From San Pedro Sula: Mayan Ruins of Copan Day Trip
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San Pedro Sula, Honduras
- 8 to 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Mayan Ruins of Copan, from San Pedro Sula on this full-day trip. Drive through the lush Honduran countryside in an air-conditioned SUV as you make your way to the ruins. Learn about the history of the ancient Mayans as you explore the altars, hieroglyphic stairway, the ballcourt, and much more. Numbers are limited on this small-group tour, ensuring you spend an intimate day with a small group of like-minded history buffs.
- Visit the Mayan Ruins of Copan, and spend some time at the museum
- Enjoy a day of history, culture, and nature from San Pedro Sula
- Select hotel pickup and drop-off is included
- Small-group tour ensures a personalized experience with your guide
What's Included
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
- Transportation
- Bottled water
- Meals
- Entrance fee - Mayan Ruins Main Site$20.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Local Museum$10.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Tunnels$15.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Starting Point: INTERCITY TOWER HOTEL DOWNTOWN SAN PEDRO SULA. WE DO NOT PICK UP GUESTS AT OR NEARBY THE AIRPORT FOR THIS ACTIVITY. If your location is not listed, please send us a message to check the address and confirm your trip.
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
This full-day trip starts with an early morning pickup at your San Pedro Sula hotel between 5:00am and 5:30am. Your actual trip begins at 6am with a drive over to the Mayan Ruins of Copan. The car ride in your air-conditioned minivan takes about four hours, so sit back and relax.
Once you reach the ruins, you can explore the area. Walk around and admire the intricate carvings on the columns or the bricks of the buildings. Marvel at the grandeur of the Great Plaza and the iconic Copán Ballcourt. There’s also a museum you can choose to go through as well.
Then, jump back into your minivan for the long ride back to your hotel in San Pedro Sula.
Once you reach the ruins, you can explore the area. Walk around and admire the intricate carvings on the columns or the bricks of the buildings. Marvel at the grandeur of the Great Plaza and the iconic Copán Ballcourt. There’s also a museum you can choose to go through as well.
Then, jump back into your minivan for the long ride back to your hotel in San Pedro Sula.
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Copan Ruinas
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 44 reviews
Wilson_A, Jan 2026
Kerim was very professional, careful, patient and very knowledgeable about the most important topics regarding the trip. My experience over all was amazing. I will definitely recommend kerim and this trip to other people
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience—it means so much to me to know that my dedication and care helped make your trip memorable. I believe every journey should be more than just travel; it should be an opportunity to feel safe, informed, and cared for at every step.
I am deeply grateful for your trust and for recommending me and this trip to others. Your appreciation inspires me to continue giving my very best to each guest, ensuring that every detail contributes to an unforgettable experience.
It was an honor to accompany you, and I look forward to welcoming you or your friends again whenever the road brings you back. Thank you sincerely for allowing me to be part of your journey.
Michelle_S, Dec 2025
I had an amazing day touring Copán, Honduras with Kerim and can’t recommend him highly enough. From the beginning, everything felt relaxed, thoughtful, and genuinely enjoyable.
Kerim is an excellent tour guide—super knowledgeable, kind, and clearly proud of Honduras, its people, and its history. He shared stories and context throughout the day that made the experience feel meaningful, not rushed or scripted. He also took us to great local places for food and always made sure everyone was comfortable.
He’s a very safe and attentive driver, and the pace of the day was perfect—never rushed, never stressful. What really stood out, though, were the little moments where he went above and beyond. On the drive back to the city, I mentioned I loved tamales. Without hesitation, Kerim soon pulled over, found a spot, and we all sat down and enjoyed tamales together. It was such a small thing, but it made the day feel personal and special.
It truly was an incredible experience. If you ever get the chance to tour with Kerim, I highly recommend taking it—you’ll be in great hands and have a wonderful day.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much Ms. M, for sharing your experience at Copán! It was truly a pleasure to spend the day with you and show you a place that means so much to our history and culture here in Honduras. I’m glad the pace felt relaxed and enjoyable—my goal is always to make sure guests feel comfortable while still discovering the richness of our traditions and stories.
I especially loved that moment with the tamales on the way back; those little details are what make each trip unique, and I’m happy it added something special to your day. Your kind words about my guiding and driving mean a lot, and I’m grateful you felt cared for throughout the journey.
On behalf of iCatracho Tours, thank you for trusting me to share Copán with you. I hope you’ll come back to explore more of Honduras—there’s so much more to discover, and I’d be honored to guide you again.
