Roatan Zip Line, Animal Sanctuary & ATV City Tour Experience

Summary

Snorkeling, City Walks & Local Factory Visits in Roatan

You’ll zip through jungle treetops, meet sloths and monkeys up close, stroll colorful city streets with a local guide, and taste fresh chocolate and rum—all in one day with private transport.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed stepping out of the van was the thick, warm air—Roatan’s kind of sticky that clings to your shirt. Our guide, Luis, handed out helmets for the zip line and grinned like he’d done this a hundred times (he probably has). The zip lines cut right through the treetops; you could hear parrots squawking somewhere above us. My palms were sweaty before I even clipped in. But once you’re flying over the canopy, it’s just wind and green everywhere. There’s a faint smell of salt from the ocean if you pay attention.

Next up was the animal sanctuary. It’s not huge, but you get close to capuchin monkeys and sleepy sloths—one even blinked at me while munching on a mango. Kids from a local school group were there too, giggling at the parrots mimicking their laughter. Afterward, we hopped back in the van for a city walk. Luis pointed out old wooden houses painted in faded blues and pinks—he said some date back to when his grandmother was a kid. We stopped at a tiny shop selling hand-carved turtles; I picked one up for my niece.

The last stretch took us to both the rum and chocolate factories. The chocolate place smelled like roasted cacao as soon as we walked in—honestly hard not to buy everything. At the rum spot, they let us sample a splash (smooth, with a hint of vanilla). By then it was late afternoon and you could feel everyone getting hungry for dinner back at the hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Snorkeling and City Tour

• Snorkeling and Beach time
• City tour and photo spots

Top questions

Is this tour suitable for kids?

Yes! Kids love meeting animals at the sanctuary and can join most activities with supervision.

Do I need experience to use the ATVs or snorkel?

No experience needed—guides give clear instructions and help everyone feel comfortable.

Are food or drinks included?

No meals are included but there are chances to buy snacks or drinks during stops.

What’s included

This tour covers private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, all zip line gear, snorkel equipment use, plus entry to both animal sanctuary and local factories. Service animals are welcome too!