Roatan Zip-Line & Sloth Park: Local Guide, Pickup Included

Summary

Zip-lining in Roatan with sloths, monkeys, and local guides

You’ll feel your heart race as you zip through Roatan’s treetops with a local guide by your side, then slow down holding gentle sloths and laughing at playful monkeys. With roundtrip pickup included and time to grab lunch nearby, this day trip mixes adrenaline with those rare quiet moments you’ll remember long after.

What’s the experience like?

We clipped our harnesses on just as the morning heat started to settle in — you could hear cicadas buzzing somewhere above the trees. Our guide, Carlos, grinned at my nervous hands and said something about “flying like a monkey.” I laughed, but honestly my palms were sweating. The first zip-line was higher than it looked from the ground. There are sixteen lines in total (I counted), each one a little different — some fast, some long, all of them with that rush of wind and flashes of green below. You get these quick glimpses of the ocean between the leaves if you look up at the right moment.

Carlos kept checking on us, making sure we were clipped in right before every jump. He told stories about growing up here on Roatan — apparently he used to sneak into this same forest as a kid. I tried to ask him about the birds we heard (some kind of parrot?), but he just shrugged and said he only knows how to spot sloths. After about an hour or so — honestly I lost track after line ten — we landed near the animal park where everything suddenly slowed down.

The sloths were quieter than I expected. One was curled up like a fuzzy comma around a branch; another blinked at us so slowly it almost felt rude to stare back. The guide there showed us how to hold them gently (they’re heavier than they look). There were monkeys too, darting around and trying to steal someone’s sunglasses — which got everyone laughing for a minute. It smelled like earth and sweet fruit peels in that part of the park. We wandered for maybe half an hour before heading back out toward the van, still talking about which zip-line was scariest. I keep thinking about that first leap — how quiet it got right before you let go.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Zip-Lining and Wildlife Viewing

• Zip-lining across 24 platforms
• Guided tour to see sloths and monkeys

Top questions

How many zip-lines are included in this Roatan tour?

The tour features 16 different zip-lines across 24 platforms.

Is transportation included for the Roatan zip-line & sloth park tour?

Yes, roundtrip transportation is included in your booking.

How long does the entire activity take?

The zip-lining lasts about 60-70 minutes; visiting the sloth and monkey park takes another 35-40 minutes.

Are meals provided during this excursion?

Lunch is available for purchase at the beach or a local restaurant but is not included in the price.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes, children can join but must be accompanied by an adult; infants can ride in a stroller or pram.

Are there any health restrictions for this activity?

This tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your day includes roundtrip transportation from your accommodation on Roatan, all zip-line equipment with safety guidance from locals throughout, entry to see both sloths and monkeys at the animal park, plus free time to buy lunch at either a beach spot or local restaurant before heading back home.