White water rafting

February 6, 2019

Adventure Travel in Honduras, Best of Atlantida, Best of La Ceiba, National Parks adventure tours in Honduras, canyoning and rappelling, hiking in the rain forest, White water rafting 0

I recently had a young couple visiting us at La Villa de Soledad B&B. Together they are a great team and have a vlog promoting Honduras. Daniel is from Honduras, but has lived in the United States for several years. Danielle is from the US and has an Italian Heritage. I invited them over to discover all the things that you can do in the Cangrejal River Valley. Daniel grew up in La Ceiba, and thought he knew that Cangrejal River Valley well. Wow, was he in for a surprise!

We coordinated picking him up in Indura, the luxury golf resort in Tela. what a surprise when they walked into La Villa de Soledad. The spacious areas blend into the outdoors almost seamlessly. Comfy rooms have a great cross ventilation and direct access to a porch. You even have your own personal hammock! But they were more impressed with the high speed internet in the middle of the jungle! Yes, La Villa de Soledad has outstanding high speed internet provided via a fiber optic cable!

A Two Day Itinerary for the Perfect Cangrejal River Adventures: Day One

After giving them a glass of passion fruit juice, we sat down and discussed their itinerary for the next two days. Day one had a white water rafting trip arranged with Omega Tours. The tour is a half day adventure that would start in the morning and end with a lunch at their facilities, just up the road from La Villa de Soledad. The white waters of the Cangrejal River provided some outstanding class III and IV rapids. Best of all, they made friends with a couple from South Africa that was staying at the Omega Tours Lodge.[themify_hr color=”light-gray” width=”1″ border_width=”1″]

After Lunch, I would pick them up and give them a transfer three kilometers down the road to Las Cascadas Lodge. There, they would hike up into the forests of Nombre de Dios National Park. The goal was to reach the top of some beautiful waterfalls and then descend by rappelling down the face of the falls. This is Canyoning at its best. Certainly the best place in Honduras, probably in all Central America, for this exciting adventure!

A Much Needed Rest For Another Adventure!

Needless to say, they were exhausted by the end of the day. What an adventure filled day. World Class white water rafting in the morning. Then exploring the tropical rainforest and finding some lovely waterfalls and descend down to the crystal clear pools at the bottom! By the end of the day, some celebrating was in order. So they headed out to the lovely La Jungla Bar to regroup with their new friends from South Africa. After some good times and a couple of cocktails they were ready for a good night sleep at La Villa de Soledad.

It’s hard to describe the peaceful nights at the Villa. The murmur of the water racing down the Cangrejal River towards the Caribbean lulls you to sleep. The usual cool breeze blowing down the valley keeps you nice and cool. You will want to cover up under the cotton sheets, and might even ask for a blanket on some cooler nights. Just before dawn, the sounds of the jungle will let you know it will soon be time to get up and ready for a new adventure. If you are into birding, this will signal the time to get up and out to see all the birds![themify_hr color=”light-gray” width=”1″ border_width=”1″]

A Two Day Itinerary for the Perfect Cangrejal River Adventures: Day Two

For the second day, we had scheduled a hike into Pico Bonito National Park. The lovely El Bejuco Waterfall is at the end of a jungle trail. Watching the fall from the bottom is unbelievable. Daniel was astounded that as a local, he had never visited these stunning falls he had often seen from the road. Access is through an “Indiana Jones” style suspension bridge that spans over 400 feet high across the Cangrejal River. The views from the bridge are outstanding and worth the effort. From the bridge, a 1 ½ hour hike will bring you to the foot of the waterfall. I invite you so take a look at the video that Daniel and Danielle put together to admire the sheer beauty of El Bejuco Waterfall.

If you are looking for a site for adventures in nature, you will be hard pressed to find a better site than the Cangrejal River Valley. You will find that La Villa de Soledad is the ideal lodge for such an adventure. It is within walking distance to all these adventure activities. You will also enjoy our inviting hammocks with the company of a refreshing cocktail to help you relax in nature after a unique day of adventures. This is one experience you will cherish for a lifetime. It will be one of the highlights of your trip to Central America. Best of all, it is an affordable experience in one of the safest areas in Honduras.

