Utila Know Before You Go:  www.utiladiveventures.com

GETTING TO UTILA

For travel to Utila from the U.S. the main gateways in Honduras are San Pedro Sula and Roatan where connections are made with inter-island carriers who offer limited flights to the island. Laguna Beach resort also offers a charter flight on Saturday which will be available for our group. The charter flight is $200/pp roundtrip from Roatan and $240/pp roundtrip from San Pedro Sula. You will need to make sure you arrive before 3:00pm on Saturday, June 25 and that your departure flight on July 2 leaves after 9:00am. 

Please send us your international flight information and we will arrange your flights to Utila. Should you have any other questions, feel free to contact Utila Dive Ventures directly. 

Guests should keep in mind that airlines traveling into Honduras allow 2 bags of fifty pounds per person as well as one one carry-on of forty pounds and one personal item. If your bags are over weight you will be charged $25-$30 extra per bag. During the months of Dec-Jan and Jun-Aug Honduras has what is known as an embargo period. During the embargo period you are allowed your carry-on and personal item and your two checked bags are restricted to fifty pounds each. If your bags are over weight they will make you leave things at the airport. Please keep this in mind when packing your bags!

PASSPORTS & DOCUMENTATION

Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket to travel to Honduras. US citizens require a passport which must be valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the travelers' responsibility to ensure they have the proper documentation to travel to the destination and return to
their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always
check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at
www.travel.state.gov for more information. The Reservations Center cannot assume responsibility for
passengers not having correct documentation

Conservation Laws

Conservation Laws do not permit wearing gloves, spear fishing or collecting. Bay Islands Conservation Association guidelines and Municipal Environmental Laws are followed by Kids Sea Camp and Laguna Beach Resort.

Curency

The official currency is Honduran Lempiras (HNL).
1.00 US Dollar = 18.92 HNL
1.00 HNL = 0.05 US Dollar

 Air Travel Tips
•If your local travel agent has problems booking you flights on Aerolineas SOSA and Atlantic Airlines, you can always contact Morgan's Travel or World Wide Travel, two local Utila travel agents with over 50 years combined experience in getting people to and from Utila.

•If you have to stay overnight in San Pedro Sula, I strongly recommend you stay at the Metrotel Express (formerly Microtel Inn & Suites) in San Pedro Sula. It is the closest hotel to the San Pedro Sula airport, it is modern (built in the style of a Holiday Inn and charges similar prices) and it is secure and safe, (which is more than I can say for most of the Hotels in downtown San Pedro Sula). There is also a reasonably good restaurant (Larsons) next door to the Microtel Inn.

•There are no Hotel shuttles at San Pedro Airport. Make sure you take a licensed taxi. They will be in the taxi rank. Do not accept a ride with somebody unless you are sure they are a proper taxi. You will get hassled by people trying to take your bags to get you into their taxi, this is OK as long as it is a licensed taxi. Always agree the taxi fare beforehand, otherwise you are likely to be overcharged when you reach your destination. If you can speak a little Spanish, then don't be afraid to use it. You're less likely to be overcharged if you behave like you know your way around.

•Do not be concerned if your taxi is a beaten up old vehicle. Most taxi's in Honduras are like this. Do not be too concerned if your taxi driver drives like a madman, again this is typical of Honduras taxi drivers. Do not be surprised if there are no seat belts in your taxi, hardly anybody in Honduras uses them.

•The taxi fare from San Pedro Sula airport to the Microtel Inn is about a 10-15 minute journey and will cost around 250.00 - 400.00 Lempira ($US 13 - 25) per person depending upon the time of day, number of passengers, amount of luggage, etc. Your taxi driver will accept US Dollars, but will make change in Lempira. If you like your taxi driver, you may well be able to arrange with him to pick you up for the return journey back to the airport (at a discounted fare), otherwise arrange a return taxi in advance at the Microtel Reception desk.

•Do NOT go into downtown San Pedro Sula at after dark unless you are familiar with the city, it can be a dangerous place at night. Even the local people are careful in San Pedro Sula at night.

Weather & Climate : The Bay Islands are known for their outstanding climate. The average temperature is in the 80's (F) and ranges from the uppers 80's during the Summer months and the low 80's during the winter months. The occasional cold front sweeps through the island generally 2-3 times a year dropping the temperature into the high 60's for a few days. The average yearly rain fall is 100 inches, creating a lush green tropical paradise year round.

Time Zone : Utila is in the Central Time Zone but does not observe daylight savings time.

Electricity : 110 current (same as U.S.)

Communications : The resort now has wireless internet and there is a computer available at the resort for a fee plus tax. The in-town office has a land phone and fax machine. For calls or faxes you need to place or receive, a trip into town can be arranged upon request. (Calls are made at the expense of the guest.)

 

REMINDER: ALL US PASSPORTS MUST BE VALID FOR UP 6 SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO EXPIRATION DATE TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY. AIRLINES ARE ENFORCING THIS

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