People, parks and cultures of Honduras (11 Feb 2019 departure)

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Feb 11 - 22, 2019
Group size: 4 - 8
People, parks and cultures of Honduras (11 Feb 2019 departure)
Honduras

Beaks and Peaks
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6 reviews

Feb 11 - 22, 2019
Group size: 4 - 8

About this trip

This trip to western Honduras and the Caribbean coast combines fabulous birding, coffee culture, spectacular landscapes, and Maya, Lenca and Spanish colonial history. You will be talking to local people about their traditions, their beliefs, and their day-to-day life. You will have the chance to experience firsthand how coffee—one of Honduras’ most important crops and number one export product—is produced, and taste some of the best varieties. You will enjoy the stunning landscapes of Honduras’ most impressive mountain ranges—Celaque, Santa Bárbara and Cerro Azul Meámbar—, breathtaking Lake Yojoa, and the beautiful Caribbean coast. You will learn about conservation and the challenges facing protection of parks and wildlife in this country. And if you want, you will see plenty of colorful birds such as Keel-billed Motmot, White-faced Ground-Sparrow, Resplendent Quetzal, Blue-crowned Motmot, Masked Tityra, Crimson-collared Tanager, Bushy-crested Jay, Honduran Emerald, and many more.


Full description here: https://www.beaksandpeaks.com/people-parks-and-cultures-of-honduras/ 

What’s included

  • accommodation
    11 hotel nights (double occupancy)
  • transportation
    in-country transportation throughout the trip in private vehicle & domestic flights
  • food & drinks
    3 meals per day, starting with dinner on day 1 and ending with breakfast on day 12, including non-alcoholic beverages
  • entrances & activities
    all entrances fees to the parks and reserves and all activities as described in the detailed itinerary
  • guiding
    all guiding fees (specialized, bilingual birding lead guide & local guides)
  • taxes
    15% VAT and 4% tourism tax

What’s not included

  • airfare
    international airfare to/from Honduras
  • tips
  • taxes
    exit/departure tax at airport upon leaving Honduras (often included in your plane ticket)
  • extras
    alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, laundry, any personal purchases

Available Packages

Trip Price
$2,899
Deposit: $1,450

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Beaks and Peaks
6 reviews
Beaks and Peaks is an ethically and ecologically responsible birding and adventure tour company based in Gracias Lempira, Honduras. Sustainability, authenticity and diversity are the core values our company is built on. In combining the extensive knowledge and experience of Latin America’s very best guides and naturalists with the hospitality and authenticity of the local communities we strive to create a successful, productive partnership that benefits all.

