Joining information for Adventure Tours starting in Tegucigalpa, Honduras Joining Hotel Details Arrival in Tegucigalpa Airport transfers in joining and departing cities are not included but can be booked through Tucan Travel at an additional cost. Transfer prices are listed on our website.
Joining Your Tour Click here to find out where you can take out US$ for your local payment. The hotel usually has safe deposit boxes for your use (you will get an itemised receipt). Please leave all of your important documents, money and travellers cheques here when you go out but remember to carry some form of ID and a photocopy of your passport with you. It is advisable not to wear chains or expensive looking watches or jewellery while in major South American cities. You should also keep your camera concealed when not in use and carry daypacks on your front for extra safety. Crime in Latin America is not as bad as its reputation but you must be sensible and alert. Enjoy your tour with Tucan Travel! Last Updated 12/03/10Before leaving home please make sure you have received ALL of the following information from your booking consultant (please note: information marked with an asterisk can also be downloaded from our website at www.tucantravel.com)
The pre-departure booklet is full of useful information and will answer the numerous questions you will have as you prepare for your tour. It is the place to look for guidance on travel documents, health & safety, packing and what to expect from your style of tour. You will also find a list of recommended reading material relevant to your tour.
The tour dossier will give you important information specific to your tour and will provide you with a detailed description of the itinerary.
The country dossier(s) contain essential information about visas, arrival transfers, spending money & costs, taxes & tips, climate and local food etc.
Please be sure to check the latest news section of our website and download a copy of the pre departure information close to your departure date, in case of updates or changes which may affect your plans.
The optional excursions guide details all of the optional activities available at each destination along your tour. This will enable you to plan your budget and itinerary accordingly.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ YOUR BROCHURE, PRE-DEPARTURE BOOKLET AND TOUR DOSSIER THOROUGHLY!
Hotel Plaza Centro
4a Ave 4a C11 Peatonal
Esquina Opuesta al Correo Nacional
Barrio Centro
Tegucigalpa
Tel: (504) 237-2111 / 2118
Fax: (504) 237-6110
When arriving at Tegucigalpa International Airport we recommend that you obtain some local currency (lempira) as soon as you arrive. At Tegucigalpa airport there are money exchange offices offering a good rate. The rate will always be slightly lower at the airport than in the city centre, but remember it may be inconvenient to find an exchange office open in the city
If you would prefer to make your own way to and from your hotel, the International Airport is located 7km South of Tegucigalpa centre. Taxi services are readily available within the immediate vicinity of the airport. A private yellow taxi should cost Lps140 (approx US$9) to the city centre although you will need to agree a price beforehand. Alternatively a shared taxi (called ‘colectivo’) should cost from US$3-5 per person – but make sure they take you all the way to your hotel.
Day 1 of all our tours is simply an arrival day, with no organised activities, so you will have some free time to relax or see some of the local sights. You should find some local information (e.g. a few good places to eat and drink, do laundry, etc.) on the hotel notice board. Your tour leader will be staying in the hotel and should have put up a welcome note to let you know what room s/he is in. A pre-departure meeting is usually held in the afternoon or early evening of day 1. You will need to bring the following important items to your meeting with the tour leader:
Please note: If you have booked an arrival transfer with us and you are going to be delayed more than two hours, you must advise us of the delay at least 6 hours before arrival. If we are advised in time, we will make every effort to reschedule your transfer and your driver will be asked to wait for two hours after your new expected arrival time. However if we are not made aware of any change, the driver will only wait for two hours after the original scheduled arrival time and after this point it will be up to you to arrange transport to your hotel at your own expense. Please contact us on the emergency contact address below if you are likely to be delayed.
Zac Lanham (+51) 84 984 76 21 64
Tucan Travel Destination Manager Cuzco, Peru
Please note: These numbers are a service for emergency calls only. We respectfully request that you consider the urgency of your enquiry. Non-urgent enquiries should be made during office hours. Visit contact us page for office hours.
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