Roatan: Zipline, wildlife park & chocolate tour with shuttle

Summary

Zip through Roatan’s canopy, then meet sloths & taste Honduran chocolate

You’ll fly across Roatan’s jungle canopy on the King Kong zipline, spot sloths and monkeys up close with a local guide, snap photos at colorful landmarks, and finish your day tasting fresh Honduran chocolate. With private shuttle included and plenty of laughs along the way, it’s an adventure you’ll remember every time you see a sloth meme.

What’s the experience like?

“You’re not scared of heights, right?” our guide Carlos grinned as he clipped me onto the first cable. I laughed — maybe a little too loud — but honestly, my palms were already sweaty. The view over Coxen Hole from up there is wild: roofs like scattered dice, sea glinting way off. The King Kong zipline is no joke (14 cables, some so long you lose sight of the end), and when you’re flying 70 miles an hour with wind in your teeth… well, you forget about looking cool. I think I yelled something halfway between “woo!” and “help!” but nobody judged. Carlos just winked and sent my friend spinning down after me.

The wildlife park was a total mood shift — suddenly quiet except for birds arguing overhead. There’s this earthy smell under the trees, kind of sweet and damp. A sloth blinked at us like he had all the time in the world (which I guess he does). The monkeys were less chill; one tried to steal my sunglasses while our guide told us about their rescue stories. I didn’t expect to get so attached to a toucan named Pablo — his beak looked painted on. We took photos by that big Roatan sign; everyone did goofy poses except my dad who pretended he was too dignified for it.

I thought we were done but nope — last stop was a tiny chocolate factory where the air smelled like roasted cacao beans and sugar melting. We learned how Honduran cacao gets turned into those glossy bars (I still can’t pronounce half the words), then sampled black and white chocolates until we couldn’t decide which was better. My sister tried to ask for seconds in Spanish; the lady behind the counter just laughed and handed her another piece anyway.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Extreme Zipline and Wildlife Tour

• Extreme zipline adventure
• Wildlife viewing: sloths, monkeys, toucans, macaws
• Photo stops at Roatan sign
• Chocolate factory visit and tasting

Top questions

How long is the King Kong zipline in Roatan?

The longest cable is 2,210 feet long and 380 feet high.

Is hotel pickup included for this Roatan zipline tour?

The tour includes private shuttle service with pickup.

Are there animals to see on this day trip in Roatan?

Yes, you’ll visit an eco wildlife park with sloths, monkeys, toucans, and macaws.

Is lunch provided on this tour?

No lunch is included, but there is a chocolate tasting at the factory stop.

What should I bring for the zipline adventure?

Wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes; bring sunscreen and maybe bug spray.

Is this Roatan zipline suitable for kids or seniors?

Travelers should have moderate fitness; not recommended for those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your day includes private air-conditioned shuttle pickup, all entry fees for both the King Kong zipline adventure and eco wildlife park, guided visits with plenty of photo stops (including at the famous Roatan sign), plus a sweet finish at a local chocolate factory where you’ll learn about cacao and sample different chocolates before heading back.