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Top 7 nature & wildlife things to do in Speightstown

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Speightstown that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Island Adventure Harrison's Cave Monkey Feeding lunch inclusive, Speightstown1

    1. Island Adventure Harrison's Cave Monkey Feeding lunch inclusive

    4.8· 156 reviews· 6 hours

    Are you ready for an island adventure? Visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve for feeding time and seeing the green tail monkeys at play. Then stop for light lunch and then make a stop in Bathsheba on the East Coast of the island before heading to the Islands number 1 attraction Harrisons Cave where you will board a tram and take a ride through the islands most famous limestone cave.

  2. Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure, Speightstown2

    2. Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure

    4.7· 1032 reviews· 1.5 hours

    Join us aboard Tranquility Cruises a Snorkel Boat for our 90 minutes turtle & shipwreck adventure. The cruise departs from our. Dock in the Careenage in Bridgetown.  Our journey takes us to Carlisle Bay, on most days Carlisle Bay boasts calm turquoise waters with no undertow, delicately lapping on the soft white sand. This bay draws both locals and tourists alike with its breath-taking beauty above water, but also its’ thriving marine park that is enjoyed by scuba divers and snorkelers alike. Under the surface of the sea Carlisle Bay comes alive with vibrant tropical fish in abundance, sea horses, sea turtles, octopus, rays, and much more!

  3. Barbados Small-Group Monkey Feeding Experience, Speightstown3

    3. Barbados Small-Group Monkey Feeding Experience

    4.7· 253 reviews· 4 hours

    For the young and the young at heart feeding time at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve is an exciting event. The sanctuary staff will be delivering food for the monkeys within the forest, attracting wildlife that inhabit this special place. Deer, tortoise, iguana, peacocks and of course the highlight is the Barbados Green Monkey. This short but fun tour visits the reserve just in time for this event. An added bonus to the tour is a stop North Point where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Atlantic surf crashing into the cliffs.

  1. Half-Day Barbados Tour Harrisons Cave Hunte's Garden and Bathsheba, Speightstown4

    4. Half-Day Barbados Tour Harrisons Cave Hunte's Garden and Bathsheba

    4.7· 141 reviews· 4 hours

    Visit Hunte's Gardens, Bathsheba and Harrison's Cave on this Tropical Pathways tour. At the cave you will board electric trams and travel through the winding tunnels viewing majestic caverns and the stalactites and stalagmites which have been growing in them for many centuries.The next stop will be Hunte's Garden, a lush tropical garden. A trip to Barbados will not be complete without a visit at the final stop in Bathsheba, famous for its breathtaking beauty and pounding surf.

  2. Hunte's Garden and St Nicholas Abbey small group Barbados tour, Speightstown5

    5. Hunte's Garden and St Nicholas Abbey small group Barbados tour

    4.5· 76 reviews· 5 hours

    One of the many names Barbados came to be known by was "Little England". What could be more British than a garden and a great house? Visit Anthony Hunte's masterpiece garden; this garden in a sink hole that has been transformed into one of the most beautiful spots on the island. A visit to Barbados will not be complete without a stop in Bathsheba, famous for its breathtaking beauty and pounding surf. Following Bathsheba there we will make our way to Morgan Lewis Windmill. The windmill is on the top 100 endangered historical sites in the world. Then we will continue up the hill to Cherry Tree Hill for a short photo op. stop before moving on to St. Nicholas Abbey. This Plantation House is likely the last remaining authentic house of the 17th Century that exists in the "New World". The Plantation produces award winning rum and they are always delighted to offer you a sample. From November 2022 this tour will include Lunch and be 1.5 hours longer with an option to add the Heritage Railway

  3. Small-Group Story of Rum Tour in its Birthplace of Barbados, Speightstown6

    6. Small-Group Story of Rum Tour in its Birthplace of Barbados

    4.5· 49 reviews· 6 hours

    Rum also known as "rumbullion and kill devil" was invented in Barbados. Therefore Barbados is known as the birthplace of Rum. On this tour we will share with you the story of rum visiting St. Nicholas Abbey a plantation house built in the 17th century. The plantation produces award winning rum and they are always delighted to offer you a sample. You will tour the plantation house, the gardens, rum distillery and take a ride on the heritage railway a restored old steam engine. After a morning of discovery we will stop for lunch before making a brief stop in the scenic costal settlement of Bathsheba before making our way to the Mount Gay visitor centre, where you will learn the history of rum and be taken through a fun-filled tasting session conducted by the Mount Gay Rum Tour guides who will guide you and your taste buds through the signature flavours, aromas and subtle nuances of the various rums the produce.

  4. Adventure Safari, Speightstown7

    7. Adventure Safari

    4.5· 62 reviews· 5.5 hours

    This exhilarating expedition takes you to the most scenic parts of Barbados on a guided on and off-road tour. Dubbed our most popular tour, you will certainly understand why when you hop on board! Beginning at the Lion at Gun Hill, a great stop for photos, you will make your way to the east of the island to the stunning Edgecliff to admire a view like none other. Then it’s off to Bathsheba where you can admire the grandiose rock formations and experience the refreshing East Coast breeze. Next, enjoy a delicious lunch stop at Sand Dunes on the breathtaking East Coast before continuing your adventure to the charming historic town of Speightstown, where you can soak in the island’s culture, coastal beauty, and laid-back atmosphere. This unforgettable tour perfectly captures the natural beauty and spirit of Barbados an adventure you won’t want to miss!

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