Honduras - The Lodge at Pico Bonito

The lodge is in a great location, very comfortable with fantastic staff. Even when the weather wasn't good it was just a nice place to relax and still see wildlife.

R.W. Hertfordshire

We saw many species of birds and other wildlife in a new country and ate and drank the local food. The Pico Bonito Lodge was very good and welcoming and the staff and guides were very attentive. We saw a variety of habitats during the holiday and the transport worked well due to the good driver. Overall a pleasant experience and good lasting memories.

M.C. Bedfordshire

We enjoyed a 10 day bird watching trip based around Pico Bonito National Park in the rain forested heartlands of Honduras. Knowledgeable and friendly local guides took us on daily excursions exploring this little- known region, leading us on early morning walks and amazing boat trips that brought us stunning views of over 190 different types of birds, frogs, monkeys and snakes. The food was delicious and our luxury rainforest cabins couldn't be bettered for nature watching on the doorstep day and night.

L.S. Kent

I have travelled many times with Naturetrek over the years and their service has been excellent. A considerable increase in the number of trips offered by the company has not led to a deterioration in quality of service or personal attention to queries or problems from their clients. Honduras was an example of this. Pre- and post-tour extensions were arranged without fuss, as well as different routes to our destinations at different times. Apart from unavoidable weather-affected plans (capably handled by the company), events proceeded very smoothly with no unwelcome surprises for the group. Tour guides were excellent and knowledgeable in the many aspects of interest to the clients in addition to the main feature of the trip - ornithology. Accommodation, transport and food was the best available and helped make a strenuous trip as comfortable as it could be. In order to make these tours as valuable as clients desire, there is a cost implication that cannot be denied. However, these costs were not jaw-dropping and I believe the trip was excellent value for money.

J.H. Hampshire

Pico Bonito is a beautiful peaceful resort with great wildlife, an extensive trail system, and a pleasant pool. The cabins are large, and the food excellent. Olbin and Santos are outstanding bird guides with great knowledge and enthusiasm. The resort is several miles up a private road and very safe to walk around- it is an oasis. The trips out to different sites were varied and interesting and added to our bird tally. Although some stamina is needed for the very early starts, it was an advantage to have a single base. The arrangements by Naturetrek all worked well, and the only problem was with the totally inefficient customs in Atlanta, which nearly cost us our connection, but which is obviously outside of Naturetrek's control.

P.G. London

Pico Bonito lodge was everything we hoped for. NB The moth trap there is marvellous - new things every night. The Honduran Emerald site is also wonderful for butterflies and dragonflies.

D.W. Lancashire

The overall itinerary allowed for a good all-round look at the bird life of the area. We saw most of the target species, including Sungrebe, and also saw Manatees and other mammals.

B.L. Powys

Pico Bonito Lodge, surroundings, cabins and food were superb. The guides were first class - accommodating and competent. Their birding ability was amazing.

R.S.

The accommodation and staff at Pico Bonito Lodge were excellent and the guides were very good.

Mr & Mrs B.

The bird guide at Pico Bonito, Esdras, was excellent, very knowledgeable and talented. The lodge was very good, a lovely setting and everything catered for that you would need.

E.H. Edinburgh

The cabins at Pico Bonito were extremely comfortable. The staff were helpful and the guide was excellent.

M.S.

Snorkelling extension a wonderful day - A 40 minute boat ride to the off shore islands that are surrounded by coral reefs submerged in warm clear water. Colourful fish, spectacular corals, an Island stop to sea star fish, Pink Boa's, Canivet's Hummingbird and Yucatan Vireo, a rustic lunch and a chance to buy souvenir jewellery hand crafted in natural mediums of nut shells and seeds. Tame shore birds, running along the waterline, Sanderlings, Turnstones and Pelicans.

J.B.

Alexander Alvarado - an excellent bird guide, full of enthusiasm and wanted to show us all the birds that he could.

Mr and Mrs M. Hertfordshire

The lodge was lovely, I can't fault it. Very nice rooms with fresh flowers and plenty of bottled water. Lovely pool and sunbathing area. Greta food and attentive service. Guides were excellent and it was a nice combination of woodland trips, boat excursion and two trips to the coast. The snorkelling trip was excellent and it was good to see several islands. Also the trip to see the Hummingbirds at Rio Santiago was very special. A wonderful holiday- thank you.

C.C. Cornwall

The three local guides were outstanding with their phenomenal eyesight to pick up the birds. They were always friendly, courteous and well organised. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything ran smoothly. The highland extension was well worth doing.

M.S. Devon