St Johns to Shirley Heights and Betty's Hope: Day trip
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About your trip
Journey through Antigua's colonial past where strategic military installations meet historic sugar plantation ruins revealing centuries of British Caribbean dominance. Discover military engineering and plantation heritage, with your professional driver navigating historic routes while you explore the island's strategic importance and agricultural legacy.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in St John's whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driverâs local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden cafĂŠ here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips youâll love sharing later. This isnât a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Your professional Daytrip driver will meet you at your accommodation in St John's and transport you safely to Shirley Heights Lookout and then to Betty's Hope, allowing you to explore Antigua's most famous military lookout and important plantation archaeological site showcasing British colonial military strategy and sugar industry impacts.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions in Shirley Heights Lookout and Betty's Hope should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From âŹ89
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotalâŹ268
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in St John's
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Shirley Heights Lookout
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included


Experience the Caribbean's most famous military lookout where British forces established strategic observation posts to protect valuable naval facilities and sugar trade routes from enemy attack. Explore restored military fortifications, gun batteries, and barracks while learning about colonial defense strategies, military engineering, and the constant threat of French and Spanish attacks during Caribbean colonial wars. Marvel at spectacular panoramic views across English Harbour, Falmouth Harbour, and the southern coastline while understanding the strategic importance of elevated observation points in coordinating naval and military defenses. Join cultural celebrations including the famous Sunday steel band parties where local musicians, authentic Caribbean food, and rum punch create festive atmosphere while hundreds gather for sunset viewing and cultural entertainment.
2
Betty's Hope
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 h 30 min - admission not included


Explore Antigua's most significant plantation archaeological site, where restored sugar mill ruins and an interpretation center reveal the complex history of Caribbean sugar production and enslaved labor systems. Walk through the well-preserved windmill structures, boiling house foundations, and estate buildings while learning about sugar cultivation, processing techniques, and plantation organization that shaped Caribbean colonial society. Discover artifacts, tools, and archaeological evidence demonstrating daily life for both plantation owners and enslaved workers, while interpretive exhibits explain the brutal realities of slave-based sugar production and its economic importance to the British colonial empire. Please check their website ahead of time for current opening hours and possible tour costs.
Back to St John's
Weâll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! Youâre free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning youâll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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