Reviews

This was my first trip to Honduras and William, GM and Tour Leader at Beaks and Peaks was awesome! He is an incredibly knowledgeable birder. The finest birding guide I have ever had the pleasure of working with. For the first few days, almost every bird was a lifer for me, which was to be expected. I'm sure we didn't miss a single species! William knew just where to expect certain species and we also saw a few very rare birds. Our trip began normally enough, but midway through, the country was locked down because of the virus, COVID-19. William kept informed and we continued to bird as planned. William took very good care of us and went above and beyond the duties of guide to help us feel worry free in this crazy time. He made sure we weren't left stranded and looked after us like family. I'm not sure what we would have done without his help. We were lucky to have Katinka, Operations Manager and Tour Leader join us at the end of the tour. Their combined expertise is amazing! I would recommend this tour, it was wonderful. The country was beautiful, the lodges were first rate, and the food was phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about William and Katinka of Beaks and Peaks.
By Joan V for Lake Yojoa & North Coast on Apr 03, 2020
We have recently returned from a wonderful 18 day holiday with Beaks and Peaks. The focus of the first five days was Mayan culture and we had a spectacular time at Tikal in Guatemala and Copan in Honduras. Our Mayan guides at both sites were superb with a wonderful ability to bring the ancient ruins to life. William of B&P included some super birding in and around the ruins and the whole experience was truly memorable. This was helped greatly by stays at the Tikal Jungle Lodge and Hacienda San Lucas in Copan. The remainder of the holiday focussed on birding in Honduras. The country is a largely undiscovered gem: great birds especially at migration time, good to very good, clean lodges set in jungle reserves or on the edge of National Parks with excellent food – both local and western. Guanaja was a fitting finale – a beautiful island that hasn’t even made it into the Lonely Planet – white sandy beaches, warm sea, a day trip around the island by boat (there are essentially no roads), some Yucatan bird specials and wonderfully hospitable people and clean well-appointed guesthouses. William was both a good and thoughtful host as well as being an excellent bird guide. Through his contacts we met many interesting people and had a chance to learn something of the culture and history of the region – from the founding of the State of Honduras to the details of growing coffee and making chocolate. We drove from Copan in the west, via Gracias, La Esperanza, Lake Yojoa and the Panacam Lodge, to Pico Bonito Lodge between Tela and La Ceiba. Quite a lot of driving, but the roads were generally good. We flew from La Ceiba to Guanaja and back – about 30 min flight. The only downside to the trip was an unexpected 3-day cold front from the north which brought lots of rain and unseasonably cold weather – which meant we missed a few birding possibilities. It was nevertheless a first class trip.
By John G for Mayas and Birds 2020 on Feb 08, 2020
My recent bird photography excursion to beautiful Central American country of Honduras has proven to be quite fruitful. Yielding a great number of exotic bird species to my lifer list thanks to the amazing team of William Orellana and Katinka Domen of Beaks and Peaks. This adventure tour company is by far the most hands on, professional, knowledgeable, friendly, attentive and accommodating outfit I have had the pleasure to employ. I always felt safe and in good hands with William throughout my 5 day private excusion. Catering to off the beaten path adventures (both private and small groups), Beaks and Peaks takes you to places no one else goes. This exotic central American country still has unspoiled natural places where you can spend hours, days trekking through mountains and forests without ever encountering another person. You can truly feel one with nature. A true nature lovers paradise. William (aka, to me as the "bird whisper"), along with Katinka have an amazing nack of locating birds, coupled with their extensive knowledge of birds will make your experience truly one you will never forget. William's enthusiasm and unrelenting commitment and love of birding, enables you to get the birds you came to see, along with others you didn't expect. Our home base was at a wonderful National Park lodge called Panacam. Within 20 minutes of arriving at the lodge I was able to photograph 12 different exotic species of birds. You can just stay at the lodge and within several feet of you room you can start bird watching or photographing. This place is that amazing. Rooms extremely clean, food very good, and service excellent. Although Beaks and Peaks is located in Honduras, they also organize tours to Equador, Colombia and Peru, and more locations to be added in the future. Staying at top notch lodgings whatever country you choose. With Beaks and Peaks Adventure Tours you are always looked after with top notch professional personal attention and care. With Beaks and Peaks all you need is your camera, binoculars and sense of adventure. Really a great experience!!!!! Carlo @tikimon1021
By Carlo B for Private Photography Tour Honduras on Apr 15, 2019
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Our guide Katinka was the best, very knowledgeable, helpful, pleasant and she wanted to do the best that she could for us. The lodges we stayed at were top rate with great food, very helpful staff and comfortable accommodations. The tour was quite strenuous but Katinka on the whole made sure we did not over stress ourselves. She made changes on the fly to take in sites that we were not expecting since we had already seen some target birds elsewhere. Over all it was a wonderful experience. Have to admit the people of Honduras are wonderfully friendly and cheerful. We saw over 320 species of birds including many hummingbirds.
By Otto P for 12-day Honduras Birding Highlights on Mar 23, 2019
This has been a wonderful experience. Having met William and Katinka here in the USA, we were prepared for a rich and thoroughly enjoyable tour, but we could not have imagined how marvelous and personally rewarding it would be. The tour sounded perfect on paper, but still we kept being amazed by all the friendly, interesting local people we met and interacted with, by the many beautiful national parks, world heritage sites, and other cultural sites we visited, by all the incredible birds William (our guide) found for us and his obvious desire that we each see them in the scope and in our binoculars and get to know their habitats and behavior, and by all our deeply thoughtful discussions with William along the way, while driving, and during all the delicious meals. This is a person who deeply loves and cares about his country, is committed to building a more sustainable future from the ground up, and has a passion to transmit his understanding and appreciation of Honduras to others. He engages easily and meaningfully with people from all walks of life, both locals and visitors from afar, and wants to help us to do so too. We also had an opportunity to spend some time with Katinka, who was out with a small group of her own on a different itinerary that intersected with us at one lodging, and it was clear that members of her group felt the same way about her as we did about William. The experience has been truly extraordinary.
By Susan F for People, parks and cultures of Honduras (11 Feb 2019 departure) on Feb 24, 2019
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