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UTILA?
The Island of Utila is a different world to mainland Honduras because of the 300 year British influence on the Bay Islands. The island is mostly uninhabited except for the small fishing village of East Harbour with a population of 6,000. The main language on the island is English whereas mainland Honduras speaks Spanish. Historically, Utila was largely a fishing and agrarian community. Its claim to fame is that Henry Morgan's treasure is buried somewhere on the Island!
The beaches are found west of town toward Blue Bayou. At Blue Bayou you can swing in a hammock, relax and enjoy the beach with a good book or snorkel on the reef just offshore. The Utila Cayes are just short boat trip away where you will find 11 palm studded islands surrounded by white sandy beaches.
Utila is located next to the famous Island of Roatan.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Upon arrival in La Ceiba, Honduras, (Flight is NOT included), you will be transferred via van and boat to the island of Utila. . .a paradise for divers, beach fans and lazy bums who want to only hang out on the white sandy beach and sip rum punch. This first night is yours, so enjoy a few drinks, lots of music and new friends. Overnight at The Mango Resort.
DAYS 2, 3, 4, and 5: Enjoy breakfast, followed by the PADI Open Water Dive Certification Course. Throughout the course, you'll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You will earn your PADI certification by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water (ocean) dives. After your Dive course each day, overnight at The Mango Resort.(B)
DAYS 6 and 7: Enjoy breakfast and then spend the day at leisure at the beach! All kinds of activities are available on location, from Jet-skis to cycling, to the resort pool, jacuzzi, etc. Overnight at The Mango Resort.(B)
Optional Scuba Dives: Practice your diving by adding an additional 2 dives per day on Days 6 & 7 for only $99.00 per person (for two days).
DAY 8: Enjoy breakfast, and then transfer back to Airport for your return flight home!(B)
About PADI Open Water Dive Certification:
As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you have already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the Open Water program.
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. You must be older than the age of 14 to begin the PADI Open Water Diver program. For those of you who are between the ages of 10 and 14 and would like to participate in the PADI Open Water Diver Program, the PADI Junior Open Water Diver Program is available to you. A PADI Junior Open Water Diver between the ages of 10 and 14 years may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet. What's Included
7 Nights at the Mango Resort in an air-conditioned room
Daily Breakfast
Boat dive rides
PADI Open Water certification
Utila airport Transfer
What's NOT Included
Airfare from the USA to Honduras
$3.00 Reef Fee per day
Lunch and Dinner
Alcohol beverages
Tips
Rental equipment available in islands
Honduras departure taxes
Reservations subject to availability.
* This price is our low season rate (based on double occupancy and per person).
Single people: Add only $450.00 extra + high season surcharge (if apply)
High season: 11/15--05/15 (Surcharge: $69.00 per person).
Honduras departure tax is not included in our package ($25.00 p/p)
Payment by Credit Card thru Paypal (one time $15.00 bank wire fee + 2.9% of your grand total for US residents, 3.9% for Canadian residents)
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