Accessible Mobility Equipment: Roatan & Monkey Sanctuary

OVERVIEW

This excursion is for guests who are fully dependent on their mobility device. You will be required to supply your own wheelchair/scooter. Your mobility equipment (manual or electric) must not exceed the following dimensions: W 32", L 46", H 75".

Those guests that are companions, use a cane or walker, or have limited mobility issues must book the companion tour code: RTB_A1 ACCESSIBLE Companion: Roatan & Monkey Sanctuary.

Tour includes step-free routes, shorter distances and no stairs. Accessible restrooms with wide doors for wheelchairs are present along the tour route. Vehicles are adapted with an access ramp (or lift where available) to accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs and/or mobility scooters. Guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs; therefore, guests needing special assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied.

Interact with Roatan’s indigenous wildlife in controlled settings that will allow you to touch the animals if you wish. You will first visit a sanctuary that provides a home primarily for Capuchin, Spider and White-Face monkeys. As you will soon discover, they are exceptionally curious, friendly, and playful. You will be welcome to hold a monkey or two, as they are all quite used to human interaction. A wildly different animal experience will await you at a nearby marine park, where you might pet a black or green iguana. Often exploited for their meat, eggs and skin, these endangered lizards are protected within the park. You can also observe creatures such as sea turtles, tarpon and barracuda in the park’s large saltwater aquarium. Although the atmosphere will surely be calmer at the flea market near the port, it can get exciting when you find just the perfect item. Handicrafts and casual clothing is particularly plentiful.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Interact with several species of monkeys at a nature sanctuary and hold one, if you wish.
• Observe colorful marine species in a saltwater aquarium and pet an iguana, if you like.
• Browse the stalls of a flea market with all sorts of traditional and unusual merchandise.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.