Things to do in Turks and Caicos
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ATV riding Grand Turk: Ridge Trail & colonial roadsATV riding in Grand Turk on a semi-private guided tour along colonial-era roads, dirt paths and the Ridge Trail overlooking the sea. You operate a well-maintained automatic CFMoto ATV while your guide leads you past the Lighthouse, historic Front Street, North Creek Bird Watching Area and hidden off-road spots. Water is included; an authentic jerk Caribbean meal is available for purchase at the downtown food trucks on the first stop. You must be 21 with a valid driver's license to ride.Is it for me?Book this if you want to ride ATVs across Grand Turk's off-road trails and colonial roads in one morning or afternoon—the semi-private group keeps the pace steady while you handle the vehicle yourself.
Providenciales: Private Boat Tours & Snorkeling with Dolphin SwimsYou board a private boat in Providenciales and spend a half or full day snorkeling at outer islands, swimming near dolphins, and exploring Iguana Island in turquoise inter-coastal waters. The boat includes catering with gourmet sandwiches, rum punch, beer, soft drinks and fruit. You avoid the crowds of larger tours and the logistics of renting your own boat.Is it for me?Book this if you want snorkeling and island exploration without managing your own boat or joining a large group tour — the private format and included catering mean you're set for a half or full day on the water.
Clear Kayak Tour Mangrove Cay: See sharks, turtles and fishA guided clear kayak tour through Mangrove Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands where you paddle across shallow waters and spot baby lemon sharks, sea turtles and various fish species with a local English-speaking guide. The tour runs two hours, includes pickup, a clear kayak, life vest and dry bags, and welcomes children from age two; infants sit on an adult's lap.Is it for me?Watch tropical marine life through the kayak's transparent hull as your guide navigates the mangroves and shallows while you paddle at your own pace.
Grace Bay snorkeling tour: Full-day catamaran with barbecue lunchA full-day catamaran tour from Providenciales explores Grace Bay and the northern shores with snorkeling, swimming at white-sand beaches, a stop at Iguana Island to see Rock Iguanas, and a barbecue lunch of ribs, chicken and corn. The boat holds a maximum of 30 people; pickup begins at 8:30am from selected beach locations, with departure at 8:40am. Snorkeling equipment, beverages and lunch are included.Is it for me?The 30-person maximum keeps the group intimate without the feel of a large tour boat, which suits anyone who wants snorkeling and swimming without the crowd. If you're staying at a resort on the beach, pickup from your location means you don't coordinate separate transport to the dock.
Providenciales: Mangrove Kayak Tour & Turtle SpottingYou paddle through mangrove channels for four hours spotting juvenile turtles, rays, and sharks with a guide who knows these waters inside out. The tour includes park fees, snacks, and a beach swim, with transport available from Grace Bay if you need it. Plan around the tide—high water is essential, so departure times shift daily and some days the tour doesn't run at all.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Turks and Caicos marine wildlife—turtles, rays, sharks, birds—without a boat full of tourists, and you're willing to work around the tide. The four-hour paddle is steady but not strenuous, and the mangrove channels are only accessible at high water, which is what keeps the ecosystem intact.
Bahamas: Seaside Scavenger Hunt & Fresh Conch Salad TourYou’ll join a small group in the Bahamas for a seaside scavenger hunt led by a local guide—searching for queen conch and sea shells on quiet cays, tasting fresh conch salad right on the boat, and laughing over pirate stories as you explore together. Expect hands-on moments, good snacks, snorkeling gear included—and memories that linger long after saltwater dries.
Providenciales: Jet Ski Shipwreck Tour & La Famille Express JumpYou’ll speed across turquoise waters by jet ski from Long Bay Beach to climb and leap from the famous La Famille Express shipwreck off Providenciales. Expect salty air, local stories from your guide, plenty of laughs—and a heart-thumping jump or two before heading back with sand still stuck between your toes.
Gibbs Cay Stingray & Conch Tour from Grand TurkThis small-group tour departs Grand Turk for Gibbs Cay, an uninhabited island where you observe the captain's breath-hold conch dive en route, witness a cultural conch demonstration on the beach, taste fresh conch ceviche and local rum punch, and spend time in shallow turquoise water observing stingrays in their natural habitat. The tour runs 2 hours total. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike can participate; the water at Gibbs Cay is roughly 2 feet deep. You'll need to board and exit the boat using a ladder with minimal assistance, and moderate fitness is required.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see how conch diving and preparation actually work rather than just eating the result—the captain's free dive and the beach demonstration ground the tasting in real skill and island culture. The shallow water and small-group size mean even non-swimmers and young children can spend time with the stingrays without the setup or crowds of a larger operation.
Providenciales: Full Day Snorkel Cruise & BBQ with Conch HuntYou snorkel two pristine reefs, hunt conch with the crew on the Caicos Banks, meet the Rock Iguana on a small island, and eat a full BBQ lunch on an uninhabited cay with unlimited drinks. Hotel pickup and all snorkel gear are included, and the boat drops you back at your hotel at the end of the day.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see multiple reefs and islands in one day without renting a boat or arranging your own transport and lunch — the fixed itinerary and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and everything else is handled.
