Top Roatan Historical Tours - page 2

A day in Punta Gorda discovering and learning about the first Garifuna culture in Honduras, our guide will take you to the east of Roatan tropical island to enjoy a natural and cultural experience, including a sightseeing adventure with multiple stops including the Pirate Boat named as "Isery" and then we will stop at the cultural village of Punta Gorda to enjoy the local living, traditions, and of course history and much more. Tour Highlights: -Guided Cultural Tour -History of the Garifuna Culture -Multiple Stops for Photos -Sightseeing to the east of Roatan -Visit at Isery the "Pirate Boat"

Make the most of your time at shore and discover the best that Roatan, Honduras has to offer on this half-day tour. Alongside a private guide, create an itinerary based on the interests of your group, then take off. Some activities include swimming at the island’s best beaches, nature walks to discover local wildlife, or exploring shops and restaurants; the choice is yours.

Drive a dune buggy to the Punta Gorda fishing village on a half-day, private tour that’s tailored to your preferences. That means more flexibility as you stop for photos, buy a beachfront lunch (own expense), and enjoy a song and dance performance by the water. Your guide will share stories about Punta Gorda’s colorful history, from pirates and buried gold to today’s cultural melting pot.

Experience Roatan wildlife and nature on a half-day tour from Roatan’s west end that you can tailor to your preferences. Visit a money and sloth sanctuary to see rescued wildlife, then head to a private beach for a day of relaxation by the water. Optional add-ons include a jungle ATV adventure, zipline tour, and more.

Get ready for a unique water taxi tour and sightseeing experience up to the east side of Roatan lush island, where you will visit the mangrove forest next to Oak Ridge fishing community and explore the local living multiple fishing communities. This tour includes a sightseeing island tour to the east side of the island plus a one-hour floating experience in a wooden water taxi that takes you from Oak Ridge to Caribe Point villages, where you spend about 20 minutes floating through mangrove channels that surround the water taxi in a foliage tunnel above and turquoise waters below. The tour crosses the picturesque fishing communities of Lucy Point, Jones Ville, and Blue Rock. After passing the mangrove tunnels, the local captain will take you to renowned restaurants in the area such as Hole in the Wall or Jones Ville Point Marina Bar & Grill, both located in the Jones Ville fishing community.

Once pick up and departing from your cruise terminal along the way you will hear of the island's rich history, which includes Indians, slaves, invaders, pirates, buried gold, and a charming blend of cultures, people and languages. The main languages are English, Spanish and Garifuna, which holds on to its African roots. You will pass through several of the small villages that dot the island including Barrio Los Fuertes and French Harbour, the second-largest town on the island. You may also see the wreck of ships along the coast. A stop will be made at one of the highest points on the west end of the island for stunning views over the hills covered with lush vegetation and the sea with its many shades of blue.

This is the perfect getaway from all the large groups and you will have your own private driver guide you will experience the true culture of the island stop for photos at the pirate ship and also take the canoe ride true oak ridge village known as little venice if the island

We take you to Roatan east end Passing Through French Harbor, French Cay and Bight Bight and much more. (The other half) of the island, You will learn about the lifestyle of these communities & Wildlife. Then you will enjoy the spectacular view of the island by visiting local communities as you venture the Oak Ridge the Venice of Roatan and The Garifuna village called Punta Gorda, you will receive a small briefing about their arrival to the island, you will even hear the Garifuna spoken. (OPTIONAL for an Extra Fee) We can take a water taxi and explore the Mangrove tunnels in Jones Ville Point community

During the East Roatan Culture Tour, you will learn to dance Punta music, appreciate the Garifuna traditional clothing, toast with the famous Guifity drink (that allegedly has medicinal properties), and taste a sample of their cuisine.

You will learn about the Garifuna people from a Garifuna and in a Garifuna village. When learning about indigenous cultures, it's essential to listen to the actual indigenous point of view because history and books have twisted our story a lot. Since 2011 I have been researching my culture by speaking with elders, reading books, and traveling to other Garifuna villages (including our original home, Saint Vincent & The Grenadines). A tour with someone else will not give you access to the knowledge I have obtained within the past eleven years.

The mangrove tunnel is so unique surrounded with nature and wildlife all what Mother Nature made for us to enjoy The Garifuna culture. Is the descender of Africa. They will be happy to teach and show about there. Culture and try these famous plate of machuca an gifity .

One of Roatan's top tourist attractions! Full of nature & color, this animal sanctuary is an amazing place for the whole family! This is the top family destination in Roatan. You will learn about the history & culture of Roatan, visit an insectarium, walk through jungle trails & hanging bridges, spot turtles, enter a pirate cave & see macaws, monkeys and iguanas. Get ready for one of Roatan's most amazing experiences. Here you can decide to do the walking tour, the golf cart tour or join a zip-line adventure. Gumbalimba is definitely one of our favorite places on the island. On the way to the Gumbalimba, we can make a stop at the Rum Company, free of charge. The entry is completely free as well. Right in front of the Rum Company, at the highest peak of the West Side of the island, we can visit El Faro. Here, you will have to purchase a drink, souvenir, or pay $2/person to go in (payable to them in person). On the way back to Port, we can stop by Roatan's famous letters for a pic!

One of Roatan's top tourist attractions! Full of nature and color, this animal sanctuary is an amazing place for the whole family! This is the top family destination in Roatan. You will learn about the history and culture of Roatan, visit an insectarium, walk through jungle trails and hanging bridges, spot turtles, enter a pirate cave and see macaws, monkeys and iguanas. Get ready for one of Roatan's most amazing experiences. Here you can decide to do the walking tour, the golf cart tour or join a zip-line adventure. Gumbalimba is definitely one of our favorite places on the island.