February 10, 2015

Best of Atlantida #garifunas, diving in Atlantida, La Ceiba, Tela, White water rafting

Atlantida is the new and upcoming destination in Central America!

1. Atlantida Honduras is the Gateway to the Bay Islands

Yes the Bay Islands of Honduras are famous, and there is a reason why they are: Lovely, still quite pristine, with beautiful white sand beaches, magnificent coral reefs, picturesque native towns, and friendly English speaking people. Although Roatan has its own international airport, most people prefer traveling to La Ceiba, the capital of Atlantida and then take the 1 ½ hour state of the art ferry trip to Roatan. This way, they get to see more of the country and its beautiful nature and friendly people.

2. The Garifuna Culture

The Garifuna Culture has been declared Intangible World Heritage. The heroic fight that this unlikely culture fought against the European Conquerors’ is a truly interesting part of History that is known to few. Not only did they maintain their freedom, they have also retained their own language and traditions over the centuries. 95% of the Garifunas call Honduras their home, and many of them live in Atlantida Honduras. The Garifunas are friendly people who live off the sea, and therefore all of their villages are on the Caribbean Coast of Central America. Come and interact with this unique culture, and visit their communities in Atlantida.

3. The highest peak on the Atlantic Coast in the North American Continent

The Nombre de Dios Mountains rise sharply from sea level to a maximum altitude of over 8000 feet above sea level. The highest peak is Pico Bonito, located almost behind the City of La Ceiba. This triangular shaped peak has become an icon for the city, and is home to Pico Bonito National Park. Pico Bonito is the highest peak on the Atlantic Coast of all of North and Central America. This natural barrier provides outstanding protection to some of the most pristine National Parks in Central America.

4. The highest percentage of protected areas in all of Central America!

Atlantida Honduras offers 4 national parks, two wildlife refuges, one marine monument and a Botanical garden; in total 8 protected areas where you will find a huge diversity of eco systems, providing a variety of options for the eco tourist. Great hiking, outstanding birding, World class white water rafting, fantastic snorkeling are but a few of the options available. What else could you ask for in a eco destination?

5. The best beaches on the Atlantic coast / Caribbean Sea in Central America

There are two main hubs in Atlantida Honduras, Tela and La Ceiba. Tela is famous in Central America for its beautiful beaches. The Bay of Tela has many miles of beaches, including the most beautiful white sand beaches in Central America. La Ceiba is not famous for its beaches, however the community of El Porvenir, adjacent to Tela offers great beaches and a relaxed atmosphere. If you are a beach lover, Atlantida will not disappoint you! Without much pretense, I can assure you that the best beaches in mainland Central America are to be found in Atlantida Honduras.

6. The best nightlife in Honduras

La Ceiba has an outstanding reputation as the best night life destination in Honduras. It has a lot to do with the great clubs and disco’s that are located right on the beach and offer music to dance to till the wee hours of the morning. If you are dancer, or a night owl, come to La Ceiba and enjoy some of the best night life in Central America.

7. The Cangrejal River in La Ceiba is the hub for adventure activities in Atlantida.

Just like Tela is famous for its beaches, La Ceiba has the magnificent Cangrejal River which offers World class white water rafting . This is one of the best rivers in Central America to raft in! It is easy to get to, it offers great, challenging technical rapids, incredibly clear water, and an amazing scenery as you paddle to maneuver through huge, building size boulders on the river bed. Atlantida Honduras offers the best white water rafting in Honduras and quite possibly, the best white water rafting in Central America and the Caribbean!

8. Outstanding diving

Atlantida Central Honduras offers World Class diving! Despite the fact that it is not well known for its diving, Atlantida offers World Class diving. Both Tela and La Ceiba have great diving options. The “Capiro” reef located a few kilometers off the shores of the Tela Bay is the best preserved reef in all of the Central America Caribbean Coast. If you are in La Ceiba, easy access from Sambo Creek to the Hog Cays (Cayos Cochinos) will set you in one of the most pristine reefs in the Caribbean. Diving is absolutely spectacular. Best of all, there are few divers in the reefs, so these are still very much pristine and your to explore!

