ATV & Mangrove Cruise

OVERVIEW

See the natural beauty that abounds in the island’s more remote regions by riding an ATV through a tropical rainforest and by cruising along the mangrove-lined shores of southern Roatan. The adventure will begin in the village of Politilly Bight, where you will hop on an ATV and race off caravan-style, following the guide into the surrounding wilderness. If it has been raining recently, the natural trails will have potholes and mud will be flying, which will make the driving all the more fun. After a brief stop at a traditional Garifuna village, you will transfer to Oak Ridge, the island’s oldest fishing community. Mangrove forests line the banks most everywhere and often create tunnels in the tree canopy that your boat can easily navigate through. Besides being environmentally beneficial, mangroves provide shelter for a myriad of animals, especially water birds such as green herons and roseate spoonbills.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take the wheel of an ATV and race through a tropical rainforest.
• Look for water birds while cruising along the mangrove-lined coast of southern Roatan.
• Pause at a Garifuna village for a glimpse at traditional life.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.