Turks and Caicos lives up to its motto, “Beautiful by Nature”, being home to many unspoiled natural environments and diverse ecosystems. The Turks and Caicos Islands are made up of 40 islands and cays, of which only nine are inhabited. Each sister island is unique and offers visitors the opportunity to explore an unspoiled paradise. Here are the eco tours you can experience across our sister islands on your next vacation to the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Providenciales: Bird Rock Heritage (Hiker’s Paradise)
If you enjoy nature walks and off-trail hiking, this attraction is the spot for you! Located on the south-easternmost point of Providenciales, the Bird Rock Heritage Field is one of the few remaining untouched areas on the island. This eco-tour site is home to fascinating rocky mangrove habitats, small sandy coves along the coastal area, and limited coral reefs and sea grass beds just offshore.
In addition to hiking, enjoy an amazing bird-watching experience, as Bird Rock Point is home to a variety of native birds and wildlife. This hiker’s paradise is ideal for nature lovers, offering visitors an alternative to the beaches and giving residents and visitors the chance to appreciate the native flora and fauna in a natural setting.
Visit the Turks and Caicos National Trust for more information on Bird Rock Heritage.
Grand Turk: Scuba Diving
Enjoy a world-class diving experience in the nation’s capital, Grand Turk. Just a quarter of a mile from the island’s western shore is one of the world’s greatest wall-diving meccas, with a drop of nearly 7,000 feet! This “Mount Everest” of a wall stretches along the entire leeward side of the island and is home to a variety of ecosystems. Corals, sea turtles, sea sponges and an abundance of fish all inhabit the upper portion of the wall. Grand Turk is a diver’s paradise, and its peaceful and relaxing environment is one you won’t want to miss!
Our concierge team can arrange a diving charter for you. Get in touch to plan an unparalleled diving experience in the Turks and Caicos.
Salt Cay: Whale Watching
Enjoy a must-see experience with one of Turks and Caicos’ most breathtaking shows, on display in our waters every winter: the annual migration of humpback whales on their way to their winter breeding grounds. These gentle and magnificent giants are a wonder to witness, and they journey close by all of our islands from late January to early April. The best viewing is in the Columbus Passage, which separates Grand Turk and Salt Cay from the rest of our islands.
While whale watching, you will not only have the opportunity to see these amazing creatures up close, you will also learn many interesting and educational facts. Ask our concierge how and where you can encounter these remarkable giants during your stay.
Middle Caicos: Cave Exploration
Explore the Emerald Island’s magnificent natural wonder, the Conch Bar Caves. Middle Caicos protects 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of underground caverns, one of the largest cave systems in the Caribbean region. This cave system includes small tidal lagoons and colonies of bats, and hosts some impressive stalactites, stalagmites and other cave features.
Alongside the Conch Bar Caves, this day-trip destination screams adventure with its hidden beaches, limestone cliffs, karst cave systems and diverse wildlife. Adventurous travellers can even go off the beaten path and enjoy hiking, biking and kayak fishing. This activity can be done as part of a day trip to North and Middle Caicos if you are staying on Providenciales. North Caicos is connected to Middle Caicos by a causeway, and our concierge can help you plan the day.