9. There are no crowds in Atlantida Honduras!

Atlantida, up to now, has been a relatively unknown destination. This means that it does not receive many visitors, and although this is not good news for the business owners, it is great news for the tourists who do visit Tela, La Ceiba or both! The National Parks, the different activities available and the many attractions are beautiful and un-crowded. If you are like I am, and dislike being in crowded places and avoid being caught in tourist traps, then Atlantida is perfect for you! Come to Atlantida and enjoy nature like its meant to be: un-crowded and pristine. Atlantida is often overlooked by travelers who on their way to the Bay Islands of Honduras actually pass right through it and actually skip it completely! What a mistake! Take note that the one week of the year when this is not true is during Easter Week, known locally as Semana Santa. During this week

10. Atlantida Honduras is easy to get around in.

One of the great advantages of Atlantida Honduras as a tourist destination is that there are so many different things to do and it is easy to get around. There is great bus service between Tela and La Ceiba, and there taxis are plentiful and affordable. In addition, there are two daily departures from La Ceiba to both Utila and Roatan, and the airport in La Ceiba offers direct not stop flights to all three of the islands plus San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa. The highway between Tela and La Ceiba is in great condition, so you can rest assured you will find it easy to get around. Another fact that will it easier to get around in Atlantida is the fact that Atlantida has the highest percentage of bilingual English Spanish people in all of Honduras. This means that communicating in English will be relatively easy during your vacations in Atlantida Honduras.

Now that you are aware of the top ten reasons to visit Atlantida Central Honduras, start planning your trip. Make sure you do not miss out on the Cangrejal River. Here you will find outstanding lodging options, such as La Villa de Soledad. Come and enjoy the best vacations ever with us in Atlantida Honduras!

November 10, 2014

Best of La Ceiba, Tours in La Ceiba Cacao Lagoon, Cangrejal River, Cayos Cochinos, El Bejuco Waterfall, Hot Springs, Nombre de Dios National Park, Pico Bonito National Park, Sambo Creek, White water rafting, zip line canopy tours

So you are on your way to the lovely city of La Ceiba, capital of Atlantida on the Caribbean coast of Honduras! Looking for the best options to spend the perfect week in La Ceiba? Here is our suggestion, which of course can be modified according to the number of days you will actually be in La Ceiba and the order of the activities, depending on your priorities.

The perfect week in La Ceiba starts with selecting the proper place to stay in. Perhaps you can even consider dividing your week long stay in two different hotels, to make the best of your vacation. Personally, I would start with 4 nights at the Cangrejal River Valley. Staying in a lovely guest house. The Cangrejal River Valley is ideal, and there is no better place than La Villa de Soledad B&B, rated number one by tripadvisor in 2014 to stay in! The first four nights of your vacation in search of the perfect week in La Ceiba should no doubt be spent at La Villa de Soledad B&B.

Day 1. During your stay at La Villa de Soledad, you should definitely take advantage and do white water rafting. The Cangrejal River is the only river in Honduras where rafting can be done any day of the year, and is the ideal way to start the perfect week in La Ceiba! Experts consider this one of the best rivers to do white water rafting in Central America and the Caribbean!

Day 2. After your rafting experience, you will want to relax and remember the fun moments of this adventure and get ready for the next adventure, which I would suggest should be a hike up to the El Bejuco Waterfall, a unique view of the Cangrejal River Valley can be enjoyed from this vantage point. You will enjoy a magnificent second day of your perfect week in La Ceiba. The trail to El Bejuco waterfall begins only 200 meters away from La Villa de Soledad B&B. Nothing like easy access to your activities!

Day 3. For the third day, you should plan on a unique adventure that will be hard to equal elsewhere, A water fall descent. The jungles of Pico Bonito and Nombre de Dios Mountains hide many secrets, and you will find hundreds of unique waterfalls, some are actually quite accessible if you know where they are… Come and enjoy canyoning at its finest with Honduras Waterfall Descents! https://www.facebook.com/HondurasCanyoning/info

You can continue spending all week at La Villa de Soledad, however you might want a change of scenes, and going from the lovely jungle mountains to the Caribbean Sea just might be just what you need at this point. If this is the case, pack your bags! And take a short 30 minute trip to Sambo Creek, where you can choose from several small beachfront hotels. Check out the options on tripadvisor! May I suggest Paradise Found or Hotel Villa Helen?

