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Antigua VIP Tours - Platinum Group Tour

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Location: St John's, Caribbean
Duration: 6 hours
Product code: 66464P1


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Nelson's Dockyard, St. John's, English Harbour AntiguaNelson’s Dockyard is the largest of Antigua’s National Parks and is still used today as a working dockyard for numerous yachts and ships. The restored eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings of the Dockyard are presently home to shops, hotels and marina businesses. Outside the dockyard, historic forts dot the landscape of the park accessible by hiking trails which allow visitors to enjoy the park’s scenic and natural beauty. There is endless opportunity to capture the beauty of the parks. With many glorious boats in the dockyard, the beautiful harbour, the historic sites and the unforgettable views will leave you in awww.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Betty's Hope, Pares Village, St. John's AntiguaBetty’s Hope was a sugarcane plantation in Antigua. It was established in 1650, shortly after the island had become an English colony, and flourished as a successful agricultural industrial enterprise during the centuries of slavery. It was the first large-scale sugar plantation to operate in Antigua and belonged to the Codrington family from 1674 until 1944. Christopher Codrington, later Captain General of the Leeward Islands, acquired the property in 1674 and named it Betty’s Hope, after his daughter.Betty's Hope is no longer operational as a plantation. However, the structures which consist of the twin windmills, the Cistern Complex have been restored in serviceable condition, the Great House (Buff or Estate House) in ruins, the Boiling House where sixteen copper hoppers which were used to boil cane juice to produce crystalline sugar, and the Still House, a distillery was used for manufacturing rum. A visitor center has been created by converting a former cotton house storeroom into a museum. This includes various aspects of the plantation's history and shows early estate plans, pictures and maps, artifacts and a model of the central site to giving an overview of the of "Betty's Hope". A interesting peak into Antigua’s history. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Devil's Bridge, Willikies AntiguaDevil's Bridge is a natural arch carved by the sea from soft and hard limestone ledges of the Antigua formation, a geological division of the flat north-eastern part of Antigua. A bridge was created when a soft part of the limestone eroded away by action of Atlantic breakers over countless centuries. During calm days, you can enjoy a walk on the rocks that form the bridge and on days when the water is shooting up, enjoy the sea sprays. Devil’s Bridge is quite an experience.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Long Bay, Long Bay, Saint Philip Parish, Antigua, Antigua and BarbudaLong Bay on the east coast offers fine white sand and crystal blue waters, making it a great place for snorkeling or just relaxing in the sun. You'll find coral reefs in water so shallow that you can actually walk out to them. Along the beach are Long Bay Hotel and Pineapple Beach Resort.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Valley Church Beach, Jolly Harbour AntiguaVValley church beach is a popular destination for many. It has lovely water and good facilities. The beach has quite grainy sand which is very soft. One of Antigua’s 365 pristine white sand beaches, located in the Jolly Harbour area. Swim, snorkel, relax or just bury your feet in the powder like sand and enjoy the views.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre, English Harbour AntiguaDow’s Hill has an interpretation centre offers a knowledgeable 15 minute video presentation on the history, culture and heritage of Antigua and Barbuda. It takes you back to a time that have made Antigua what it is today. It offers a fascinating insight into the Antiguan way of life and if you are looking for an introduction to Antigua, we strongly recommend visiting Dow’s Hill for a relaxed and informative start to your visit on the island. Café and gift shop on site. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Shirley Height
Supplier Name
Antigua VIP Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Most travelers can participate,Wheelchair accessible,A minimum of 2 people per booking is required,At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time,At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time,Dress code is smart casual,Dress code is smart casual,Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking,Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms,COVID-19 vaccination required for guides,The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has also put in place protocols, which must be adhered to by all service providers. A certification process had to be completed for us to be approved to offer services. The safety of our clients and staff is of paramount importance to us.
Inclusions:
Beverages/Bottled Water,Hotel/port pickup and drop-off,Air-conditioned vehicle,Lunch,Professional local guide,Entrance fees for all sights,Entry/Admission - Nelson's Dockyard,Entry/Admission - Betty's Hope,Entry/Admission - Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre,Entry/Admission - Shirley Heights,Entry/Admission - The Blockhouse
Exclusions:
Gratuities
Traveler Reviews

Even though I have had to cancel this small group tour that I put together with other passengers on our planned cruise, I still want to put a review out there for Sean and Kamesha at VIP tours. They have been excellent to communicate with and so responsive. I am definitely going to be contacting them again in the future when we are able to visit Antigua. So many people on the cruise were cautious about booking private tours, but they made it so easy and refunded my deposit immediately when I had to cancel. Hope to see you in the future VIP!

This was a great way to see the island and very good way to see the historic sites Would highly recommend and thank you Kenny for making our trip fantastic!

We took the full day tour with Sean during our cruise stop in Antigua. We had some difficulty figuring out exactly where we were to wait for Sean as there was no sign or obvious place to wait. Tour guides from other companies helped us figure this out and once we connected with Sean we had a wonderful day. We did not book a private tour but it turned out that we had one when the other couple did not show up. Sean was very personable and also so very knowledgeable about and proud of his homeland. He gave us a great history lesson about the country and its independence from Britain. They still drive on the "wrong" side of the road there so that took some getting used to. We hit almost all of the sites we were interested in but due to oppressive traffic jams and a brief afternoon rain, we missed the last two stops, the tropical farm and black pineapple tasting. We were very impressed by Shirley's lookout. The jerk chicken lunch that was included in the price of our tour was really go

We just returned from a fantastic day with Alvin, our guide from VIP. He’s an encyclopedia of knowledge about the island and cultures of the Caribbean, and he kept us totally engaged throughout the tour. It was well paced and covered the whole island, including a stop for a terrific traditional Antiguan meal. Highly recommended!

First and foremost, meeting Alvin, is something my husband and I won't soon forget. The incredible knowledge of his island's history, his desire to ensure you have a great experience, and the sheer depth and positivity of his spirit are what made this tour absolutely perfectly. We are better people for having had this opportunity to meet him and to the owners of this company, you are truly blessed to have this man. No other tour could live up to this experience, and days later, I am still telling friends and coworkers about this experience. Send our love to Alvin please! We will be back some day soon! As for the tour itself, it was just phenomenal. We loved the variety of history, sight-seeing, driving through the many villages on the island, taking in the breathtaking views, and ending the day at a picture perfect beach. Alvin also has a wonderful voice and we were lucky enough to end our tour with him singing for us. We highly recommend this experience and don't forget to show y

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