Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 29 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops worth booking?
Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops is a 3-hour experience in Roatan, Honduras, from $70 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 29 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (29)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $70 per person
This is definitely one of Roatan's most popular shore excursions. You will have the chance to visit one of the best animal sanctuaries on the island and hang out with precious animals likes sloths, monkeys, birds and more. And if that's not enough, you can also choose to do a canopy tour/zip-line adventure at Mayan Eden. You will also have the option to add-on a beach pass at Paradise Beach Resort, located right on the best beach in all of Central America, West Bay Beach (Voted before into the top 20 beach destinations in the world on Travelers Choice Awards). And if you don't want to do the beach or want to add something tasty, you can add-on a visit/stop at The Roatan Chocolate Factory in West End. At the chocolate factory you will receive a factory tour to see how its made, learn a lot about chocolate and Honduras and of course try 12 different kinds of jaguar friendly and internationally renowned chocolate. Get ready for a wholesome experience on our beautiful island.
What you get
About this experience
This is definitely one of Roatan's most popular shore excursions. You will have the chance to visit one of the best animal sanctuaries on the island and hang out with precious animals likes sloths, monkeys, birds and more. And if that's not enough, you can also choose to do a canopy tour/zip-line adventure at Mayan Eden. You will also have the option to add-on a beach pass at Paradise Beach Resort, located right on the best beach in all of Central America, West Bay Beach (Voted before into the top 20 beach destinations in the world on Travelers Choice Awards). And if you don't want to do the beach or want to add something tasty, you can add-on a visit/stop at The Roatan Chocolate Factory in West End. At the chocolate factory you will receive a factory tour to see how its made, learn a lot about chocolate and Honduras and of course try 12 different kinds of jaguar friendly and internationally renowned chocolate. Get ready for a wholesome experience on our beautiful island.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Wi-Fi and Security
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Towels are not included
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks
- $2 to buy a beer/drink or buy something in their souvenir shop.
What you'll see and do
Mayan Eden
Sloth time anyone? Mayan Eden is the perfect place to hangout with sloths in Roatan. This amazing animal sanctuary is situated in the jungle and is the home of precious animals like sloths, monkeys, birds and more. You can also choose to do a canopy/zip-line tour at Mayan Eden.
30 minutes here · Admission included
El Faro
Optional Stop: This is the perfect photo opportunity between West End and West Bay! You can see both sides of the island from one of the highest peaks in Roatan. The view is simply amazing. Admission: To go in, you will have to pay $2, buy a beer/drink or buy something in their souvenir shop.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Roatan Rum Company
Optional Stop: Learn about rum, make your own rum, try the rum, buy rum cake and other goodies! Take in the amazing view of the entire West End of the island from their deck.
15 minutes here
West Bay Beach
We're going to take you to one of the best resorts in West Bay Beach, Paradise Beach Resort. The resort itself is gorgeous and has amazing views all around, including the breathtaking view from their jungle pool a few steps away from the clear waters of Roatan. West Bay beach is arguably the best beach in Central America, its simply marvelous. Here you'll have access to many activities, attractions, restaurants and much more. Some of the best snorkeling in the world can be experienced a couple of strokes right off West Bay Beach. If you come to Roatan, going to West Bay is a must.
180 minutes here · Admission included
The Roatan Chocolate Factory
We will take you to probably the most visited place on the island, The Roatan Chocolate Factory. Once you get there, you will understand why. Here, you will learn about chocolate, chocolate making, the history of chocolate and Honduras, the benefits and positive effects of cacao in La Moskitia Rainforest in Honduras and of course try 12 different kinds of jaguar-friendly, internationally renowned chocolate. You're in for a treat! If time permits and you're in for it, we can do a walking tour of West End where you can check out other shops, souvenirs, art gallery's, recycled art, rock shop and more.
30 minutes here
Flowers Bay
Optional Stop: This is an area where you can see how the locals live and check the beautiful neighborhood of Flowers Bay. A lot of the houses here are right on the water on stilts. Here, we'll get a chance for another photo opportunity or two! Taking a photo at the official Roatan Sign is a must!
