TURKS AND CAICOS · GRAND TURK
Good tours & day trips in Grand Turk fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Pick up a 4- or 6-seat golf cart just outside Grand Turk’s cruise terminal, receive a useful island map, and spend the day exploring independently. Drive on the left to Cockburn Town, the lighthouse, beaches, shops, restaurants, and Boaby Rock Point. Insurance, roadside assistance, an extra driver, and cleaning are included.
“We had absolutely no issues with our golf cart and being able to see the beautiful island was amazing!”
Join Exclusive Escapes for a small-group boat trip from Cockburn Town to Grand Turk’s Amazing Wall and Gibbs Cay. Snorkel among reef fish, watch the crew retrieve conch, then meet wild stingrays in shallow water. Captain JJ, Vasco, Kendrick, Ray, and other local crew members may lead the trip, with gear, conch salad, rum punch, and water included.
“Vasco and Kendrick did an awesome adventure! We snorkeled, did some conch dividing and visited with the stingrays on Gill island. Vasco was a wealth of knowledge about the island and showed us how to retrieve and make conch ceviche. He also takes great pictures. I wish I would have called them personally they have US number Tiffany was very helpful with directions times and assistance when we got there. Great Tour!”
Ride an open-air tram from the cruise port across Grand Turk with local guides Doug and Carly. See Cockburn Town, historic churches, Her Majesty’s Prison, salt ponds, wild donkeys, flamingos, and the Grand Turk Lighthouse. The tour costs $25, includes a drink and food tastings, and usually lasts two to three hours.
“The owners Doug and Carly are the nicest people. They are residents of the island and incredibly knowledgeable about its history. Doug made sure we saw the flamingos in the salt ponds and was a great tour guide. We enjoyed the tour so much! Doug was also very kind and helpful in assisting our mother with her wheelchair. It was a great experience enjoyed by all of us!! Thank you Carly and Doug!!”
Rent a covered four-seat golf cart from BMC Rentals for about a day and explore Grand Turk at your own pace. You receive maps and island brochures, plus local suggestions at pickup. Expect a short walk outside the cruise terminal, left-side driving, modest speeds, and simple carts that can reach beaches, salt ponds, the lighthouse, old town, and donkey country.
“There were five couples in our group and we rented five golf carts for the day. Good value for the money and we went all around the island at our own pace. Would definitely do it again. Some of the golf carts, though could’ve been cleaned up a bit But otherwise great experience.”
Meet near Grand Turk’s cruise port for a small-group ride on automatic CFMoto ATVs. Sheldon, Kevin, or another guide leads you along colonial roads, Front Street, the Ridge Trail, the lighthouse, and North Creek. Bring closed shoes, eye protection, and a face covering for dust. Drivers must be 21 or older with a valid license.
“GREAT time! Kevin, was absolutely awesome made the whole experience enjoyable. Cust Service 5 STAR!!”
Rent a private four-seat UTV golf cart from D.E.A. Rental Services and see Grand Turk on your own schedule. The covered cart has seat belts, cup holders, a tinted windshield, wiper, Bluetooth audio, and a foldable rear seat. Staff members such as Daniel and Wil provide operating tips, maps, and local stop suggestions. Pickup is outside the cruise port area.
“Nice new golf cart with lots of power. A long walk from the port. Would pay extra for delivery.Good pick up.”
Take a gas-powered Trail Master 4-seat UTV around Grand Turk for about 10 hours. Daniel and his team provide pickup near the cruise port, a map, and local route tips. Expect a roof, seat belts, cargo space, and off-road ability, but also a loud 200cc engine, modest speed, and a $250 refundable deposit.
“We enjoyed it and the gentleman checking us in was very nice and helpful. They said you had to weigh under 160 and it was pretty small just not made for larger people”
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