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Surf
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Caribbean
Safari
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Mayan
Safari
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Clinica
del Rio
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Honduras
Adventure #1
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Honduras
Adventure #2
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Sico
Excursion
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Guide
Service
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Day
Raft Trips
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OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION
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Surf and Turf
One day on the island we'll stop in to the Institute of Marine Sciences for the Dolphin Encounter. Here, Cetacean Specialists will introduce you to these intelligent beings. These very playful mammals will amaze you as you swim among them. The trip switches gears as we head to the mainland for the week of rivers portion. After breakfast we will take a hike in the Pico Bonito National Park near the Lodge at Pico Bonito. Here we will visit birding towers along a scenic nature trail. Everyone will have the opportunity to shake off the winter cobwebs with a day of paddling on the Rio Cangrejal. The Cangrejal acts as the eastern buffer zone for the Pico Bonito National Park, extending the habitat for many protected animals such as the toucan, motmot, jaguar, and many other rainforest creatures. After a day of warming up locally we'll set out for the four-day expedition on the Rio Sico. We'll spend our days floating down the 38 mile stretch of river located along the western flank of La Mosquitia Jungle. Here you'll encounter the beautiful backdrop of rolling hills and wild orchids on overhanging fig trees along the river corridor. As we make our way down the river we'll pass Pech Indian villages which are only accessible by foot and horse trail. After this excursion you'll have experienced some of the best sites and adventures Honduras has to offer. Back to Top |
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Caribbean Safari
One day on the island we'll stop over to the Institute of Marine Sciences for the Dolphin Encounter. Here, Cetacean Specialists will introduce you to these intelligent beings. These very playful mammals will amaze you as you swim among them. The trip switches gears as we head to the mainland for the river portion of the trip. Everyone will have the opportunity to shake off the winter cobwebs with a day of paddling on the Rio Cangrejal. The Cangrejal acts as the eastern buffer zone for the Pico Bonito National Park, extending the habitat for many protected animals such as the toucan, motmot, jaguar, and many other rainforest creatures. After a day of warming up locally we'll set out for the four-day expedition to the Rio Sico. We will spend our days floating down the 38 mile stretch of river located along the western flank of La Mosquitia Jungle. Here you'll encounter the beautiful backdrop of rolling hills and wild orchids in overhanging fig trees along the river corridor. As we make our way down the river we'll happen along Pech Indian villages which are only accessible by foot and horse trail. Back to Top |
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Mayan Safari
We'll begin with a memorable tour through the Mayan ruins of Copan. The backdrop of Copan's mountainous terrain will take your breath away as you slip back through time to an ancient civilization. You will walk through open markets with fresh fruits and vegetables along the cobblestone streets. You will have the opportunity to visit little artesian shops selling local crafts and sculptures. After exploring the ruins we'll make our way to La Ceiba and begin the river segment of the journey. Everyone will have the opportunity to shake off the winter cobwebs with a day of paddling on the Rio Cangrejal. The Cangrejal acts as the eastern buffer zone for the Pico Bonito National Park, extending the habitat for many protected animals such as the toucan, motmot, jaguar, and many other rainforest creatures. After a day of warming up locally we'll set out for the four-day expedition to the Rio Sico. We will spend our days floating down the 38 mile stretch of river located along the western flank of La Mosquitia Jungle. Here you'll encounter the beautiful backdrop of rolling hills and wild orchids in overhanging fig trees along the river corridor. As we make our way down the river we'll happen along Pech Indian villages which are only accessible by foot and horse trail. Back to Top |
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Sico Excursion
We'll spend our days floating through the canyons and valleys. Here you'll encounter the beautiful backdrop of the Sierra de Agalta National Park where wild lavender and white orchids are found high up in the trees. Here the birding can be outstanding with trogans, quetzals, toucans, Black Hawks, and much, much more. The river passes through narrow canyons such as Orchid Chasm and Cayman Canyon. Over 60 class II-III rapids keep things alive throughout the journey. As we make our way down the river we'll pass four Pech Indian villages which are only accessible by foot and horse trail. Curious and playful children will run down to greet. Each night we'll camp along the river's edge where our staff will prepare delicious meals such as filet mignon, enchilada bakes and of course dutch-oven cooked cakes. This truly is a spectacular and relaxing place to spend four wonderful days out in the backcountry. Back to Top |
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Clinica del Rio
Each day we'll run different sections of the Cangrejal working on the mechanics to make you a stronger, more confident paddler. Just a few skills we'll focus on will be: boofing, boat edging, stroke techniques (cruising vs. accelerating), scouting (riverside and boat), and safety procedures. We video tape each participant demonstrating each skill and review it together later. These videos also make for a great souvenir! We design our trips for small groups of paddlers. This way more attention will be given to each participant. During the clinic we'll be up on the Cangrejal staying at our exclusive River House deep in the jungle. Back to Top |
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Honduras Adventure #1
Then it is off to the mainland where you continue the adventure beginning with Cuero y Salado Marine Reserve. Here you'll travel into the reserve by an old Standard Fruit train which was used to transport pineapples in and out of the plantations but now serves as the only way into the area. You will then climb into a skiff and head deep into the reserve where the mangroves come alive with howler, white-faced monkeys and much more. Each night is spent in the comforts of the Lodge at Pico Bonito, a world class eco-lodge. Located at the base of Pico Bonito the wildlife is abundant with toucans, motmots and a wide variety of other rainforest creatures. The action picks up with two days of whitewater rafting. The first day is spent along the Canyon Section of the Rio Cangrejal, a combination of Class II-IV rapids. The water is 75°F and is very inviting for swimming and cliff jumping. The second day of rafting is on the Upper Section of the Cangrejal, filled with Class IV-IV+ rapids. This section requires a few portages around Class V rapids making this trip a true adventure. *additional charges apply Back to Top |
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Honduras Adventure #2
The adventure continues as you head to the mainland of Honduras. You then are transported to the Lodge at Pico Bonito, the premier 4 star eco-lodge located at the foothills of the largest national park of Honduras. There are several hiking trails near the Lodge accessing 3 birding towers where you can view creatures such as the toucan, motmot and possibly a quetzal. Along the upper trail you can cool off in the crystal clear waters below Mermaid Falls, your own private pool. Your last full day in Honduras will be spent whitewater rafting the Rio Cangrejal with class III-IV rapids and fantastic swimming opportunities below each drop. Join the adventure and see what Honduras has to offer. Back to Top |
Guide Service
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Day TripsPrice: $75/dayAbility: Rafting no experience necessary (Class III-IV) Dates: Year-round season Call 970-471-1466 Spend a full day on the Rio Cangrejal. Lunch provided at our River House. Our US trained staff will teach you all of the necessary techniques needed for this magical trip in the jungle of Pico Bonito National Park. All ground transportation provided. Back to Top |
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