Diving in Utila Honduras. Honduras is a paradise for travelers. It will fulfill your holiday dreams whether your perfect trip includes lying on sunny beaches, climbing ancient temples, sailing or diving in the Caribbean Sea. The beaches of Utila are some of the finest in Latin America and the Caribbean. On the coast, you can go scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, or enjoy the beauty of the beaches. Beyond the breathtaking beaches, Honduras has even more adventure to offer including trips to the ruins of Copán.
Upon your arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in Copán.
The modern town of Copan Ruins is about a kilometer from the ruins and is connected by a nice, shaded stone path. This small charming town has plenty of good restaurants with very friendly locals.
Activities: Tour to the Mayan city of Copán, sculpture museum, the Macaw Mountain Bird Park & Nature Reserve
Tour to the Mayan city of Copán
Copan is one of the most important sites of the Mayan civilization. The town of Copán has developed lately for its magnificent Maya ruins. It has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The archeologists consider Copán to be the cultural center, the Paris, of the Mayan World.
Visit Sculpture Museum
At the Copán site, there is a wonderful sculpture museum. The centerpiece is a colorful, full-scale model of the Rosalina Temple, a beautiful temple which unfortunately had another temple built on top of it. The museum also contains much of the original stonework from the site.
Tour in Macaw Mountain Reserve
Macaw Mountain Bird Park & Nature Reserve is a tropical bird reserve that cares for rescued and endangered birds of the American tropics. Listen to a parrot talk while it is sitting on your shoulder. Walk into a large flight aviary and feel the rush of wind on your face as many scarlet macaws take flight. Relax on viewing decks while flocks of wild parakeets chatter in nearby trees.
Today you will go to ‘La Ceiba’. This will be a bus ride of approximately 7 hours. After the bus you will take a ferry to the island.
These are the Diving Courses available:
OPEN WATER DIVER. For beginners.
Utila Island is the perfect place to get certified due to its calm waters and sheltered bays. The PADI Open Water Course takes 4 days and consists of some self study and time in class with your instructors, shallow water training, where you learn the basics followed by 4 open water dives where you practice these skills while diving over the amazing reefs of the island of Utila.
ADVANCED OPEN WATER COURSE
The Advanced Open Water Course is designed to improve your awareness and understanding of diving and the diving environment, a course where the ocean is your classroom.The course consists of 5 dives, the deep and navigation dives are course requirements and the other 3 you get to choose from 15 types of Adventure Dives.
10 FUN DIVE PACKAGE
Already certified? The Utila dive center will meet all your diving needs & expectations.
The island of Utila is blessed with 60 dive sites located all around the island ranging from deep walls on the north side and shallow fringing reefs on the south. As part of the second largest barrier reef in the world the Barrier Reef of Honduras is home to numerous fish and coral species.
Unfortunately, your holiday ends today. You can also choose to extend your holiday by combining this tour with one of our other tours. Contact us for more information.
An absolutely exclusive opportunity to experience authentic rural Honduras life at this century old plantation. Set in the wonderful western highlands, this family-owned farm offers an insight into the daily life of a working ranch. Go on a cacao, cardamom and coffee plantation excursion, learn about cattle ranching, enjoy delicious home cooked farm meals and round off your experience with a stop in the natural hot springs.
Duration: 1 day. Price per guest from: $85
