Excursion Virgin gorda overview tour at Spanish Town

Explore the highlights of this beautiful island during this half-day sightseeing excursion on beautiful Virgin Gorda.

Gorda Peak

Tender ashore to Spanish Town and board your open-air safari bus for a scenic drive through the town and towards Gorda Peak. Stop en route to overlook the picturesque white sand beach at Savannah Bay, then continue driving to the viewpoint at Gorda Peak. Around every bend you experience spectacular views of a seascape graced with white sandy coves and numerous islets scattered across azure waters. During the drive, photo stops are made to capture the island's splendid panoramas and amazing scenery.

Copper Mine Point

From the Gorda Point viewpoint the tour continues on to Copper Mine Point. This is the island's main historical monument, the overgrown ruins at the end of a rocky road giving evidence of the 18th-century mining efforts by Spanish settlers who were followed by Cornish miners 150 years later.

The Baths

After a brief visit, the tour continues to the Top of the Baths  and look at the characteristic rocks dotting the dry, arid land, indicating the famous Baths below. This property is set amid mammoth boulders and rock formations forming part of the famous Baths area and giving a spectacular view of the historic Sir Francis Drake Channel.

Finally, a short 15-minute drive returns you to the tender pier in Spanish Town.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Virgin Gorda, Savannah Bay, Gorda Peak, Gorda Sound, Copper Mine Point, Mineshaft Café, Top of the Baths, Sir Francis Drake Channel

Note

Please note: Tour involves minimal walking, however guests must be able to embark and disembark the open-air safari bus. This tour is not suitable for guests who utilise a wheelchair. The tour does not include admission to The Baths, which is $3 U.S. dollars and guests wishing to stay at The Baths may do so and return to the tender pier in Spanish Town at their own expense. The order of sites visited may vary.