Half-Day Tour: Island Safari Adventure from St. John's
Description
This is a fun-filled trip that explores Antigua’s many off-road trails with some of the best views the Caribbean has to offer. The route will take you through some of the island’s villages where your guide will describe typical life on the island. This is an amazing tour for those who want to combine local culture with sun, sea and sand. Lunch will be served at one of our local beaches or restaurant. A swim in the pristine waters is a must so make sure you have your bathing suit.
Tour Options
Itinerary
At the designated pick up point, you will be taken to places of interest like the Antigua Rain Forest along the Fig Tree Drive, Historical Sites such as Nelson's Dock Yard to view all the relics of the past. You will experience Antigua's cuisine during a lunch stop at Turners Beach. You will also have the option of taking a swim at the Beautiful Turner's Beach.
On entering the Nelson's Dockyard, your guide will give you a tour of the compound where you will see first hand all the relics of the past and you will be given the history of each relic, some of which date back to the 1800s. Feel free to ask questions. The shops will be opened where you may purchase any souvenier of your choice.
Betty's Hope Plantation located east of the village of Pares, was established in 1650. Like other large plantations, Betty’s Hope was an agricultural as well as an industrial enterprise, and home to a large number of people. This is a sugar plantation site where one of the two sugar mill towers has been fully restored complete with sails.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Guests should indicate where they are staying (hotel/guest house) so that pick up time can be arranged and communicated to them.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
Reviews(2)
As a born and bred local our tour guide Michael was exemplary in his knowledge of the island. The tour enhanced our holiday no end and we would highly recommend the experience! Thank you!
Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you had a great tour.
Everything was great, the best tour. Easy pace with no pressure, sufficient time at all stops, good lunch, fabulous scenery and a very kind and informative driver / guide.
