Antigua: Tuk-Tuk Rainforest Drive & 3 Beach Day Tour

Summary

Fig Tree rainforest tuk-tuk ride with beach stops and local bites

You’ll ride open-air tuk-tuks through Antigua’s lush Fig Tree Drive rainforest with a local guide, taste fresh fruits from roadside vendors, and spend time swimming or relaxing at three white sand beaches. Expect plenty of laughs, casual stories from locals, snacks along the way—and maybe a new favorite fruit you can’t pronounce.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the way the air hit my face—warm, sweet, a little sticky—when we hopped into that bright tuk-tuk outside St. John’s. The driver, Andre, grinned and cranked up soca on his phone. We rattled off down Fig Tree Drive, which is greener than any photo can show. Banana leaves brushed past us so close I could’ve reached out and grabbed one (I didn’t, probably for the best). Andre pointed out a breadfruit tree and told us how his grandma used to roast them over coals—he laughed when I tried to say “breadfruit” in his accent. I butchered it, but he seemed pleased I tried.

We stopped for fruit at a roadside stand—mangoes, guava, something called soursop that tasted like a cross between pineapple and vanilla ice cream. Sticky fingers, juice running down my wrist. There was this older woman selling them who winked at me when I hesitated over the price (“For you? Island price!”). After that we zipped through patches of rainforest where the light went all dappled and cool for a minute before opening up again toward the coast. It’s hard to explain how different everything smells here—like salt and green things and sometimes woodsmoke drifting from someone’s yard.

Andre let us pick which beaches to hit first—Turner’s was quiet except for some kids chasing each other in the surf; Darkwood had loungers and music drifting from a bar; Valley Church was all powdery sand and blue water so clear you could see your toes even waist-deep. We tried the island blend fruit punch (not too sweet) and just lay back listening to waves slap against the shore. At one point I realized I’d lost track of time completely—which honestly felt like the whole point of this day trip around Antigua by tuk-tuk.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Tuk-tuk rainforest and beach tour

• Ride open-air tuk-tuk through rainforest
• Stop for photos along Fig Tree Drive
• Meet local vendors and try fruits
• Visit three white sand beaches
• Swim or relax on the beach

Top questions

How many beaches do we visit on this Antigua tuk-tuk tour?

The tour includes stops at three different white sand beaches around Antigua.

Is food or drink included during the day trip?

Yes, bottled water, lite bites, and an island blend fruit punch are included.

Does this tour include pickup or drop-off?

The description does not mention hotel pickup or drop-off; check with your provider for details.

Are there age restrictions for this Antigua tuk-tuk tour?

Yes, children under 2 years old are not allowed on this tour.

Is this tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels but may not be accessible for those with significant mobility issues due to tuk-tuk access.

Can service animals join this day trip around Antigua?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

Will we have time to swim at each beach stop?

You’ll have time to swim or relax at each of the three beach stops during the tour.

Is public transportation nearby after the tour ends?

Yes, there are public transportation options available nearby after the tour finishes.

What’s included

Your day includes rides in open-air tuk-tuks through Antigua’s Fig Tree Drive rainforest with a local guide leading the way; stops to sample fresh fruits from local vendors; visits to three beautiful white sand beaches where you can swim or just relax; plus bottled water, lite bites along the route, and their signature island blend fruit punch whenever you need it.