Day 4. Once on the beach, the perfect start for the last half of your perfect week in La Ceiba should be a trip to Cayos Cochinos. The Hog Cays are a unique unspoiled piece of paradise in the Western Caribbean. You will be hard pressed to find a site as beautiful and pristine as this anywhere else in the Caribbean. The trip includes time for snorkeling, a visit to the Garifuna Village at Chachahuate Cay and a walk into the forests of Cayos Cochinos to find one of the endemic pink boas that live on the island!

Day 5. After a week of much activity, enjoy a zip line canopy tour in the morning, and then a relaxing bath in the amazing hot springs in the mountains above Sambo Creek, just a few minutes from your hotel. While you are here, enjoying a much needed massage, you can reflect on the many adventures of this, the perfect week in La Ceiba. You have had so many experiences, met so many people, and been in the tropical rain forests of Central America and in a pristine island in the Caribbean. You have even interacted with the Garifuna Culture, which is an intangible World Heritage! Truly the perfect week in La Ceiba!

Day 6. Today is time to enjoy some of the intricate canals within the mangrove forests. These unique habitats are along the coast, and usually surround small lagoons, estuaries and canals, providing a perfect setting for wildlife, such as monkeys, crocodiles and even manatees. As you paddle through the canals at the Cacao Lagoon, you will hear the ferocious howler monkeys in the treetops, warning you to stay away from them! You of course will paddle towards them and get a closer look at them, while they menacingly howl at you from a safe distance up in the treetops. The friendlier white faced monkeys will curiously look at you, but they will do so only from the safety of the treetops. The crocodiles will simply look at you with those big eyes and will warn you not to jump in the lagoon to swim around them. What a perfect way to close the perfect week in La Ceiba! Tonight as a farewell, you should plan on having dinner within the Garifuna community of Sambo Creek. A seafood meal, a couple of shots of guifity, the local alcoholic beverage and the beating of drums will make a perfect farewell to fantastic week that you will never, ever forget.

The perfect week in La Ceiba… So much to do, so much so close and easily accessible. What a dream vacation!

November 9, 2014

Best of La Ceiba, National Parks, Tours in La Ceiba Adventure activities in La Ceiba, birding in La Ceiba, Cangrejal River, canopy tours, Cayos Cochinos, Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge, hiking in Pico Bonito, Hot Springs, Pico Bonito National Park, Sambo Creek, White water rafting

There are many things to do in La Ceiba, and it is a good idea that you are aware of them, so that you can plan your trip in La Ceiba accordingly, and make sure you take full advantage of the top things to do in La Ceiba. Here is a short list of what I consider the bare minimum things to do in La Ceiba that you should plan on!