Jet Ski Tour Around La Famille Express Shipwreck, ProvidencialesAn hour-long jet ski activity around the La Famille Express shipwreck, 2 miles offshore Providenciales in 8 feet of water. You ride your own jet ski (or share one with a passenger) and control the pace around the wreck. Groups range from 2 to 12 riders depending on the option you choose, with a guide in English. Dry storage is included for valuables.Is it for me?Book this if you want to control your own speed around the wreck instead of following a guide's pace — the shallow, calm water and small group options mean you can ride as aggressively or leisurely as you like.
Providenciales: Reef Snorkeling, Iguanas & Sandbar Cruise TourYou’ll snorkel Leeward Reef’s clear waters with local guides from Grace Bay Beach, spot rare rock iguanas and maybe baby turtles inland, then relax at Sand Dollar Cove’s shallow sandbar with lunch and drinks included. Expect laughter, salty air, unexpected wildlife moments—and that gentle quiet only found drifting off Providenciales’ coast.
Grand Turk: Private 4-Seater Golf Cart Island TourYou’ll cruise Grand Turk’s colorful streets at your own pace in a private 4-seater golf cart—music playing if you want—and stop for photos or snacks whenever you feel like it. With comfy seats and shelter from sun or rain, plus friendly locals along the way, it’s an easygoing way to see more than just the main sights.
Grace Bay: Private Catamaran Sail & Snorkel with Open BarYou’ll board right on Grace Bay Beach for a private catamaran sail with local crew, gliding past turquoise water to snorkel Leeward Reef’s colorful fish. Explore Iguana Island’s wild sandbars with native guides before relaxing over lunch and open bar as you cruise back—sun-warmed skin and salty hair guaranteed.
Providenciales: Private Boat Charter Grace Bay & SnorkelYou get a private boat, a snorkel stop at the Third Largest Reef, a beach break at Half Moon Bay with rock iguanas, lunch, unlimited drinks, and hotel pickup and drop-off. The crew customizes the route to what your group wants to do, so you're not following someone else's itinerary. Book it if you want the flexibility of a charter without arranging the boat, the guide, or the logistics yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want the flexibility of a private boat without arranging the charter, guide, or logistics yourself — the crew handles everything and adapts the route to what your group wants to do.
Turks & Caicos: Shipwrecks Cruise & Floating Bar Adults OnlyYou’ll cruise from Provo past famous shipwrecks, snorkel among turtles and rays at a world-class reef, then eat and dance at Noah’s Ark Floating Bar with island music drifting across turquoise water. Includes lunch, drinks, all your gear—and those little moments you can’t plan for.
Glow Worm Sunset Cruise Providenciales: Bioluminescent WatersA 3-hour sunset cruise from Providenciales in Turks and Caicos where you watch the bioluminescence of glow worms—marine worms that glow pale green during their spawning cycle—illuminate shallow waters for 15 to 20 minutes just after dark. The tour runs only three evenings per month, tied to the lunar cycle. Rum punch, wine, local beers, soft drinks and appetizers are included; pickup and drop-off by boat from selected Grace Bay beach hotels is arranged for you.Is it for me?Watch thousands of glow worms light up the shallow waters in synchronized green flashes—a natural spectacle that appears only a few nights monthly, making each evening unpredictable and unrepeatable.
Grand Turk: 6-Seater Golf Cart Rental Self-GuidedYou get a private 6-seater golf cart with a roof and fuel included, no guide or fixed itinerary. Drive Grand Turk at your own pace, stop where you want, and return when you're done. It's the cheapest way to cover the island without being tied to someone else's schedule or a taxi meter.Is it for me?Right choice if your group wants to cover Grand Turk without waiting for a taxi or paying a driver's hourly rate. Expect to navigate yourself — no guide means you're reading a map or asking directions, but you also stop whenever something interests you, which is what makes the cart worth it.
Turks & Caicos: Provo Cays Snorkeling, Iguanas & Beach BBQYou’ll snorkel vibrant reefs off Grace Bay, spot wild rock iguanas on Little Water Cay, wander past a real shipwreck and hunt shells on Fort George Cay before sharing a barbecue lunch on the sand. With local guides, all gear included and plenty of time to swim or just listen to the waves — this day is about simple joys in Turks & Caicos.
Bahamas: Jet Ski Shipwreck Ride & Private Island StopYou’ll ride your own jet ski from Nassau with a local guide leading the way, pausing at a ghostly shipwreck before pulling up on an untouched private island. Feel wind and salt spray on your skin, hear stories from your guide, and share quiet moments far from crowds—just you, your crew, and the open water.
Leeward: Clear Kayak Mangrove Tour & Iguana Island WildlifeYou’ll paddle clear kayaks through Leeward’s mangroves with a local guide, spotting turtles and maybe a lemon shark below your feet. On Iguana Island, get close to wild rock iguanas and hear stories about their world. Expect salty air, quiet moments on the water, and memories that stick around long after you dry off.
