On this tour, you have the opportunity to visit some of the most interesting sites such as Devil's Bridge, the Rain Forest as well as seeing the beauty of the Island while driving through some quaint villages, enroute to Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, home of the famous English Harbour, and named after Horatio Nelson who served in Antiqua in the 1700s.
This tour is unique in that it gives a first hand knowledge of the Island after visiting the Interpretation Center (if opened) where one can see and hear the history of Antigua & Barbuda.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Local taxes
✔ Port pickup and drop off
✖ Gratuities
✖ Additional charge of US$12 apply if using a Motorized Scooter.
Pickup Locations
1. St. James Club & Villas
2. Hodges Bay Resort & Spa
3. Trade Winds Hotel
4. Admiral's Inn & Gunpowder Suites
5. The Inn At English Harbour
6. Ellen Bay Cottages
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8. Keyonna Beach Resort
9. Curtain Bluff
10. COCOS Hotel Antigua
11. Ocean Point Hotel
12. The Verandah Antigua
13. Escape at Nonsuch Bay Antigua - Adults Only - All Inclusive
14. Hammock Cove Antigua
15. Dickenson Bay Cottages
16. Siboney Beach Club
17. Catamaran Hotel
18. Jolly Beach Antigua
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20. Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua
Additional Info: For travelers from the Cruise Ships our driver will meet them at The Beehive Restaurant located east of Colombian Emeralds Store at Heritage Quay. He will have a sign (usually PINK) with their name(s). For travelers whose cruise ship docks at Nevis Street pier our driver will meet you just outside of the Security Check point.
For travelers vacationing on island, our driver will pick them up from the hotel's lobby. We pick up from ALL hotels.
Please note, if boking is made within 24hours of travel date, tour will start at 10:00am and not 9:00am
The duration of the tour is 3 and a half hours; however guest have the option of requesting shorter tour.
Itinerary
1
Shirley Heights
Drive up to Shirley Heights and stroll around the old military fortifications. You can view breathtaking scenic landscapes at 360 degrees. A spectacular view over English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour greets your eyes and on a clear day the neighboring islands of Montserrat and Guadeloupe can be seen.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Nelson's Dockyard
The dockyard got its name from Admiral Horatio Nelson, a British naval officer who lived in this Royal Navy Dockyard from 1784 through 1787. Fully restored to its original splendour, the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings of the Dockyard house modern amenities such as shops, hotels, and marina businesses. Nelson’s Dockyard provides many sites and activities for visitors to explore and enjoy. Nested in the Park you can browse the Dockyard Museum, located in the former Admiral’s House. The Museum presents visitors with exhibits regarding the Dockyard’s history and current archaeological research on the island. The Copper and Lumber Store Hotel offers five-star accommodations and is a magnificent venue for special occasions is also located in the Dockyard. While there visit the gift shops and art galleries. Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, which also contains Clarence House and Shirley Heights, and is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site of the country.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Devil's Bridge
Devil’s Bridge is an actual bridge formed by thousands of years of ancient reef formation and erosion. The Atlantic’s waves have constantly crashed into the limestone rocks, which has created a natural arch filled with geysers and blowholes over time. Waves continue to break against these same coastal limestone rocks, and it is a stunning natural phenomenon.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• 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
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Wheelchair has to be collapsible/foldable.
