Private tour

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Learn about and interact with some of Honduras' local wildlife. Visit two animal sanctuaries and make new friends with sloths, monkeys, and iguanas, after that relax at the West End Beach Club.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Spanish
Pickup optional: Your exact pickup time will be confirmed by the local partner via e-mail or phone. Keep an eye on your inbox and spam folder.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Venita – United States

Suzette was AMAZING!!! She made sure we spent enough time with the sloths, monkeys & iguanas. Since she’s A local she knew the area very well. We even took her up on the best local restaurant… which was so good.

Brian – United States

I booked a private tour in Roatán, Honduras, for my son and me—our first time booking outside the cruise line. I trusted the reviews, and they didn’t steer me wrong. From the ship, it was about a 10-minute walk beyond the pier gates, where numerous tour operators were waiting. As promised, our guide, Junior, was easy to spot and wasted no time getting us started. The private tour was worth every penny. We planned our itinerary in advance, gained private access to several facilities, and moved at our own pace. Junior was phenomenal—his knowledge was endless, answering every question with ease. We packed in multiple activities that would have taken an entire day through the cruise line and did it in half the time. The best part? Junior showed us the real Roatán. He took us where locals go—a laid-back beach club, snorkeling in pristine waters, and even a stop in one of the island’s poorer areas to see how residents truly live. We ended the day at a hidden roadside restaurant, surrounde

Highlights

Interact with local animals, such as sloths, iguanas, parrots, and monkeys
Learn about the wildlife of Roatán from a local guide
Wind down at the end of the tour on a relaxing beach stop

Full description

Start your half-day tour with pickup from your cruise ship terminal or your accommodation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Then, make your way to the first of two animal sanctuaries with your professional, bilingual guide. Visit Daniel Johnson’s Monkey and Sloth Hangout, a small, family-run animal sanctuary and a safe and loving environment for many animals. You will get to interact with and learn all about sloths, capuchin monkeys, scarlet macaws, and parrots, with a guided tour through the park. Then, head to The Arch’s Iguana & Marine Park, one of the oldest animal sanctuaries on the island of Roatan. Established back in 1980 to protect iguanas, it is now home to over 4,000 iguanas, including the black spiny-tailed iguana that is native to Central America. After all the animal love, finish off with a beach break. Rest or make use of the facilities such as beach chairs, freshwater, WiFi, and showers before returning to your cruise ship or hotel, lunch, snacks and drinks also available for purchase.

Includes

Bilingual guide
Entrance fee
Beach stop with beach chairs, freshwater, showers, and WiFi at the beach
Pickup and drop-off from cruise terminal (if option select)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Food and drinks

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

You will be picked up from Coxen Hole Port of Roatan or Mahogany Bay Cruise Ship Port, depending on where your cruise provider decides. At Coxen Hole Port, search for gate 1 and for the local partner's name. At Mahogany Port, the local partner will be at the taxi terminal right in front of the gate. Your tour will start around 30 to 40 minutes after your ship arrives and passengers have been cleared to disembark. If your cruise arrival time changes for any reason, please be sure to contact the local partner directly so that a guide can be available to meet you.

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Important information

What to bring

Sunscreen
Insect repellent

Know before you go

Pickup may take place at any time between 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Roatán: Private Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary Tour