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Tours

SOTIC Barbados Tours

SOTIC 2016 Barbados tours are available to all delegates and companions.

Closing date for registration is September 11, 2016.  |  Download Registration Form
Please select one (1) tour   |  Dress code: Casual

Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
  • Sugar & Rum Tour:  Sweet and Strong — US $115
  • Adrenalin Rush Tour — US $125
  • Gardens Tour: Barbados Blooming! — US $90
  • Unearth the Adventure: Scenic Ride & Cave Tour — US $100
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
  • Strictly Bajan Rum Tour: — US $120

Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) - Half-Day Post-Conference Tour For Delegates
  • Unearth the Adventure: Scenic Ride & Cave Tour — US $80

Please note that buses will be back at the hotel in time for persons taking mid-afternoon flights to get to the airport.

Adrenalin Rush Tour

Hold on for a rugged ride as you traverse the rough terrain of the countryside in a 4×4 truck. Pull brakes at Blackman’s Gully and disembark for snapshots of the centuries old molasses and egg bridge. Get your adrenalin gushing at the Bushy Park Rally Club where you can pretend to be a navigator while an experienced rally driver whizzes you around the track at a speed of 0-100kph (0-62mph). Your heartbeat returns to normal as you enjoy an afternoon of shopping in our bustling World Heritage Site, Bridgetown.

Time:  Tours start at 9:00am and finishes at 5:00pm
Capacity:  Maximum 36 persons per bus
Price:  US $125.00 includes lunch

Depart:  Hilton  |  Arrive:  Jack-in-the-box for Gully vibes

Depart:  Jack-in-the-box Gully  |  Arrive:  Bushy Park

LUNCH

Fast-track:   individuals experience a lap around the Track

Depart:  Bushy Park  |  Arrive:  Bridgetown OR Sheraton Centre – shopping

Depart:  Bridgetown  |  Arrive:  Hilton

Gardens Tour: Barbados Blooming!

Our tropical gardens beckon you. Commencing at the Hilton Hotel, you will traverse the lush countryside to the beautiful Andromeda Gardens on the breathtaking eastern coastal.  Then travel inland to Huntes’ Gardens to experience the serenity of the majestic gully, enhanced with music. Stroll through the captivating Orchid World, whet your appetite and be encouraged to return for the World Association of Floral Artists World Flower Show 2017. Then enjoy the bustle of shopping in Bridgetown, our World Heritage Site.

Time:  Tours start at 9:00am and finishes at 5:00pm
Capacity:  Maximum 36 persons per bus  |  Price: US $90.00 – includes lunch

Depart:  Hilton  |  Arrive:  Orchid World

Depart:  Orchid world  |  Arrive:  Andromeda/Flower Forest

Depart:  Andromeda/Flower Forest  |  Arrive:  Atlantis

LUNCH

Depart:  Atlantis  |  Arrive:  Huntes Gardens

Depart:  Huntes Gardens  |  Arrive:  Bridgetown

Depart:  Bridgetown  |  Arrive:  Hilton

Sugar & Rum Tour: Sweet and Strong

Sugar and rum are deeply rooted in the Bajan way of life – economically, historically and socio-culturally. This Sugar and Rum fun tour showcases and celebrates this rich, cultural heritage. Uncover the secret potions of one of the island’s distilleries; ‘fire one’ as you immerse yourself in a traditional Bajan rum shop before drifting to a plantation great house that goes back over 300 years. Then, weave your way through our World Heritage Site – bustling Bridgetown and enjoy an evening of shopping in our capital city.

Time:  Tours start at 9:00am and finishes at 5:00pm
Capacity: Maximum 36 persons per bus | Price: US $115.00 includes lunch

Depart: Hilton | Arrive: Four Square distilleries – Tour facilities & shopping

Depart: Four Square | Arrive: Rum shop

Depart: Rum shop | Arrive: Sunbury House – mixology demo with sampling

Depart: Sunbury | Shop around Bridgetown

Depart: Bridgetown

harrison cave

Unearth the Adventure: Scenic Ride and a Cave Tour

Enjoy a relaxing, scenic ride across the plush countryside. Absorb picturesque views of the island from the Gun Hill Signal Station before making your way to Harrison’s Cave to unearth the adventure of this subterranean gem. Travel deeper into hinterland and emerge at the rugged eastern coast. Pass by the only remaining functional windmill. Then experience the view from Cherry Tree Hill before making your way to Speightstown – a quaint, historic, port town.

Time:  Tours start at 9:00am and finishes at 5:00pm
Capacity:  Maximum 36 persons per bus
Price:  US $100.00 – includes lunch

Saturday, September 17th – Half-Day Post-Conference Tour

Time:  Tours start at 9:00am and finishes at 12:00pm
Capacity:  Maximum 36 persons per bus
Price:  US $80.00

rum

Strictly Bajan Rum Tour

The rum shop, an integral part of Bajan culture. Learn the facts about local rum and rum shops. Sample rums from a variety of local distilleries while en route and drink to your heart’s delight. Mingle with locals and enjoy authentic, Bajan hospitality. Feast on local traditional cuisine as you hop from shop to shop. Interact with the mixologist and put your name to a cocktail. This 4-hour, fun loaded Bajan Rum Shop tour allows you to explore the country; win prizes and enjoy real rum in the home of rum. Book it today!

Time:  Tours start at 10:00am and finishes at 2:00pm
Price:  US $120.00 includes a different Bajan delicacy at each rum shop