Itinerary
- Day 1
Bridgetown
You'll arrive in Barbados and get transferred to the Hilton Barbados Resort. After checking in and settling into your room, head down for dinner at the resort's restaurant this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Bridgetown - Holetown - Speightstown - Animal Flower Cave - Cherry Tree Hill - Scotland District - St. John's Parish
This is your full island perimeter tour, so you'll start in Bridgetown exploring the UNESCO Heritage Garrison before heading to Holetown and Speightstown on the west coast. From there, drive north to Animal Flower Cave with its natural rock pools. Later you'll stop at Cherry Tree Hill for rum punch and East Coast views, then grab a Caribbean buffet lunch. The afternoon includes the Scotland District surf spot and a local plantation house tour before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Caribbean buffet lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bridgetown's Garrison UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Holetown, the first British settlement
- Visit Speightstown seaside town
- Visit Animal Flower Cave with natural rock pools
- Rum punch at Cherry Tree Hill
- Guided tour of local plantation house
- Views from Scotland District
- Visit St. John's Parish Church with panoramic views
Landmarks Bridgetown's Garrison Animal Flower Cave Cherry Tree Hill Scotland District St. John's Parish Church - Day 3
Paynes Bay - West Coast
Meet your guide at 8:30 AM for snorkeling along the west coast. The specific stops depend on daily conditions, but you'll likely see sea turtles and possibly sunken shipwrecks. You'll sail to Paynes Bay and drop anchor at a beach for a full Bajan buffet lunch and swimming time. The boat heads back to port in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Full Bajan buffet), Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkeling tour with guide selection based on conditions
- Sea turtle viewing (typical stop)
- Sailing along west coast of Barbados
- Beach anchor and swimming
Optional Activities
- Snorkel stop to see sunken shipwrecks
- Alternative snorkel stops on west coast
Landmarks Paynes Bay - Day 4
Bridgetown
You have a relaxing beach day with your family. Book a spa treatment at the hotel if you'd like, or skip it and just enjoy the water. There's an optional rum tasting tour if that interests you. Dinner's at the hotel this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beach time
- Spa treatment at hotel
Optional Activities
- Rum tasting tour
- Day 5
Harrison Cave - Hunte's Botanical Gardens
Start the day at Harrison Cave, one of Barbados' Seven Wonders, riding electric trams through cavern systems with stalactites, stalagmites, emerald pools, and pillars. After that, head to Hunte's Botanical Gardens to walk through tropical pathways with rare plants, antiques, and decorative pieces. You'll get refreshments and enjoy scenic views on the drive back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Harrison Cave tour via electric tram with experienced guide
- Hunte's Botanical Gardens tour
- Scenic views and refreshments during return journey
Landmarks Harrison Cave Hunte's Botanical Gardens - Day 6
St. Nicholas Abbey - North Point
You'll tour St. Nicholas Abbey, a Jacobean mansion from 1658 that functions as a plantation house, museum, and rum distillery. It's one of only three genuine Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere. From there, drive to North Point for incredible views. Animal Flower Cave is nearby but entrance isn't included. December to April is prime for spotting migrating humpback whales from this location.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- St. Nicholas Abbey plantation house, museum, and rum distillery tour
- North Point scenic views
Optional Activities
- Animal Flower Cave entrance (fees not included)
Landmarks St. Nicholas Abbey North Point - Day 7
Bridgetown to Miami
Check out of the hotel this morning and meet your driver for the transfer to the airport. You'll catch your flight to Miami from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