White Water Rafting. The Cangrejal River is the only river in Honduras where you can do this activity. The river offers magnificent quality of water plus a unique experience based on both the abundant nature and the white water rapids that range from class II to IV. White water rafting is certainly one of the things to do in La Ceiba that you should not miss! For more information on white water rafting in the Cangrejal River, you may visit www.cangrejalriver.com where you will find a list of white water rafting outfitters.
Zip line canopy tours. Although there are many different options to do this activity in other destinations, such as Copan, Roatan and Lake Yojoa to mention a few in Honduras, the truth is that the dense tropical rain forests of Pico Bonito and Nombre de Dios National Parks are second to none. In addition, the zip line canopy tour at Sambo Creek, one of the two options in La Ceiba, offers the unique opportunity to relax in natural hot springs and get a relaxing massage in the jungle. You will not find this combination anywhere else Central America. Because of this, a visit to the Sambo Creek zip line canopy tour and hot springs in La Ceiba is number two on our list of things to do in La Ceiba!
Hiking in the Pico Bonito Trails is our number three item in the list of things to do in La Ceiba. Just the knowledge that the same trail you are hiking in during the day is used by the majestic king of the Central American jungles, the jaguar during the nights makes the experience unreal! Pico Bonito is home to a huge list of bird species, many of which are truly hard to see elsewhere, and many of them are easily seen from the trails in Pico Bonito National Park. For more information regarding Pico Bonito National Park and its hiking options, visit www.lamoskitia.hn
The Garifuna culture was declared an intangible World Heritage by the UNESCO a few years ago. These unique people, who have survived against all odds due to their tenacity and beliefs, live along the Caribbean coast of Honduras. The most picturesque and unique of all of their villages in located in the Hog Cays, better known as Cayos Cochinos. Here on a small white sand cay called Chachahuate, you can find the most authentic Garifuna Village in the World. Best of all, it is located in a small archipelago that is part of the Mesoamerican reef system, the most bio diverse barrier reef system in the World. Cayos Cochinos is only 14 miles from the coast of La Ceiba, and there are regular tours departing daily from Sambo Creek, one of the two Garifuna Villages on the mainland that are withing the municipality of La Ceiba. A visit to Cayos Cochinos is a must in your list of things to do in La Ceiba. Make sure you leave enough time to visit them! This is truly a unique activity that you will not be able to experience anywhere else in Central America!
Mangrove forests and estuary lagoons are probably the least appreciated habitats in the tropics. Developers are always looking for ways to tear down the mangroves, fill in the swamps and turn them into beautiful ocean front vacation developments. These habitats are actually very important, though unappreciated. They act as a filter to keep the silt from making out to the reefs and beaches; they provide the perfect setting for an extremely diverse ecosystem, which includes manatees, caimans and crocodiles, several species of monkeys, white tail deer and even the majestic jaguar. La Ceiba has two different areas that offer the opportunity of see and interact with nature in this environment. The Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge is one of them. This protected area is located about 20 miles outside of La Ceiba, towards the west, and the access to the site is via an old, quite funky banana train that is reminiscent of the old banana republic days. Once in the refuge, a boat trip down the estuaries will allow you to see howler and white faced monkeys, crocodiles, a huge list of birds and if you are really, really lucky, you might catch a glimpse of a Manatee. The other area that offers a similar experience, but without the banana train and the manatee is the Cacao Lagoon which is within the Nombre de Dios National Park. A visit to either one of these two mangrove swamp areas is a must if you want to see wildlife and certainly must be in your list of things to do in La Ceiba.

There are many other things to do in La Ceiba, such as horseback riding, trekking into the National Parks, climbing to Pico Bonito National Park, and visiting communities within the park. La Ceiba is also famous for its night life, and is becoming a popular destination to come and experience concerts by famous international singers. If you are interested in any of the above things to do in La Ceiba, don’t hesitate to write to me, and I will be happy to help you out with any special requirements or information you might need.

October 27, 2014

Best of Atlantida, Best of Central America, Best of La Ceiba, National Parks Cangrejal River, La Ceiba, Nombre de Dios National Park, Pico Bonito National Park, White water rafting

If you are into white water rafting, then you must plan on spending a couple of nights at the Cangrejal River Valley. White water rafting in La Ceiba is not only popular; it is probably going to be one of the highlights of your trip to Honduras and Central America!

Best of all is the fact that La Ceiba is on mainland Honduras, just where you must take the ferry to the Caribbean islands of Roatan and Utila, part of the Bay Islands of Honduras. White water rafting in La Ceiba can be easily arranged. There are several different outfitters that provide this service. Omega Tours www.omegatours.info and La Moskitia Ecoaventuras www.lamoskitiahn.com are the most reputable ones in my humble opinion.

White water rafting in La Ceiba is an activity that is available year round, with different segments of the river being run depending on the amount of water in the Cangrejal River. The river flows down a steep slope, creating drops, and class III and IV rapids as is rushes towards the Caribbean Sea, located just a few miles downriver. The lush river banks are actually part of two different national parks, Pico Bonito National Park on the western bank of the river and Nombre de Dios on the Eastern bank.

