Bird Park & Nature Reserve - Day 8
San Pedro Sula to Roatan Island
Your driver guide takes you to the airport this morning for a flight to Roatan Island. When you land, you'll be picked up and transferred to your hotel on West Bay beach, the island's most well-known area. On the way you'll pass through Coxen Hole, Roatan's largest city, with nice coastal views. The rest of the day is yours to do what you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paradise Beach Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Roatan Island
Landmarks Roatan Island West Bay Beach Coxen Hole - Day 9
Roatan Island
Today you have freedom to plan your own activities. Consider heading to Gumbalimba Park in the north during the cool morning hours. The park has hiking trails and a suspension bridge over a pond that lead you to native creatures and wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paradise Beach Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Visit Gumbalimba Park with hiking trails and suspension bridge
Landmarks Gumbalimba Park - Day 10
Roatan Island
You can depart later today so you get more time to enjoy Roatan and your hotel. When you're ready to leave, your driver will take you on a 30-minute ride to Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras (24-hour Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport
