Adventures In-land and in the Air

Although relatively flat, the island’s highest point is Boggy Peak, also renamed Mount Obama which stands at 402 m (1,319 ft). Barbuda, with an area of 159 sq. km (62 sq. miles), is a nature lover’s island getaway with miles of untouched beaches and a large Frigate Bird Sanctuary. While the two islands are 63 km (28 mi) apart, they constitute a single nation with one central government.

The Antigua Rain Forest Canopy, the only zip line and rope adventure tour on island, has been operating for over 10 years. Located in centre of the island’s rain forest, there are up to 13 zip lines and a fun obstacle course.

For those that love taking the unbeaten path, a safari jeep tour may be just what you need to see a different side of the destination. Buckle-in as this wild ride takes you through muddy farmlands and up towering cliffs for a view that will be 100% worth it. Those who’d like to take control might want to try an adrenaline-fuelled, off-road buggy tour. This exclusive activity offers an exciting way to see the island’s countryside culminating at one of our best hidden beaches.

In Barbuda? Consider a hiking tour to the caves. The famous Darby Cave has a rain forest deep inside its centre, while at Indian Cave you can view petroglyph drawings of the Arawak people. There’s also Dark Cave which has a pool of spring water within its depths.

There are few things more breathtaking than a bird’s-eye-view of the islands from a helicopter. Island tours of Antigua, neighbouring Montserrat’s active volcano, and charters to Barbuda, for up to 6 passengers.

Don’t miss a second of the exhilarating paragliding tour conducted by Contours Antigua. First you take a hike up to the launch site, get strapped into the glider harness with the pilot and then it is lift off for 20 sublime minutes of gliding across the scenic Antiguan countryside. Don’t forget to pack your Go-pro!

These are unusual places and sites with rare geological natural formations in Antigua.  Most will require hiking and some walking, a bit of rock scrambling, but for the adventurous, it will be well worth the effort.  This tour is for the fit and will require a local guide.

Sites include:

1. Greencastle Hill and its megaliths
2. Devil’s Bridge
3. The Sleeping Indian, viewed from the road to Galley Bay
4. Deep Bay Lagoon and Beach from Ft. Barrington
5. The natural arch and ancient blow hole at Half Moon Bay
6. The Faces in the rocks at Maul Bay viewed from the beach in Falmouth
7. The Lookout Trail to Carpenter Rock
8. The Pillars of Hercules
9. The cave and petroglyphs at Two Foot Bay Barbuda
10. Bat’s Cave
11. Hell’s Gate Island

Enjoy the folk-lore history and uniqueness of these unusual places and sites  in Antigua with rare geological formations.