Hiking
in Barbados takes you through cane fields, gullies, tropical forests and
coastal communities to explore the unique geological and social structure
of Barbados. Along the way you will meet friends, enjoy healthy exercise
and observe the delicate balance of the unique heritage and environment
of Barbados Hiking tours are for all ages and levels of fitness!! Our
friendly, knowledgeable guides will let you take Hikes at your pace and
pace of your group, so ensuring that you will see and experience all the
treasures of this small corner of paradise.
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us your requests and we will tailor make the package to your group's
needs, level of fitness and specific requirements, with flights and accommodation
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Hike Barbados claims to take you places most visitors never discover!
Organised by the Barbados National Trust in conjunction with Treading
Lightly, Hike Barbados is highly recommended.
Walk through ancient tropical forests, hike down cart roads and between
cane fields, through interior gullies and over coastal areas, exploring
the diversity of Barbados.
The hikes are FREE and visitors are welcome, however donations to the
Barbados National Trust and Treading
Lightly are always welcome to help continue the work of preserving
our natural environment.
All morning hikes start at 6:00 a.m.
Afternoon hikes (Stop 'n' Stare only) start at 3:30 p.m.
The Moonlight Walks start at 5:30 p.m., you are advised to bring a torch
to these walks.
All hikes start and finish at the meeting places which are documented
in a calendar of events
Dress appropriately in loose clothing, comfortable hiking boots/sports
shoes, remember your sunscreen depending upon your skin type, visitors
to the island are recommended to use nothing less than Factor 15, hat
and sunglasses. Bring your camera, binoculars and a bottle of water.
Walks are arranged according to durability and stamina!
The "Stop 'n' Stare" group walks for 5-6 miles,
The "Here and There" group 8-10 miles,
The "Grin and Bear" group 12-14 miles.
All hikes last approximately 3 hours.
E-mail
us your requests and we will tailor make the package to your group's
needs, level of fitness and specific requirements, with flights and accommodation
..
Winners of the Island Magazine 1999 Ecotourism Award,
the hard working folks of Speightstown now have an adventure trail to
be proud of... invigorating and educational. Discover the beautiful Whim
Gully, picturesque fort ruins, quaint parish churches and nature trails.
There are two trails to choose from a 7.5 km and a 5.5 km.
This interactive guided trail must be pre booked by 3 pm the day before.
Tel: (246) 426-2421.
The usual advice is given in relation to clothes, shoes, fluid intake
and sun protection.
Hikes are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 am to 2.30 pm.
Cost: Adults Bds $15.00, children half price.
Experience
a safari tour across the sugar cane cart roads to the tidal flats of the
north east coastline. Explore wave ridges along the craggy northeast coastline,
relax in nature's warm, salty sea pools.
Barbados is blessed with many natural phenomena .Tropical
gullies, ocean tide pools, underground caves with waterfalls and lakes,
a flower forests and mangrove and swamps. Birdwatching can be a rewarding
experience in this landscape.
Experience the thrill of going places that even some locals haven't seen,
but don't go without an experienced 'Eco Tour Guide' to show you nature's
treasures!
The dream of horticulturalist and plants-man Richard Coughlan
who was trained at London's Kew Gardens and was instrumental in landscaping
the Flower Forest.
Created as a private garden, on an Atlantic hillside, in the mid 1950s,
this five acre haven perched on a cliff overlooking the east coast has
grown to become one of the most acclaimed botanic gardens in the region.
A good morning exercise and a refreshing lunch at the
cafe on site.