Roatan Ultimate Nature Combo Excursion: Mangrove Cruise, Horseback Riding, Reef Snorkeling, and Beach Break

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Roatan cruise terminal (Coxen Hole and Port of Roatan Mahogany Bay)!
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
• Traditional "Cayuco" boat ride through the mangroves!
• Optional stop at the "Hole in the Wall" famous restaurant!
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) speaking Roatan sightseeing, horseback riding, and snorkel excursion guides!
• Includes all boat cruises, horseback riding, and guided supervision!
• The snorkel set includes varied-sized fins, a sanitized snorkel, a silicone mask, and a life jacket!
  
• Big Bight Beach Restaurant access!

During the 45-minute sightseeing drive, your knowledgeable Roatan Shore Excursion guide will entertain you with stories of Roatan's colorful history which includes Indians, pirates, slaves, and buried treasures. On a clear day, you may well see shipwrecks on the coast too.

Your panoramic ride will take you through the fishing towns of French Harbor and French Cay before heading up into the mountains for great photo opportunities of this lovely jungle island off the Honduras coast. You will arrive at Oakridge, where you will discover a traditional Caribbean fishing village where the houses are built on stilts. Shrimp and lobster boats bob up and down nearby in the clear Caribbean.

At this point, you will board an authentic Cayuco boat, to cruise through tropical mangroves on a canal dug to connect the harbors and bays. A Cayuco is a rustic, motorized canoe making this a true experience of what the locals use in their everyday lives. Make sure to keep an eye out for wildlife along the banks including a wide variety of birds. The Cayuco boat ride takes about 1 hour. You can also choose to stop at the famous Hole in the Wall restaurant afterward. This is a traditional stop; the restaurant offers tasty burgers, fresh seafood, cold beer, and more available at an additional cost.

Then, your air-conditioned transportation will be waiting to take you on a 30-minute ride to the Big Bight Beach and Restaurant. This is your Roatan horseback riding excursion base camp. You will be matched with a horse that suits your riding skills and weight, and after brief instructions, you will be riding your horse to a secluded beach. Your Roatan horseback riding guide will lead you on a calm pace ride along scenic roads and through the green rainforest. Then, time allowing, enjoy a slow-paced ride on the beach along the water. Sometimes, weather and time permitting, you may well head into the hilltops for stunning views. Your ride will take about 45 minutes and small children can ride along with their parents or a guide. Please check the restrictions for more information regarding weight and age.

Once back on Big Bight Beach, it's time to cool down by snorkeling out over the Meso-American Barrier Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world so you are in for quite a treat. The boat is docked right at the beach's pier and it is a fast ride out to the coral reefs. Your guide will provide the snorkel equipment including a life jacket (optional). Your snorkel excursion guide will point out areas of interest and it's not unusual to spot stingrays, porkfish, and king crabs along with the myriad of colorful tropical fish. The water has amazing visibility, so you are sure to see it all. The snorkel portion of this Roatan shore excursion takes about 30 minutes and it is not necessary to have previous experience or be a good swimmer, just feel comfortable in the water, relax, and enjoy this great Roatan nature combo cruise excursion. Please note that guests will be snorkeling from the boat in the deeper water and may not be able to touch the bottom.

Then, you'll find yourself back on the dock in Big Bight Beach, enjoy 30 minutes to catch your breath, buy a cold drink, or simply enjoy the view at this pristine Roatan beach. The Big Bight Beach Restaurant offers tasty traditional dishes and fresh seafood for purchase. Lounge chairs, restrooms, and other facilities are available on-site at no additional cost.

When your Roatan Mangrove Cruise, Horseback Riding Beach, and Snorkel Excursion are completed, you climb aboard your transportation for the return trip to your Roatan cruise ship pier. Sit back and relax as you are driven, once more, by the beauty that is Roatan Island.

The maximum guest weight for Horseback Riding is 300 Lbs (136 kg). Guests will be weighed on-site.

What is included?

• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation.
  
• Round-trip transportation from your Roatan cruise terminal (Coxen Hole and Port of Roatan Mahogany Bay).
• Traditional "Cayuco" boat ride through the Roatan mangroves.
• Optional stop at the famous "Hole in the Wall" restaurant.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) speaking shore excursion guides.
• Horseback riding excursion.
• Boat ride to the Mesoamerican reef barrier.
• Guided snorkel excursion to the Roatan coral reefs.
• The snorkel set includes varied-sized fins, a sanitized snorkel, a silicone mask, and a life jacket.
  
• Big Bight Beach Restaurant access.

Excursion Notes

• Bring along sun protection, a swimsuit, insect repellent, a camera, cash for balance payment, food, drinks, tips, etc.

Where we meet

For the Roatan Ultimate Nature Combo Excursion: Mangrove Cruise, Horseback Riding, Reef Snorkeling, and Beach Break, you will meet just outside your Roatan cruise terminal (Coxen Hole and Port of Roatan Mahogany Bay). All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• The minimum participation age is 5 years old. Participants between 5 and 6 years old are required to ride double with an adult.
• The minimum age to ride a horse solo is 6 years old.
• All underage participants must be accompanied by an adult, guardian, or parent.
• This Roatan Ultimate Nature Combo Excursion: Mangrove Cruise, Horseback Riding, Reef Snorkeling, and Beach Break is not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
• Maximum guest weight is 300 lbs (136 Kg). Guests will be weighed on-site.
• Guests who are overweight will not be allowed to participate and will lose all money paid. All others in the group must give 48 hours prior notice to cancel and must pay the balance.
• This Roatan Ultimate Nature Combo Excursion: Mangrove Cruise, Horseback Riding, Reef Snorkeling, and Beach Break may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.