Roatan Garifuna History With Wildlife And Mangrove Tunnel Tour
What your day looks like
Enjoy the History, Culture, & Tradition of the Roatan Native Ethnic Garifuna people on the island. You will visit the sanctuary eco-park that provides a safe and loving environment for many animals. You will be making stops along the way for shopping, and photo opportunities before arriving at Punta Gorda the Garifuna Local Village to enjoy their local cuisine and rich history and culture, before heading over to the town of Oak Ridge. The town is built on stilts over the water there you will board your motor taxi boat to tour the mangrove tunnel that was used by the pirates. After that, if the mood strikes you can stop for a nice local lunch. (Not Included).
Why travelers choose this experience
- Visit a sanctuary ecopark that cares for various animals
- Enjoy shopping and photo opportunities en route to Punta Gorda
- Savor local cuisine and immerse yourself in Garifuna traditions
- Experience the unique town of Oak Ridge, built on stilts
- Take a motor taxi boat tour through the historic mangrove tunnel once navigated by pirates
Your day, step by step
Coxen Hole / Mahogany Bay
Wildlife Safari.
Coxen Hole / Mahogany Bay
Local Flavor.
Before you go
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle Water taxi Entrance fee to the Garifuna center Licensed Guide: English, Spanish
Not Included
Lunch Alcoholic Beverages
Restrictions
All animal tours in Honduras are now no-contact wildlife experiences. In partnership with the Honduran government, this change protects native species and promotes ethical tourism. Thank you for helping safeguard Honduras' wildlife!
Meeting & Pickup
If your ship is docked at the Mahogany Bay Cruise port once, you walk off your ship and walk up through the shopping area pass the water fountains up to the red-top building on the right. It is the white taxis terminal it is a walking corridor at the end of the hall make a left on the pavement and walk up and over the hill through the big green gate. On the other side down the hill, a representative will be there expecting you 1 to 2 hours after your ship arrival with a warm welcome and a smile on our faces ready to make your day a memorable one, look for our sign. If in a wheelchair or a scooter, you can get a taxi to bring you over the hill for an additional $2. NOTE: There will be local independent drivers and guides trying to sell you a tour just tell them you have booked with us, and they will leave you alone. After your excursion is full of excitement, adrenaline, and fun, we drive you back over the hill inside the gate. If your ship is docked at the Town Center Port of Roatan, down in Coxen Hole once you walk off your ship it is much easier for you to find us. Just walk straight out past all the shops then make a right. You will see a lot of tour kiosks continue through the terminal making a small left straight out to the main street once exiting gate #1 look across the street for our sign a representative will be there waiting for you 1 to 2 hours after the ship's arrival.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 3 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business