Adventures In Nature

Biking Nature Tour | The Dolphin Experience | East End Adventures
Parrot Jungle's Garden of the Groves | The Heritage Trail | Hydroflora Gardens
Kayak Nature Tours | Paradise Cove | 
Kayak Nature Tours | Paradise Cove | Pinetree Stables
Underwater Explorers Society (UNEXSO)

One of the most outstanding natural attractions on the island is the Dolphin Experience, located at the UNEXSOcompound next toPort Lucaya Marketplace. Visitors can not only see and learn about dolphins, but swim with them, pet them, and sign up as an assistant trainer. Anyone who has ever dreamed of getting close to what is arguably the most intelligent and complex animal next to man will want to make reservations (and do so way ahead of time, because the program is VERY popular).

Kayak Nature Tours Ltd. is Freeport's most experienced kayak Eco-tour operator. We maintain the personal touch by keeping our groups small. Our trained guides are committed to your comfort and safety and cheerfully share their knowledge of local history, , flora and fauna.ecology The tour begins with a nature walk through the Lucayan National Park and Caves. Then, you kayak through the quiet waters of Gold Rock Creek, where the water is never more than waist deep. The creek is a pristine mangroveenvironment and a habitat for bird and marine life. You'll also have time to swim, snorkel and relax on beautifulGold Rock Beach, one of our most spectacular beaches. The tour price is $69 per person, which includes transportation to and from your hotel, equipment and a picnic lunch; non-kayakers are welcome to enjoy the other features of the tour at a discount. Visa and Master Cards accepted.

Located atDeadman's Reef, 15 miles from the International Bazaar in Freeport, Paradise Cove is tucked away on the southwestern shore of the island. It offers direct access to Deadman's Reef, which abounds with a myriad of marine life; and Duck Pond, which is known for its wild ducks and wetland birds, such as egrets and blue herons. Paradise Cove Beach Resort provides a snorkeling tour, complete with lunch, transportation and equipment, at $30.00. It is also accessible by public bus or rental car. The resort is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to sunset.

Considered one of the finest botanical Gardens in the Caribbean, the Garden of the Groves has more than 10,000 species of flowers, shrubs, trees, and exotic plant life. Along its shaded, winding paths are several waterfalls, exotic native birds and an old-fashioned chapel. It is also an ideal spot for those simply seeking a serene setting for quiet reflection.

The instructors and training facilities at the Underwater Explorers Society, in the Port Lucaya Marketplace, are among the finest in the world. The 'learn-to-dive' course is a bargain at $89, including all equipment, professional instruction in training pools, and a guided scuba dive on a shallow reef. UNEXSO also offers several daily wreck, shark, dolphin, and night dive trips for the experienced diver.

Grand Bahama Island is filled with natural wonders that make it a fascinating place to explore, whether on land or sea. Following are some highlights of the activities that showcase our ecological treasures.

BIKING NATURE TOUR

On this tour, you'll be able to ride an historic trail that early settlers walked; visit the ruins of one of the island's first settlements; stop along wetlands to glimpse stately Herons and Egrets; view picturesque scenery, including our pine forest and shady coppice (hard-wood forest). Plus, you'll get to visit one of the most fascinating elements of the island's geology -- an inland "blue hole."

For more information, contact Kayak Nature Tours

P.O. Box 43788

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P.O. Box F-43535

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THE HERITAGE TRAIL

Before 1955, the main transportation artery on Grand Bahama Island was the Old Freetown Road, a dirt path leading from Old Freetown in the East to Eight Mile Rock and othersettlements in the West. The road was little more than a dirt path, and after the foundation ofFreeport brought in a modern highway, the old road was abandoned and left to nature. Eventually, nature did such a good job of reclaiming it that a stretch of the road near Freetown has become one of the island's chief nature walks. Along the easy, five-mile trek are over 30 species of plants, 18 kinds of birds, 7 species of butterfly, and what remains of "The Hermitage," the oldest intact building on Grand Bahama, dating back to 1901.

For a guided tour of the road, contact Kayak Nature Tours.

P.O. Box F-41239

HYDROFLORA GARDENS

Hydroflora Gardens, located in Freeport, offers visitors a fascinating look into the science and technique of “hydroponics” – growing plants without soil. The tropical and sub-tropical flowers and plants produced on this five-acre compound are as beautiful as their growth process is interesting. Among the unusual exhibits are several of what is called "Bible" plants and a sunken garden. The Garden is open Monday to Friday 9a.m.-5:30p.m. and Saturday 9a.m.-4p.m.Guided tours and group rates are available.

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PINETREE STABLES

For a uniquely romantic experience, you might want to ride the sea horses. From stables in the heart of the city, you can ride along tree-lined trails toWilliams Town beach, where you are free to gallop along the sand and surf. The return trip, through a residential community, provides a glimpse of the Grand Bahamian way of life.

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