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Tropical Islands, Rain Forests and Ancient Sites of Central America
A Cruise to Honduras, Belize & Guatemala aboard the 130-guest Yorktown
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Trip Details at-a-Glance
| Cost From: | $4995 see pricing |
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| Length: | 8 days |
| Arrive: | San Pedro, Honduras |
| Depart: | San Pedro, Honduras |
| Lodging: | 7 nights aboard luxury vessel describe |
| Meals: | All meals and house wine, beer, and soft drinks included with lunch and dinner aboard ship |
| Activity: | Snorkeling, Archaeology, Cultural Adventures, Small Ship Cruising |
| Trip Level: |
Cultural exploration and walking tours, snorkeling
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Highlights
- Swim and snorkel on Roatan Island and Cayos Cochinos
- Explore the Maya site of Lubaantun, colonial heritage of Trujillo
- View the plentiful birdlife and wildlife of PIco Bonito National Park
Choosing the Right Trip
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Free airfare from select U.S. gateway cities! Call for details.
The Caribbean coastline of Honduras, Belize and Guatemala is both astonishingly beautiful and unspoiled. This is an ideal area to be explored by a small ship such as Yorktown. On this voyage to seldom-visited islands, ports, and sites, we will explore the wonders of lush rain forests and their rich wildlife, and ancient Maya sites, swim at pristine white-sand beaches, and snorkel in crystal-clear waters to discover the astonishing marine life of the reefs that surround the places we will visit. All in all, this is the perfect winter getaway to places few travelers have seen.
Itinerary at a Glance
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Day 1
USA | San Pedro | Puerto Cortes, Honduras
Arrive in San Pedro, tranfsfer to Puerto Cortes and embark Yorktown.
Days 2-3
Punta Gorda, Belize | Lubaantun | Snake Cayes | La Ceiba, Honduras
Sail to Punta Gorda and drive inland to explore the rarely-visited ancient Maya site of Lubaantun which showcases five plazas flanked by buildings and ball courts. Return to Punta Gorda to reboard Yorktown. Over lunch, sail to the Snake Cayes for swimming and snorkeling. From the vibrant port city of La Ceiba on Day 3, explore Pico Bonito National Park, a magnificent and lush forested area with abundant wildlife. There will also be kayaking and white-water rafting opportunities, as well as a visit to typical Garifuna villages and a tour of the rain forest canopy.
Days 4-5
Roatan Island, Bay Islands | Trujillo
The glory of Roatan is its reef that stretches for more than seventy miles, and its excellent beaches. Explore the island, including a visit to the Institute for Marine Sciences, the Roatan Museum, and the Carambola Botanical Gardens, and enjoy swimming and snorkeling at superb West Bay. On Day 5, explore Trujillo, one of the earliest Spanish settlements in Central America. Also, visit the Campo del Mar Nature Park, a wildlife rehabilitation center, and enjoy swimming and snorkeling at the beautiful white-sand beach that lines the park.
Days 6-8
Cayos Cochinos | Quirigua | Puerto Cortes | Disembark San PEdro | USA
Explore the unspoiled Cayos Cochinos (Hog Islands) and swim and snorkel in ideal conditions. The next day, enjoy an excursion to Quirigua, an ancient Maya center, then cruise along the coast of Guatemala and Honduras en route to Puerto Cortes, where Yorktown will spend the night docked in port. On Day 8, disembark and transfer to the airport for return flights home.
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Optional Extension to Copan
Travelers will be able to participate on a 2-night/3-day pre-cruise optional extension to
Copan, one of the most impressive Maya sites. During our stay, we will be able to leisurely and thoroughly explore this amazing ancient site, including its imposing temples.
What the Trip is Like
The trip is rated Level 1, Easiest. There are shore excursions featuring walks, and it is appropriate for anyone in good health who is physically active.
Departures
Feb 1- 8, 2014
Feb 8-15, 2014
Feb 15-22, 2014
Feb 22-Mar 1, 2014
Mar 1- 8, 2014
Trip Cost
Prices are for 2014
Per person, double occupancy
| Category | Double Occupancy (per person) | Single Occupancy |
| E | $4,995 | |
| D | $5,495 | |
| C | $5,995 | $6,990 |
| B | $6,595 | $7,590 |
| A | $6,995 | $7,690 |
| AA | $7,695 | |
| S | $8,395 |
Port Charges and Taxes: $250 per person
Free airfare from select U.S. gateway cities! Call for details.
Trip Cost Includes:
- 7-night cruise aboard the 130-guest Yorktown
- Free airfare from select U.S. gateway cities
- Complete program of tours and excursions in each port of call
- Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship
- All meals and house wine, beer, and soft drinks included with lunch and dinner aboard ship
- Enrichment program of lectures and discussions by accompanying naturalists and study leaders
- Professional tour staff
- Complete pre-departure materials
- Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the designated program arrival and departure dates
- Gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers
Trip Cost Does Not Include:
Port and embarkation taxes; luggage and trip cancellation insurance; alcoholic beverages other than wine and beer with lunch and dinner; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel.The Yorktown
Our Trips using this Lodging:
The Yorktown is the perfect vessel for relaxed exploration of the great coastal waterways of the Americas. Accommodating 130 guests in 69 outside-facing cabins with private facilities, the Yorktown enjoys an atmosphere of warm and relaxed informality. In addition to a large sun deck, the Yorktown features a spacious lounge for social gatherings and lectures and a dining room large enough to accommodate all guests at once. Both the lounge and dining room are surrounded by large picture windows that afford unobstructed views of the passing scenery. Built in Florida in 1988 specifically for coastal cruising, the Yorktown flies the American flag and is certified by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Deck Plan
