Top Caribbean Unique Experiences

Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean during a cocktail-making master-class at Casa Bacardí, the Puerto Rican home of Bacardí rum. Discover the secrets of the world-famous rum as you peek behind-the-scenes on a distillery tour, sip a complimentary welcome cocktail, then learn to make iconic cocktails from the Bacardí history with a demonstration from an expert mixologist.

Visit Aruba’s Natural Pool and Baby Beach on a unique off-road 4WD adventure to the island’s top natural attractions. Ride in a 4x4 Land Rover, specially designed to traverse the rugged terrain of Arikok National Park. Stop by landmarks like the California Lighthouse and Natural Bridge, with free time to snorkel and swim at the Natural Pool and Baby Beach. A barbecue lunch and cold beverages are included in your full-day tour.

Taste your way around downtown Nassau on this rum and food walking tour. Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll visit four establishments where you’ll fill up on rum, savory snacks and sweet, boozy treats. Visit a pirate-themed pub, taste rum-infused chocolate at a chocolatier and get a first-hand look at how Caribbean rum is made at John Watling’s Distillery. Numbers are limited to just 10 people, ensuring a small-group experience.

Get a taste for the flavor and culture of Puerto Rico on this small-group Old San Juan food tour featuring several local eateries. Join your guide for a culinary exploration of island staples like plantains and sofrito, all with the cobblestone streets and colorful facades of the city’s oldest neighborhood as your backdrop. Your tour includes an alcoholic beverage or non-alcoholic substitute if you prefer. 

Discover the historic legacy of Puerto Rico’s rum industry and Bacardí, its most famous brand, during this 45-minute exploration of Casa Bacardí. Learn the origins of this rum-making powerhouse and its transformation from fledgling distillery into a globally-renowned rum brand. During your visit you’ll also enjoy a welcome rum cocktail and have time to shop for souvenirs at the on-site Bacardí Shop.

Explore Willemstad in a Tuk Tuk during this 2-hour journey with an experienced guide. Enjoy the flexibility to customize your itinerary with stops at landmarks that interest you. Visit cultural sites like the governor's palace, focus on seeking out examples of colonial architecture, hit up the chic shopping streets or head to the beach for a dip in the azure waters. This tour does not include travel to the western part of Curacao.

Raise a glass of Puerto Rico’s finest rum during this 75-minute tasting session and distillery tour at San Juan’s world-famous Casa Bacardí. Taste the diverse styles of rums in the Bacardí family as you sample a range of vintages, including reserve bottles not sold anywhere else. You’ll also explore the rum-making process on a Bacardí distillery tour and shop for souvenirs at the on-site gift shop.

Discover the best of Barbados’ rum culture on a day trip to the Mount Gay Rum Visitor Center from Bridgetown. You’ll explore the factory with a guide to learn about the process of making rum, before sampling some speciality rums and understanding what makes the Caribbean spirit so moreish.

Interact with ostriches, donkeys, and other animals on this half-day animal sanctuary tour. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned coach and travel to the Aruba Ostrich Farm. Accompanied by a guide, learn about the local ostriches and emus. Continue to the Donkey Sanctuary and Philip’s Animal Garden, which cares for exotic animals.

Feel like a true Puerto Rican explorer during this day of discovery in El Yunque Rainforest. Blaze a trail to this lush tropical Eden. Admire gorgeous plant life as you hike to waterfalls and swimming spots, enjoying your adventure amidst the fresh air and beautiful scenery of this Puerto Rican paradise. National park fees plus round-trip hotel transport are included.

Barbados is known for its rum. While you could explore the island's many rum shops independently, this guided tour ensures you have the best experience by taking you to a rum distillery, to find out about the production process, and to the Mount Gay Visitor Centre to taste the varied flavors.

