Snorkeling in Roatan: Horseback Ride, Sloths & Beach

Ride through water and jungle, then mask up at the reef

A guided excursion in Roatan combining horseback riding, a sloth sanctuary visit, snorkeling at reef sites like Daniel's or West Bay, and beach time, with private transportation and all equipment provided. Your guide speaks English or Spanish and stays with you throughout, adjusting stops based on weather and cruise ship traffic that day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Roatan island activities and beach break

• Sightseeing en route to activities
• Visit animal sanctuary with sloths and monkeys
• Horseback ride through jungle and water
• Snorkel adventure at selected location
• Relax on beach with chair, shower, and restaurant

The experience

The day moves through four distinct stops, each one a different kind of activity. You start at the sanctuary to see sloths, monkeys and birds in their habitat, then head to Big Bight or another jungle location depending on the port you arrived at and how busy the day is. There you ride horses through both jungle terrain and shallow water: no experience needed, and the guide is with you the whole time. The snorkeling happens at Daniel's, Alonzo or West Bay depending on weather. Your driver knows the routes and handles the navigation while you sit back.

After the water activities, you get beach time to recover. You can claim a chair on the sand, use the shower and WiFi, or grab food and drinks at the restaurant and bar. The whole excursion runs four to six hours, and the air-conditioned vehicle picks you up and drops you back, so you're not arranging separate transport. Your guide speaks English or Spanish and stays with you from start to finish, which matters if you're new to any of these activities.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• horseback ride through jungle and water.
• sloth sanctuary entrance.
• snorkeling equipment.
• and beach time with shower and WiFi access.

Options for this experience

3 options

Horseback ride and sloth parkGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeIf you choose this option, you will only do the horseback ride, the sloths and the monkey hangout. Duration: 3 hours. Pickup is included.

Horseback ride and snorkelGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeIf you choose this option, your only activities will be the horseback ride and the snorkel adventure. Duration: 3 hours. Includes pickup.

Full PackageGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeThis option covers the horseback ride, snorkel adventure, sloth park and beach break. Duration: 5 hours. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (4 to 65 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 45 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Roatan Webster Tours

Is this one for you?Book the full package if you want all three activities (horseback riding, the sloth park and snorkeling) in one outing. Choose horseback ride with sloth park or horseback ride with snorkeling if you prefer to skip one. The guide stays with you the entire time, which works well if you're trying any of these for the first time or want someone navigating the stops and weather changes for you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I see at the sloth sanctuary in Roatan?

The sanctuary holds sloths, monkeys and birds. The specific location can shift depending on which port your cruise ship docked at, but the guide will take you to whichever one is operating that day.

Do I need horseback riding experience to join this excursion?

No experience is required. You'll ride through jungle and water at Big Bight or a similar location, and your guide stays with you throughout the ride to help you along the way.

Where does the snorkeling happen, and what if the weather is bad?

Snorkeling takes place at Daniel's, Alonzo or West Bay depending on weather conditions that day. Your driver knows all the routes and will take you to whichever site is best, so you don't have to worry about the choice.

Is the snorkeling equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?

All snorkeling equipment is included in the excursion. You don't need to bring or rent gear separately.

How much time do I get to relax on the beach?

After the horseback ride and snorkeling, you have spare time to rest on a beach chair, use the shower and WiFi, or eat at the restaurant and bar. The exact length depends on how the day flows and how many cruise ships are in port, but relaxation time is built into the schedule.