Honduras North Coast: 8 Nights
Honduras’ Bird-rich, Tropical North Coast
This relaxed 9-day tour offers a chance to thoroughly search for the 550+ species found in this part of Honduras. We’ll work our way through many habitats that are easily accessible from our base locations. With only two lodges used throughout – and world-class ones at that! – we’ll immerse ourselves in the region’s endemic and rare bird species, including the endemic Honduran Emerald.
This itinerary explores the lush rainforests near Panacam Lodge, the cloud forests of Santa Barbara National Park, the vast wetlands of Lake Yojoa, and white-sand Caribbean beaches. With our expert guides leading the way, you’ll have the chance to explore Honduras’ best birding hotspots along the North Coast!
Highlight and Target Birds
- The endemic Honduran Emerald, a Vulnerable IUCN species
- Many more spectacular hummingbirds, including Violet Sabrewing, Crowned Woodnymph, and White-bellied Emerald
- Iconic species like Keel-billed Motmot, Tody Motmot, and Collared Aracari
- Wetland and forest rarities such as Sungrebe, American Pygmy Kingfisher, and Agami Heron
KEY LOCATIONS
Panacam Lodge, Lake Yojoa, Santa Barbara National Park, Lancetilla Botanical Gardens, Rio Santiago Nature Resort
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Bird in the rich Panacam Lodge area, including its trail system, feeders, and new observation tower.
- We’ll explore Lake Yojoa’s surrounding wetland habitats for waterbirds and forest species.
- Visit Santa Barbara National Park to seek cloud forest treasures, including the Resplendent Quetzal.
- A boat tour through the mangroves of Jeanette Kawas National Park to view Laguna de Los Micos, home to more than 200 tropical bird species.
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Accommodations
Panacam Lodge (4 nights), Indura Lodge (4 nights)
Weather and climate
We offer this tour to individuals and groups throughout the year, with November to June being the best period for weather and bird activity. Honduras’ northern regions will expose us to humid tropical and cloud forest climates. Expect daytime highs around 90°F/32°C in lowland rainforests and cooler, misty conditions in cloud forests. Prepare for rain, especially in the afternoon, as we explore these bird-rich areas.
Tour Details
Price: $2664 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: $670
Included: Lodging, meals, in-country transportation, guide, park entrance fees.
Not Included: Passport Fees, Visa Fees, International Airfare, alcoholic beverages, personal items, tips, travel insurance.
From: San Pedro Sula
Minimum Participants: 4
Participant Limit: 10
Activity Level: Moderate
Deposit: $1,000 per person is required to hold your spot on this tour (with your registration form)
Tour Leaders: Olbin Bejarano and local guides
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