Top Barbados Outdoor Activities

Barbados boasts a wealth of natural wonders and this full-day tour checks off several in one day. Venture underground to explore Harrison's Cave, stroll the palm-lined beach of Bathsheba, tuck into a traditional Caribbean lunch, then spot Green Monkeys at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Get a look at tropical marine wildlife underwater from the comfort of a boat during this short, guided, glass-bottom boat cruise. Set off from Bridgetown and head to Carlisle Bay, and watch the turquoise waters for turtles, fish, and rays all swimming together. Look out over the ocean from the upper-deck or watch the ocean from the lower deck.

Cruise the west coast of Barbados for a day on a 60-foot (18-meter) catamaran. You’ll make two or three stops where you can dive in and experience life under the sea at premier snorkeling spots, including a shipwreck. Swim among the tropical fish, vibrant corals and possibly turtles and other marine life. Choose between either a three- or five-hour excursion. Unlimited drinks and a light breakfast are included, as well as lunch on the five-hour cruise.

Explore the highlights of Barbados during this full-day tour with a local guide. Stop to see the bearded fig trees that gave the island its original name in Portuguese, then visit Harrison's Cave, the spectacular Bathsheba Beach, Cherry Tree Hill and St Nicholas Abbey. Enjoy a lunch of local cuisine and see the island's Green Monkey in the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Round-trip transportation from area hotels is included.

Some sailing excursions in Barbados can be crowded experiences; avoid that uncomfortable feeling on this catamaran cruise, which sails with just a small number of passengers. After jumping into the water to swim and snorkel, enjoy the open bar, snacks, and Bajan buffet lunch as you cruise the coastline.

When your cruise ship docks in Bridgetown, spend the day enjoying the sun, sand, and sea in Carlisle Bay. This full-day beach outing at Carlisle Bay Barbados includes a boat and snorkeling cruise, use of a beach lounger, umbrella, and a provided drink. Round-trip transportation from the cruise port provided.

Book Fast Track arrival service to receive VIP treatment and breeze through the crowds at the Barbados Airport. Upon touchdown at Grantley Adams International Airport, meet your friendly representative and enter a fast track line through immigration. Get assistance with your checked bags and sail through a separate fast track customs line before being escorted to your ground transportation. Begin your Barbados vacation immediately, avoiding long lines and immigration hassles with this VIP service.

Enjoy personalized attention and a customized itinerary during this 6- to 7-hour private sightseeing tour of the island. Let your dedicated guide know what your interests are, and they'll plan a day just for you and your private party of up to 12 people.

When your cruise ship docks in Barbados' port, get a comprehensive tour of the island in just 4 hours. Visit the Garrision Historic area, St. John's Church, Bathsheba, the Morgan Lewis Windmill, and Cherry Tree Hill. At the conclusion of your tour, get dropped directly to your hotel or the cruise port if you are a cruise passenger

Discover the best of Barbados’ rum culture on a day trip to the Mount Gay Rum Visitor Center from Bridgetown. You’ll explore the factory with a guide to learn about the process of making rum, before sampling some speciality rums and understanding what makes the Caribbean spirit so moreish.

Pre-book an airport transfer online to your hotels in Barbados. Climb aboard a safe vehicle with a professional driver and travel directly to your hotel. Start your island vacation right away without standing in airport taxi lines or worrying about ground transportation. On the return trip, meet your driver at your hotel and arrive at the airport in plenty of time to catch your flight home. 

Combine visits to three of Barbados' must-see highlights—Harrison's Cave, Bathsheba Beach, and the Barbados Wildlife Reserve—in a single day tour. With round-trip transportation provided, a multi-stop tour is easy and you can enjoy the scenery on the journey. Learn about local wildlife, geology, and flora; then relax on one of the island's best beaches.

Visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve at feeding time to interact with some of the resident animals. This half-day guided tour lets you learn about the biology and behavior of animals such as peacocks, iguana, tortoise, and the Barbados green monkey. You'll also make stops on the East Coast and North Point of the island for panoramic views and photo ops on the journey.

Barbados is home to many delicious eateries but, as a visitor, it can be difficult to find the locals' favorite spots serving the best food. Join this walking food tour through the streets of Bridgetown and indulge in a real Bajan experience by sampling great cuisine at some of the city's best off-the-beaten-path culinary treasures.

