Roatan Monkey and Sloth Park Tour: Wildlife, Chocolate & Rum

Monkeys in the canopy, sloths in the trees, chocolate on your tongue, rum cake to take home

A guided car tour of Roatan that combines wildlife viewing at a sanctuary with tastings at a chocolate factory and rum company in West End Village. You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide, watch capuchin monkeys and sloths in their habitat, receive a briefing on island-made chocolate and sample it, then taste rum and rum cakes before returning to your hotel. The tour runs three hours and includes all entry fees.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife and local flavors tour

• Scenic car ride through Roatan
• Visit wildlife sanctuary to see sloths and monkeys
• Tour chocolate factory and taste chocolate
• Sample rum and rum cakes at Roatan Rum Company

The experience

The day starts with a scenic drive through Roatan's landscapes in an air-conditioned vehicle, your guide pointing out the island as you head toward the wildlife sanctuary. Once there, you watch capuchin monkeys swing from branches, sloths hang lazily in the trees, and colorful parrots chatter in the canopy: no staged encounters, just animals in their space while you observe from the designated viewing areas.

After the sanctuary, the route takes you to a chocolate factory in West End Village, where you receive a briefing on how the chocolate is made on the island and get to taste it. The final stop is the Roatan Rum Company, where you sample a variety of rums and rum cakes, including the Banana Rumcake. The guide handles the timing and logistics. You move between each stop without arranging transport yourself.

The tour accommodates wheelchairs and strollers, and there are no fitness requirements. It is built for mixed groups and families. Your guide speaks English or Spanish depending on your preference, and hotel pickup is included in the booking.

What’s included

• Scenic car ride through Roatan with a knowledgeable local guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• entry to the monkey and sloth park.
• personalized briefing and chocolate tasting at the chocolate factory.
• rum and rum cake tasting at the Roatan Rum Company.
• hotel pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 35 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Roatan Tropical Escape Tours

Is this one for you?Small groups and families travel together on this tour, so you'll share the vehicle and stops with other visitors. The three-hour length and mix of wildlife viewing and food tastings suit travelers who want a taste of Roatan's culture and wildlife without committing a full day, and who prefer a guide handling the route rather than navigating on their own.

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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: Infant (under 3): free.

What animals will I actually see at the wildlife sanctuary in Roatan?

Capuchin monkeys, sloths, and colorful parrots are the main wildlife at the sanctuary. The monkeys swing from branches, sloths hang in the trees, and parrots chatter in the canopy. The guide will point out each species as you move through the viewing areas.

Is lunch included in this Roatan tour, or just the tastings?

Lunch is not included. The only food in the tour is the chocolate tasting at the factory and the rum and rum cakes at the Roatan Rum Company. You can request local food recommendations from your guide if you want to eat elsewhere during the day.

How long does the whole tour take from pickup to drop-off?

The tour runs three hours total, including the drive, the wildlife sanctuary visit, the chocolate factory stop, and the rum company tasting, plus hotel pickup and return.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the wildlife sanctuary, or is it included?

Transport is included. A vehicle picks you up from your hotel, takes you to each stop on the itinerary, and returns you at the end. Your guide travels with you the entire time.