Roatan

At the Carambola Botanical Gardens, stroll along the boardwalks and pathways as your naturalist guide provides an array of information regarding the wildlife and jungle habitat. Enjoy the atmosphere during your leisurely 50-minute walk through forests of ferns, orchids and flowering plants. Take a little rest to enjoy some delicious local fruits and refreshment.

Your next visit will be to the Roatan Butterfly and Birds Garden. Here you can appreciate a live exhibition of some of Honduras’ most colourful butterflies. See the different stages of the butterfly life cycle, as some of the species are reproduced within the sanctuary. Entering the 2nd pavilion, you’ll meet the colourful toucans and parrots flying freely between the exotic plants.

At the West End Village, located on the waterfront, you can enjoy a refreshing drink and watch the Garifuna Dancers perform the ‘Punta’. Hear the history of the Garifuna, which dates back to the 1600’s when British vessels carrying African slaves were sunk. In West End Village you’ll also have chance to browse the small shops for souvenirs.

A short drive takes you to a beautiful bay where you will board a semi-sub. This boat does not submerge; instead you’ll descend a few steps into the hull of the boat, which forms an underwater observatory so you can view the treasures of the deep. While you are seated in air-conditioned comfort, your guide will explain the magical blue environment. Pass by beautiful coral formations, living reef, and colourful tropical fish without even getting wet!

After your tour of the sea, you’ll head to the quaint village of West End. Enjoy a refreshing drink and watch the Garifuna Dancers perform the ‘Punta’. You’ll also have chance to browse the small shops for souvenirs.

Take a trip to the only Cameo Factory in the Americas. During this short shopping stop, admire many cameo pieces, hand-made bracelets, rings and necklaces.

Enjoy lovely views of the island as you take a scenic drive to the Iguana Hideaway, owed by a local family who wish to conserve and protect the species. Here you will walk amongst the giant Iguana’s as they roam freely, some of which are 3 feet long.

Afterwards, your scenic drive will continue, passing through the small local villages and on to a panoramic viewpoint. Enjoy a short photo stop and perhaps purchase a souvenir from one of the open-air kiosks.

The Yubu Experience is your next stop, where you’ll watch the Garifuna Dancers performing to the sound of their drums. You’ll also learn some of the history of the Garifuna, see a replica of a typical hut and sample the traditional crispy yucca bread.

On the return drive, a short photo stop will be made at a viewpoint where you can sample and purchase some local homemade jams. Here, you’ll also enjoy distant views of a stilt fishing village, once inhabited by pirates and now the home of a family-owned fishing company, the 2nd major industry of the island.