Roatan on the Wild Side
Excursion Highlights:
- Experience the unforgettable Roatan on the Wild Side
Tour, combining history and wildlife
- Visit the Iguana Farm, a safe haven
for over 2,700 endangered spiny-tailed iguanas
- Have an exciting animal interaction at the West End
with friendly capuchin and black spider monkeys
- Explore the bustling West End tourist hub, home to
scuba diving centers, beach clubs, and local shops
- Capture stunning views of the South Shore at a dramatic lookout
Price: $80.00
Shore Excursion Size Standard
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural,
Historical
Shore Excursion Duration 3 Hours
Activity Level Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From An approximately 5 to 8-minute walk, or an approximately
2-minute taxi (not included, approximately $2 US one
way) is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be
provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend
wearing comfortable clothing and tennis or walking shoes are recommended.
Sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent are also recommended.
Restrictions Guests must be able to walk over paved, as well as uneven,
packed dirt surfaces, some of which are at an incline. Children of all ages are
welcome on this tour. Infants (ages 3 and younger) may attend the tour free of
charge with advanced notice at the time of booking.
Departing from the pier on the South
Shore of the island for your Roatan Wildlife Tour, you will first make your way
towards the East End. Along the way you will hear of the island's colorful
history which includes Indians, slaves, invaders, pirates, buried gold, and a
charming blend of cultures, people and languages. You may also see the wreck of
ships along the coast on this Roatan shore excursion.
Your first stop is the Iguana Farm.
The spiny-tailed iguana has long been the main ingredient in iguana stew, a
local specialty. In 2004, the lizard was added to the endangered species list, but unfortunately can still be found on local menus.
Luckily, more than 2,700 iguanas have
made their way to the Iguana Farm where they are free to roam without fear of
becoming an entree. Although wild, iguanas are very docile and allow visitors
to get up close to touch them and for photos. The farm is also home to a small
marine park, toucans and other local animals.
You will then drive to the West End of
the island where you will have the opportunity to see parrots, coati (also
known as the Brazilian aardvark), island rabbits, deer, raccoons, sloths and
more.
The highlight of this Roatan excursion
stop is a fun animal interaction with the white-faced capuchin and black spider
monkeys that reside here. You will get to interact with and pose for numerous
photos with your new friends. Be forewarned, they are friendly, curious, and
unpredictable.
Continue on along the West End, the tourist side of the island, with
scuba diving centers, hotels, resorts, restaurants, beach clubs and tourist
shops. Here you will have some free time on your own to walk along the white-sand beach, explore the tiny shops, or perhaps
purchase some of the local cuisine or rum.
Returning to the pier area, you will
have the opportunity to take photos and video of the
South Shore from a dramatic lookout. You will pass through several more small communities before arriving in Coxen Hole, the
capital of Roatan. From here you will be returned to the pier.
Please Note: Due to updated local regulations effective April 1, 2025,
guests will no longer be permitted to hold the monkeys and sloths as physical
contact with animals in parks and sanctuaries are
restricted. Photo opportunities, however, may still be available. Please note
that this policy is subject to change as the situation evolves.