How would you like to zipline above the jungle canopy to the beach? In Roatan, you can do just that!
The island of Roatan is a jungle-covered island in the Caribbean off the coast of Honduras. During my visit to Roatan, I decided it was a great place to try zip lining for the very first time and fly through the jungle!
I had explored a lot of Roatan’s oceanside but there was much more exploring to do on land within the island.
Roatan Zipline Adventure
In West End, my home for the week in Roatan, a bus was arranged to pick up my partner and I to take us to Gumbalimba Park.
It was only our second time in a vehicle since we arrived in Roatan. There was not much need for a car staying in West End since I could walk to town or take a water taxi to most places I wanted to go. Nevertheless, the van ride was a good way to see the inland part of Roatan, so I enjoyed the ride.
When we arrived at the Canopy, we were suited with our zip line gear and taught how to zipline and safety tips.
This included learning how to brake properly, how to hang your feet while on in motion on the zipline and what to do if you brake too soon and get stuck on the zipline!
Yes you can get stuck if you don’t follow directions!
The adventure started off with this amazing view! Next we walked across a small bridge high in the jungle canopy to get to the first platform. I was so excited to zipline for the first time.
There are a total of 12 ziplines of varying heights and lengths. The most fun ziplines are the ones with the steepest dropdown.
You go so fast!
You get a great view of Roatan’s coastline and the ocean as you make your way closer and closer to the beach.
While on one of the platforms, I saw the cutest monkey on the ledge! So if you get to zipline in Roatan, you may get a pleasant surprise!
Cute Monkey in Roatan
The staff is also super fun and they help take pictures for you during the zipline.
Fun Staff at Gumbalimba Park…Oops my eyes were closed! lol
Close to the end, you also zip across an open lagoon. It is very beautiful!
Ziplining was a blast, but at the 12th zipline my arms were getting a little tired and I was ready to go on part II of my adventure to see Gumbalima Park and hopefully see more monkeys!
The canopy used to have 18 ziplines total but 12 seems to be just the right number in my opinion!
When you finish ziplining, you can go for a swim at their gorgeous beach, chill at the pool or have a beverage under a palapa.
Cost Of Zipling
The Roatan zipline tour is $45 and you have the option of continuing your adventure at Gumbalimba Park for just $10 more. The park will take you on a tour to see adorable monkeys, parrots, toucans, educate you about Roatan’s history and more. To see the nature park without zipline, it is $30. (no zipline).
Have questions about ziplining or things to do in Roatan? Leave a comment or question below!
Here is a video of the experience ziplining at Gumbalimba Money Trail Canopy.
https://youtu.be/EAG6qxl8xzI
TripAdvisor Reviews of Gumbalima can be found here.
Read More About Roatan Here – 7 Awesome Things To Do In Roatan
My boyfriend and I will be arriving in town on Tuesday April 17 arriving on Carnival Freedom Cruise 8am to 6pm. We are very interested in zipline tour for $45 and continuing our adventure at Gumbalimba Park for just $10 more. If time allows we are open to site seeing too.
Hi Leslie, thanks for your message. I sent you an email last week with more info. I hope you received it!
Hello! I’m also leaving for a cruise soon with my boyfriend and came across this site. I would love to get more info on how to book the zip line tour.
Glad I found your site!! We are cruising to Roatan in two weeks. We want to see a beautiful beach, but also want kids to do something cool…..1, 3, 5, and 16 year old boys. We are thinking about Gumbalimba Park, but how is the beach at the end of it? Dirty? Pretty? Rocky, etc….we still want time/place to enjoy the water! Thank you!
Hi Erin! So glad that you visited the website. I am excited that you are about to visit my favorite island in the whole world! I hope to go back soon also.
To enjoy the beach and have activities, I think there may be better options for your family. Roatan has some AMAZING beaches. I take it that you want a beach with activities too? Let me think of some better options for you and I will be back to post. I am also going to ask a friend in Roatan for some ideas considering the size and ages of your family. I’ll post again soon.
Hi,
Do you know if the zip line has a tendum option? If me and my 5 year old son can go at once?I am afraid he will be scared to do it on his own. It would be great if we have the tendum option.
Thanks
Hi. I dont think I saw a tendum option at this zipline course. He would be too young to do alone, but perhaps some of the other zipline companies may have an option for that. Otherwise, one of the nature parks in Roatan may be a fun activity to do together instead.
Hello! In a month I am going on a cruise that stops in Roatan, and I am very interested in doing this tour, rather than the one offered by the cruise line. Do you have anymore details of how I can book this excursion?
Hi!
Thanks so much for this detailed blog post. I’m travelling to Roatan with my boyfriend this coming Thursday and we’re staying in West End for a few days. We are keen to go ziplining, but aren’t sure who to book through, and there appear to be so many options! I noticed you’ve recommended Hillview Tours to a few other people – would they be the best option for transport and finding zipline tours? Would they also have connections for doing the sand buggy tours? Looking to have some adventuring fun while we’re there.
Thanks so much for your help!
Cheers!
Hi Leanne. Yes I highly recommend reaching out to Hillview tours. They can give you the best advice or book tour for you.
Is there a lot of difficult climbing to get to the platforms?
Hi Judy. There is no climbing to get on the platforms. I recorded the zipline from the start to finish in this video. It will show you what its like and why there is no climbing. https://youtu.be/EAG6qxl8xzI