Barbados 7-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Bridgetown
    20 minutes (9.3 km) from Grantley Adams International Airport

    Explore the capital of Barbados, Bridgetown. Visit the historic Parliament Buildings, National Heroes Square, and the brightly painted buildings along the streets. End the day with a sunset stroll along Pebbles Beach.

  2. Day 2: Animal Flower Cave
    50 minutes (20 km) from Bridgetown

    Admire the stunning coral-filled cave formations and clear blue waters, and watch the waves crash into the cave’s rocky cliffs on this natural wonder of the island.

  3. Day 3: Hunte's Gardens
    45 minutes (19.7 km) from Animal Flower Cave

    Take a stroll through a rainforest garden with exotic flowering plants, trees, and birdlife galore. A breathtaking experience and excellent for nature lovers.

  4. Day 4: Crane Beach
    20 minutes (9.9 km) from Hunte’s Gardens

    Indulge in a peaceful sunbathe day or an adventurous water sport like Surfing and boogie boarding. Enjoy drinks, food, and music at the local beach bars.

  5. Day 5: Oistins Fish Fry
    15 minutes (7.5 km) from Crane Beach

    Experience the local food scene and dinner at Oistins Fish Fry. Sample freshly grilled seafood and an excellent opportunity to mingle with the locals.

  6. Day 6: Andromeda Gardens
    20 minutes (7.2 km) from Oistins Fish Fry

    Take a stroll through the majestic Andromeda Gardens, which harbor a wide range of exotic plants, flowers, and birdlife.

  7. Day 7: Mount Gay Visitor Center
    25 minutes (11.9 km) from Andromeda Gardens

    The birthplace of rum, Mount Gay Visitor Center is an educational tour of rum making history, a bar for rum tasting, and a rum shop (souvenirs and rum purchases).

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bridgetown (2 hours, Free)
  • Animal Flower Cave (2 hours, $20 per person)
  • Hunte's Gardens (2-3 hours, $15 per person)
  • Crane Beach (Half-day, Free)
  • Oistins Fish Fry (2-3 hours, $20 per person)
  • Andromeda Gardens (2-3 hours, $10 per person)
  • Mount Gay Visitor Center (1 hour, $40 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $125 per person

Useful tips

Visitors with more than seven days should include a visit to St. Nicholas Abbey, which contains a 350-year-old mansion, a rum distillery, and a museum showcasing historic artifacts. Speightstown, a quaint town with preserved colonial architecture and historic landmarks, is another great day trip. In contrast, guests with less than seven days can skip the Mount Gay Visitor Center.

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