Join this unforgettable excursion where you’ll travel through small villages and hear their story along the way. Ascend over 900 feet above sea level between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea where you can take some of the most amazing photos on your cruise. Enjoy stunning views and different shades of beautiful BVI blue waters. Listen up as your knowledgeable driver/guide share gems of BVI history and culture. Cross the bridge to Beef Island and swim at the local’s favorite, Long Bay beach. Here you can listen to music, chat with locals, chill at the bars, do light shopping or have a dip in BVI blue waters.

Take an approximately 45 minute cruise along the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda. On arrival, open safari buses take you on an approximately 15 minute drive through Spanish Town to The Baths for a self-guided tour, where you can swim (weather permitting) in the unique atmosphere of mammoth boulders, palms, and sea caves. Travel along the trails and boulders to discover hidden caves and sea pools.

OVERVIEW

Hike through a lush rainforest to the summit of Mount Alma and then relax on a beautiful beach nearby. The mountain rises more than 700 above Beef Island on the eastern tip of Tortola. As you ascend the forested slopes, you will catch glimpses of the stunning coastline and blue-hued Trellis Bay through the trees. Mount Alma is Tortola’s highest peak and rewards hikers with spectacular views, especially from the exposed peak that offers the most sweeping panoramas. The trail is scenic but in a different way as it will offer a close-up look at the rainforest vegetation and perhaps birds. Long Bay Beach will likely be just as tranquil as it is typically uncrowded. It is the ideal setting to bask in the sun, beach-comb and swim in the crystal-clear waters. If you get hungry, you can snack on fried cornbread Johnny cakes, cheese and fruit punch.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a scenic drive across Tortola to Beef Island on its eastern tip.
• Hike the forested slopes of Mount Alma to the summit, the highest point on Tortola.
• Admire the gorgeous views, which become more spectacular the higher you ascend.
• Relax on Long Bay Beach however you please.
• Enjoy a classic snack of Johnny cake, cheese and fruit punch.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Cruise to a private island just north of Tortola and spend hours relaxing on a beautiful crescent-shaped stretch of sand. After an immensely picturesque drive to Trellis Bay, you will board a powerboat and sail off to Guana Island with a Painkiller – the signature rum-based drink of the British Virgin Islands – in hand, if you wish. Along the way, you will pass other gorgeous tropical islands and round a spit of land known as Monkey Point. The vast majority of Guana Island is a wild natural reserve and your destination of White Bay may well be the highlight. Secluded and undisturbed, this longest beach on the island provides a perfect setting to while away the hours without a care in the world. It is truly paradisiacal. Snorkeling equipment is available you want to explore the wonders underwater, which include schools of colorful reef fish and several species of sea turtles.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend hours relaxing on a lengthy secluded beach on neighboring Guana Island.
• Delight in the pristine environment as almost the entire island is a natural reserve.
• Admire the spectacular scenery while cruising to and from Guana Island on a powerboat.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

OVERVIEW

Embark on an exciting self-driven journey through the stunning countryside in a Jeep, navigating your way to a beautiful stretch of sand on Beef Island. As you follow a scenic route through the rolling hills, you will be provided with enlightening commentary about the natural wonders and rich history of Tortola, a British Overseas Territory. After driving across the iconic Queen Elizabeth II Bridge connecting Beef Island to Tortola, you’ll have the freedom to relax and enjoy Long Bay Beach at your own pace. This tropical beach invites you to unwind on its soft white sands, take a dip in the turquoise sea, or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the shore. On your return drive, soak in views of Little Camanoe and Great Camanoe islands, enhancing your appreciation of Tortola’s natural beauty.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive your own Jeep across Tortola, enjoying panoramic countryside views.
• Listen to guided commentary via provided audio or tour briefings that highlight Tortola’s historical and scenic landmarks.
• Spend flexible free time at Long Bay Beach, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, or simply soaking up the serene atmosphere.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a towel for your beach visit.
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing, with a swimsuit underneath if planning to swim.
• Wear flat, comfortable walking shoes.

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Spend hours relaxing however you please on one of the most gorgeous, uncrowded beaches on the neighboring island of Virgin Gorda. After a wonderfully scenic ferry ride across Sir Francis Drake Channel, you will arrive at Spring Bay National Park, which is rimmed by an idyllic stretch of sand strewn with huge boulders. Although the setting is practically identical to the more famous beach at The Baths, won’t be nearly as many people. Volcanic activity eons ago formed the boulders along the park’s white-sand beach and over time natural erosion smoothed and reshaped them. You might sit in a shallow pool between the boulders, climb around the huge rock formations and stroll along the sheltered shore. The sea is typically calm and crystal-clear, making it ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Regardless of how you spend the time, you can’t help but leave thoroughly relaxed and refreshed.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride the ferry across Sir Francis Drake Channel to the nearby island of Virgin Gorda.
• Enjoy free time relaxing on the boulder-strewn beach at Spring Bay National Park.
• Swim in the sea, lounge about the beach and do most anything else that pleases you.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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Take the helm of your own Rigid Inflatable Boat or RIB and zip through the turquoise waters off the northern coast of Tortola to Guana Island. After a briefing to ensure that you maximize the experience, you will follow the guide in a two-person RIB. You can be the captain or ride along as the passenger. The choice is yours. Either way, it will be exhilarating as you race through the sea caravan-style toward Guana Island, most of which is a natural reserve. Along the way, you might pause for the guide to point out and describe the highlights of other islands. You will disembark on White Bay, the longest stretch of sand on privately owned Guana Island, which is supposedly named for a promontory that resembles an iguana’s head. You might bask in the sun, take a refreshing swim and do most anything else that comes to mind.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Zip through the sea off Tortola in a two-person Rigid Inflatable Boat or RIB.
• Captain the RIB or ride along as the passenger.
• Spend free time relaxing on the longest beach on the natural paradise Guana Island.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

