SNAPSHOT OF ROATAN
Excursion details
This approximately five-hour excursion is a chance to get to know the island of Roatán through a variety of activities and experiences.
Begin with a transfer of around 35 minutes, which takes you to a panoramic viewpoint, where you’ll have approximately 15 minutes to capture the island’s coastline on camera.
It’s then a journey of roughly 20 minutes to an iguana sanctuary, where Roatán’s warm climate and vegetation offer an ideal habitat for these largely herbivorous reptiles. Guests can see the iguanas up-close and possibly even feed them. After around 20 minutes with the iguanas, you’ll make a brief visit to the in-sea tarpon aquarium.
Then it’s a short drive to The Buccaneer, a beachfront resort in French Harbour, which was established in 1967 as the Posada del Bucanero, one of the island’s first hotels. You’ll have around 15 minutes here to dip into the history of the Bay Islands at the venue’s on-site museum or simply relax by the water, before a journey of around 20 minutes to Las Palmas, a resort on the south of the island.
From there, you’ll embark on a roughly 20-minute boat ride along the coast, during which time you can admire the mangroves and spot a shipwreck in the waters of a nearby bay.
After returning to Las Palmas, you’ll enjoy a musical performance of around 20 minutes by the Garifuna, whose origin incorporates cultural elements of indigenous Caribbean and African groups. Central to the show is the Punta, the energetic dance characterised by fast, rhythmic movements.
Then enjoy a brief break for complimentary refreshments before approximately 75 minutes of free time on the beach at Las Palmas to enjoy the sea views or relax in the shade. This free time can also be used for shopping, if you prefer. Finally, a journey of around 20 minutes returns to the port to conclude the excursion.
Important Information: it is recommended that guests bring a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, and cash or credit cards for any additional purchases. Given the island’s infrastructure and narrow, winding roads, smaller buses are used for transportation in Roatan, allowing for easier navigation and more efficient travel through the island
