Roatan: Brewery, Chocolate & Rum Tour with West Bay Beach
Brewery tastings chocolate making and rum infusions on roatan
You’ll taste Roatan’s craft beer straight from the brewery, sample fresh chocolate while learning about Honduran cacao, try local rum (and cake!), then end with free time to swim or relax at West Bay Beach. Every stop is guided by locals who share stories as much as flavors. You’ll leave feeling both welcome and wide awake.
Step-by-step itinerary
Brewery, chocolate, rum, and beach visit
- Tour the brewery and sample beer
- Learn about cacao and taste chocolate
- Sample local rum and rum cake
- Swim and relax at West Bay Beach
- Roatan Island Brewing Co. Entry included 45m
- The Roatan Chocolate Factory Entry included 30m
- Roatan Rum Company Entry included 30m
- West Bay Beach Entry included 1h 30m
What’s included
Your day includes pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide who handles all logistics as you visit Roatan Brewing Company for craft beer tasting, sample artisan chocolates while learning about Honduran cacao production, enjoy rum (and cake) at the local factory where you can create your own infusion bottle if you want, then unwind with swimming or sunbathing time at West Bay Beach before heading back relaxed and full of stories.
- Saturday and Sunday 10:00 12:00 13:00
Information
Skip the usual and taste Roatan’s craft beer, local chocolate, and artisan rum before a swim at West Bay Beach. Includes transport and friendly local guide.
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Traveler reviews
The experience
I didn’t expect Roatan to smell like mangoes and sea salt when we got off the van, but it did: kind of sweet and sharp at the same time. Our guide, José, had this easy laugh that made everyone relax right away. First stop was the Roatan Brewing Company. I’m not even a big beer person, but holding that cold glass in the sticky air felt just right. The IPA tasted almost tropical, maybe it was just me? Or maybe it’s something in the island water.
After that, we drove through these winding roads where kids waved at us from under palm trees. The Roatan chocolate factory looked small from outside, but inside it smelled rich and earthy: like someone melted down every hot chocolate I’d ever had as a kid. We tried samples (the dark one with chili nearly knocked me out), and listened to a quick talk about Honduran cacao. I tried to say “gracias” with their accent. Li laughed at my attempt, probably deserved it.
The rum place was next door, more or less. It felt almost too easy to keep tasting things: first a little sip of coconut rum, then a bite of this dense cake that left sugar on my fingers. They let us mix our own flavors for a tiny bottle. Mine ended up smelling like cinnamon toast (not sure if that’s what they intended). By then my head was light but in a good way.
We finished at West Bay Beach. I still think about how blue the water was, not just “blue,” but all these shifting shades you can’t name unless you live here. Some folks swam straight out. I just sat in the sand for a while listening to people joke around in Spanish and English, watching sunlight flicker on everything. It’s strange how quickly you can feel at home somewhere new.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 10 years); Child (1 to 4 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.
How long is the Roatan brewery chocolate & rum tour?
The tour lasts about half a day, including all stops and beach time.
Is hotel pickup included for this tour?
Yes, air-conditioned vehicle pickup is included.
Are there vegetarian or non-alcoholic options available?
The tour focuses on beer, chocolate, and rum tasting. Ask your guide for alternatives if needed.
Do we get time to swim at West Bay Beach?
Yes, you’ll have free time to swim or relax at West Bay Beach during the tour.
Is lunch provided on this day trip?
No full lunch is included, but there are tastings of beer, chocolate, rum, and cake along the way.
How many stops are there on this private wine tour style experience?
You’ll visit three main stops: brewery, chocolate factory, rum factory, plus West Bay Beach.
Operated by The Roatan Experience. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 2 days ago
Roatan: Brewery, Chocolate & Rum Tour with West Bay Beach
3h 30m · EN · ES · at your hotel
from US$ 46.11 per person
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