Roatán is located between the islands of Útila and Guanaja and is the largest of Honduras' Bay Islands. The Bay Islands was formerly known as Ruatan and Rattan and is just north of the Caribbean coast of Honduras. It is approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) long, and less than 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) wide at its widest point.
Roatan consist of small towns and fishing villages built along the waters edge. Snorkeling and diving is at its best here. There are beautiful palm-fringed beaches and miles of off-shore coral reef inhabited by brilliantly colored fish and multicolored gardens of aquatic plants. The earliest Indian inhabitants are thought to have traded with the Maya of Yucatan.
Highly Recommended Private & Customized Tour Operator
Mr. Emsly Hyde - Hyde Tours
French Harbour, Roatan Bay Island, Honduras
Tel: 504-455-5030
Cell: 504-9991-2257
email: emslyhyde@yahoo.com
Mr. Hyde has been in business since 2003, taking satisfied customers on private tours on his beloved island. Sightsee from his 14 passenger, air-conditioned mini van as he explains the history & culture of the people (bigger vans for bigger groups available). His tour will take you to the east and west side of the island. He will meet your group by the cruise ship. Some of the interesting sites include:
- French Harbour Village (fishing area & seafood packing plant)
- 2 ship wrecks
- Iguana Farm (iguanas, monkeys, parrots, turtles, large fish, admission fee required)
- Stunning scenic view 300 ft above sea level
- West Bay Beach (one of the most beautiful beaches on the island)
- Shopping (local novelty items, as desired)
- Zipline (admission fee required)
Iguana Farm Magical Flying Chair Monkey Park
Roatan ship terminal to
Mahogany Beach
Fees as follows in US dollars (subject to change):
Approx 4 hour tour: $30 per person
Iguana Farm admission: $8 per person
Mayan Jungle (Monkey Park) admission: $5 per person
Zipline admission: $45 per person
Zoo Park admission: $20 per person
Underwater Museum admission: $35 per person
Parrot Tree Plantation admission: $30 per person
NOTE: Most cruise line tours will either go to east side or west side, but not both. Their prices are higher and you will be traveling in large groups.