One of the best things about white water rafting in La Ceiba is the fact that it is so close and so accessible to enjoy. The outfitters are located within 12 Kms. from the ferry terminal, which is less than 8 miles! This means it is only a short trip from the ferry terminal, airport or bus terminals to get up to the Cangrejal River Valley. Even better is the fact that there are several different places where you can stay within the Cangrejal River Valley, giving you the opportunity of experiencing both, some of the best white water rafting in La Ceiba, as well as the tropical rain forests of Central America. For a complete list of lodging options in the Cangrejal River area, visit www.cangrejalriver.com

White water rafting in La Ceiba can easily become one of the highlights of your vacations in Central America. Allowing yourself to stay at one of the cozy bed and breakfasts in the Cangrejal River area, such as La Villa de Soledad will surely provide memories that you will cherish for a long, long time! Do yourself a favor, and enjoy the magnificent white water rafting in La Ceiba!

September 13, 2014

Best of La Ceiba, Best of the Bay Islands Bay Islands, Honduras, Roatan, White water rafting 0

Roatan, the largest and most developed of the Bay Islands of Honduras has become the most visited destination in Honduras. Not only is it an important and fastest growing cruise ship port of call in the Caribbean, it also has regularly scheduled nonstop flights serviced by Delta, American, United and Avianca from important gateways in North and Central America. Although most visited because of the extensive diving in the reefs that surround the island; the reefs in the Bay Islands are actually part of the Meso American Barrier Reef system, which is the second largest and most bio-diverse barrier reef in the World, there are certainly many, many different activities that can be enjoyed in Roatan. One of these is white water rafting in Roatan!

Granted, if you have visited the island before, or researched about it, you will argue that there are no rivers for rafting in Roatan, and of course, you are right, however on a clear day, if you are looking towards the south, which is where mainland Honduras is, you can see the Nombre de Dios Mountains. These massive mountains reach an altitude of over 8000 feet, and here you can find the mighty Cangrejal River, famous for its white water rafting! You might rightly argue that the river is in the mainland, and that you are on the island! This is not White water rafting in Roatan! Well of course you are right, but so am I! You can easily do a full day tour from Roatan to La Ceiba and enjoy this World Class white water rafting. If you take the morning ferry, which departs at 7:00 am from Roatan, you will be in La Ceiba before 9:00 am, and a short 30 minute If ride will have you in the Cangrejal River Valley before 9:30 am! If you have pre arranged your tour, the tour operator will be waiting for you to start your adventure promptly!. Omega Tours www.omegatours.info and La Moskitia Ecoaventuras www.lamoskitia.hn both offer half day tours that you will thoroughly enjoy and will easily be one of the highlights of your trip to Roatan.

So, now you know, independently of whether you are visiting Roatan for the diving or if its just that you are a beach lover, there is white water rafting in Roatan that you can enjoy!

getting from the USA to Honduras is easy via Roatan and using the Roatan Ferry

June 30, 2014

Best of La Ceiba, National Parks, Tours in La Ceiba Cangrejal River, Cayos Cochinos, Hot Springs, Sambo Creek, White water rafting 0

Searching for the perfect itinerary in La Ceiba?

Although there are many different routes to get to La Ceiba, and you can choose, air, land or sea… you will probably be arriving in the evening at this lovely city, so you should plan on heading on to your hotel and settle in, relax and get ready for the next day. Without doubt, the nicest, most beautiful area around La Ceiba is the Cangrejal River (www.cangrejalriver.com) . Here you can find different options, which will fit your budget and your needs, and provide the perfect platform for your adventure!

Day one…

If you are staying at La Villa de Soledad Bed and Breakfast, located right on the border between Pico Bonito and Nombre de Dios National Parks, which is in my opinion, your best option, then you must start your day with a cup a freshly brewed Honduran coffee from the highlands in Copan, Western Honduras. They serve only fresh, mountain grown coffee from San Rafael Coffee, that is tasty and will get your engine running nice and smoothly in the morning. Breakfast includes a variety of fresh fruits, many grown organically in their gardens, as well as some hearty eggs, ham or bacon, fried beans and toast. This has to be one of the most generous breakfasts you will find anywhere!

