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Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary: Adventure and Wildlife in Roatan
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26 Ratings
Coxen Hole
Embark on a private tour to the Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary in Roatan for an adventure-filled day with wildlife. Hang out with sloths, monkeys, and birds, and add on a canopy tour or beach pass for extra fun!
Embark on a private tour to the Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary in Roatan for an adventure-filled day with wildlife. Hang out with sloths, monkeys, and birds, and add on a canopy tour or beach pass for extra fun!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mayan Eden - Ready for some sloth time? Mayan Eden is the ideal spot to relax with sloths in Roatan. This incredible animal sanctuary is nestled in the jungle and is home to delightful creatures like sloths, monkeys, birds, and more. Visitors can also opt for a canopy/zip-line tour at Mayan Eden.
- El Faro - Optional Stop: This is a fantastic…
- Mayan Eden - Ready for some sloth time? Mayan Eden is the ideal spot to relax with sloths in Roatan. This incredible animal sanctuary is nestled in the jungle and is home to delightful creatures like sloths, monkeys, birds, and more. Visitors can also opt for a canopy/zip-line tour at Mayan Eden.
- El Faro - Optional Stop: This is a fantastic photo opportunity between West End and West Bay! From one of the highest points in Roatan, you can view both sides of the island. The scenery is absolutely stunning.
Admission: Entry requires a $2 fee, purchasing a beer/drink, or buying something from their souvenir shop.
- Roatan Rum Company - Optional Stop: Discover the world of rum, create your own rum, sample the rum, and purchase rum cake and other treats! Enjoy the breathtaking view of the entire West End of the island from their deck.
- West Bay Beach - Visitors will be taken to one of the finest resorts in West Bay Beach, Paradise Beach Resort. The resort is beautiful and offers spectacular views, including the stunning view from their jungle pool just steps away from Roatan’s clear waters. West Bay Beach is arguably the best beach in Central America, simply magnificent. Here, guests have access to numerous activities, attractions, restaurants, and more. Some of the world’s best snorkeling can be experienced just a few strokes from West Bay Beach. A visit to Roatan isn’t complete without a trip to West Bay.
- The Roatan Chocolate Factory - Guests will be taken to perhaps the most popular spot on the island, The Roatan Chocolate Factory. Upon arrival, the reason for its popularity becomes clear. Here, visitors will learn about chocolate, the chocolate-making process, the history of chocolate and Honduras, the benefits and positive effects of cacao in La Moskitia Rainforest in Honduras, and of course, sample 12 different types of jaguar-friendly, internationally acclaimed chocolate. It’s a delightful experience!
If time allows and there’s interest, a walking tour of West End can be arranged, where visitors can explore other shops, souvenirs, art galleries, recycled art, rock shops, and more.
- Flowers Bay - Optional Stop: This area offers a glimpse into local life and the charming neighborhood of Flowers Bay. Many houses here are built on stilts right over the water. It’s another great spot for a photo or two! Capturing a photo at the official Roatan Sign is a must!
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Wi-Fi and Security
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Wi-Fi and Security
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Towels are not included
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks
- $2 to buy a beer/drink or buy something in their souvenir shop.
- Towels are not included
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks
- $2 to buy a beer/drink or buy something in their souvenir shop.
Additional Information
This is undoubtedly one of Roatan’s most sought-after shore excursions. Participants will have the opportunity to explore one of the island’s finest animal sanctuaries and interact with delightful creatures such as sloths, monkeys, birds, and more. For those seeking additional excitement, a canopy tour or zip-line adventure at Mayan Eden is also…
This is undoubtedly one of Roatan’s most sought-after shore excursions. Participants will have the opportunity to explore one of the island’s finest animal sanctuaries and interact with delightful creatures such as sloths, monkeys, birds, and more. For those seeking additional excitement, a canopy tour or zip-line adventure at Mayan Eden is also available.
Additionally, there is an option to enhance the experience with a beach pass at Paradise Beach Resort, situated on West Bay Beach, the premier beach in Central America, previously ranked among the top 20 beach destinations worldwide by Travelers Choice Awards. For those not interested in the beach or looking to indulge in something delicious, a visit to The Roatan Chocolate Factory in West End can be added. At the chocolate factory, guests will enjoy a tour to see the chocolate-making process, learn about chocolate and Honduras, and sample 12 varieties of jaguar-friendly, internationally acclaimed chocolate. Prepare for an enriching experience on this stunning island.
Location
Berth 1 - Port of Roatan
Main Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(26 Ratings)
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Roxanne_a
Feb 24, 2026
Jason was a great guide! - 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.
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Rebecca_m
Jan 24, 2026
Great Roatan adventure during cruise stop - 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.
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Macy_f
Jan 4, 2026
Awesome private guide with excellent photo ops. - 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.
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Kate_p
Jan 2, 2026
These are the good guys! they really deliver. - 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.
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Kathleenaf4080hj
Oct 28, 2025
Wonderful private tour - sloths, butterflies, monkeys, birds, iguanas, chocolate! - 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.
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Renee_a
Sep 10, 2025
Mario is the BEST! - 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.
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E2197jbmiguela
Jun 26, 2025
Great experience with expert tour guide - 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!!!
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Jennifer_g
Jun 10, 2025
Great stop on Roatan - We had a great time on this excursion! Our driver Lisbeth was wonderful and didn’t just drive us to the sanctuary but brought us to a great spot for pics! She also offered additional stops if we wanted. She was very knowledgeable about the island and gave us great info on the way to & from the sanctuary (she waited for us so no delays making our way back.) the sanctuary was great - we got to take pictures with a sloth (no holding allowed), feed monkeys, see butterflies & beautiful birds!
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Brian_s
Apr 30, 2025
10/10 Highly Recommend!!! - Let me preface this review by saying that we had a private tour with the party of 12. Catering to the individual needs of a group that big can be very challenging.
First, the tour provider;
This tour provider was amazing!!! They far exceeded our expectations in both their customer service and attention to detail. Our tour guide Darby was especially memorable. Her and our driver went out of their way to make sure that our needs were met. Even without being asked she was able to tell where a potential problem could have lied and made adjustments to fix that problem immediately. She made us feel valued as customers and provided an experience that was truly one-of-a-kind. If the tour provider owner is reading this, Darby is definitely a staff member you wouldn’t want to lose!!!
As for the animal sanctuary;
It was wonderful and exceeded my expectations. The capuchin monkeys were a highlight of the experience. I loved that it was a sanctuary with free roaming animals that interacted with you opposed to a zoo like feel where you had to go into cages for interactions. Our tour guide at the sanctuary was knowledgeable, informative, and brought a sense of fun and intimacy to the interaction.
As for the West Bay Beach;
It was simply amazing! The turquoise waters and white sand beaches were perfect. The resort pool was beautiful situated near the beach and under a jungle canopy. He was very tranquil and a perfect experience for our group that love to just lay and read in the shade. We had a personalized weight staff who was on top of our every need constantly. Even though the drink and food prices seem reasonable, I would expect to pay at least $200.00 per couple for an afternoon of drinking and eating.
Overall, this was an amazing one of a kind experience that I would highly recommend for any group of any size.
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Colette_w
Apr 10, 2025
5 Teen Approved - I have 5 teens w me on spring break... this was a great excursion for a fraction of the cost as thru the cruise line. Our guide was friendly and safe and all the girls had a great time!
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