SIGHTSEEING

HARRISON’S CAVE RE-OPENED!

Caves of Barbados Limited is pleased to announce that Harrison’s Cave is opened to the public and tours will run from 8:45 am - 3:45 pm daily.

The new Harrison's Cave visitor experience begins at the cliff top location overlooking the valley floor. As visitors disembark, they will be able to enjoy our first exhibit located in our new car park. They will then proceed to the Visitor Reception Centre (VRC), where they can purchase tickets and enjoy the interpretative exhibits at their leisure.

There are three options for descending from the cliff top to the valley floor; one of the two scenic tourism trails, including our cliff trail or valley trail or one of the three breathtaking, state of the art glass-fronted elevators.

We recommend visitors wear comfortable footwear and note that the cave is an active cave and water dripping from the formations should be expected.

Visitors will then enter the re-developed Cave Interpretative Centre (CIC) which showcases exhibits as well as interactive displays for adults, teens and children. There is a nine-minute video presentation in the multimedia room before boarding a tram for a forty-minute underground journey.

Visitors are welcomed to explore the valley floor with its lush flora and fauna or take the self guided Scenic Walk.

The admission fee to Harrison’s Cave has been increased to BBD$60.00 $30 US per visitor, children ages 3-12 at half price.

FARLEY HILL - You might also enjoy this area. Farley Hill is a Bajan park with a ruined mansion on a 900 ft high hill in among the mahogony trees. It contains the ruins of a plantation house where a movie was filmed, and a unique collection of mahogany trees and offers a spectacular view of the island.

Visit EARTHWORKS-It’s a pottery studio located on Edgehill Heights in St. Thomas - This pottery began the mid 70’s and today is described as “no ordinary pottery.” It ships its pottery throughout the Caribbean and the world. In addition to their blue and green designs you will now also find new and brighter tropical colors and some very unusual pieces. You will really want to take some back home with you. It is sold around the island, but it’s interesting to go where it is made.

Upstairs in the On The Wall gallery next door is a fabulous lunch place, Treehouse Cafe. The specialize in the tastiest gourmet sandwiches around and the view from the open verandah of the St George Valley breathtaking.

Also right next door is the Ins & Outs Emporium. They sell marmalade (lime, grapefruit, orange, and more) and all sorts of unique gifts in pretty packages -- great for gifts. You will need to pack this in your checked luggages so it will not get confiscated at the airport. The Ins & Outs is also a fantastic publication you will find around the island telling you everything you will want to know to make your trip memorable.

BOTTOM BAY - a very romantic beach with palm trees on East Coast. If you can find it, the setting is spectacular.

ORCHID WORLD opened in 1999. Orchid World is located on six acres of land and is surrounded by sugarcane in the heart of the Barbadian countryside. They have been voted the best gardens in the Caribbean. With an elevation of 810 ft., there are numerous vantage points with gorgeous views. The location is ideal for growing and displaying the more than 20,000 Orchids - not to be missed.

CODRINGTON COLLEGE - the view as you drive down the entrance flanked by Royal Palms on each side is very spectacular.

This is HARRISMITH BEACH - just before you get to Bottom Bay