After your early morning breakfast, the perfect itinerary in La Ceiba will start with a hike to El Bejuco Waterfall, located at the end of the trail that begins just 200 meters downriver from this lovely bed and breakfast, where you will cross over a 400 foot (120 meter) swing bridge, much in the way that Indiana Jones himself does It in his adventure movies. Below you the Cangrejal River rages downhill towards the Caribbean Sea. Once you are on the opposite bank of the river, you are officially in Pico Bonito National Park! The round trip trail will take you about 4 hours if you are a serious hiker, a bit more if you are looking out for birds, reptiles, insects and plants (The mammals are more nocturnal and cautious of humans, and therefore not easily seen). At the end of the trail, you will be rewarded by the cool water of El Bejuco waterfall, that cascades down from high above, providing the opportunity to cool down after the nice hike uphill. As you return to the bridge, and cross over the Cangrejal River you will feel the temptation to jump into the river for a relaxing, and refreshing dip. (By all means, don’t plan on doing it from the bridge!). The good news is that the afternoon white water rafting tours start at noon time, and since you did get up early, you are back from your hike in time to take this tour. So grab a bite and head out to the river for this adventure of a lifetime!

Your rafting trip will take you down the Cangrejal River Canyon, with Pico Bonito National Park on the left bank and Nombre de Dios National Park on the right bank. Small falls, lovely swimming holes, and plenty of Class III and a couple of Class IV falls will get adrenaline pumping through your body while you enjoy the lovely, pristine environment and pleasantly refreshing river water. (Unlike most rafting rivers, the Cangrejal’s water is not from snowmelt and is not freezing cold, but more pleasantly refreshing in the hot tropical climate)

After your adventure filled day, you will surely be worn out, nothing like coming back to your comfortable hotel room to enjoy the generous supply of water coming out of the shower heads at La Villa de Soledad B&B. dinner of course is in order at this time, so sit back and relax while you enjoy an outstanding home cooked meal by Dona Soledad herself. A nice bottle of wine, an ice cold Honduran beer or tropical fruit juices are all options available at this time!

After dinner, relax in a hammock while you chat with your buddy, chat or email your folks back home, and share those unique experiences and photos from your exiting day! You will surely want to check in early, as tomorrow will be a long and exciting day also!

Day two.

Early morning breakfast, with some generous cups of coffee will get you ready for the second day of a perfect itinerary in La Ceiba. Today we will hit the road towards the Garifuna village of Sambo Creek located only 25 km from La Villa de Soledad B&B. Sambo Creek is the departure spot for the World famous Cayos Cochinos, also known as the Hog Islands. Two small islands, and 13 keys are home to a marine protected area where you will enjoy the Caribbean in as a pristine setting as you will find anywhere. Cayos Cochinos are inhabited by approximately 300 persons, most of them Garifunas, that live in two communities, Chachahuate and East End. Snorkel, hike, interact with the Garifunas and enjoy a fresh lunch with fish or seafood. After the tour, you will be back in Sambo Creek by 3:00 pm, in time for short 5 minute ride to the Sambo Creek hot springs, located in the Nombre de Dios Mountains. If you are in the mood for an adventure, don’t miss out on the opportunity to do the Zip line Canopy Tour. They have a one mile long cable (one of a total of 16) that provides fantastic birds eye views, of the Caribbean Coast with Cayos Cochinos, as well as of the hot springs and the thick, tropical rain forest. After the zip line, relax in the natural hot springs, which cascade down the mountains towards the Caribbean Sea. If your body needs a massage after the soothing hot springs, this is the chance for a fantastic, relaxing massage in the rain forest! Although you did have a good lunch, you are probably tired, so its time to get back to La Villa de Soledad B&B, the nicest boutique hotel in La Ceiba, Honduras and get ready for a tasty homemade dinner. Many of their guests claim that the meals here are the best they have had during their trip in Honduras!

Day three.

Although you have really enjoyed your days in the Rain Forest, it is time to get ready and move on the Bay Islands of Honduras. Whether you are headed for Utila or Roatan, the ferry schedules are quite similar, with two daily departures, One departs early in the morning, 9:30a.m. Afternoon departures are between 4:00 and 4:30 (In the afternoon, Utila departs first, then Roatan). As a general rule, the morning ride to the islands is smoother than the afternoon, this because wind usually picks up and creates larger swells. Another benefit of using the morning ferry is that you will arrive at the island early, and have time to settle into your hotel room and get out to get a feel of the island with plenty of daylight left, the afternoon ferry will get you to your hotel around dusk, thus, you will not have a chance to get a feel for the island that evening.