Virgin Gorda & The Baths National Park
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Port
Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
3,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$250
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Named by Christopher Columbus, Virgin Gorda is home to dramatic landscapes, including the iconic Baths, where massive granite boulders create enchanting caves and pools.
Board a ferry at the Road Harbour pier and cruise the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Virgin Gorda. Scores of pirates and buccaneers once plied their profitable trade on this very waterway.
You'll land at quaint Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda's main settlement. An open-air safari bus awaits you; climb aboard for the short drive to Spring Bay, the otherworldly setting of The Baths National Park.
Follow your guide down a narrow walking track to the Baths. Huge granite boulders, some measuring 40 feet in diameter, lie at the ocean's edge -- the result of ancient volcanic activity. They form a maze that will surprise and enchant photography buffs and novices alike with an endless array of brilliant shots.
Swim in the clear, warm water or squeeze through narrow crevices to discover small caverns where sunlight creates cool hues. The scene below the waterline is equally fascinating, with small tropical fish darting through the crystalline water. You will spend about two hours at the Baths.
After hiking back up to the road, you'll travel to a beachside restaurant where a freshly-prepared lunch is served.
Return to the marina for the ferry back to Jost Van Dyke.
Please note: The boat ride to Virgin Gorda is approximately 60 minutes each way via ferry and is not narrated. Transportation on the island is by open-air safari bus and is a simple transfer to the Baths. The walk to the Baths is a 15-minute hike. Terrain includes uneven surfaces, improved and unimproved paths, steps, and steep inclines. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Wear your swimsuit under your clothing; bring a towel, reef-safe/biodegradable sunscreen and a hat. Bring bottled water. Swim at your own risk. Snorkel gear can be rented at the Baths (subject to availability) or bring your own. The Baths are a popular destination and are often quite crowded.