Explore the underwater world off the coast of Bermuda while wearing a Hartley diving helmet. During this 3.5-hour eco-tour, don the specialized helmet and climb down the ladder of the fully-equipped glass bottom boat, then simply walk around on the ocean floor. Delight in this unusual underwater activity, which is easier than snorkeling or scuba diving and more interactive. Spend 30-40 minutes traipsing around the sea's sandy bottom, getting a close look at the vividly colored coral reefs. Use of all equipment, including wet suits, is included. Hotel pickup and drop-off not included.

See the all of Grand Turk's highlights on an open-air tram with historical commentary by an entertaining, informative guide. This 3-hour excursion includes historical sites like museums, churches, a prison, and the island's natural salt ponds. Get to know the locals — donkeys and wild horses — before a stop in Cockburn Town for shopping and a visit to the Grand Turk Lighthouse.

Feel like a real-life explorer as you spend hours hiking, swimming and exploring in Puerto Rico’s El Yunque rainforest. Journey into the beautiful tropical scenery of this lush forest as you hike, visit the amazing mountain views and enjoy a natural waterslide where you can zoom 20 feet (6 meters) into a pool of sparkling water below. Finish your day with an authentic Puerto Rican lunch (cost not included.) Your El Yunque trip also includes round-trip hotel transport, a certified tour guide, and bottled water.

Race walk your way through Philipsburg with a team of fellow travelers during this unique 3-hour activity. Complete challenges, solve clues and learn about the history of the island along the way. Visit historic sites, taste the local cuisine and even go for a short swim in the ocean, following the specialized map made just for your adventure. The tour includes approximately 2.5 miles (4km) of walking throughout town; participants of all fitness levels are welcome.

See the bioluminescence of glow worms on this sunset cruise from Providenciales in Turks and Caicos. Following the full moon every month, the waters of Caicos Bank, the sea south of Providenciales and Caicos, experience a unique natural phenomenon when the glow worms (odontosyllis enopla) emit pulses of green light during their spawning cycle, lighting up the shallow waters. Also, enjoy refreshments and light bites while aboard the cruise.

Immerse yourself in the art and science of the chocolate-making process during this tour of Nassau's Graycliff Chocolatier. Follow a guide through the chocolate factory to see where the confections are processed, from bean to bar. Continue in the classroom, where you will learn how to make your own chocolate bar to take home. All tastings included.

Stroll the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan with a small group (10 people or fewer) on this 2-hour cocktail and history tour. Visit three bars to learn about why Puerto Rico is considered the 'Rum Capital of the World' and sip rum-infused cocktails at each location. Minimum age is 18 years old.

Visit St. Lucia Distillers for a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting on this excursion from Castries. Learn about how sugarcane is turned into rum from your local tour guide, then enjoy tasting some of the over 25 rums that the distillery produces, including treats like white rum and flavored rum creams. On the round-trip drive (offered from select hotels,) enjoy views of Marigot Bay and the area's verdant banana plantations.

Enjoy a sunset cruise followed by an exploration of one of Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent bays during this full-day excursion from San Juan. Experience the glowing rays of the sun as they fade into the ocean. Then see a different type of glowing as you explore and swim in the bioluminescent waters near the town La Parguera.

Get the inside scoop on Dominican cigars during a visit to the Vivonte Cigar Factory. This educational tour provides an overview of the industry’s history and takes you through the entire cigar-making process. A coffee, tea, soda, water, a smoothie, or tropical beverage—and after-meal cigar or cigarillo are included.

The vibrant coral reefs and exotic marine life of Barbados are even more spectacular by night. On this tour, hop aboard the Atlantis Submarine and discover the wonders of the ocean on a thrilling nocturnal tour. Reaching depths of up to 150 feet (46 meters), you’ll have chance to spot rare nocturnal marine life, admire the illuminated corals, and see what happens underwater after-dark. Finally, celebrate your return to land with a cocktail reception.

Among the many fun activities you can enjoy in the Bahamas, swimming with pigs must be one of the most unusual options. This half-day tour on Grand Bahama Island includes the opportunity to splash in the Caribbean Sea with the resident wild pigs, as well as time to enjoy the gorgeous scenery of Crystal Beach, and have lunch (own expense). Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.