ATV riding in Roatan: Wildlife sanctuary and beach club

Ride the trails, meet the wildlife, end at the beach

ATV riding in Roatan combines off-road trails with visits to a wildlife sanctuary, local shops and a beach club. You operate automatic-transmission ATVs on scenic paths and through streams, then walk through the sanctuary to see sloths, monkeys and macaws up close. The day includes stops at a chocolate factory, craft market, the iconic Roatan sign and West Bay Beach Club.

Step-by-step itinerary

Roatan ATV tour and wildlife visit

• Visit wildlife sanctuary
• Ride ATV through trails
• Tour chocolate factory and market
• Stop at Roatán sign
• Relax at West Bay Beach Club

The experience

The ATVs have automatic gearboxes, so you don't need off-road experience to ride. You'll drive along trails, splash through small streams and climb gentle hills while taking in views of the island's landscape. A guide leads the group and handles the route, leaving you to focus on the ride itself and the scenery around you.

After the riding portion, you'll walk through a wildlife sanctuary where sloths, monkeys and macaws live. The guide shares facts about the animals' behaviors and habitats while you photograph them in their space. This part of the day is paced for observation and learning, not speed.

The tour includes stops at a local chocolate factory where you can taste and buy, a craft market for handmade souvenirs, and a reef-focused recycling store. You'll also stop at the famous Roatan sign for ocean views and photos. The day ends at West Bay Beach Club, where you can relax on white sand, use the beach chairs and grab food or drinks from the beachfront restaurant and bar.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from your hotel.
• a professional guide who speaks English and Spanish.
• bottled water and soda.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Roatan Exclusive Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Spanish, so if you're comfortable in either language, you'll follow the commentary throughout the ride and the sanctuary walk. The whole day runs about five hours, which gives you time for the trails, the animals and the stops without rushing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the ATVs like to ride if I've never done this before?

The ATVs have automatic gearboxes, which means you don't shift gears yourself. Just twist the throttle and brake. They're designed for safety and ease, and the trails mix flat sections with gentle climbs and stream crossings, so the difficulty builds gradually as you go.

Can I see the animals up close at the wildlife sanctuary?

Yes, you walk through the sanctuary where sloths, monkeys and macaws live, and the guide points out each animal and explains their behaviors and conservation. You'll have time to photograph them and watch them move around their space.

What's included in the chocolate factory and craft market stops?

You can taste and purchase local chocolate at the factory and browse handmade items at the craft market. These are shopping stops where you choose what to buy. The tour covers the visit and your guide's time there, not the purchases themselves.

How much time do I spend at West Bay Beach Club?

The tour ends at West Bay Beach Club, where you can unwind on the beach with chairs, sand and ocean access. The exact time depends on the day's pace, but it's built in as a wind-down after the riding and sanctuary portions.