PACK YOUR BAGS TWICE FOR DIVING REEFS AND DISCOVERING RUINS

April 23, 2005 (PRLEAP.COM) Travel News
ROATAN, BAY ISLANDS OF HONDURAS – Swim past a dolphin inside a natural lagoon, dive among reef fishes darting in and out of multihued coral reef, then pack your overnight bag for a trip to another world where shamans played ball to appease the gods.

Before, during or after an adventure dive vacation at Anthony’s Key Resort on Roatan, Bay Islands, guests can take an overnight excursion to mainland Honduras to tour Copan Ruins, horseback ride to fertility sites, soak in hot springs and visit coffee plantations.

Highlights of the Copan Ruins include some of the most well-preserved remains of the Mayan world discovered in underground tunnels and the largest Mayan text carved into the 66-step hieroglyphic stairway, which traces the lineage and accomplishments of the last six kings.

The overnight excursion package includes a 3-hour land transfer from San Pedro Sula in an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, entrance fees to ruins and Museum of Mayan Sculpture, one night accommodations in the town of Copan Ruins, breakfast in Copan, a professional bilingual guide and taxes for $210 per person based on double occupancy. Additional nights (including breakfast) can be arranged ($47 per person, based on double occupancy). Optional activities include: hot springs ($50), horseback riding ($35) and coffee plantation tours ($10).
Other overnight excursions include trips to: Pico Bonito National Park, San Pedro Sula (city and plantation tour), Lake Yojoa or Lancetilla Botanical Gardens and Tela Beaches.

For more information please visit www.anthonyskey.com