A private 10-day circuit linking San Salvador’s volcanoes and Mayan sites with Copán’s carved plazas and the diving shores of Roatán. Expect crater hikes, colonial towns on the Flower Route, and reef time on Honduras’ best island.
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You step out of the airport into warm, humid air and a driver who already knows your name. The road peels away from San Salvador’s glass towers toward green ridgelines — by day three you’ll be walking among coffee farms on the Flower Route, and before the week is out you’ll be standing at the rim of Santa Ana, watching a sulphur-tinted lake bob beneath a thunderous sky.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers who can handle several hours of walking, a sustained volcano hike with some steep sections, and short urban excursions; not technical but moderately active.
Wildlife
History
The route links Joya de Cerén — an exceptionally preserved pre-Columbian farming village preserved by volcanic ash — with Copán, a major Classic Maya political center famed for its stelae and hieroglyphs.
Conservation
Respect reef rules on Roatán (no touching coral, use reef-safe sunscreen) and stay on marked trails in national parks to limit erosion and protect wild orchids.
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Carry Originals for Border Crossings
Bring original passports and any required visas — you are responsible for visa checks before crossing into Honduras via Guatemala.
Hydrate Before the Santa Ana Hike
Start well-hydrated and carry at least 1.5–2 L for the 3–4 hour volcano walk; water sources on the trail are unreliable.
Footwear for Varied Terrain
Use sturdy hiking shoes with good tread — trails switch from muddy jungle to loose volcanic rock near the crater.
Book Roatán Dives Early
If you plan to dive, reserve morning slots to avoid afternoon winds and stronger currents around West Bay.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provides traction on muddy jungle approaches and loose volcanic scree at the crater.
Daypack with 2L hydration
Keeps water, snacks, and layers close during volcano hikes and archaeological site walks.
Light rain shell
Quick showers are common in the rainy season; a packable shell keeps you dry without overheating.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen and snorkel mask
Protects skin and lets you explore Roatán’s coral without harming marine life.