The venues are along Waterfront Drive so you will enjoy sweeping views of the inner harbor between stops. Although the offerings often change according to what’s freshest and seasonal, you will likely be served sailfish fritters at Lady Sarah’s Bistro, a conch patty at Crandall’s Pastry Plus, twice-fried green plantains known as tostones and Ride through Road Town on a festive party bus and stop along the way to sample an array of island dishes and drinks. a Latin-inspired spot and jerk chicken at Jblakx, a barbecue food truck that serves authentic island cuisine. Toddy’s food stall is another place popular with the locals, especially among those who love fish and fungi – the national dish of Tortola. The fish is typically white and flaky, which perfectly complements the okra and cornmeal-based fungi. Be sure to leave room for dessert such as passionfruit sorbet at La Dolce Vita ice cream shop.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sample all sorts of island dishes while riding between venues on a party bus.
• Enjoy classics such as sailfish fritters, a conch patty and jerk chicken.
• Delight in a taste of fish and fungi, Tortola’s national dish.
• Finish the foodie experience with a flavorful sorbet or gelato at an ice cream shop.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Ride the ferry to Virgin Gorda – the island due east of Tortola – where you will spend hours relaxing on the pristine beach that rims Savannah Bay. As you cruise across Sir Francis Drake Channel, which is named for the legendary English sea captain who first sailed to the New World in 1563, the tropical views will be spectacular in every direction. More natural beauty awaits you on the drive to Savannah Bay, whose beach is usually uncrowded as it can only be reached by sea or by dirt road. It should be easy to find your own private slice of paradise where you can stretch out and bask in the sun without a care in the world. The waters are crystal-clear and ideal for swimming. Fruit punch, cheese and Johnny cake – a sweet-and-salty fried cornbread that is a staple in the British Virgin Islands – will be served as a snack.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride the ferry across Sir Francis Drake Channel to the nearby island of Virgin Gorda.
• Enjoy a scenic drive to the typically uncrowded beach at Savannah Bay.
• Spend hours relaxing on the beach however you please.
• Enjoy a classic snack of Johnny cake, cheese and fruit punch.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing, with a swimsuit underneath if planning to swim.
• Wear flat, comfortable walking shoes. No driving in sandals or slippers.
• Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a towel for your beach visit.

OVERVIEW

Relax on a beach known for its surf culture and natural beauty, making it the ideal spot for a casual lunch. A picturesque drive across the island in an open-air, safari-style vehicle will bring you to Josiah’s Bay, an idyllic setting known for its carefree ambiance and well-formed waves. Even the name of the restaurant there – Serves Up – is a playful reference to the excellent conditions for surfing. The time spent on the beach will be yours to do as you please. You might stretch out on a beach chair and bask in the sun, stroll along the shore and watch the surfers, take a refreshing swim in the bay or sit under an umbrella and read a book. There is no schedule to follow other than your own. A hearty lunch of classic Caribbean dishes is included at the beachfront restaurant as well as a rum punch.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend hours relaxing on the beautiful beach that rims the surfing paradise Josiah’s Bay.
• Enjoy the carefree atmosphere, the surf culture and the bay’s natural beauty.
• Dine on Caribbean fare at a beachfront restaurant with an expansive outdoor deck.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Gain an understanding of Tortola’s history with a special focus on Road Town while riding a bus from landmark to landmark. Commentary will describe the attractions as you pass by or stop at them for in-depth looks. You will see the stately post office built in 1906, Sunday Morning Well – the site where a proclamation freeing resident slaves was read in 1834 – and hilltop Fort Burt, a colonial British-built fortress that has been converted into a hotel. The cannons on the balcony are original. Although you will drive by the Sugar Works Museum, you will browse the Old Government House Museum and the H.M. Prison Museum, a building with 20-inch thick walls that served as Tortola’s prison for more than 200 years. The mood will be quite a bit lighter as you stroll through the J.R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens, an oasis with an extensive collection of exotic palms and orchids.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the spot where a proclamation was read freeing Tortola’s slaves in 1834.
• Browse a botanical garden and a former prison that is now a museum.
• Gain an understanding of how the island’s British colonial rule began and ended.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Cruise to The Baths and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean. Snorkel and discover the abundant marine life, relax on the beautiful white-sand beach or just rest on the sun deck of the boat. Listen to Caribbean music.