Where to Go: the 11 Best Roatan Chocolate Tours

1.Roatán Island Tour: Sloth & Monkey Park, Rum, and Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Spend about four hours touring Roatán in a private vehicle with a local driver-guide. Visit a sloth, monkey, and macaw park, sample chocolate and rum, see West End, shop for souvenirs, and add a local lunch or scenic stops if time allows.

“Our group of 5 was provided a private tour of the island as well as taking us to the Monkey & Slough Reserve, Rum tasting, and the chocolate factory. Our driver, Alfredo, also took us to a great place for lunch. He was very accommodating. Two of our party required scooters and he took extra care in providing for their needs. He also allowed us to shop in the local shops as long as we wanted and then delivered us back to the ship drop off. We all had a great time.”

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2.Customizable Roatán Private Tour: Rum, Chocolate & Island Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

Explore Roatán by private air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Tyler, Elda, Diana, or Alfredo. Visit French Harbour, Coxen Hole, West End, West Bay, a chocolate factory, and the Roatán Rum Company. The four-hour route can be adjusted to suit your group.

“Very convenient and our guide (David) was informative and friendly. We would recommend this tour for small or large groups.”

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3.Roatan Zipline Adventure, Sloths & Monkeys,Chocolate Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $88

Start with a thrilling Jungle Top Adventures zipline course, then meet monkeys, sloths, birds, and deer before tasting local chocolate and rum cake. A private driver such as Fabian, Jessica, JJ, or Omar handles the island transfers and port return.

“This is how to experience Roatan! It was so great. Personal guide for everything. We came on a cruise ship and this was SO much better value than the ship excursions. Picked up in our personal van. Taken to the zip line. Handed off directly to our zip line guides. They were so cool as well. We had our 14 month baby with us and she was able to go on the zip lines as well as our 5 year old. She was of course in a harness and attached to us. This was an incredible and fun surprise. The interaction with the animals was great! The rum tasting was…”

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4.Roatan Sloths & Monkeys, Chocolate Factory plus Beach Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Spend about five hours with a private driver-guide visiting Roatan’s animal park, chocolate factory, rum company, and West Bay Beach. You can meet guides such as Jessica, Arnie, Selena, or JJ, enjoy samples, and adjust the schedule to suit your group. Crowds at the animal park can vary sharply.

“This is a tour with a private driver and comes with all the perks you would expect - local guide, knowledgeable of the area and things to do and a vehicle just for you, no busses, no waiting in line, etc. I would like to give a special shout out and many thanks to our guide, Christian Colon. He is very knowledgeable of the area, super nice and a great company for the day.”

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5.Wildlife adventure, Chocolate factory, city Tour & Beach Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $61

See Roatan your way on a five-hour private tour with port pickup, a wildlife encounter, chocolate factory visit, island sightseeing, and beach time. Guides such as Whitney, Derrick, Sean, and Dario can adjust the day for shopping, local food, photos, or extra stops.

“It was ok. The animal rescue they took us too was cool and we got to hold a sloth. Granted we had an older person who couldn't do anything high intensity so we just wanted to see the island. We went to a cool beach w/ a great vibe and bar and a nice gift shop w/ decent prices. Then we asked for a good place to eat lunch w/ local food and we were taken to what was tourist trap, they did serve iguana, but the food was not very good, rice beans we dry and cold. It was also 15 a plate for not much.I think the guides…”

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6.Cruise Ship Family Chocolate Factory, Sloths & Monkeys, Beach, Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $70

Spend 3 to 5 hours exploring Roatan by private, air-conditioned vehicle. Meet sloths and monkeys at Manawakie Eco Natural Park, taste local chocolate, stop for island photos, visit a rum and cake shop, and relax at the beach. Guides such as Erick, JB, Reny, and Kelcy tailor the day to your group.

“Our driver was Kelcy was amazing! He was very informative and patient! He allowed us to take our time at each stop. He brought us to this authentic restaurant the food there was great! If we ever come back to Roatan Hondarus we definitely would love to have Kelcy as our tour guide again!”

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7.Cruise Ship Combo: Sloths, Chocolate Factory, City Tour, Beach, Private Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $75

Spend three to six hours exploring Roatan with a private guide, visiting a sloth and monkey park, chocolate and rum factories, craft shops, photo stops, and West Bay Beach. Guides such as Josh, Pedro, Olga, and Reny have earned praise for friendly service, though the quality of guiding can vary.

“This was by far the best excursion on our 4 stop cruise! Josh was the epitome of a perfect guide + he became a friend! The first stop was a gas station, so we could grab a drink. Then off to the chocolate factory. That was great, but the true gem is the recycled/ handmade shop across the way. Josh took our pictures, He helped carry our bags and He answered our 1000 questions about his culture happily. We went to see sloths and monkeys as well as tasted some delicious rum/ rum cakes. Then ended the evening with drinks at a bar and grill on the most beautiful beach.…”

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8.Roatan ATV Sightseeing, Sloth & Monkeys, Chocolate & Rum Factory

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $135

Ride a fueled ATV with a local guide, stop for hilltop photos, visit a sloth and monkey park, and sample chocolate and rum in Roatan. Private groups get a flexible pace, hotel transfers, helmets, and an island tour led by guides such as George or Jorge.

“Best. Day. Ever. Honestly, I did not know what to expect being off ship booking but I cannot speak highly enough about the men who took care of us on this tour. Went above and beyond and we had the best day as a family.”

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9.Roatan Monkey and Sloth Tour with Chocolate and Rum Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $75

Explore Roatan with guides such as Jerry, David, Stanley, or Emerson. Visit a monkey and sloth park, island viewpoints, a chocolate factory, rum factory, lighthouse, and local markets in a 3 to 4-hour tour from Coxen Hole or Mahogany Bay.

“This was a really good excursion! David with Real Deal Tours was outstanding! He was very inciteful and knowledgeable about Roatan and Honduras. The family loved the monkeys and mostly the Sloths.”

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10.Monkey & sloth tour chocolate and rum samples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $64

Spend four to five hours touring Roatan with a private guide, visiting the Mayan Jungle Monkey and Sloth Hangout, sampling chocolate, rum, and rum cake, and stopping for island views and photos. Guides such as Chris, Eric, Andrew, and Monica are known for flexible, personal outings.

“If I could leave a 10 star I would. Emerson was our personal tour guide. He took us to local spots that allowed for more time to view the local area and see the true beauty in the land. Emerson was very patient and kind. He gave a lesson about the land and history (we asked). Emerson was beyond patient with my friend and myself. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour felt more like we were with a trusted friend than a tour guide. Emerson definitely made this trip the best port that we stopped at. I definitely will look for him when I come back to Roatan.”

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11.Chocolate Making Class at the Roatan Chocolate Factory in West End

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $105

At the Roatan Chocolate Factory in West End, Dani guides your private, hands-on class through Honduran cacao, ethical sourcing, and chocolate making. You will tour the factory, sample organic chocolate, make your own bars, and receive port transfers. Classes usually begin around 2:00 pm.

“I attended the chocolate making class while in Roatan and it was a fun and informative class. I learned a lot about the history of chocolate in Honduras, sustainable production of chocolate, and got to try lots of delicious chocolate in the process. I would highly recommend this class.”

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