Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops
Description
This is definitely one of Roatan's most popular shore excursions. You will have the chance to visit one of the best animal sanctuaries on the island and hang out with precious animals likes sloths, monkeys, birds and more. And if that's not enough, you can also choose to do a canopy tour/zip-line adventure at Mayan Eden. You will also have the option to add-on a beach pass at Paradise Beach Resort, located right on the best beach in all of Central America, West Bay Beach (Voted before into the top 20 beach destinations in the world on Travelers Choice Awards). And if you don't want to do the beach or want to add something tasty, you can add-on a visit/stop at The Roatan Chocolate Factory in West End. At the chocolate factory you will receive a factory tour to see how its made, learn a lot about chocolate and Honduras and of course try 12 different kinds of jaguar friendly and internationally renowned chocolate. Get ready for a wholesome experience on our beautiful island.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Sloth time anyone? Mayan Eden is the perfect place to hangout with sloths in Roatan. This amazing animal sanctuary is situated in the jungle and is the home of precious animals like sloths, monkeys, birds and more. You can also choose to do a canopy/zip-line tour at Mayan Eden.
Optional Stop: This is the perfect photo opportunity between West End and West Bay! You can see both sides of the island from one of the highest peaks in Roatan. The view is simply amazing. Admission: To go in, you will have to pay $2, buy a beer/drink or buy something in their souvenir shop.
Optional Stop: Learn about rum, make your own rum, try the rum, buy rum cake and other goodies! Take in the amazing view of the entire West End of the island from their deck.
We're going to take you to one of the best resorts in West Bay Beach, Paradise Beach Resort. The resort itself is gorgeous and has amazing views all around, including the breathtaking view from their jungle pool a few steps away from the clear waters of Roatan. West Bay beach is arguably the best beach in Central America, its simply marvelous. Here you'll have access to many activities, attractions, restaurants and much more. Some of the best snorkeling in the world can be experienced a couple of strokes right off West Bay Beach. If you come to Roatan, going to West Bay is a must.
We will take you to probably the most visited place on the island, The Roatan Chocolate Factory. Once you get there, you will understand why. Here, you will learn about chocolate, chocolate making, the history of chocolate and Honduras, the benefits and positive effects of cacao in La Moskitia Rainforest in Honduras and of course try 12 different kinds of jaguar-friendly, internationally renowned chocolate. You're in for a treat! If time permits and you're in for it, we can do a walking tour of West End where you can check out other shops, souvenirs, art gallery's, recycled art, rock shop and more.
Optional Stop: This is an area where you can see how the locals live and check the beautiful neighborhood of Flowers Bay. A lot of the houses here are right on the water on stilts. Here, we'll get a chance for another photo opportunity or two! Taking a photo at the official Roatan Sign is a must!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up right in front of the cruise port! We'll have a sign that says "Roatan Tour Guide Association" and has our logo on it! Pick-up/Drop-off are included in all of our tours. We will contact you very soon to send you more information! After booking, please check your inbox! If you require pickup past Dixon Cove, your place of stay or hotel is not included. Therefore, you can choose the option "I will select my pickup location later" and we will message you to discuss your pickup. Keep in mind there's an extra fee for pickup past Dixon Cove, depending on where you need pickup from.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(28)
This excursion was very expensive for what it was. The sanctuary we went to was over run with people and we only very briefly got to hold a monkey one time and that was it, and we were there for a long time waiting. We had to wait a long time to start the zip line and by the time we got to the beach we only really had an hour there. And the beach was also very crowded and didn’t feel much like a beach. There were tons of boats parked right up by the beach too which took away from the vibe. We did a couple other excursions at other ports during our cruise. This was by far the most expensive and the least appealing.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that this excursion did not meet your expectations. The day of your visit was one of the busier cruise ship days on the island, which can result in longer wait times and larger crowds at some of Roatán’s most popular attractions. The animal sanctuary and beach included in your itinerary are among the island’s most visited locations, and visitor volume can fluctuate significantly depending on cruise schedules. We understand that waiting for activities and having limited beach time can be frustrating, especially when visiting from a cruise ship where schedules are fixed. While we work hard to maximize the experience within the time available, factors such as attraction wait times, traffic, and port schedules can sometimes impact the amount of time spent at each stop. West Bay Beach is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, but on days when multiple cruise ships are in port, it can be considerably busier than on other days. The number of boats operating in the area may also vary depending on weather, tour schedules, and daily activity levels. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for visiting Roatán. We wish you all the best on your future travels.
Great tour. Mario was our guide and he was wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable. We visited the monkeys, sloths, toucans and butterflies, then went on to the chocolate factory. We walked across the street and enjoyed a Honduran beer at a bar overlooking the water.
Despite the initial chaos at the meet up spot, all the locals were friendly and helpful and connected us to our driver/tour guide- Jason. He did a wonderful job and was very informative and patient during our great tour. The "Sloth Sanctuary" is a small zoo in a jungle which is great if you can handle semi steep hill climbs and descents over uneven terrain-wear comfortable shoes. Overall, the tour was a great experience That I would do again.
Jason was a fantastic guide today! We saw so much of the island and he had a wealth of knowledge about the history and culture. He knew the spots to go to, knew people at each stop and really made our day a personal tour. Definitely would recommend to anyone visiting Roatan.
We had a great time with Jayson as our driver. He met us near the cruise ship, and we walked to their vehicle. He then drove us to the animal sanctuary and also to the zip lining course that we added to our adventure. Jayson was very patient with all of us and gave us lots of information about the local culture and geography. He took us to both very local non-touristy areas as well as the tourist areas that we requested. He took us to a great lookout point where we had wonderful views and also a few local crafts people. We really enjoyed the food at the local restaurant that he took us to as well as the small chocolate shop. The zip line adventure was perfect for us, but did require some hiking and stair steps. It rained lightly in the morning while we were zip lining which only added to the tropical adventure. We highly recommend Jayson and Dani’s tour group.
We had a private driver who took us safely to our destinations and was there to take us on to our next location and back to the ship. She was kind and even provided wipes and an umbrella when needed. Sadly most of the animals that we saw at the sanctuary were in large cages. We were able to hold a monkey (not caged) and a Mccaw. We were even able to get some excellent selfies with a sloth (no touching though). The Mayan Eden sanctuary was like a small zoo in a poor country. The chocolate factory was interesting, as well. Overall it was a great experience and it was awesome to have a private guide.
This is a *great* group to adventure with. Dani (manager) is super helpful and really responsive. Our tour guide (Billy) was exactly what you hope for when signing up for a local tour guide: he knows all the tourism stuff, but also knows all the 'extra' bits, that add colour to a trip. We had a super afternoon- just the right pace, fun things along the way. It is very low-key, so don't come expecting flashing llights and big-scale commercial stops. You will get a sense of the scale and feel of the island, meet people who do what they do because they love it, and see past the tourist strip sections of Roatan.
Dani was an amazing tour guide! He got us everywhere safely. We did a private tour (the wives) while the husbands went zip lining. We went to the sloth and monkey sanctuary, the iguana sanctuary, and the chocolate factory with great local shopping at each location.
We had an amazing day with Mario! He was courteous, informative, and friendly! The Sanctuary was so fun! Definitely wear comfortable shoes as the terrain in uneven & a bit rocky.
Absolutely great tour given by Orlando. He was very knowledgeable about the island and drove us safely and expertly around Roatan’s hilly terrain. Mayan Eden was so much fun and the sloths and monkeys were our favorites. After visiting the Chocolate Factory and getting some ice cream, Orlando took us to a wonderful restaurant with a beautiful overlook and great food. Thank you RTGA!!!
