Honduras tours & holidays
If you’re after pristine beaches, a laidback lifestyle and some awesome Maya ruins then look no further
Honduras is resplendent with rivers, reefs, ruins and even the occasional (dormant) volcano. Explore the explosion of colour at the world’s second-largest barrier reef, cycle over hills and through banana plantations, hang out with locals over a licuado or gaze up at the swaying palms as you recharge on a perfect beach.
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CAPITAL CITY
Tegucigalpa (1.5 million)
POPULATION
10.6 million
CURRENCY
HNL
LANGUAGE
Spanish
TIME ZONE
(GMT-06:00) Central America
CALLING CODE
+504
ELECTRICITY
Type A (North American/Japanese 2-pin) Type B (American 3-pin)
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Best time to visit Honduras
Weather-wise, there isn't really a bad time of year to visit Honduras. The climate is tropical and while you may get rain at any time of year, even in the wet season (May to October) it tends to come in short spurts.
The dry season from November to April is a popular time to visit, especially February to May when the country comes to life with festivals. Head to the mountains to escape the heat at any time of year.
Geography and environment
Honduras is a slice of tropical paradise with both Caribbean and Pacific coasts. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is the second-longest reef in the world and makes for stunning diving and snorkelling.
It’s also home to the Bay of Islands, each with its own unique character and eco-reserves. For an onshore adventure, head inland for fertile lowlands, banana plantations, slow-moving rivers and mountain ranges. Honduras shares borders with Nicaragua, Guatemala and El Salvador.
Top 10 experiences in Honduras
1. Dive in
You can’t ask for better aquatic fun than in Honduras. Swim, dive or snorkel through turquoise waters in the company of thousands of fish, crazy coral and colourful creatures.
2. Two-wheel adventure
There’s plenty of adventure for landlubbers, too. Hire a bicycle or scooter and head inland to explore volcanic landscapes, banana plantations and easy-going villages.
3. Rum and rumba
Spend the evenings practicing your Spanish with the locals over a guaro (sugar cane liquor), then hit the dance floor to learn some Caribbean moves.practising
4. Explore Maya Ruins
Explore Copan under the gaze of huge carved faces staring out from ancient walls. As you walk past monuments, statues and staircases, it's hard not to wonder at the mysterious disappearance of such a creative civilisation.
5. Colonial traditions
Visit churches and hang out in plazas for a very different taste of the tropics. Christian traditions introduced by the Spanish are still very strong here and Semana Santa celebrations are incredibly colourful.
6. Licuados
Cool off with a delicious fruit and milk licuado. Pick one up in any restaurant or a street stall as you explore.
7. Coconut bread
This is a sweet treat that screams, "I’m in the tropics and my taste buds think it’s awesome!"
8. Beach time
With all that sightseeing, drinking, eating and swimming under your belt, don’t forget to take time out to laze away on perfect white sand beaches.
9. Shopping
There are plenty of goodies in the local markets to fill up your backpack. For unusual mementos, pick up woodcarvings, traditional instruments, paintings, straw hats and even cigars.
10. Go bananas
If you’re in any doubt, you’re in the tropics, then grab a banana - they’re everywhere. Have a banana licuado, eat one fresh from the tree or try tajaditas (fried bananas)
Honduras travel FAQs
HONDURAS:
Australia: Not required
Belgium: Not required
Canada: Not required
Germany: Not required
Ireland: Not required
Netherlands: Not required
New Zealand: Not required
South Africa: Not required
Switzerland: Not required
United Kingdom: Not required
USA: Not required
Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their adventure. Your leader will record your travel insurance details on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of healthcare around the world, travel insurance is an essential part of every journey.
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A tip of around 10% is normal if a service charge hasn’t been included. Most restaurants will add a sales tax of 12%.
There are plenty of internet cafes available in the main towns.
Reception is good in most coastal and urban areas. Ensure you have global roaming activated with your carrier if you wish to use your phone.
It's likely that you’ll encounter different types of toilets while travelling in Honduras. Western-style flushable toilets are commonly found in high-end resorts, hotels and restaurants, while squat toilets are common in rural areas and homes. Be prepared by carrying your own supply of toilet paper and soap, as these aren't always provided.
Drinking tap water in Honduras isn’t recommended. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water. It's also advisable to avoid ice in drinks and peel fruit and vegetables before eating.
Credit cards are widely accepted.
There’s good access to ATMs in nearly all towns and cities.
We take the health and safety of our travellers seriously and take every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and inclusive for everyone. When you travel with us, you have access to our global support network and local on‑ground leadership, and you can rest easy knowing we have a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination.
We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure. The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.
Travelling from Australia?
Go to: Smart Traveller
From Canada?
Go to: Canada Travel Information
From the UK?
Go to: UK Foreign Travel Advice
From New Zealand?
Go to: Safe Travel
From the US?
Go to: US Department of State
Yes, all Intrepid trips support The Intrepid Foundation. In Honduras, we partner with the Adelante Foundation. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar matching all traveller donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
Adelante Foundation
The Adelante Foundation empowers vulnerable women in Honduras with small loans to grow businesses that help them achieve economic self-sufficiency and transform their lives. Donations support female entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses, send their children to school, and become more resilient to external shocks.