There are a wide variety of tours available in Antigua and Barbuda. Each hotel has a tour desk offering excursions by their favored tour operators. Some will only feature tours they operate themselves or those of close associates so here we highlight a FEW favorites.

• Taxi tours...
  • The most popular is to Nelson's Dockyard and Shirley Heights. This is a good choice for Sundays as you party with a steel band and watch the sun set over Montserrat's volcano.
  • A trip through fig tree drive, Antigua's mini rain forest leads to glorious view over Cades reef and a tour of some spectacular beaches
• AntiguaPaddles eco kayaking is VERY well received with active tourists. It incorporates a visit to bird breading grounds and snorkeling the vast reef at Seatons in the CLEAR waters of the Atlantic. $50 per person for a half day. They pick up from hotels. - tel 463 1944
• A PRIVATE cruise for up to 6 people with Captain John on Sentio is also highly recommended. If you can get 6 people together it costs no more than the party boats and are designed for occasional sailors and landlubbers complete with lunch and drinks and everything you need for a great day on the water. They specialize in taking the guest snorkeling and offer lessons to first timers.
• Island Arts UNIQUE Star Wars gatherings with the YodaGuy are a MUST for fans of the classic trilogy. It's the only place IN THE WORLD where you can get 2 hours of drinks and insights with a Star Wars creature builder tel 461 6324 - email YodaGuy@IslandAtsAntigua.com
• Eli's AdventureAntigua eco tour is also highly rated and quite different to the AntiguaPaddles experience. This extremely knowledgeable Olympic windsurfer shares his insights and favorite spots for about $95 per person. Its a FULL DAY and gets rave reviews - tel 727 3261
• Round the island catamaran tours like Kokomo Cat and Wadadli Cats are a fabulous way to see the island and party at the same time. The circumnavigation of Antigua is very popular
• Jolly Roger Pirate Cruises - the original booze cruise. These guys have partying down to an art form but watch out for the 151š proof rum punch!
• Don't overlook a day shopping in St Johns (see HeritageQuay.com and RedcliffeQuay.com)
• Horseback riding can be arranged at most hotels for about $35 each
• Golf is available at Jolly Harbour Golf Club, (last time we checked it was $30 for 18 holes plus $15 for the cart), or Cedar Valley Golf Course ( also 18 holes)
• A day trip to Barbuda can be arranged at any hotel and is like stepping into an unspoiled desert island. You can have a 7 mile stretch of beach to yourself or visit the bird sanctuary. Well worth a visit.
• Helicopter tours to Montserrat's volcano are popular and unforgettable. See "services" at JollyHarbourWI.com for info.