Copán Archaeological Site Day Trip from San Salvador

Summary

Get an early start on the day with 5am pickup at your hotel in San Salvador, and relax on the journey to Honduras—this is the perfect time to catch a nap as you travel across the countryside. Upon arrival at Copán, you’ll begin a guided tour of the archeological site. Copán is arranged around a central Acropolis with plazas, pyramids, ball courts, and monumental altars dedicated to ancient Maya gods. The 328-foot (100-mt.) wide Hieroglyphic Stairway Plaza is considered one of the greatest structures left by the Maya civilization, with a single inscription that contains a series of 1,800 glyphs. See images that tell stories from a dynasty of 16 rulers who brought Copán to power during the Classic Maya Period. Explore the elaborate stelae and altars that surround the plaza, then look beneath the surface at the Acropolis, where the largest archeological cut in the world exposes the remains of several successive plazas. At the end of your Copán tour, make the return trip to San Salvador, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration
1 day
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Why take this tour?

Visit the archaeological ruins of Copán, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this day trip from San Salvador. You'll leave early in the morning for the trip across the border into Honduras to reach Copán, known for its ancient Maya ruins. As you explore the site with a guide, learn about the history and significance of the structures.

What’s included?

  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges

  • Local taxes

  • Bottled water

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Local Guide on Site

  • Lunch

  • Snacks

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 24h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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