Wondering about rafting in Honduras?

Honduras is not yet famous for its white water rafting, however it does offer some of the best white water rafting in Central America. Without doubt, the first question the tourists ask about rafting in Honduras is what river is the best for this activity?

The answer is quite easy, because there is only one river where rafting is readily available year round and without the need of a large group to set up a tour: The Cangrejal River! This lovely river is located within the destination known as Atlantida, on the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. Access is extremely easy from the city of La Ceiba, capital of Atlantida and the largest and most important coastal city on the Caribbean shores of Honduras.

From your hotel in La Ceiba, a short 30 minute trip on an all weather dirt road will bring you to the put in. If you are arriving on the morning ferry from Roatan or Utila, it will take you only 40 minutes from the terminal to the headquarters of any one of the three rafting outfitters in the Cangrejal River Valley. The regular rafting trip is about 3 hours long, and in some instances includes lunch. This means that you can actually come in from Utila or Roatan in the morning ferry, enjoy a rafting trip down the Cangrejal River and get back to the ferry terminal in time to catch the ferry back to the island and be back at your hotel in the evening!

Better yet, plan on spending the night in La Ceiba. The Cangrejal River Valley offers several different options that will fit into your budget. Award winning hotels, such as La Villa de Soledad B&B offer a great option for a comfortable, affordable and friendly experience in mainland Honduras.

Perhaps the second most asked question that we get when asked about rafting in Honduras is who the best rafting outfitter is. I am happy to share that all three operators have guides who have been recently trained and certified by the International Rafting Federation. This being said, each person has their personal preferences regarding who is the best option for rafting in Honduras. Personally, I recommend either Omega Tours or La Moskitia Ecoaventuras, (in that order) they are in my opinion the most professional and safety oriented.

I hope that you now know enough about rafting in Honduras to set up your rafting trip while in Honduras. Please do feel free to contact us at info@lavilladesoledad.com and we will be more than happy to assist you in arranging your trip to the Cangrejal River Valley.

August 8 2015

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A long time dream has come true for the three white water outfitters that provide white water rafting services in the Cangrejal River: Their local guides have finally received all the necessary courses and have passed the different exams with flying colors. The result: The International Rafting Federation issues guide certification cards to Cangrejal River guides!

This milestone has been achieved thanks to the effort of the Chamber of Tourism of La Ceiba and funding from the IDB bank who is promoting a sustainable tourism destination in Atlantida. After several different courses, including first aid and swift water rescue, the International Rafting Federation sent a group of Costa Rican instructors who found that the Cangrejal River was a truly astonishing place offering world class white water rafting.

This milestone that is achieved when the International Rafting Federation issues guide certification cards to the Cangrejal River guides, insures that the quality of the service provided by the three different tour operators that offer rafting service is now up to par with international standards.

The Cangrejal River offers a unique setting with crystal clear water flowing down the magnificent Nombre de Dios Mountains, home to both Pico Bonito National Park and Nombre de Dios National Park. The river, which is loitered with huge, house sized boulders, offers a fun, technical class III + rapids in the regular commercial run. It’s easy access, only 45 minutes from downtown or the Bay Islands ferry terminal in La Ceiba makes it a must do trip for those that seek some adventure in a pristine nature environment.

There are several truly unique lodges and inns in the Cangrejal River area. Most outstanding is the award winning La Villa de Soledad B&B, who has been awarded both the Travelers Choice and the Certificate of Excellence awards by tripadvisor for both 2014 and 2015.

Come and stay in paradise and enjoy the best white water rafting in Honduras and possibly in Central America!