From its formation to its history, culture, cuisine & craft every bit of here is worthy of being called a treasure. Where else can you find stories of cannibals, pirates, black widows, presidents & witchcraft? There may be a few but I assure you none like Barbados. There are a handful of places that for some stand out more than others and in this tour we will share them with you. On this tour you will visit Harrisons Cave a limestone cave that is called the 8th wonder of the world. This is easily accessible and toured by tram. From the cave we will make our way through the scenic Scotland District passing by the Morgan Lewis Windmill one of only 2 windmills of this type left standing in the Caribbean. Then we make our way up to Cherry Tree Hill for its spectacular views and onto St Nicholas Abbey. St Nicholas Abbey can be correctly categorized a historical treasure of Barbados. This Sugar Plantation house is a 17th century Jacobean Mansion one of only three in this side of the world. There is also an onsite Rum Distillery and a working steam engine that crushes the cane during harvest season.
Just BIM is an experience like no other. Our tour begins at Earthworks, a truly extraordinary local pottery from there we head to Flower Forest where you will enjoy a walk through a lush forest will beautiful tropical flowers - monkeys can also often be seen playing in the trees.
Next a scenic drive through the beautiful Bathsheba followed by cattle wash with a stop for lunch. Then we stop at St Nicholas Abbey. It is likely the last remaining authentic house of the 17th century that exists anywhere in the New World. When this residence was built around 1658 of brick and limestone, many of the structures in the North America were made of timber, and have long since perished. The residence was built only 30 years after Barbados' settlement by the British in 1627 so it is of significant historical value to the island. The plantation also has a small but very Beautiful Gardens with large and colourful hibiscus.
Our last stop on this unforgettable tour will be Harrisons Cave where you will travel through the winding tunnels in trams and make your way into the specially lighted caverns, view the majestic stalactites and stalagmites which have been growing from the floors and ceilings for many centuries. Cascading through the caves, the crystal blue waters form magnificent pools and waterfalls; Harrison's cave is guaranteed to be an experience of a lifetime.
Metting Point: Departure South Coast Hotels 8-8:30am, Cruise Sip Port 8:45am, West Coast 9-9:30am. Duration: 6-7 hours.
Other information: What to bring: voucher and a photo ID, Standard clothing. Men and women must both be fully clothed. We only accept collapsible wheelchairs with people who are at least able to get in and out of vehicles on their own or with limited help. We do not accept scooters.
Sample the best of Barbados when you visit some of the most interesting and culturally diverse locations for crafts and spirits. Visit the delightful Earthworks Pottery complex where you'll discover their beautifully unique pottery designs and also have a chance to enjoy the Batik Shop and Arthouse cafe. From there, it's on to the Medford Mahogany Village with it's magnifcent mahogany sculptures and creations, followed by a visit to the Caribbean Cigar Factory. Our cigar factory produces the finest hand-made cigars known as Royal Barbados cigars and you can watch as each cigar is hand rolled by expert workers. The last stop on the tour is the Mount Gay Rum Distillery - home to our world-famous Mount Gay Rum. The oldest rum brand in the world, the tour of Mount Gay shows you the distilling and bottling process - and gives youa chance to sample some of the fine finished product.
Enjoy VIP service at Grantley Adams International Airport for a relaxed, easy experience from the moment you step off your plane. Meet and greet in the arrivals hall followed by fast-track service through customs and immigration.
Upon your arrival at the airport, you are greeted by a VIP Fast Track Representative holding a personalized name sign. From there you are escorted to a dedicated immigration line before continuing on to baggage claim. Once you collect your baggage, follow your representative through the dedicated customs line before exiting the terminal.
For all of those who just want a quick tour to Barbados ?1 attraction this is the tour for you. Our Harrisons Cave tour is a short 3 hour tour that takes you into the center of the Island where you will tour the very magnificent Harrisons Cave. This tour can be done by the young and old as the cave is toured on trams. Following the cave tour we will return you to the Cruise Ship port or your Hotel.
This afternoon trip takes you deeper underground, as you explore one of the Seven Wonders of Barbados. You’ll travel by solar-powered trams through Harrison’s Cave, a gigantic limestone underworld. You won’t miss out on the sights, as orange mood-lighting illuminates the labyrinth of spiky stalactites and stalagmites, cascading water, sparkling streams and deep pools. You’ll glide through the cave for a mile, stopping occasionally for the obligatory photo. And, you can get up close to the cave’s interior, as you explore a section on foot. You’ll wave goodbye to the narrow passages as you reach the highlight of the tour, the Great Hall. It’s as impressive as it sounds – a 100-feet-high chamber, complete with tumbling waterfall. Back above ground, keep an eye out for monkeys as they’re often spotted playing in the trees outside the cave.
Full day round the island tour with stops at major highlights. The best way to get a good overview of the entire island. This is a coastal tour that takes you through historic Bridgetown onto the affluent west coast, through Holetown and onto Speightstown making a brief stop, continuing to North Point. Travel through the northern countryside to Cherry Tree Hill and onto the East Coast making a picture stop at Bathsheba. From there to the St. John’s Church onward to the Sunbury Great House, where you would do the house tour an afterwards enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch.
Forever Barbados begins at Earthworks a truly extraordinary local Pottery from there we head Flower Forest where you will enjoy a walk through a lush forest will beautiful tropical flowers. Monkeys can also often be seen playing in the trees. Next a scenic drives through the beautiful Bathsheba followed by cattle wash with a stop for lunch. Our last stop will be St. Nicholas Abbey. It is likely the last remaining authentic house of the 17th Century that exists anywhere in the ''New World''. When this residence was built around 1658 of brick and limestone, many of the structures in the North America were made of timber, and have long since perished. The residence was built only 30 years after Barbados' settlement by the British in 1627, so it is of significant historical value to the island. The Plantation also has a small but very Beautiful Gardens with the largest and most colorful hibiscus I have ever seen. Our last stop on this unforgettable tour will be North Point. North Point is quite often a highlight of any tour. It is at the Northern Tip of the Island and is the perfect place to enjoy the power and beauty of the ocean as great breakers crash into the cliff. There is also a Cave there for those fit enough and adventurous enough may explore and even swim in.
The Mount Gayrum Tour and Visitor Centre, a truly Barbadian Experience! Give yourself a taste of the Good Times at the home of Mount Gay, the world's oldest rum and an integral part of Barbados' history.
Mount Gay Rum Tours will introduce you to a taste of the island's culture and all the mysteries of rum-making at its best. Learn the secrets involved in the fascinating traditional processes of producing the world's finest rum - refining, ageing, blending & bottling, and the ancient craft of barrel assembly.
Taste the magic and appreciate the special character of Mount Gay Rum in our cool comfortable bar. Discover the culture in the shady verandah restaurant overlooking the ocean, and feast on Bajan Cuisine and sip extra special rum cocktails.
Enjoy the experience... and don't forget to take home a taste of the good times from the wide range of items in our souvenir shop.
Dockside show featuring Pirates of the Caribbean followed by a Pirate Cruise with dinner and open bar, music for dancing. It includes round trip transfers, cocktail eats from some of the Caribbean islands, such as Jerk Pork from Jamaica, Bol Jol from St. Vincent, Pelouri Balls from Trinidad, Fish cakes and Breadfruit chips from Barbados along with a BBQ Steak or grilled Tuna or Baked Chicken buffet dinner and unlimited drinks. The Show is fabulous with fire eating, limbo dancing, stilt walkers, an interactive show with theme dancing, beautiful costumes, the notorious comical Bajan characters Town Cryer and Mother Sally.