East End Nature & Culture: Sloths, Turtles and Mangroves

  • Adult (Ages 10 and up) – $180
  • Child (Ages 4 to 9) – $150
  • Infant (Age 0 to 3) – FREE
  • 5 Hours
  • Full payment confirms your reservation. Refunds are not issued for missed tours due to guest lateness, failure to disclose health conditions, or inability to enter or exit the boat. Weather-related changes follow the “equal or greater value activity” policy described above. Cancellations must be confirmed 48 hours before for full refund (minus $40 processing fee)
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From $171.00 Per Adult
From $142.50 Per Child

Tour Overview

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Experience Roatan like never before with a tour of the East End of the Island.
  • This features a visit to the Garifuna community of Punta Gorda. The Garifuna are among the first peoples to settle in Roatan. They culture is full of rich histories, sounds and flavours that you will get a chance to experience first-hand. This activity includes several stops along the community including a stop for a Garifuna snack and drinks.
  • Visit to the Turtle and Marine Sanctuary where you will get to swim and interact with rescued marine turtles, nursery sharks, lobsters and other rescued animals.
  • By water, you will experience the historical fishing communities of Oakridge and Jonesville where you will get to delight in the history, architecture and understand the way of living of islanders.
  • Treat yourself with a delicious meal and refreshing drinks. We recommend seafood dishes that are locally sourced, but there is plenty of variety to satisfy all taste buds.
Duration

5 Hours

Tour Type

Animal & Nature Encounters, Cultural & Sightseeing Tours, Water & Marine Experiences

Group Size

4 persons minimum

Language

English, Spanish

Included

  • Private Tour
  • Experienced Guide
  • Private Transportation
  • Multiple Stops
  • Included Snack and Drinks at Punta Gorda
  • Turtle Sanctuary Entrance
  • Water Transportation at Mangroves

Excluded

  • Gratuities
  • Food & Drink
  • Additional Activities Not in Itinerary

Popular Features

  • Entrance Fees Included
  • Experienced Guide
  • Family-Friendly
  • Included Transportation
  • Private Tour

Travel Itinerary

Early Morning - Meet Up

This experience is only available with one's day notice. The experience will begin early in the morning between 9 and 10 am.
Pickup will be coordinated with us via phone call, text or WhatsApp, for which we will pick you and your party at your desired hotel or port.

Once we meet there, we will confirm your booking with your guide. Once your party is ready, they will take you to your transportation which will be walking distance.

Early Morning - Supply Run (Optional)

Before we head to the east end, you will have the option to stop at a nearby grocery store or gas station to buy snacks and drinks. Your supplies can be paid with cash (US dollar), debit or credit card.

Recommended items for purchase:

  • Bottled Water
  • Sodas or Juices
  • Beers
  • Snacks (Chips)

Morning - Turtle Sanctuary

Get to know Roatan's Marine wildlife with a scheduled stop at Roatan's Marine Turtle Sanctuary. Here you will learn about green turtles, sea turtles, nurse sharks and other fish that have been rescued and are in the processes of reinsertion back into their natural habitat.

Late Morning - Punta Gorda Cultural & Gastronomic Stop

Once we arrive at Punta Gorda, we will dive deep into the rich culture and history of the Garifuna people. Here you will get a walking tour of the community, seeing the homes, beaches and one of the oldest communities of the island.

Included in this stop is the opportunity to taste fish empanadas, the garifuna cassava bread made from the cassava root and even natural juices and Gifiti (garifuna rum). If you desire you have the option to purchase gifiti to take with you on the ship.

Noon - Lunch Stop near the Mangroves

We will stop at one of the premium restaurants in all of Roatan. The best part is that it is on the water and right next to the Mangroves. This popular destination is popular for its great food and peculiar decor.

After Lunch - Oakridge and Jonesville Tour

Either before or after you have had your fill, we will go out into the water and have a tour around Oakridge and Jonesville. These communities are still quite representative of the old ways of the island and its peoples. In many ways they show what Roatan was and should be.

Participants must be in good physical shape to climb in and out of boat. 

Afternoon - Swim Near Mangroves

There are beautiful spots of turquoise water and white sand near the mangroves where our guests can enjoy themselves and go for a refreshing dip. This activity can be done after or before their lunch. 

Afternoon - Wrapping Up The Day

After our dip, we will dry ourselves up and get ready for our return to our original pick-up location or location of your choosing. We can make bathroom stops along the way, but we have to consider that the drive from the East Side can take over one hour with traffic.

Special Note: Cruise Ship guests should be mindful of their ship's departure time. When doing this tour, we aim for a 2-hour drop-off time before their ship's departure. 

Tour Terms & Conditions

  1. General Information

By booking the East End Nature & Culture: Sloths, Turtles & Mangroves tour, participants agree to the following Terms & Conditions. These policies ensure guest safety, proper coordination, and a smooth tour experience.

  1. Physical Requirements

Participants must be in good physical condition and able to safely enter and exit the boat without assistance.

  1. Weather & Activity Changes

Weather conditions in the East End can change quickly. If boating activities or the mangrove visit become unsafe or impossible due to weather, we will provide an alternative activity of equal or greater value.
No refunds will be issued for weather-related changes as long as an equivalent alternative is provided.

  1. Wildlife Interaction

Interactions with sloths, turtles, or other animals are regulated by the parks and sanctuaries we visit. Guests must follow all rules and understand that animal interactions are never guaranteed.

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East End Nature & Culture: Sloths, Turtles and Mangroves

Deposit payment of 30% on total

You have the option to make a partial payment or deposit of 30% to secure your tour booking. The remaining balance can then be settled upon arrival. Refunds for deposits for same day cancellations are only refundable in case of extreme weather or flight/cruise ship delays or cancellations.
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