Roatan Island and Mangrove Tour

$65.00

Your tour starts as you are picked up by your smiling guides Marco or Zenolla at your resort/ cruise ship terminal. You will first be given historical facts about the island, pirates and juicy local gossip. You will proceed to pass thorough about Coxen Hole, the largest settlement on the island. Your first stop is the Iguana Farm, a sanctuary for 3000 free Iguanas.

As you pass French Harbour you will move through the dense jungles and through sparsely populated local fishing villages. When you arrive at Oak Ridge you will explore the large fishing village where all the houses are built on stilts in the water. Oak Ridge was an important source of oak masts for pirate and merchant ships in the 1700s. At one time the island had over 10,000 pirates!! After a briefing on the area you will go by water taxi through the Mangrove Tunnels and see beautiful colourfully painted houses (described as the Venice of the Caribbean).

As you pass through the famous naturally occurring mangrove tunnels of Jonesville you can see local birds and animals. From there you will proceed back towards the West End of the island where you can stop for souvenirs. If you are on a cruise ship we will also take you to beautiful West Bay Beach, a perfect white sand beach with some of the best snorkelling in the world!!

The tour typically takes 5 hours and is private with just your family and friends. Lunch and admissions are extra, group discounts available for more then 4 guests.

About Marco & Zenolla Connors

Zenolla was born in Man of War Key (centre of the island) in Roatan 1970, the oldest of 5 siblings. She went to an english school from a young age and worked in her spare time in the fishing community and cashew farms. When tourism first began coming to the island Zenolla was part of the first group of english speaking tour guide to give island tours 15 years ago. Marco was born in Coxen hole in 1966, he is the 3rd of 6 siblings. He went english school aswell and at the age of 24 went to work on Royal Carribbean cruise lines for 10 years as a waiter. From there Marco met Zenolla in Roatan and decided to get married and settle back down on the island where they had 2 kids Marco and Jordi. Marco has been doing island tours for the past 10 years and in their spare time they volunteer with their church to help impoverished families and also with 'made in Roatan', a non profit which sells local art products to cruise ship guests.

Refunds:
Your payment is fully refundable if you cancel your reservation at least 3 days before your tour. You will also receive a full refund if weather conditions or other factors force us to cancel your reservation.

Details:

Length: 5 hours

Min./Max. Capacity: 2-30 guests- 3 Days Advanced Notice.

What to Bring: Comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear, swimwear and sunscreen.

Additional Information: Lunch, Mangrove water taxi ride ($8.00) and Iguana Farm admissions are not included.

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The iguana farm was a fascinating stop, and the mangrove tunnels were a serene escape. Don't miss this tour!. Sams enthusiasm and knowledge were infectious. Exploring the fishing village of Oak Ridge was a unique experience, and the snorkelling at West Bay Beach was the best I've ever done. This tour was an absolute delight. I’d absolutely recommend this to anyone visiting.

love seeing the real roatan

A fantastic way to see the best of Roatan!. The iguana farm was a hit with the kids, and they loved holding the sloths at the sloth park. The tour of Oak Ridge with its stilt houses was like a step back in time. Zenolla was an incredible guide, making the tour engaging with her local gossip and historical facts.

Roatan is a photographers dream

The tour was well-paced, and we had ample time to explore and take photos. The sloth park was a unique experience, and Oak Ridge's stilt houses were fascinating.

Birdwatching in Jonesville's Mangrove Tunnels

The day ended perfectly at the stunning West Bay Beach. The iguana farm was a unique experience with hundreds of iguanas around us. The boat ride through Oak Ridge and the mangrove tunnels was picturesque. The stories about pirates and local history were fascinating. This is something I’d happily recommend to friends.

West bay beach is the best

We had such a great time. The fishing village of Oak Ridge with its houses on stilts was a unique sight. Zenolla's tour was a blend of fun, education, and relaxation. Starting from Coxen Hole to the iguana sanctuary, every stop was well worth it. The snorkeling at West Bay Beach was the best I've ever experienced.

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