Roatan Cultural & Local Food Tour
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Roatan Cultural & Local Food Tour
By The Roatan Experience
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Ages 0-88
Duration: 3h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Visit to Garibalis cultural center
- Local vendor food
- 6+ local delicacies
- Garifuna cultural dance
- Island tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick up from any hotel or vacation rental on the island just specify address in others.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Mahogany bay. Meeting point (When you get off your cruise ship, walk past all the shopping area. you will see the white taxis at that point make a left straight up the hill. There will be a green gate, walk through it and walk down to where the people are holding the sign, look for the one that says The Roatan experience ask for Shorn Rich)
- Roatan Village port. Meeting point (When you get off your cruise ship, walk pass all the main shopping areas that will be on you’re right, turn to the right where you see some sales boot kiosk (they are very aggressive trying to get you go with them for tours, just say you are book Online and they will back off, keep walking towards the exit gate 3, across the street look to you right, you will see lots of people with signs just look for ours The Roatan Experience and ask for Shorn Rich, if you have any difficulties finding us just ask any of the security guys where the exit to the main street is)
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 137354P15- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 137354P15
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- kensM8229JQ0 contributionsAwesome ExperienceWe loved this place and was our best excursion through Royal Caribbean. The beer was great and the owners and service were very welcoming and outstanding. Spend some time there and have a few - you will not regret the experience!Written September 26, 2023
- gooser790 contributionsAWESOME! DO IT!!!!This experience was AMAZING! The guide was very knowledgeable & friendly! I would do this EVERYTIME I visit! GREAT experience, especially for the price!Written March 10, 2020
- 140nancy0 contributionsVery Disappointing tour!!We booked this tour to see the wildlife, the mangrove tunnels and experience the Flamingo Cultural Center. We did see the Monkeys and Sloths, we toured the Mangrove tunnels, but we DID NOT get to the Flamingo Cultural Center. We paid to go to the Flamingo Center, but instead our driver took us to a restaurant/tour company where we were expected to purchase a lunch and then someone at the restaurant gave us a quick history of the Garifuna people. We were not informed of this change and when we ordered our lunch, it was not what we were told it would be and they could not give a cost until after we finished and it cost us over $77.00 CA. We are not happy with this tour or the company. I will not be recommending this company or tour to anyone.Written March 2, 2020
- NorthStar219155386630 contributionsGreat TourWe had an amazing time on this tour. We had booked by their website before traveling. Prior to the tour, we had told them about our preferences, the helped us to make a right plan as we were traveling with a kid. We learn a lot about the island culture and history. I must say they went an extra mile to make our trip a memorable one. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the areas and spoke English extremely well. We also visited the monkey and sloth park and the beach. Our little one absolutely love the sloths, everything was so amazing.Written February 26, 2020
- F8051IZstepheng0 contributionsWest end island beach day tourWe hired Shorn to take us to the west side of the island. He is an exceptional driver and host. I had been there 15 years ago in the navy and was looking for a certain beach which I remembered and he listened to my description to it and took us right there. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. I will use him as my private driver every time my family and I are in town.Written February 17, 2020
- Destination2294020 contributionsJump and enjoyGreat time doing something that I thought was scary but it really wasn't. Just remember to lift your legs at the landing dock otherwise you might have a banged up shin like I had. Oh well part of the fun and you remember to lift your legs next time :) Enjoy the moments!!!Written February 1, 2020
- lenicev20200 contributionsGreat timeWe had the best time! The Roatan experience is definitely worth it! Steven and Hormon took great care of us. They even went out of their way to make sure we ate authentic Honduran food. I definitely recommend this experience!Written January 25, 2020
- ericaaraujo10190 contributionsBeautiful Island!We had the best tour guide with an amazing personality! He made our trip to Roatan better than we had ever imagined! We cant wait to come back and stay longer than just a stop on a cruise!Written October 29, 2019
- cad330490 contributionsOnly way to see RoatanWe were on an MSC cruise and one of our ports was Roatan. Not knowing what to expect, we book this shore excursion. We met up with our guide, Michael and he was an exceptional guide. The bus was a little cramped, but it was air conditioned so that was great because it was really hot and humid. Michael gave us the history of the island and highlights that we might otherwise not known if we had gone on our own. We took a short boat ride over to Big French Key where we were served refreshments and watched the Garifuna people perform their native dances. While there you could take a swim if you wanted to. Then back on the sightseeing tour taking you to some of the most amazing panoramic views. You will see the stilt village of Oak Ridge and Punta Gordy also. This was a fantastic time and would encourage anyone going to Roatan to take this excursion. It was called Far Away Sightseeing Island Tour.Written September 7, 2019
- DeannaHCT0 contributionsGreat way to see Local CultureShorn was very accommodating. Took us to see many points of interest with a wealth of knowledge of his island. Drove safely and stopped whenever we asked him to. We asked him to take us to his favorite lunch spot and where locals go so we can have local dishes to eat. It was just what we were looking for, very good food there. We felt we were in good hands the entire time with Shorn. We had a great time seeing the island with him.Written February 19, 2019
- gsxrwoman10 contributionsSloths and Little French KeyWe hired Shorn Rich as our excursion tour guide and we were exceptionally pleased with our experience. He was very kind, friendly and funny. He planned our excursion based on what we personally wanted with the best pricing. He took us to the tour monkey and sloths then to Little French Key. He was waiting for us upon return to get us back to the pier with time to still shop in Routan. It was by far the Best excursion and tour guide we’ve ever had in our past 13 cruises and will absolutely see him again soon. Highly recommend!!!!Written February 2, 2019
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Ceci
Omaha, NE1 contribution
Feb 2023
Absolutely the worst tour I have ever been on. We were supposed to experience 4 wonderful sounding stops and experiences. We ended up with one stop (for lunch) after an hour drive. No cultural experiences other than lunch no narrative of the wonderful island. Very disappointed. Would not recommend this service at all. We requested a refund, the company was not very accommodating and called us liars. Very sad.
