Compare Barbados and Bequia by Audley Travel vs Jewels of the Caribbean by Saga Travel
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| Duration | 13 days | 14 days |
| Price From | $ 3,070 | $ 4,694 |
| Price Per Day | $ 236 | $ 335 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Premium |
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| Cities and Attractions | N/A |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
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| Description |
Powdery sands, palm trees strung with hammocks and a laid-back approach to life invite you to relax and enjoy this unspoiled corner of the Caribbean. Most of the islands and islets in this volcanic island chain are uninhabited, covered in thick jungle overhanging white-sand beaches. The rest are occupied with brightly painted fishing villages, lively markets and the occasional crumbling French fort. |
Three of the most celebrated of the Caribbean Islands are revealed on this laid-back tour. Discover each island’s diversity, and look forward to tropical surroundings, colonial heritage, and a friendly welcome in each destination. Experience St Lucia’s lush rainforests and botanical gardens, discover the ‘Spice Island’ of Grenada and make the most of Barbados’ gorgeous sandy beaches. |
Day 1 Barbados
Barbados
On arrival you'll be met before you go through passport control so you can be whisked through this process. You'll then be transferred to Little Arches just a 10 minute drive from the airport. This cute boutique property will be the perfect place to explore the south of Barbados.
Day 2 Barbados
Barbados
If you are here on a Friday night, take a taxi to Oistins to join the locals on their Friday evening ritual. Local fishermen bring their catch of the day to the dockside to be cooked by their families and sold at food stalls.
Day 3 Barbados
Barbados
Today you could take part in a visit to the Mount Gay Rum Distillery, followed by a guided walking tour of Bridgetown.
Day 4 Bequia
Barbados , Bequia
Enjoy breakfast in the hotels restaurant upstairs before your driver comes to collect you to return you back to the airport. You'll then take the light aircraft to beautiful Bequia. On arrival you will be met by an open back taxi and transferred to Bequia Beach Hotel.
Day 5 Bequia
Bequia
Enjoy your first full day at Bequia settling in to your super hotel. Take a stroll along the beautiful beach and relax beside the pool. Perhaps this evening head out for dinner at a local restaurant, Fernando's is particularly good.
Day 6 Bequia
Bequia
Port Elizabeth, Bequia, St Vincent & The Grenadines
Today you could take a tour of the island, visit local markets and enjoy views from up high. This evening why not head to Jack's Bar to enjoy watching the sunset with a sundowner in hand.
Day 7 Bequia
Bequia
Take a stroll along the Belmont coastal path. Starting in Port Elizabeth, the path hugs the water and winds its way around passing Belmont and Princess Margaret Beach before continuing with steps up and over the headland.
Day 8 Bequia
Bequia
Find out which night will have the special barbeque at Bequia Beach Hotel. There is plenty of food and some live entertainment.
Day 9 Bequia
Bequia
Why not have a wander around Port Elizabeth and look around the market today. The tourist information centre is useful to find out what is going on this week.
Day 10 Bequia
Bequia
The are hidden stories to Bequia, enjoy these with your local taxi driver. This can be easily arranged through the hotel.
Day 11 Bequia
Bequia
All the beaches in Bequia have their own unique character. Visit Industry Bay on the northeast coast for a quiet spot with views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 12 Bequia
Bequia
If you feel like testing out your sea legs then visit Tobago Cays and discover some incredible snorkeling and even the chance of seeing turtles.
Day 13 Return home
Bequia
You'll have the morning at leisure before being transferred back to the airport in time for your short flight to hop back to Barbados. Make sure you have your departure tax ready to pay upon departure in Bequia, ECD100 per person. You'll have a bit of time in the airport at Barbados before your international flight home but there are plenty of shops and places to sit or maybe get a snack.
Day 1: UK-St Lucia
After taking your included VIP door-to-door travel service to the airport, depart in the morning for your daytime flight to St Lucia.
