The 6 Best Eco & Mangrove Tours in Antigua

1.Adventure Antigua – Eli’s Original Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 238 reviews · from $142Our pick

Spend five to six hours exploring Antigua’s North Sound with guides such as David, Mark, Dino, Leslie, and Arion. Swim and snorkel at Great Bird Island and Hell’s Gate, climb through a natural cave, hear about turtle conservation at Long Bay, and learn how mangroves shelter young sea life near Guiana Island. Lunch, drinks, snacks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“This is the second time we’ve done this tour, 3 excellent snorkelling sites, turtle spotting and lots of historical and nature information. Food for lunch was good and crew amazing.”

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2.Tuk-Tuk Adventures Rainforest and Beach Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · from $109

Spend four and a half hours riding an open-air tuk-tuk from Heritage Quay through Fig Tree Drive and Antigua’s rainforest. Stop for local fruit, island views, snacks, water, and rum or fruit punch, then visit three white-sand beaches. Guides such as Ash, Rena, Teddy, and Ray share island stories along the way.

“Loved it! Highly recommended for anyone who would like an overview of the island. The open-air ride was fun and gave great views. The tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable.”

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3.SoCoHo Eco Half Day – Mangrove Kayak & Reef Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $135Top rated

Spend four hours with South Coast Horizons kayaking through a mangrove lagoon to a beach, then taking a boat to Cades Reef for about 30 minutes of snorkeling. Guides such as Andrew, Jensen, Alex, and Swande may lead different parts of the day. Gear, pickup, snacks, water, fruit punch, and rum punch are included.

“Don't hesitate - just book it!!! We had an amazing experience from the start to the end. We were on a cruise and the pick up was a very short walk from the cruise port. Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable staff. If you can book the half day tour, you are given a snack and some (by some, I mean a fair bit) of rum punch. Just to note, the snorkeling is a fair way out by boat and the current is rather strong in order to get the the reef. When we came back in from snorkeling we were able to just spend some time lingering in the ocean…”

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4.DiveCarib – An Eco-Friendly Certified Diver Trip in Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $199

Meet DiveCarib at the National Sailing Academy at 8:30 am for a four-hour certified scuba trip in Antigua. You’ll receive a safety briefing, boat to a local site, complete a guided underwater visit with a divemaster, and return to the marina. The group is limited to eight people, with drinking water on board.

“Everything was amazing! The equipment provided was top notch. Our dive master, Lee, was incredible. The spots were also mesmerizing!”

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5.Crystal Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour (with transfer)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $89Best value

You’ll paddle clear kayaks through a calm Antigua bay with guides such as Vashti, Beaver, Ernest, and Orville, watching fish, jellyfish, starfish, and mangrove life below. A boat ride leads to a snorkeling stop, followed by showers, snacks, and rum punch. Transfers are included when conditions apply.

“Loved kayaking in the crystal kayaks. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the route taken was an easy paddle.”

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6.Antigua Eco Island Tour (City, Country, Beach, & Heritage Sites)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $199

See Antigua through a local Rastafari perspective with guides such as Ras Dre and Andre. This private-transport tour links Devil’s Bridge, Shirley Heights, Nelson’s Dockyard, Parham, historic beaches, cricket country, rainforest roads, and Rastafari cultural sites. Bottled water is included, while lunch, park admission, and a required 25% gratuity cost extra.

“Great tour of the overall island blending the historical and cultural themes of the people. You can tell that Ras Dre is a student of the country and the people and does an excellent job of making the tour personal to each visitor so you can Read more”

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