The award winning Atlantis submarine tour is one of the most highly recommended attractions in Barbados for adults and children (Min height 3 feet.).  Imagine yourself in a real submarine, with big view ports all around, fully submerged in the aquamarine Caribbean Sea, as curious exotic fish peek in at you and sea fans sway. This fully narrated “must-do” undersea voyage, can take you to a shipwreck and to depths of 150 feet, in air conditioned comfort, which in the past has been reserved only for scuba divers.  The submarine day dive features numerous fish and busy reef life and the very different night time experience is a more romantic focus on the corals, colour and night predators.  Create amazing unforgettable memories as you are piloted by a professional crew among colorful coral formations, and tropical marine life, aboard the unique Atlantis Submarine.

When ships sink, they become artificial reefs, bursting with corals and fish. Discover Carlisle Bay’s shipwrecks from a “glass-bottom” see-through kayak on this private tour. Look for green and hawksbill turtles in some of their favorite locations; learn the history of three different shipwrecks as you paddle above them; and capture your experience as you go (your package includes a waterproof phone case). Finish with rum punch on the beach.

This tour begins at the iconic St John’s Parish Church, a classic 1640 Gothic style Anglican Church with panoramic views of the East Coast. We take you along Hackleton’s Cliff escarpment, an impressive geological feature encasing the entire Scotland District. We then ride through the environmentally friendly, bio-dynamic PEG Farm, eventually summiting Chimborazo, in St. Joseph, one of the highest points on the island. Now we descend into the primaeval forest of Braggs Hill, to Paris Hill, where the locals have uniquely painted murals into the limestone “cut rock”. Next is a quick pedal past an abandoned sugar factory to the Grand Coconut Stand, a line of a hundred coconut trees under which a magical single track lies begging to be ridden, this only to be seconded by what comes next: The fast grassy downhill at Redland on the way to the casuarina tree-lined trails and country back roads for post-ride refreshments.

Experience the island's natural wonders and visit the popular Hunte's Gardens or the Flower Forest. Next make a stop in Bathsheba, famous for its breathtaking beauty and pounding surf. The final stop for the day will be the Barbados Wildlife Reserve where you can catch the Green Monkeys at play along with a wide variety of other animals. We visit the Reserve at feeding time to give you the best opportunity to see the monkeys.

This tour excellently showcases the stark differences between each of Barbados’s coasts. Beginning on the island’s North-East coastline at a little-known inlet aptly named Little Bay, your hike takes you further along the coast into the parish of St. Peter, along trails traversed only by local fishermen. We arrive at a unique spot known as Pico Teneriffe, a conical hill rising almost straight out of the sea. Here, we pick up our eBikes, and continue through the sleepy village of Boscobel, up Centipede Alley, summiting Cherry Tree Hill, where we’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the East Coast. Giving the hills a rest for the time being, we descend through an ancient mahogany grove with St Nicholas Abbey at our flank and into the cane field tracks surrounding the World-famous Mount Gay Distillery. This tour is both challenging and rewarding in every sense. There is truly no better way to experience our most northern parishes.

Explore the flowing streams, towering columns, and deep pools of pristine water in Harrison's Cave on this tour from Bridgetown. Go deep underground to learn about the cave's formation and the geology of the island through a guide's commentary. Included entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Bridgetown make for an altogether stress-free experience.

Marvel at two of Barbados’ natural treasures without any transport hassles courtesy of this half-day Harrison’s Cave and Atlantis Submarine experience. Visit Harrison’s Cave and explore its illuminated stalactite- and stalagmite-crammed caverns by tram car, and then view Barbados’ undersea life on a submarine dive, saving you the need to get wet. Ideal for families and nature lovers, with air-conditioned transport and island-wide hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Soak up sunset views of Barbados’s west coast on a private kayak tour from Holetown Beach. Explore by transparent kayak for an intimate glimpse beneath the waves and benefit from included use of waterproof phone covers to capture the best snaps. Avoid the heat of the day with late afternoon departure, then unwind with a complimentary glass of rum punch on the beach at the conclusion of your tour.

This is a coastal Barbados tour that takes you through historic Bridgetown onto the affluent West Coast, through Holetown, through Speightstown, continuing onto North Point where we stop to take a refreshing drink and adore the spectacular view of the Atlantic ocean merging with the Caribbean waters . The tour then travel through the northern countryside to Cherry Tree Hill and , Morgan Lewis Windmill onto the East Coast, making a picture stop at Bathsheba. From there to the St John's Church , continuing on a scenic southern drive to Oistins completing your coastal Barbados tour.

Cruise on the Caribbean Sea aboard a catamaran for a 5-hour trip with a small group. Go snorkeling with sea turtles, explore shipwrecks, and enjoy the included use of snorkel equipment. Sip drinks from the onboard bar, refuel with an all-you-can-eat buffet, desserts, and tapas. This small-group tour is limited to just 12 people to ensure personalized attention from your guide. Round-trip hotel transport included.