Itinerary

Nestled just thirty miles off the Caribbean Coast of Honduras, the Bay Islands offer beautiful paddling, diverse local culture, and world class snorkeling and diving. This is a big experience combining kayaking, snorkeling and tropical biology all with a twist of the rich cultural soup of this island group. This trip operates on island time and works in harmony with the local economy and culture. You will soon find the people of Honduras are every bit as appealing as its water and mountainscapes.

You'll fly into the island of Roatan, which has an international airport receiving direct flights from Houston, Miami and Atlanta. We'll venture daily from our comfortable accommodations in the tropical villages of Roatan as we navigate its coast. We have all the comforts of home, minus ringing telephones, roads, and to-do lists. Our front yard is a coral reef! Meals are served from a central kitchen/deck area and are al fresco...as they should be.

 

Day 1 - Upon arrival in Roatan Airport a NWP staff member will meet you. Exact meeting time will be determined once flight schedules have been finalized. We will transfer you from the airport to our lodge in Punta Blanca, where we will enjoy a welcome dinner and get to know our fellow travelers. We will spend some time reviewing the itinerary for the week and answering whatever questions you may have.

 

Day 2 - The first full day of our circumnavigation will be spent recuperating from our travels, enjoying the pristine beaches of the eastern coast of Roatan, and getting to know one another. Take a dip in the clear blue waters (grab some snorkeling gear if you’d like and take a peek at the flourishing marine life), hop in a kayak, go for a hike, or just soak up the sun. This day is about getting yourself relaxed, refreshed and in the adventure mindset!

 

Day 3 - After breakfast, we will outfit everyone with paddle, PFD and sprayskirt, then head to the beach where we will offer basic kayaking instruction. Once we’ve explored Paya Bay and had some time to get a feel for the water, we will head east along the coast of Roatan until we come to Santa Elena river; a waterway that will provide us passage to the south-side of the island and allow us to view the interior flora and fauna from the comfort of our boats. From here we will head west along the southern coast of the island, making our way between its shores and the tiny islands just off its coast. Later in the afternoon we will arrive in Port Royal, a bay dotted with isolated, sandy beaches, where we can stop and enjoy a bite to eat and some swimming at our leisure. Upon arrival at Mango Creek, you’ll have some free time to explore, rest and relax. As always, we’ll end the day with a great meal and a sunset.

 

Day 4 – Heading out from Mango Creek, our destination for the day is Coco View. While it may look like a straight shot from one place to the next, this stretch of the island has a series of bays and inlets that are perfect for a day of exploring. As this is one of the more populated parts of the Roatan, there are plenty of options for lunch. Upon arriving at Coco View, we will enjoy some free time. While some maybe ready for land-based activities, others my choose to take advantage of Coco View’s outstanding shore diving. Dinner is buffet style, and at your leisure.

 

Day 5 – We will depart from Coco View early in the morning. This will be our longest day of paddling with a mileage of approximately 21km. We will be paddling the remainder of the southern coast of Roatan, rounding the western tip of the island and arriving at the most popular area of the island. The West Bay has the best diving on the island, and the most numerous diving locations. As this stretch of coast is fairly populated, we will hopefully have the opportunity to stop on one of the tiny islands dotting the coastline to enjoy a hardy and restorative lunch.

 

Day 6 – With our longest day behind us and one of our shorter days ahead of us, we will have a later departure time. You may choose to take an early morning dive, or sleep in! We will depart for Plantation Beach Resort after everyone has had breakfast and completed their morning activities.

 

Day 7 – On our last day of paddling will cover the remaining coastline of the island and arrive back at Paya Bay, a place that will surly feel like home by this point! Because we are making our way back to the more remote and secluded side of the island, we will have our pick of places to stop and lunch. We will celebrate with a final dinner overlooking Paya Bay and the Caribbean Ocean.

 

Day 8 - Breakfast will be at the hotel. Transport will be provided to the airport.

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