The 5 Best Off-Road Safaris in Antigua

1.St. Mary’s Mud Buggy Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · from $145Our pick

Drive a two-seat buggy through Antigua’s southern countryside, passing villages, farms, Greencastle Hill, Diamond Hole Reservoir, and rough trails before stopping at a secluded beach. A guide leads the way, and soda and water are included. Bring a valid driver’s license, goggles, a waterproof bag, and clothes you can get dirty.

“The tour guides were awesome and very friendly. The experience itself is a lot of fun but would be much better if they took a different route. We drove through cow pastures so it’s not just mud you get on you! A good part of the ride is on tRead more”

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2.Salty Dogs UTV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $155

Salty Dogs UTV Adventure takes you across Antigua’s southern side by UTV or dune buggy, with guides such as Justin and Joel leading the way through villages, farms, forest, hills, and beach trails. Expect about 90 minutes of fast, dusty, sometimes muddy driving, plus a beach stop. A driver’s license is required, and pickup costs extra.

“Had a great Time riding through the forest and beaches got a little muddy! But hey that’s what makes UTVs great! 10/10 would do this again”

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3.SoCoHo Jeep Safari – Historical Sites – Lunch – Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $120Best value

Spend five to six hours exploring Antigua by open-air Jeep with a local guide. Visit Sir Viv Richards Cricket Stadium, Betty’s Hope, Devil’s Bridge, Road House Restaurant, and Long Bay Beach. Lunch, drinks, transport, entry fees, and pickup and drop-off are included. Guides such as Terry, Ricky, Andrew, and Flava are praised for adding local stories and flexibility.

“The tour was very informative and our tour guide (Andrew) offered a wealth of knowledge on Antigua. He took us to several places including Devil's Bridge, Shirley Heights, Fort James and several other historical locations. He shared authenic Antiguan foods and drinks including fresh coconut water. We were able to swim in the water at beautiful Fry beach.”

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4.Island Safari Discovery

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $171

Spend about seven hours touring Antigua in a Land Rover with guides such as Flava, Flavor, Flav, Les, or Bruce. Expect Horford Hill views, Potworks Dam, the National Parks interpretation center, a plantation visit, picnic lunch, and free time at Long Bay Beach. Pickup rules vary by location, so confirm your hotel or cruise details.

“Guide was very knowledgeable about the island…but kept on talking about selling and buying land and houses or how buildings now had to be able to withstand a hurricane. There were several overlooks that could have been visited as well. Lunch was delish. Roads were very very bumpy.”

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5.SoCoHo Luxe Private Jeep Wrangler Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews

Ride across Antigua in a private, air-conditioned Jeep Wrangler with a chauffeur-guide who can adjust the pace, route, and music. Visit Betty’s Hope and Devil’s Bridge, stop for Caribbean lunch at Road House Restaurant, then swim at Long Bay Beach. Guides have included Raymond, Terry, Ricky, Flava, and Satchel.

“Make a list of anything you want to see along the way! We really enjoyed stopping at the local fruit farmers stand picking fruit and taking home to eat!”

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