Must see and must do

• Copan ruinas at a 5-minute walking distance
• Macaw mountain bird park located at a 15-minute drive by motor taxi
• Finca el cisne coffee tour & hot springs
• Canopy zipline located at 10 minutes
• Hacienda San Lucas & Los Sapos at a 30-minute walking distance

ViaVia's travel agency « Basecamp »

 Take a look at http://www.basecamphonduras.com

hiking tours  

copán alternative hike - 2 hours - $10 per person    

> A unique look behind the scenes with our bilingual guide. This two  hour walking tour gives you an insight into daily life in copán. You will  learn about the disparities between rich and poor, and where your dollar actually goes. An honest, intriguing view of Copán Ruinas that most tourists don’t get to see. Tour price includes a $4 donation to the local education project “Nacho para todos” which assists in providing rural schools in the area with essential textbooks. (min. 4 people)

copan awakening hike - 2 hours - $10 per person

> A 2 hour hike leaving from viavia café at 8am every morning. Join our bilingual guide and enjoy the mountains as the clouds lift to reveal stunning views of the Copán valley. Search for undiscovered ruins as you hike through the divers nature of Copán . Normal level of physical condition required. Includes free drink afterwards. (no minimum required)

copan cultural hike -  3 to 4 hours - $20 per person

> A 3 to 4 hour morning hike leaving from viavia café at 8am. Our bilingual guide takes you into the mountains to reveal stunning views  of the Copán valley and the surrounding villages. Visit the Maya ruines of the San Lucas archeological site and search for the lost stele. Normal level of physical condition required. Includes free drink afterwards. (no minimum required)

expedition hike -  6 to 8 hours - $45 per person

> For serious hikers who want to explore off the beaten track. Our  daytrip, leaving at 7am will take you deep into the Copán hills where your hard work will be rewarded with stunning views and the unique experience of visiting remote Maya Chorti villages. Our bilingual guide will take you through fields and across rivers. You need to be fit and up for a serious hike.  (min. 2people)

basecamp bus services 

Fair trade tourist transport (FTTT)

> we care about your safety & well-being and that of our transfer operators and their drivers. our prices reflect the cost of a well maintained service and a fair share for everyone involved — including you!

Guatemala departures every day - 6:00 am & 12 noon. 

> Antigua $20.00

> Guatemala city $20.00

> Rio Hondo $20.00

> El Rancho $20.00

el Salvador departures Tuesday—Thursday—Saturday - 12:30 pm

> Santa Ana - Suchitoto  - San Salvador - las playas $36

hot springs transfer - $55 (private mini van)

>Part of  a small group? We can arrange a private minivan and driver for 1-8 people to enjoy this unique experience. Travel time is approximately 1 hour  each way and the service includes a two hourstay at the hot springs. Entrance fee to the hot springs not included.

must do tours !

macaw mountain - $10

>Discover and interact with the exotic tropical birds of Honduras at this tranquil ten acre natural botanical garden. Be immersed in true central American agricultural life and try the local coffee which is grown, harvested and roasted on-site. free transport included.

canopy tour - $45

 >An exhilarating 16 stage zip lining course - the longest cable is 1km long, the others are about 600 to 700m - the highest platform has an altitude of 60ft ! - enjoy stunning views of the rainforest and the valley of copán. all safety equipment, transport & guides included.  Don’t forget your camera!

horseback riding - $15

 >A three hour trek with one of our charismatic Spanish speaking guides. Follow the river out of town and up into the mountains for stunning views over the valley, ruins and visit the Maya Chorti village of La Pintada.  Previous riding experience not required.

finca el cisne

>A truly unique opportunity to experience authentic rural Honduran life at this century old farm. Set in the stunning western highlands, a 45 minute drive from Copán Ruinas, this family-owned finca offers an insight into the daily life of a working farm. Go on a coffee, cacao & cardamom   plantation tour, learn about cattle ranching, enjoy home cooked, finca sourced meals & round off your experience with a visit to the natural hot springs.

day trip—8am to 6pm - $75/pp

> horseback riding, delicious farmhouse lunch, coffee & cacao plantation tour and a visit to the hot springs.

overnight—8am to 10am following day - $95/pp

> as above plus full farmhouse dinner & breakfast, and accommodation at the finca’s guesthouse.

two nights—8am to third day 10 am - $145/pp  

> two days of farm activities. visit to hot springs. six farm house meals & two nights accommodation.

exclusive mountain ride—8am to third day 10 am - $170/pp

> for experienced horseback riders only! Go for a ride into the mountain surrounding the finca. Sleep in a cabin and ride back to the finca the next day. Visit the hot springs to relax after this adventure and stay the night at the guesthouse.

>Finca el cisne trips require a minimum of 2 people. Meals are cooked fresh and served home style using seasonal products from the finca.

>Personalized trips can be arranged. All trips include free entrance to Luna Jaguar hot springs.

mayamass massages

>Take a moment to relax during your stay in copán and enjoy the wellness of mayamass massages.

1/2 h foot massage $13

1/2 h neck & shoulder massage $13

1 h full body massage $25

1 h 4 hands massage $50