You’ll spend four nights on an all-inclusive basis at the 3-star Bel Jou (4Q), which sits high on a hill with views over Castries and the sparkling Caribbean Sea beyond. Enjoy a welcome drink before dinner is served tonight. D
Day 2: St Lucia
Spend the day relaxing, perhaps on the terrace by the pool. Or you can explore the lush gardens that surround the hotel, watching out for an array of exotic birdlife. Early this evening you can enjoy a sundowner cruise in the waters around the island to capture great views of the famous volcanic peaks – the Pitons. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drinks, including rum punch, whilst you sit back, relax and listen to the sounds of local music as the sun goes down. Return to the hotel for dinner. B, L, D
Please note: Departures in 2022 will tour Castries and Pigeon Island instead of the sundowner cruise.
Day 3 St Lucia
Enjoy another day at leisure. Take the complimentary shuttle bus to the beach, or perhaps join one of the optional excursions that may be available. B, L, D
Day 4: St Lucia
An included excursion this morning takes you along the island's rugged eastern coast to Mamiku Botanical Gardens, set in twelve acres of woodland gardens around the ruins of an 18th-century estate. See orchids, hibiscus, bougainvillea and medicinal plants, keeping a look out for interesting bird life too. Later, you might like to relax with a cocktail and a good book on the terrace by the pool. Or a range of optional excursions may be available – your tour manager can advise. B, L, D
Day 5: St Lucia-Grenada
Take the short flight to the 'Spice Island' of Grenada (50 minutes).
Stay five nights at the small-and-friendly 4-star Coyaba Beach Resort (4Q) which has a quiet, unspoilt location beside the beautiful and world-famous Grand Anse beach. Settle in and explore your new surroundings at leisure. B, L, D
Day 6: Grenada
This afternoon enjoy a guided walk through the island's capital, St George’s. Visit the museum, which was built by the French in 1704 and is part of the Fort George complex, to see historical artefacts and exhibits related to the island.
Next stop is Fort Royal, built between 1706 and 1710, and later named Fort George in honour of King George III when the British took over the island. You'll visit the glorious, privately-owned Sunnyside Gardens crammed with brilliantly-coloured trees, shrubs and flowers, then Fort Frederick to admire the views.
Return to the hotel via Morne Jaloux and Gran Anse Valley. B, L, D
Day 7: Grenada
Relax at the hotel or stretch out on the fabulous beach.
Alternatively your Saga tour manager can advise what optional excursions may be available. B, L, D
Day 8: Grenada
This morning an included excursion takes you to Grand Etang Lake. Take a walk around this volcanic crater lake in the Grand Etang National Park, looking out for the island's many species of birds, and enjoy a picnic lunch supplied by the hotel. Return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure. B, L, D
Day 9: Grenada
Relax and enjoy a day at leisure. B, L, D
Day 10: Grenada-Barbados
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the short flight to Barbados (55 minutes) where you’ll stay for four nights on an all-inclusive basis at the elegant, Spanish-style 3-star Sugar Cane Club Hotel & Spa (4Q).
This adults-only hotel has a secluded setting in lush gardens on the north west coast of the island. A complimentary shuttle bus runs several times a day to Speightstown and the beach. B, L, D
Day 11: Barbados
This morning, discover more of Barbados on a half-day Northern Delights tour.
You’ll drive along the west coast, known as the ‘Platinum Coast’ due to its fine white sandy beaches, to the city of Speightstown. Here you’ll visit the Arlington House Museum, an 18th-century building where you’ll enjoy audio-visual presentations of the island’s history. Next you’ll tour the antique-filled Jacobean plantation mansion, St Nicholas Abbey, built in 1600. Behind it is the Rum and Sugar Museum which tells the story of the plantation, plus you’ll visit the steam mill and rum distillery to discover how St Nicholas Abbey Rum is produced and, of course, enjoy a refreshing rum punch…
Return to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure. There are also a number of optional excursions you might enjoy during your stay. Your tour manager can advise on what is available. B, L, D
Day 12: Barbados
Spend the day at leisure, enjoying the beach or the hotel facilities, or join an optional excursion. B, L, D
Day 13: Barbados
Spend your last day in Barbados at leisure. B, L, D
Day 14: Barbados-UK
Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK. B
Day 15: UK
Arrive in the UK for your included VIP door-to-door travel service home.