Warm regards.
Sasha_F, Dec 2025
Kerim is amazing! I cannot recommend him or any of his travel tours enough. I booked this tour with him and immediately booked another with him for the following day. He’s very kind and knowledgeable. He makes you feel safe and the tours are no more than 4 people so you have a chance to meet some like minded individuals, if you’re lucky like I was. (Shoutout to Kinna and Michelle!) As a young black woman and solo traveler I felt very safe. Kerim is a very proud Honduran and wants to show his guests the best of what his country has. I’m so grateful I stumbled upon his tours. I wish I were staying a few more days to do other tours with him. Copan was great. We had breakfast on our way there and Kerim told us about the history of the place. Then he handed us off to a tour guide at the ruins where we paid our entry fees and saw the ruins and tunnels. Then we went to a cafe and got some desserts and nice drinks. We opted not to do the Macaws because we saw them at the ruins. We did go to a tea and chocolate place that gave us nice samples of tea before heading back to San Pedro and getting tamales on the way. I highly recommend Kerim and his tours.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much Ms. S, for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience on our Mayan Ruins of Copan Day Trip from San Pedro Sula! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the adventure, It's fantastic that you connected with fellow adventurers like Kinna and Michelle; our small-group format is designed to foster those meaningful interactions. We're glad the itinerary, from the historical insights and ruins exploration to the delightful stops for breakfast, desserts, tea, chocolate samples, and tamales, created such memorable moments for you. We always aim to highlight authentic experiences while supporting local spots. We'd love to welcome you back for more tours whenever your travels bring you to Honduras—perhaps a beach escape to Roatán or a hike? In the meantime, thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. Safe travels, and Hasta pronto! Warm regards.
NIKKI003200, Oct 2025
Kerim is more than a tour guide. He felt like a local friend and is a treasure and champion of San Pedro Sula! Super knowledgeable, professional, prompt and kind, Kerim went above and beyond every step of the way.
I booked two tours with Kerim and used his transportation services to bring me to the airport to fly out to Roatan!
I highly recommend Kerim , felt incredibly safe while on his tours (especially as a solo woman traveler) and 1000% would use his tour services again - as I hope to visit Honduras again one day!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Ms. Nikki, thank you from the bottom of my heart. From the moment we met, I felt like I was welcoming a friend—not just guiding a guest. Exploring San Pedro Sula with you was a joy, but sharing the beauty of the Mayan ruins in Copán and the peaceful magic of the Lake Yojoa area made it unforgettable. Your trust, especially as a solo traveler, means everything to me. I’m honored you felt safe, cared for, and inspired throughout your journey. Helping you get to Roatán smoothly was just one more way I could support your adventure. You reminded me why I do this—with heart, pride, and a deep love for Honduras. I’ll be here whenever you return, ready to create new memories together. ¡Hasta pronto, amiga!
Scott_B, Oct 2025
I had a great time. Our guide was so helpful. It was a great experience. I highly recommend. Our tour operator was very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much Mr. Scott..it was a pleasure to assist you with the trip. Thanks so much for your patience and the wyse knowledge shared. See you on the next trip!
Shawn_M, Oct 2025
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR! Kermin is an absolute pro and a pleasure to spend the day with. Looking forward to doing another tour with him.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much Mr. Shawn...thanks for your visit to this little country. It was a pleasure to assist you with your day trip. Thanks for all the experiences shared. Hope you continue exploring Central America and learning more about this small but beautiful land.
Richard_S, Apr 2025
This is a very well organized tour with a guide who truly cares about the guest's experience. He is attentive to the guest and sees that all needs are met and an excellent time is had. I strongly endorse this as a wonderful way to explore Copan and learn about that site as well as today's Honduras.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thanks so much, Mr. Richard. endeed, was a nice pleasure to assist you with your Day Trip to the Mayan Ruins of Copan. We always try to do our best, but is even more rewarding, when our guests are truly interested in learning and knowing about the place. Thanks so much for visiting our country.
Joe_K, Jan 2025
Great experience seeing the Copán ruins, as well as some smaller ruins nearby. Karim was an excellent guide, super friendly & helpful. If I’m ever back in the area I will definitely book another trip with him.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you very much Mr. Joe, for your kindly words and for the confidence placed in our small company. It was a pleasure to assist you and share a little bit of the beauty of my country.
