Private Island Tour Roatan: Sloths, Chocolate & West End

A private guide takes you to three distinct corners of Roatan in one morning or afternoon

A private island tour of Roatan with a dedicated local guide and air-conditioned vehicle. You visit a monkey and sloth sanctuary for close encounters with the animals, stop at a local chocolate factory to learn about cacao and buy handmade treats, browse a vibrant craft market, and spend 40 minutes in West End Village exploring its dive shops, restaurants and ocean-view cafes. The tour runs 3 to 5 hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private island tour with local highlights

• Visit monkey and sloth sanctuary
• Explore local chocolate factory
• Shop at Roatan craft market
• Stop at West End Village

The experience

The tour starts with a private vehicle and guide who speak English or Spanish, your choice, picking you up and driving you across the island. You're not on a bus with other travelers. The route and pace are built around what you want to see. The first real stop is the monkey and sloth sanctuary, where you get an immersive experience with the animals rather than watching them from a distance or through glass.

From there, the chocolate factory teaches you how cacao is processed and lets you buy unique, locally made chocolates directly from the makers. The craft market that follows is a working space filled with local artisans selling handmade goods, not a tourist trap of mass-produced souvenirs. Then comes the 40-minute stop in West End Village itself: bustling streets with dive shops, restaurants and bars where you can grab lunch with ocean views, browse local crafts, or just sit and absorb the island's rhythm before heading back.

The air-conditioned vehicle means you're not sweating between stops, and the guide handles the navigation so you don't spend the day figuring out where to go next. Infants and small children can come along (they can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap), so families don't have to split up or hire a separate sitter.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle and a dedicated local guide speaking your choice of English or Spanish.
• entry to the monkey and sloth sanctuary.
• a stop at the local chocolate factory where you learn about cacao and can purchase handmade chocolates.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 70 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Roatan Ocean Adventures

Is this one for you?Because this is a private tour with your own guide and vehicle, you set the pace at each stop and skip the waiting around that shared tours often involve. Choose it if you want to move at your own speed, ask questions without holding up a group, or need flexibility for children and different interests within your party.

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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: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

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 exactly happens at the monkey and sloth sanctuary on this tour?

The sanctuary offers an immersive experience where you get close to the animals rather than observing from a distance. The guide walks you through and explains the animals' behavior and habitat.

Can I eat lunch during the tour, or is that on my own time?

Meals are not included in the tour price, but West End Village has restaurants and cafes where you can buy food and drinks during your 40-minute stop there. Many have ocean views and serve local fare.

How long do I actually spend at each stop?

The tour runs 3 to 5 hours total. The chocolate factory and craft market each get meaningful time to explore, and West End Village gets a full 40-minute stop so you're not rushed through it.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility challenges?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a stroller or pram. However, it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.