Roatan private tour: local guide & custom day trip

Summary

Let a Roatan local show you the island their way

Pick your own pace on this Roatan private tour with a local guide — from holding sloths to tasting fresh chocolate or relaxing on the beach. Includes pickup and flexible stops so you can follow your curiosity and enjoy moments you’ll remember long after leaving the island.

What’s the experience like?

“So what do you want to see?” That’s how our driver, Mario, started the day — no script, just a big grin and a list of ideas scribbled on his phone. I’d never done a private tour in Roatan before and honestly, I was nervous about picking the “right” things. But Mario just laughed and said we could change our minds as we went. First stop: monkeys and sloths. The sloth’s fur was softer than I expected (kind of earthy-smelling too), and there was this moment where it blinked at me like it knew I was new here.

After that we drove past houses painted every color you can imagine — turquoise, coral pink, yellow like mango flesh. The windows were open and you could hear someone playing reggaeton somewhere down the street. We stopped for fresh baleadas at this tiny roadside place (Mario ordered for us; my Spanish is embarrassing). The tortillas were warm and chewy, and the cheese melted into everything. I still think about that first bite when I’m hungry back home.

We had time for the chocolate factory (the smell hits you before you even walk in — bittersweet and kind of nutty), plus a quick photo at the Roatan color sign because apparently everyone does it. There were options for snorkeling or ziplining but honestly we just wanted to wander a bit more. Mario didn’t rush us once. He told stories about growing up here — pointed out where his aunt lives by the mangroves — and somehow made even traffic jams feel like part of the experience. It wasn’t perfect or polished but that’s what made it good, you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Chocolate Factory

• Visit Chocolate Factory and learn about cacao benefits

Top questions

Can I customize my Roatan day trip itinerary?

Yes, you can choose which attractions to visit during your private tour in Roatan.

Is hotel pickup included in this Roatan private tour?

Yes, pickup is included with your local guide and air-conditioned vehicle.

Are entrance fees to attractions included?

No, activities like monkeys & sloths or zipline have extra fees paid directly at each site.

Is this tour suitable for families with children?

Yes, infants and small children are welcome; infant seats are available if needed.

Are transportation options wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and vehicles are wheelchair accessible on this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes sightseeing around Roatan with a local guide and driver, hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, one non-alcoholic drink per person, plus total flexibility to choose stops like beaches, chocolate factory visits or animal encounters along the way.