We continue to work hard to change the image of our country , offering trust, honesty , and
knowledge. I hope you continue traveling and enjoying this beautiful world... Thanks for all the experiences and knowledge share along the day. Happy Travels, from your friend of Honduras...Kerim
Matt_R, Jan 2025
A fantastic tour from start to finish thanks mainly to Kerim who was an amazing guide. He was communicative and super friendly and passionate about what he does. We had a great day visiting two different ruins and Kerim was super informative. Would recommend him for any tour in Honduras as he really wants visitors to enjoy his country. He was so kind that he even took me free of charge to the airport the next day which he didn’t need to do
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thanks so much Mr. Matt, for visiting our country. Thanks for all the many stories, experiences and knowledge shared with me. Hope, you continue traveling and enjoying life at the fullest.
Claudia_A, Jul 2024
First, it’s advertised at $185, but I was penalized and charged $295 because no one else signed up for the tour on my chosen date. Then there was NO warning of the winding roads and conditions (I get massive motion sickness) & not prepared to feel like crap for the several hours it takes to get there & back. Had I known beforehand, I could’ve taken meds. Driver also acted like he was F1 racer which made it worse, seatbelt buckle wasn’t there for me to strap in for safety & the entire ride back it was also severely raining in which he never slowed down. So not only did I get motion sickness again, but also was concerned for my safety. The ruins were great, but I had to explore on my own or pay extra for a guide inside (which I didn’t do considering I already paid $110 more). I was never given the option to upgrade my ticket to enter the tunnels within the ruins. I didn’t get to go to Macaw park as stated in tour ad. I was taken to sunflower fields instead for about 20 minutes. I tipped “guide” after, but shouldn’t have after I found out the “tour company” is only him and he was the one that overcharged me to begin with. Solo travelers should not be penalized when they have no control over how many other people sign up for the day tour. They should pay the exact same amount as everyone else when they are receiving the exact same tour. This was definitely overpriced Uber ride to the ruins. More cost effective to rent a car yourself and have more freedom to see more in the day.
Sussy_G, Jun 2024
Great day tour to Copán ruins. I had been there before but it was the first time for my daughter and we love everything of the tour. Kerim is an excellent tour guide, he is knowledgeable, responsible, respectful and he went above and beyond making sure we had a great time . He was on time to pick us up at the hotel. We had a great delicious breakfast and then we headed to the ruins, we made a stop to El puente which I had never visited before so it was a nice surprise, at the ruins we had a local amazing tour guide Cesar. We visited the museum and then the Copán ruins town. We did not feel rush at any time Kerim gave us our space and safely took us back to our hotel. I definitely recommend him if you want to have an excellent Copán ruins tour. Thank you Kerim from Sussy and Ángela.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Sussy and Ángela,
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review! I'm thrilled to hear that you both enjoyed your day tour to the Copán ruins, especially since it was a special first-time experience for your daughter. It was my pleasure to ensure that your visit was memorable, and I'm glad you appreciated the stop at El Puente and the time spent with our local guide, Cesar.
Your comfort and satisfaction are my top priorities, so it’s wonderful to know that you felt neither rushed nor pressured throughout the day. It was a joy to share the history and beauty of Copán and our country in general with you both, and I'm grateful for your recommendation.
Thank you again for choosing me as your guide, and I hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future!
Best regards,
Kerim
Pete_G, Mar 2024
erim is an incredible guy and great ambassador for his country. The tour was a 10/10.
I did the Copán ruins day trip from San Pedro Sula. I was the only person and I’m generally not too conversational but he kept me engaged the entire day, (5 hour drive each way). His English is great and he’s also able to provide great historical context on his country and all candid topics up to the present day. I learned heaps about Honduras. On the way back i was sleepy and he made sure to give me peace to rest.
Kerim’s communication throughout the booking process was prompt and professional which eased any concerns i had about making such an ambitious trip with such short timeframe to work with. This far exceeded every other tour group i contacted on my one week journey.
I would highly recommend Kerim as a guide. I could tell he was honorable through our 10 hours of conversation and any solo female travelers would feel comfortable and safe with him.
We even worked out a deal for an airport transfer the next morning since i had an early flight and didn’t want to risk finding a taxi.
Have no doubts, if you book a tour with icatracho tours you will have an amazing experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thanks so much Mr. Pete, for your beautiful words. It makes us feel proud of our work, whose goal is that you as a guest take away the best memories of our small but beautiful country. Thank you for the conversations we had about travel and life in general. That makes us more human. I hope you continue traveling. Thanks gain for your recommendations!!
