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Custom Antigua Adventure Itinerary: 5 Days of Thrills & Island Exploration

Custom Antigua Adventure Itinerary: 5 Days of Thrills & Island Exploration

Perfect for: Couples, friends, or active solo travelers 

Pace: Medium-Adventurous 

Budget: $$-$$$


🏝️ Day 1: Ocean Adventures & Sunset Thrills

Theme: Water Sports & Coastal Exploration

  • 8:30 AM: Stingray City Safari (Swim/touch rays in waist-deep water)
  • 11:00 AM: Jet Ski Tour (Dickenson Bay → secluded coves)
  • 1:00 PM: Lunch at Cloggy’s Beach Shack (Lobster rolls + Wadadli beer)
  • 3:00 PM: Parasailing over Dickenson Bay (400ft ocean views)
  • 5:30 PM: Sunset Catamaran Cruise (Mystic Tours with snorkeling & rum punch)

🌿 Day 2: Jungle & Peaks

Theme: Rainforest & Hiking

  • 7:30 AM: Zip-lining at Antigua Rainforest (12 platforms, 1,300ft cables)
  • 10:00 AM: Hike Mount Obama (2 hrs up, panoramic island views)
  • 1:00 PM: Lunch at Catherine’s Café (French-Caribbean fusion)
  • 3:00 PM: ATV Island Safari (Muddy trails + Betty’s Hope ruins stop)
  • 6:00 PM: Chill at Sheer Rocks (Cliffside cocktails with tapas)

🐠 Day 3: Underwater World

Theme: Snorkeling & Scuba

  • 8:00 AM: Cades Reef Snorkeling Tour (Adventure Antigua eco-catamaran)
  • 12:00 PM: Beach picnic at Galleon Beach (Pre-arranged through hotel)
  • 2:00 PM: Scuba Diving at Pillars of Hercules (Advanced: shipwrecks) or
    Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga (Beginners @ Carlisle Bay)
  • 5:00 PM: Helicopter Tour (15-min scenic flight over Montserrat volcano)

Day 4: Sailing & Island Culture

Theme: Nautical + Local Life

  • 9:00 AM: Private Sailboat Charter (Half-day to Green Island, snorkel + lunch)
  • 2:00 PM: Rum Tasting at Antigua Distillery (Cavalier 5-year + spiced samples)
  • 4:00 PM: Donkey Sanctuary Visit (Feed/pet rescued donkeys)
  • 7:00 PM: Shirley Heights Sunday BBQ (Live steel drums, ribs, sunset views)

🏖️ Day 5: Choose Your Own Adventure

Tailor your final day with these options:

  • Option A (Adrenaline):
    • AM: Kitesurfing Lesson @ Jabberwock Beach
    • PM: Deep-Sea Fishing Charter (4-hour tuna/marlin trip)
  • Option B (Chill):
    • AM: Horseback Ride on Johnson’s Point Beach
    • PM: Beach Hop (Darkwood → Valley Church with lunch at The Nest)
  • Option C (Unique):
    • AM: Pirate Treasure Hunt (Galleon Beach for families)
    • PM: Bioluminescent Kayak Tour (Seasonal, North Sound)

📌 Essential Tips for Your Adventure Trip

Book Ahead: Helicopter tours, fishing charters, and Shirley Heights BBQ sell out
Pack Smart:

  • Water shoes (rocky shorelines)
  • GoPro/dry bag for water activities
  • Light hiking shoes for Mount Obama

Transport: Rent a 4x4 for ATV/day trips or use taxis (~100/dayforprivatedriver)✔∗∗Budget:∗∗  100/ da y f or p r i v ated r i v er )

Budget :   ~ 1,200-$1,800 USD per person (excluding flights) for 5 days

Pablo Harry

Pablo Harry

Born and raised in the vibrant islands of the Caribbean, I bring a unique insider's perspective to travel storytelling. As a native islander, I explore the hidden corners of the Caribbean often overlooked by typical tourism narratives, sharing the authentic rhythms, flavors, and voices of my home region.