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Roatan
You will have to walk outside the Port's main gate/exit. It's a small Port and everyone will be walking out that way. Once you exit, our tour guide will be there with a sign that has our name (Roatan Tour Guide Association) and logo (Red Hibiscus Flower).
Meeting point
Roatan
You will have to walk outside the Port's main gate/exit. It's a small Port and everyone will be walking out that way. Once you exit, our tour guide will be there with a sign that has our name (Roatan Tour Guide Association) and logo (Red Hibiscus Flower).
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
You will have to walk outside the Port's main gate/exit. It's a small Port and everyone will be walking out that way. Once you exit, our tour guide will be there with a sign that has our name (Roatan Tour Guide Association) and logo (Red Hibiscus Flower).
Ends at
You will have to walk outside the Port's main gate/exit. It's a small Port and everyone will be walking out that way. Once you exit, our tour guide will be there with a sign that has our name (Roatan Tour Guide Association) and logo (Red Hibiscus Flower).
Options you can book
Sanctuary + Chocolate + Beach
Beach Pass + Chocolate Factory: We stop by the chocolate factory and then take you to Paradise Beach for a day pass at the beach in West Bay. Duration: 4 hours: 1 hour @ the Animal Sanctuary, 2-3 hours @ the beach & 1 hr in West End including the chocolate factory Chocolate Factory Info: Just a short distance away, you will visit the chocolate factory to get a tour, learn about chocolate & try all the chocolate Pickup included
Visit a Sloth & Monkey Sanctuary
Info: We take you to Mayan Eden Animal Sanctuary where you can hangout with sloths, monkeys, birds and more amazing animals. Duration: 30 minutes: Around 30 minutes at the animal Sanctuary. Pickup included
Animal Sanctuary + Zipline
Add a Zip-line Adventure: After visiting the animal sanctuary, participate on a canopy/zip-line adventure at Mayan Eden. Get your thrill on! Duration: 2 hours: 1 hour at the sanctuary and 1 hr Zip-lining your way through the Mayan Eden. Enjoy the view! Pickup included
Sanctuary+Zipline & Beach Pass
Sanctuary+Zipline & Beach Time: Choose this option if you want to visit the animal sanctuary, join a zip-line adventure and relax @ the beach to end your day Duration: 5 hours: 1 hour at the animal sanctuary, 1 hour for zip-lining and 3 hours at the beach! Pickup included
Sanctuary+Zip+Beach+Chocolate
Sanctuary+Zip+Beach+Chocolate: Do it al! Visit the Animal Sanctuary, join a zip-line adventure, relax at the Beach and visit the chocolate factory. Duration: 5 hours: 1 hour @ the Animal Sanctuary, 1 hr zip-lining, 2 hours @ the beach & 1 hr in West End including the chocolate factory Chocolate Factory Info: Just a short distance away, you will visit the chocolate factory to get a tour, learn about chocolate & try all the chocolate Pickup included
Sanctuary & Chocolate Factory
Visit the Chocolate Factory: After hanging out with sloths at the animal sanctuary, we will take you to The Roatan Chocolate Factory for a special treat! Duration: 2 hours: 1 hour at the sanctuary and 1-1.5 hrs in West End including a stop at the Roatan Chocolate Factory. Chocolate Factory Info: Just a short distance away, you will visit the chocolate factory to get a tour, learn about chocolate & try all the chocolate Pickup included
Sanctuary+Zip-line+Chocolate
Sanctuary, Zipline & Chocolate: Visit the Sanctuary, join a zip-line adventure and visit The Roatan Chocolate Factory in West End. Duration: 3 hours: 1 hour at the Sanctuary, 1 hour zip-lining and a 1 hour in West End including a stop at the Roatan Chocolate Factory Chocolate Factory Info: Just a short distance away, you will visit the chocolate factory to get a tour, learn about chocolate & try all the chocolate Pickup included
Sanctuary & Beach Pass
Beach Time at West Bay Beach: After visiting the sanctuary, we take you to Paradise Beach Resort with a Day Pass to enjoy the rest of your day @ the beach. Duration: 3 hours: You can spend as little or as much time as you want at Paradise Beach Resort on West Bay Beach, one of Roatan's top resorts. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Roatan Tour Guide Association
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 29 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
29 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing experience with amazing guides!
