Roatan: Sloth & Monkey Sanctuary with Chocolate & Rum Tasting

Monkeys, Sloths & Island Flavors in One Roatan Afternoon

You get picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle, taste chocolate and rum cake at local makers, spend time with sloths and monkeys at the sanctuary with a guide, and stop for photos at the Roatan Sign. Shopping and lunch in town are optional add-ons you arrange yourself. The whole excursion takes a few hours and returns you to your starting point or drops you in town, depending on what works for your schedule.

Is this one for you?A good fit if you're docked in Roatan for just a few hours and want to see the main attractions without arranging transport yourself. The vehicle and guide handle the logistics, which is what lets you fit the sanctuary, tastings, and a photo stop into a short window.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Roatan city tour with wildlife and tastings

• Drive through the city with guide info
• Learn about and taste local chocolate
• See rum cake process and taste samples
• Visit sloth and monkey sanctuary
• Stop at Roatan sign for photos
• Optional shopping or local food

The Experience

"So we're actually going to hold a sloth?" That's the question most people ask the moment they step into the vehicle, and yeah, the answer is yes — but first comes the chocolate. The driver picks you up and takes you through the city with some quick context about the island, then stops at the chocolate maker's place where someone walks you through how they do it locally. You taste a few, decide if anything's worth taking home, and then move on to the rum cake spot. Same deal there: they show you the process, you sample, and there's a decent view out back if you want to grab photos before heading to the sanctuary.

The Sloth and Monkey Sanctuary is where the tour actually lands. A guide meets you there and takes you around the park — the order can shift depending on how busy it is that day, but you're never rushed through it. You get time with the animals, and if you've never been close to a sloth before, it's one of those moments that sticks with you. After that there's a quick stop at the Roatan Sign for the obligatory photo, and then the driver can either take you back or drop you in town if you want to grab lunch or do some shopping on your own. It's flexible that way.

The whole thing runs a few hours, and you're in an air-conditioned vehicle the whole time, which matters in the heat. Strollers and prams work fine if you're traveling with small kids. It's not a full-day commitment, so it fits if your ship is in port for just part of the day or you want something low-key between other plans.

Top questions

What time does the tour start?

Pickup times vary based on your hotel or port location. Confirm your exact pickup time when you book.

Can I hold the sloths?

Yes, you can interact with and hold the sloths at the sanctuary. A guide shows you how and supervises the experience.

Is lunch included?

No, lunch is not included. You can choose to eat in town on your own after the sanctuary visit if you'd like.

How long is the tour?

The tour runs a few hours, including chocolate and rum tasting, the sanctuary visit, and the photo stop at the Roatan Sign.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes, you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the excursion.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, strollers and prams are suitable for this tour, and infants and small children are welcome.

What if I want to shop or eat in town?

After the sanctuary, you can ask the driver to drop you in town for shopping or dining. This is optional and arranged with your guide.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Most of the time is spent in the vehicle or at the sanctuary with a guide.

What’s included

Your excursion includes pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, a guided tour through Roatan's city, chocolate tasting at a local maker, rum cake tasting and a view at the production site, entry and a guide at the Sloth and Monkey Sanctuary, and a photo stop at the Roatan Sign. Shopping and meals in town are optional and arranged on your own.