Noah_B, Jan 2024
Kerim is such a great guy and he's a great tour guide as well. I did two tours with him while in Honduras and I highly recommend booking with him. He's genuine and is always willing to share information about his country whilst providing fun, well paced and memorable experiences. Thanks Kerim!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thanks so much Mr. Noah, your kindly words are appreciated. Thanks for all the experiences and knowledge you share with me, and for appreciate all the simple things We can offer here in Honduras. You are welcome anytime.
Stanton_J, Dec 2023
Kerim is a fantastic guide. He is nice, kind and flexible to accommodate and suggest how to change plans to make things better. My incoming flight was missed so instead of arriving at 7pm I got in at 3am so what does he suggest? Picking me up at airport at 3am instead of my hotel at 5am and off we go. Turned out to be a genius move. We had a great day and it was a great tour of Copan. Only thing to know which was unexpected is you will want to pay $30 for a local guide of Copan and $15 to go into tunnels since that isn’t included. No complaints. Hopefully when you go they will have the damn road finished since it is a LONG drive with traffic and construction blocking one direction. Be prepared to spend a small lifetime in the car but you can sleep and enjoy Kerim’s knowledge of Honduras. I can’t think of a guide with a better attitude and disposition. Thanks Kerim!!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Our most sincere gratitude for choosing us as your travel partner. It was our pleasure to assist you in planning your recent trip and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring the Mayan Ruins of Copan.
At iCatracho Tours, we strive to provide our clients with exceptional service and unforgettable experiences. We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to help make your travel dreams a reality.
Your satisfaction is our top priority and we appreciate your trust in us to handle all aspects of your trip.
Thank you again for choosing iCatracho Tours as your travel companion.
Best regards!!
Chance_N, Aug 2023
This was one of the most memorable days of my life. My guide, Kerim, ask gave me a few options and I asked to do everything...he made it possible! We had a very early start because Copan is VERY far from San Pedro Sula, but we took a rest for a breakfast of great Honduran food in a comfortable restaurant. We then arrived at El Puente, which alone made the trip worthwhile. We then visited Las Sepultura before stopping for lunch and having local beer and coffee. We then went to the Copan museum, explored the tunnels, and wonder throughout the majestic ancient ruins.
Kerim has a lot of experience and knew how to make the day more and more amazing.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Chance:
Thank you immensely for sharing your wonderful experience of our tour, and I'm thrilled to hear that it was one of the most memorable days of your life!
At iCatracho Tours, we strive to tailor our tours to the preferences and interests of our guests, and it's delightful to hear that Kerim succeeded in making your day extraordinary.
Indeed, Copan is quite a distance from San Pedro Sula, but we're glad that you found the early start worthwhile, especially with a satisfying breakfast of authentic Honduran cuisine at a comfortable restaurant to kick off the day on the right note.
El Puente is undoubtedly a highlight of any trip to Copan and exploring Las Sepulturas, indulging in local cuisine and beverages, and immersing yourself in the rich history and culture of the region at the Copan museum and ancient ruins must have been truly enriching experiences.
Kerim's wealth of experience and expertise undoubtedly played a significant role in enhancing your day, and We are delighted that he was able to make each moment more amazing for you. Your appreciation for his efforts means a lot to us.
Once again, thank you for choosing iCatracho Tours and for sharing your fantastic experience. Should you ever find yourself planning another trip to Honduras, we would be honored to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures.
Warmest regards...
Mario_C, Aug 2023
Great day tour witn Kerim to Copan.
He takes care of every need you have to make the visit an amazing experience
Highly recommended !!!
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thanks so much for your visit Mr. M: it was a pleasure to assist you and enjoy a beautiful day of history, culture and nature. Hope you keep the nice spirit continue traveling. Thanks again for your visit to our beautiful country.
charles_w, Feb 2023
Excellent experience wonderful place and interesting to see more of Honduras. It’s a long day trip but worth the effort. Kerim was excellent, very informed and a fantastic driver
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you for your review about the Day Tour of the Mayan Ruins of Copan. We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience and found the place wonderful and interesting. Yes, the trip is long but we're glad to know that it was worth the effort for you. Kerim is indeed an excellent tour guide and a fantastic driver. We're thrilled that you found him to be very informed and enjoyed his company throughout the trip. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon on another adventure in Honduras!
Joel S, May 2017
Excellent trip. Tour guide was great. Perfect day.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
A few days ago, of this excellent trip. Here Mr. Joel, updating the information joint between Viator and TripAdvisor. Thanks for visiting our little country. Thanks for shared so many stories. Say hi to your Dad. Hope you continue enjoying traveling with your football team. Best regards from Honduras.
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