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, premium drinks, 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 premium 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. Interact with 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.

Ride horseback through the north shore’s lush countryside and snorkel the crystal-clear waters off one of the island’s premier beachfront resorts. Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort will be the setting for your outdoor adventure, and it couldn’t be prettier as the property sits atop a hillside overlooking the Caribbean Sea. You will be paired with a horse suited to your riding ability and follow a gently winding trail through the jungle-like setting that surrounds the resort. Although you will catch glimpses of the sea while horseback riding, you will truly experience it while snorkeling just off shore. These waters are teeming with marine life, so you can expect quite the underwater show. Brightly colored species such as parrotfish, Atlantic blue tangs and angelfish are commonly spotted. The remainder of your time will be spent beachside, where you might stretch on a lounge chair, relax in the shade of a palapa and dine on a classic tropical lunch.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Ride a horse through a jungle-like setting on Roatan’s rather remote north shore. • Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters just off the Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort. • Take advantage of the resort’s amenities, including the beach, pool and lounge chairs. • Enjoy a leisurely tropical lunch made with fresh seasonal ingredients.

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 West Bay Beach. The stretch of sand fronting the Paradise Beach Hotel will be yours to enjoy however you please. 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 West Bay Beach.
• 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
Live out your dream of the ultimate Caribbean day trip by relaxing at the Fantasy Island Beach Resort, a gorgeous setting on a 21-acre private island. It won’t take long to reach the island, leaving you with all the more time to enjoy the amenities. A buffet lunch, unlimited drinks and most everything else imaginable is included, so you won’t have to think about anything but enjoying yourself. You might stretch out in the sun on any of the three beaches, each one rimming a different side of the island. Feel free to take a refreshing swim in the sea, stroll along the shore without a care in the world and view the underwater wonders by snorkeling the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, which is the world’s second largest such reef. You might also enjoy meandering about the grounds and tropical gardens, where you are sure to see wildlife such as iguanas, peacocks and Capuchin monkeys in the wild.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Spend hours relaxing at a resort on a 21-acre private resort.
• Take advantage of everything being included: drinks, a buffet lunch and plenty more.
• Swim in the sea, stretch out on the beach and wander about the tropical gardens.
• Snorkel along the world’s second-largest barrier reef, if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• 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 a beachfront resort in the heart of West Bay Beach, 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.

Spend hours luxuriating at Sol y Mar, an exclusive beach club where everything you could possibly need for an exceptional experience is included. Upon arriving at the waterfront resort, you will be free to do whatever you please, a liberating thought considering all the options. You might stretch out on a lounge chair and bask in the sun, stroll the lengthy private beach without a care in the world, and relax in the shade of a towering coconut palm or under a thatched palapa. Chances are, you will want to take a refreshing swim in the turquoise sea as the waves gently lap the shore. The ambiance is completely laid-back at Sol y Mar, a name that appropriately translates to “sun and sea.” An island-style buffet lunch is also included, and you can order burgers and hotdogs from the grill anytime. Unlimited drinks – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic – are included, as well.

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.

Witness the natural beauty of the Caribbean at Roatan's finest preservation park – Gumbalimba Park. Explore unspoiled trails where flowers and butterflies give way to the shade of the tropical forest canopy. Make the crossing over Gumbalimba Pond via a scenic rope bridge. Delight in the tranquil sounds of the garden waterfall. Befriend the brilliant winged inhabitants of the Bird Sanctuary where friendly parrots and macaws bring the colors of the Caribbean alive. Ever dreamt of frolicking with monkeys? Enter the Monkey Refugio and meet the white face capuchin monkeys.

Roam through the Botanical Garden and learn more about the native exotic plants. Enter into the Insectarium and discover the world of insects. After exploring, dive into the freshwater pool or take a dip in the Caribbean. Come to Gumbalimba where history and nature awaits you.

Discover the lost Caribbean in Roatan with a shore excursion to Tabyana Beach, a place where coconut, grape, and almond trees converge with a seemingly endless white sand beach and the clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Enjoy a swim in the beautiful water, take a stroll on the beach, kick back and relax as you listen to live Caribbean music. When you’ve worked up an appetite there’s hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, beans & rice, cole slaw, watermelon, pineapple, papaya, lemonade and iced tea waiting for you. At Tabyana Beach, it's all about relaxation, natural beauty and a whole lot of fun!

Capture the moment by taking the perfect selfie photo in Roatan! Instantly share your experience with family & friends on your favorite social media site as many of the stops will include wi-fi in real time. A professional photographer will show you the best photo spots and suggest the best frame for you. Capture the spirit of this incredible destination.

Your tour will start in at the Mayan Eden Eco Park, a combination of ancient world Mayan culture and the interaction with rescued animals such as monkeys, birds and sloths. Other stops include:
• Pristine Bay & Golf Course • The Buccaneer Center & splash lagoon • Las Palmas Beach & Bar (beach chair & swim time included)