EXCURSIONES EN TIERRA

Relax at an exclusive waterfront resort where you will enjoy the serenity of your own over-the-water bungalow with a day bed for two and all sorts of other premium amenities.

After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a wonderfully scenic drive toward the east end of Roatan island, where you will find the Turquoise Bay Resort. Directly on the ocean with the lush Bonacca Ridge as a backdrop, the resort couldn’t be more picture perfect.

Upon arriving, you will receive a welcome cocktail and an enlightening overview of the property so you can maximize your time here. You will then meander over to your own thatched-roof bungalow that rises just above the water.

Furnished with a comfortable teak day bed for two, the bungalow will be your home base at the resort. It features a suspended patio with a swim-up platform, a shaded and a sunny area, and an ice box with an ice-cold bottle of champagne just waiting for you to pop the cork.

If you need a towel, drinks or snacks, simply use the pager. Butler service is included to ensure that your time at Turquoise Bay will be completely carefree. Other amenities include a reserved beach if you want to stretch out on the sand and a spectacular three-course lunch.

Feel free to spend hours enjoying the serenity of your over-the-water bungalow or explore other areas of the resort. The choice is entirely yours.

Be treated like a VIP at a waterfront resort where you won’t have to lift a finger to enjoy amenities such as a reserved area of the beach, all-inclusive beverages, and a three-course lunch. After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a wonderfully scenic drive toward the east end of Roatan Island, where you will find the Turquoise Bay Resort. Directly on the ocean with the lush Bonacca Ridge as a backdrop, the resort couldn’t be more picture-perfect. Upon arriving, you will receive a welcome cocktail and an enlightening overview of the property so you can maximize your time here.

You will then meander over to an area of the island’s longest private beach that has been reserved for you and your party. It is an extraordinary setting to stretch out on a lounge chair and bask in the sun and take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline. If you prefer shade, thatched-roofed palapas and hammocks dot the white-sand beach. Mid-morning hors d’oeuvres will be served, as well as a three-course lunch afterward. A bar with endless all-inclusive beverages will also be open for your enjoyment. Whenever you need a refill, a plush towel, or most anything else, simply ask one of the waiters standing by.

Dive into a timeless adventure with the combination of Tabyana Beach Day and the Gumbalimba Preservation Park Tours. Spend a day in the “Lost Caribbean” and bask in the sun at the edge of turquoise waters. Palm trees provide shade for those who would like to stay out of the sun. Package includes admission to the beach, use of changing and shower facilities, round-trip transportation and a BBQ style lunch.

At Gumbalimba Park discover a park where nature, history and adventure surround you. View the monkeys and macaws or stroll through the gardens. Roam through Coxen's Cave where the in-depth history of the island awaits you. Enter into the Insectarium and discover the regions insects. A short drive takes you over to Tabyana Beach where you can enjoy the crystalline waters of the Caribbean or lounge on the beach with the cooling trade winds.

OVERVIEW

Observe the wonders underwater while cruising off the village of French Cay in an air-conditioned semi-submersible. The vessel offers the visibility of a glass-bottom boat but with more comforts. Instead of looking down to see the marine life, you can look straight out the windows, which will offer panoramic views of the ever-changing parade of tropical fish that inhabit the barrier reefs. You can expect to see brightly colored species such as parrotfish, Atlantic blue tangs and angelfish. Afterwards, you can browse the beachfront straw market as a prelude to visiting the island’s first coconut plantation. You will see firsthand how these versatile, hard-shelled fruits – which botanists refer to as one-seeded drupes – are harvested for products ranging from cooking oil to cosmetics. Similarly, you will delve into chocolate-making at a plantation that grows the source cacao beans and processes them into a variety of artisanal products, some of which you may sample.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Behold Roatan’s bountiful marine life from the comfort of a semi-submersible vessel.
• See how coconuts are harvested and processed for a variety of products.
• Gain insight into how artisanal chocolate is made on Roatan and enjoy a sampling.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Enjoy the thrill of racing through the tree canopy on a dozen ziplines and then completely unwind on a beautiful beach nearby. You will soar through the treetops along a spectacularly scenic route that is nearly two miles long. Each zipline is exhilarating in its own way with the longest spanning 1,300 feet and highest starting more than 100 feet high above the jungle floor. You can expect it to be a nonstop adrenaline-pumping experience, quite the contrast to your time on Sol Y Mar. Feel free to do nothing more ambitious than relax in sun without a care in the world. The water there is typically calm, crystal-clear and ideal for a refreshing swim in the sea. If you wish to dine on your own, plenty of restaurants are in easy walking distance.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Race through the jungle tree canopy on a series of exhilarating ziplines.
• Spend hours on a gorgeous stretch of sand fronting a resort on Sol Y Mar.
• Take advantage of the nearby restaurants and bars if you wish to dine on your own.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Relax in your own beachfront villa within a private resort where you won’t have to lift a finger as everything imaginable is included. The Turquoise Bay Resort lies on a beautiful stretch of sand on the Caribbean Sea and couldn’t be more accommodating. Your villa there can comfortably host as many as eight family members and/or friends and makes for a great gathering place. Built with natural materials and handsomely furnished, it features a living room with television, bathroom and dining table on the verandah overlooking the beach. A three-course lunch from a generous à la carte menu and unlimited drinks, even premium cocktails, is included. Whatever you need, a butler will be standing by to happily attend to it. The beach is just steps away so it will be easy to bask in the sun, take a refreshing swim in the sea and stroll along the shore. If you prefer shade, thatched-roof palapas are plentiful.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy the amenities of your own private beachfront villa at the Turquoise Bay Resort.
• Take comfort in knowing that a butler is nearby, ready to attend to your needs.
• Relax however you please, whether in the villa or on the beach just steps away.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Tear through the jungle terrain on an ATV designed for off-road adventure and then unwind on a beach in a sheltered cove. The venue for this adrenaline-pumping ATV escapade will be an adventure park with all sorts of winding nature trails and areas where you can carve your own path through the leafy wilderness. Mud will be flying as you cross a riverbed and race up a mountain with scenic overlooks that will present the back country in all its glory. Be sure to look for wildlife as iguanas, agoutis and tropical birds are abundant. Once you reach Luna Beach, you can thoroughly relax on this gorgeous stretch of sand that rims a private beach club. The hours there will be yours to do as you please. Few places on Roatan are quite so spectacular for taking a refreshing swim in the sea, strolling along the shore, and basking in the sun.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Race through an adventure park caravan-style on an ATV.
• Look for iguanas and tropical birds, which are especially abundant off the main trail.
• Relax on a private beach that fronts a spectacular beach club.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Cruise through placid waterways lined with mangrove forests and enjoy a bountiful lunch of locally sourced seafood. Your vessel will be a dufuna, a dugout canoe like those used by the indigenous Miskito people, a boat that will add a certain authenticity to the experience of traveling through the natural canal system. Besides providing critical habitat for wildlife, mangroves stabilize coastlines, purify water and store enormous amounts of carbon. Chances are, you will spot a variety of birds in the shelter of the mangroves. Their exposed intertwined roots form a protective cage of sorts above the water, providing an ideal breeding area for fish, shrimp and mollusks. So it is only fitting that your lunch will be a seafood boil. Afterwards, you will browse a straw market and learn how coconuts and cacao beans are processed into products such as coconut water and chocolates, samples of which you will be offered.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise through a canal lined with environmentally beneficial mangroves.
• Travel in a dufuna, a dugout canoe hand-carved from natural materials.
• Enjoy a seafood boil lunch made with ingredients such as shrimp and crab.
• Sample coconut water and artisanal chocolates produced on local plantations.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

