Things to Do in Tortola:
Mount Healthy National Park
Wander the picturesque grounds of this 18th-century plantation and experience a sense of timelessness as you explore the ruins of the Boiling House, the Overseer's Quarters and the majestic Mount Healthy Windmill, the last one of its kind still standing in the British Virgin Islands.
Dolphin Discovery
Experience an unforgettable, up close and personal interaction with dolphins during a visit to Dolphin Discovery, where you are invited to swim alongside these gentle creatures of the deep.
Road Town
Wander the charming streets of this, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, and snap a picture of the adjacent harbor brimming with sailboats and cruise ships. Shop in one of the town's many boutiques, savor the flavor of a scrumptious snack at a local eatery, or simply sit back and take it all in.
Skyworld
Lose yourself to the panoramic views of Tortola's spectacular sand and sea - and keep an eye out for St. Croix 40 miles off in the distance - during a visit to this restaurant's observation deck located a quarter of a mile above Road Town.
J.R. O'Neal Botanic Garden
Go for a stroll amidst colorful flowers and exotic plants during a visit to this picture-perfect arboretum where tropical birds, rushing fountains and a miniature rain forest create an atmosphere like no other.
Cane Garden Bay
Soak up the sun, sand and surf of Tortola's most popular beach and village. Snorkel in the crystal-clear blue water, dive amidst a stunning coral reef brimming with colorful fish and unique coral, or simply sit back, sunbathe and surrender to the view.
Callwood Rum Distillery
Discover the age-old process of rum production at this historic rum factory in Cane Garden Bay, which was founded in the mid-1700's, and explore the factory's stone ruins.
Brewer's Bay
Bask beneath the golden sun, swim or snorkel in the sparkling blue water or walk along the warm golden sand during a beach retreat at breathtaking Brewer's Bay on Tortola's slightly more secluded north shore.
Sage Mountain National Park
Brimming with mahogany trees, white cedars, mountain guavas, Sage Mountain is the highest peak - at a height of 1,716 feet - in the British Virgin Islands. Embark on a nature hike through this scenic natural wonderland which includes a small rain forest, and marvel at the sweeping island views from the top. |
Escape to "nature's little secret" and the largest of the British Virgin Islands, the island paradise of Tortola. Immerse yourself in the magic of a dolphin swim at Dolphin Discovery or surrender to the spectacular unspoiled tropical landscape at J.R. O'Neal Botanic Garden. Stretch out on the white sands of Cane Garden Bay or marvel at the sweeping ocean and island views from the observation deck at Skyworld. Stand in the shadow of Mount Healthy Windmill and discover the age-old art of rum production at Callwood Rum Distillery. Sightsee and shop in Road Town, the British Virgin Islands' capital city, snorkel in and around Brewer's Bay, and revel in the natural beauty that surrounds you everywhere you look.