Absolutely amazing trip! Our family started off rough at our first port but Roatan and Amy made up for it! Didn't realize it was a private tour for what we picked! Just be aware the trip is on Roatan time (1 hour later than our ship time), but it gave us time to browse port shops. Any was our guide and she was excellent! Told us all the interesting facts and tid bits. We did the zip line and sloth encounter (at Eden Maya) it was awesome, 5 long zip lines sndour guide was Angel who was great. We got to see sloths, type of lemur, birds, hold a snake and monkey! Definitely go there! Even got to eat papusa at a local spot and they were amazing! Be aware of the port, traffic backs up and can take awhile to get to port. Definitely recommend this company for an experience in Roatan. Roatan chocolate company waa next and so delicious! Just go! You won't regret it!
via Viator
Expensive for what it is
This excursion was very expensive for what it was. The sanctuary we went to was over run with people and we only very briefly got to hold a monkey one time and that was it, and we were there for a long time waiting. We had to wait a long time to start the zip line and by the time we got to the beach we only really had an hour there. And the beach was also very crowded and didn’t feel much like a beach. There were tons of boats parked right up by the beach too which took away from the vibe. We did a couple other excursions at other ports during our cruise. This was by far the most expensive and the least appealing.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that this excursion did not meet your expectations. The day of your visit was one of the busier cruise ship days on the island, which can result in longer wait times and larger crowds at some of Roatán’s most popular attractions. The animal sanctuary and beach included in your itinerary are among the island’s most visited locations, and visitor volume can fluctuate significantly depending on cruise schedules. We understand that waiting for activities and having limited beach time can be frustrating, especially when visiting from a cruise ship where schedules are fixed. While we work hard to maximize the experience within the time available, factors such as attraction wait times, traffic, and port schedules can sometimes impact the amount of time spent at each stop. West Bay Beach is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, but on days when multiple cruise ships are in port, it can be considerably busier than on other days. The number of boats operating in the area may also vary depending on weather, tour schedules, and daily activity levels. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for visiting Roatán. We wish you all the best on your future travels.
via Viator
Great tour. Mario was our...
Great tour. Mario was our guide and he was wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable. We visited the monkeys, sloths, toucans and butterflies, then went on to the chocolate factory. We walked across the street and enjoyed a Honduran beer at a bar overlooking the water.
via Viator
Unique, entertaining tour
Despite the initial chaos at the meet up spot, all the locals were friendly and helpful and connected us to our driver/tour guide- Jason. He did a wonderful job and was very informative and patient during our great tour. The "Sloth Sanctuary" is a small zoo in a jungle which is great if you can handle semi steep hill climbs and descents over uneven terrain-wear comfortable shoes. Overall, the tour was a great experience That I would do again.
via Tripadvisor
Jason was a great guide!
Jason was a fantastic guide today! We saw so much of the island and he had a wealth of knowledge about the history and culture. He knew the spots to go to, knew people at each stop and really made our day a personal tour. Definitely would recommend to anyone visiting Roatan.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $70 to $185
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 10
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Roatan Tour Guide Association, who run 20 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 59.5.
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Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Roatan.
How much does Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops cost?
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Prices start at $70 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Roatan usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Roatan is not rushed.
Is Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 29 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Roatan, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops?
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Around 10 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Roatan can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Roatan and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Roatan within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Roatan?
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On Outty we rank every Roatan experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hydrobike Harbor Tour, Reef Snorkel & Private Island Beach Break, Roatán Island Tour: Sloth & Monkey Park, Rum, and Chocolate, Roatan Wildlife Monkeys,Sloths, chocolate Rum tasting Island Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Roatan?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Roatan?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops?
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Included: Private transportation; Wi-Fi and Security; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Towels are not included; Gratuities; Food and Drinks; and $2 to buy a beer/drink or buy something in their souvenir shop. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 42 listed pickup locations in and around Roatan. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops?
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Across 29 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, small groups. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
What booking options are available for Private Tour to Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary with Optional Add-Ons and Stops?
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There are 8 options to choose from, including Sanctuary + Chocolate + Beach, Visit a Sloth & Monkey Sanctuary, Animal Sanctuary + Zipline, Sanctuary+Zipline & Beach Pass. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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