Written February 26, 2023
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Kelly H
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Couples
Below was what’s supposed to be included…
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Visit to Garibalis cultural center
Local vendor food
6+ local delicacies
Garifuna cultural dance
Island tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Emailed stated pickup was at gate 3, called about the pickup because it didn’t seem like it was correct. Was told a different location and driver name. Driver was late an hr. We did nothing on the list of “what’s included”! Driver took us to 2 “local delicacies” and one was gas station food! Never went to a culture dance! The island tour was through a small town and the driver showed us where he lived! We were supposed to go snorkeling but by the time we got there the location was “full” and we were not allowed to enter! Driver took us to a beautiful beach but ended up paying additional fees. This was a birthday vacation and I wanted the experience to be enjoyable. Luckily the driver did pickup after we were done and take us back to the cruise ship. This experience was not what I paid for and expected! Very disappointed!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Visit to Garibalis cultural center
Local vendor food
6+ local delicacies
Garifuna cultural dance
Island tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Emailed stated pickup was at gate 3, called about the pickup because it didn’t seem like it was correct. Was told a different location and driver name. Driver was late an hr. We did nothing on the list of “what’s included”! Driver took us to 2 “local delicacies” and one was gas station food! Never went to a culture dance! The island tour was through a small town and the driver showed us where he lived! We were supposed to go snorkeling but by the time we got there the location was “full” and we were not allowed to enter! Driver took us to a beautiful beach but ended up paying additional fees. This was a birthday vacation and I wanted the experience to be enjoyable. Luckily the driver did pickup after we were done and take us back to the cruise ship. This experience was not what I paid for and expected! Very disappointed!
Written March 5, 2023
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Terry B
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This tour was not as advertised. We (8 of us) booked because of the good reviews and description of 4 different stops. First being the Roatan Stone Factory, 2nd the Roatan Chocolate Factory, 3rd a stop at a vendor to sample patelito and ballads, and 4th in Punta Gorda for a sampling of local foods. We only experienced the 4th....after a 2 hour uncomfortable van ride. This tour is not recommended as we experienced it. Very disappointed and also disappointed in the lack of resolution with the operator.
Written February 22, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have and we are especially sorry for your negative experience in Roatan because of us. We strive to provide our customers with the best possible experience.
We do think it is important to note that we take all feedback seriously and after conducting an investigation into your claims, we have spoken to our guides and vendors. We can confirm that the statements all match up that you visited all but one of the stops as advertised and even purchased souvenirs at one of the stops. However, we understand that you were disappointed, which is why we initially offered a 15% refund for the miss stop and we offered to increase it to 25%. Again we are sorry for your negative experience and also that we were not able to reach a resolution that meets your satisfaction.
We do want to thank you again for your feedback, we will take it all into consideration to improve our services in the future.
Written February 23, 2023
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Trek16729368341
1 contribution
This tour was a complete waste of time and money. It was NOT as advertised and felt like a “bait and switch”. Very disappointing.
Written February 25, 2023
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Destination229402
21 contributions
Jan 2020
Wonderful people, accepting us tourist with open hands. I wish the people back in the states were this humble.
Written February 1, 2020
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Thank you for your kind words, our guest are so incredible they make us look good, thank you guys for that. We are so happy you enjoyed your vacation and hopefully, we can enjoy more experiences together.
Written February 19, 2020
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