See how coconuts and cacao beans are processed into a variety of products available for sampling, an experience that will whet your appetite for a tropical island lunch. Coconut Adventures – the island’s first coconut plantation – will be the setting for your immersion in the world of coconuts. After seeing how they are harvested, you may be surprised by their versatility. Coconuts are farmed for their mineral-rich meat, the nutritious water inside and even their outer fibers or coir, which are spun into fishing nets and ropes. It is a fascinating process as is the one that turns raw cacao beans into delicious chocolate. Besides watching the production step by step at the plantation, you will sample some of the artisanal chocolates made there. Afterwards, you will enjoy free time to browse a popular straw market that carries an array of merchandise, most of them handmade from natural materials.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See how coconuts are harvested and processed for a variety of products.
• Dine on a tropical-inspired lunch with coconut chicken likely being the entrée.
• Gain insight into how artisanal chocolate is made on Roatan and enjoy a sampling.
• Spend free time browsing a bustling straw market.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

See the highlights of western Roatan, which include a robust shopping village, an extreme nature park and a private waterfront resort.

After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a brief but scenic drive to West End Village, one of Roatan’s most popular shopping and dining areas. During free time at the bohemian-style village, you might browse the art galleries, linger over a drink at a waterfront café and stroll the wooden piers while watching the water taxis come and go. The atmosphere in West End Village is always vibrant and inviting, so be sure to make the most of your time.

You will then visit the area’s only extreme adventure park to stroll a nature trail through the jungle canopy, much of it along suspension bridges. From this vantage point high above the jungle floor, you can expect to see colorful flowers clinging to vine-draped trees, chirping tropical birds flitting through the air, and creatures such as iguanas and lizards perched on the branches. In this extraordinarily peaceful setting, the sounds of the jungle will be all the more captivating.

Continuing on to Sol Y Mar Beach Club, you will enjoy more free time to savor the island ambiance. You might stroll the resort’s pristine stretch of sand, take a refreshing swim in the sea or simply lounge in the shade of a coconut palm. The low-key, stress-free atmosphere will leave you immensely relaxed for the return to the pier.

OVERVIEW

See the natural beauty that abounds in the island’s more remote regions by riding an ATV through a tropical rainforest and by cruising along the mangrove-lined shores of southern Roatan. The adventure will begins at Big Bight where you will hop on an ATV and race off caravan-style, following the guide into the surrounding wilderness. If it has been raining recently, the natural trails will have potholes and mud will be flying, which will make the driving even more fun. After a brief stop, you will transfer to the marina and sail through the mangrove forests line the banks most everywhere. Besides being environmentally beneficial, mangroves provide shelter for a myriad of animals, especially water birds such as green herons and roseate spoonbills.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take the wheel of an ATV and race through a tropical rainforest.
• Look for water birds while cruising along the mangrove-lined coast of southern Roatan.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear closed-toe shoes with a good grip, avoid sandals.
• Wear comfy clothes that can get dirty. opt for long pants to shield legs from the ATV's heat and debris.

OVERVIEW

Discover how two signature Roatan products – artisan chocolates and savored rums – are made step-by-step and enjoy samplings of both. The celebrated spirits are blended together with all-natural locally sourced ingredients to create a variety of tasty rums. Roasted cocoa beans are used in the chocolate rum, pure coconut extract is mixed into another rum, and yet another rum is spiced with vanilla and orange peels. You will delve just as deeply into chocolate at a place that showcases the history of this sweet treat made from the fruit of cacao trees. The story is fascinating as is the process of making chocolate. While driving around the island, you will also pause for photos at the multi-colored Roatan sign.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Gain insight into how chocolate is made on Roatan and enjoy a sampling.
• Taste a variety of Roatan rums that may be flavored with chocolate or coconut.
• Stop for photos at the colorful Roatan sign.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.