West Bay Beach tour from Roatan: Private guide, half day

See sloths and toucans, then swim at Central America's most beautiful beach

A private half-day tour of Roatan takes you through Coxen Hole, the island's capital, then into Mayan Eden Eco Park to see sloths, monkeys, toucans and the world's only Hummingbird & Butterfly Sanctuary. You finish at West Bay Beach with a day pass that covers showers, lounge chairs, pool and WiFi, and your guide times the pickup to get you back to the cruise ship or hotel on schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Roatan sightseeing and beach relaxation

• Visit Coxen Hole city center
• Explore Mayan Eden Eco Park
• Relax at West Bay Beach resort

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• one bottle of water or soda per guest.
• West Bay Beach day pass with resort access to showers, lounge chairs, pool and WiFi.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Before you book

Group Private 2 group tours ›

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Ages Adult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 75 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Roatan Shoreline Adventures

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The experience

If you're arriving by cruise ship or have a free afternoon on Roatan, a private vehicle and guide handle the logistics so you can move at your own pace. You start in Coxen Hole, the island's capital, where the guide shows you the Municipal Market and the daily rhythm of the island: local vendors, churches, and cargo docks that reveal how Roatan actually works beyond the beach. It's a short stop that sets the context for what comes next.

Mayan Eden Eco Park sits on the jungle foothills above Coxen Hole and holds exotic and endangered species in their natural habitat. You'll see toucans, sloths, monkeys, and the Yellow-Naped Parrot, plus the only Hummingbird & Butterfly Sanctuary in the world. The park is small enough to walk through without exhaustion, but full enough that you're not rushing. After that, you head down to West Bay Beach, where you spend most of your tour time. The beach itself is public, but your day pass gets you access to showers, lounge chairs, a swimming pool, WiFi and restrooms through a resort, so you can relax without the hassle of figuring out where to change or rinse off.

The tour runs between three and five hours depending on how long you want to stay at the beach. Your guide and private AC vehicle are included, as is one bottle of water or soda per person. The pickup time is flexible: your guide coordinates the return to fit your ship departure or your hotel schedule, so you're never rushed or stranded.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): 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 will I see at Mayan Eden Eco Park?

Mayan Eden hosts sloths, monkeys, toucans, and the Yellow-Naped Parrot in natural habitat. It's also the only Hummingbird & Butterfly Sanctuary in the world, making it the main wildlife stop on the tour.

Is West Bay Beach crowded, and what do I get with the day pass?

West Bay Beach is Central America's most popular beach, so it does get busy. Your day pass includes access to resort facilities: showers, lounge chairs, a swimming pool, WiFi and restrooms, so you have a comfortable base even when the sand is full.

How much time do I actually spend swimming or relaxing at the beach?

Most of your tour time is at West Bay Beach. After the stops in Coxen Hole and Mayan Eden, you settle in at the beach for the remainder of the three to five hour tour, so you're not rushed through your swim.