Roatan: Zipline Adventure with Monkeys & Sloths, Private Pickup

Summary

Jungle ziplining with animal encounters plus private ride

You’ll soar above Roatan’s jungle on a long zipline course before meeting sloths and monkeys up close at a local animal park. With private pickup included and friendly guides leading every step, you’ll get both adrenaline rushes and quiet moments holding gentle creatures — all in one day that lingers long after you’re back home.

What’s the experience like?

We were already halfway up the hill in Roatan before I realized how much my palms were sweating. The van had picked us up right on time — our driver, José, had this easy laugh that made me feel less nervous about what was coming. I could hear birds somewhere in the trees, and the air smelled like wet leaves and sunscreen. Not sure why I noticed that. Anyway, we got harnessed up for the zipline (the guides double-checked everything, which helped my nerves), and then suddenly we were stepping off the first platform. The view — ocean on one side, green everywhere else — kind of made my stomach drop more than the actual ziplining did.

The zipline itself is wild: 13 lines, some longer than I expected, all strung through thick jungle. You can actually hear monkeys sometimes if you listen between the whir of the cables. Our guide kept making jokes about how he’d raced a sloth once (he lost). After we finished flying through the trees — my legs were still shaky — we walked over to the sloth park. There’s this earthy smell there, mixed with something sweet from the fruit they feed them. Holding a sloth is... honestly hard to describe; it’s soft but heavier than you’d think, and its face is so calm it makes you slow down too.

I tried to say “thank you” in Spanish when one of the keepers handed me a monkey (I probably messed it up), but she just smiled and showed me how to hold him right. The whole thing felt less like a tour and more like hanging out with people who really know these animals. By the end, I didn’t want to leave yet — even though my arms were tired from holding on so tight during the zipline part. Still thinking about that view from way up there.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Zipline and sloth park adventure

• Arrive at zipline location
• Complete 13 zipline jungle lines
• Visit sloth park entrance
• Enjoy panoramic ocean views

Top questions

Is transportation included in this Roatan zipline tour?

Yes, private transportation is included for your group.

How many zip lines are there on this adventure?

The course features 13 different zip lines through Roatan’s jungle.

Do I get to interact with sloths and monkeys?

Yes, entrance to a sloth park is included where you can meet both sloths and monkeys.

Is this tour suitable for children or infants?

Infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are allowed and infant seats are available.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Are there any health restrictions for this activity?

This tour isn’t recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

How many guests are required to book?

A minimum of four guests is needed for booking this adventure.

What’s included

Your day includes private pickup from your hotel or cruise port in Roatan, all entry fees for both the jungle zipline course (with 13 lines) and access to meet monkeys and sloths at a local animal park, plus guidance from trained staff throughout each activity before returning comfortably by private transport.