The Roatan Garifuna, Mangrove Tunnel and Iguana Farm Island Tour is a wonderful way to explore the real Roatan. This small and professional tour operator provides expert local guides. They take real pride in showing you their island paradise using comfortable air conditioned vehicles.

Head to the unspoiled East of Roatan, where you will find authentic Garifuna villages, fishing towns on stilts, lush jungle, beaches and incredible hilltop views of the coral reefs and distant islands.

We drive from the tiny Capitol of Coxen Hole, to the fishing town of French Harbour with its busy quays and shrimping trawlers, unloading their days catch, this is a true taste of an un-commercialized Caribbean village. We then continue onto French Cay and the Iguana Farm, where you can feed and touch the huge green Island Iguanas. At Parrot Tree plantation, you can take a coffee break at this lovely marina, before driving up the mountainside to photograph both sides of this 3 mile wide island, and see most of its jungle clad 35 mile length.

Next its on to the highlight of the trip. Oakridge and Jonesville. These old Caribbean fishing villages, constructed on stilts over the water give a unique insight into the real Roatan. Joneseville still sports family names dating back to the days when Pirates made it their home from home.

Here you will board an authentic Cayuco, (motorized canoe). Your guide Navigates shaded deep mangrove tunnels barely wide enough for the canoe, and teeming with wildlife on its voyage. During this voyage there will be a stop for optional drinks and lunch.

After docking back at Oakridge, you drive on to Punta Gorda Garifuna native village. Here you can choose to see some island dancing as an option. Finally, there is a 30 minute Beach stop at Turquoise Bay, to swim or enjoy a drink or snack. After relaxing in these lush tropical surroundings, you return to the cruise terminal after your real Roatan experience.