🌅 What to do in the British Virgin Islands on extra days
Personalized ideas for every type of traveler
The British Virgin Islands offer much more than perfect bays and turquoise waters. With one or more extra days, you can discover the green and authentic heart of these islands: nature trails, quiet beaches, Caribbean culture, and local flavors. A way to experience the BVI beyond the boat, exploring their deepest soul.
🧗♂️ For sports enthusiasts and outdoor lovers
The BVI are perfect for those who love to stay active even on land: scenic hikes, caves, waterfalls, and nature adventures.
Hiking at Gorda Peak National Park (Virgin Gorda)
A trail through the tropical forest to the highest point of the island, with panoramic views of the coast and nearby islands.
Excursion to the Baths (Virgin Gorda)
A natural maze of giant granite boulders, tunnels, and natural pools. To be explored by walking between rocks and sand.
Walk at Sage Mountain National Park (Tortola)
The highest park in the BVI: cooler climate, lush vegetation, and perfect trails for breathing fresh air away from the sea.
🌸 For those seeking tranquility and relaxation
Even in the most well-known places, the British Virgin Islands offer deserted beaches, green corners, and tropical silences ideal for recharging.
Morning relaxation at Smuggler's Cove or Long Bay (Tortola)
Wide, uncrowded beaches, ideal for swimming, reading, or simply walking along the shoreline in peace.
Spa treatments or massages with a sea view (Virgin Gorda or Tortola)
Resorts and holistic centers offer massages with local natural oils, yoga, and relaxing treatments with ocean views.
Sunset walk along Cane Garden Bay
An iconic yet relaxed place, perfect for ending the day with a cocktail and the golden light descending on the water.
🖼️ For art, history, and culture enthusiasts
The BVI hold a little-known but rich cultural heritage: among colonial remains, plantations, music, and local art.
Visit to Callwood Rum Distillery (Tortola)
One of the oldest operating distilleries in the Caribbean. Still active, it offers a small immersion in the history of local rum.
Virgin Islands History Museum (Virgin Islands Folk Museum – Road Town)
A compact but interesting museum with artifacts, photographs, and objects that tell the African, colonial, and Caribbean history of the BVI.
Craft workshops and local galleries (Tortola or Anegada)
From paintings to batik, to wood and shell crafts: local art tells the slow and colorful rhythm of the islands.
🍷 For those who love food and authentic experiences
The cuisine of the BVI is a tasty mix of Caribbean traditions, fresh fish, and tropical ingredients. Perfect for those who love to eat local.
Dinner in family-run restaurants or "roadside BBQ" (Tortola or Virgin Gorda)
Try dishes like goat stew, grilled fish with jerk sauce, roti, and sides of fried fruit. Genuine and unpretentious atmosphere.
Try fungi with saltfish or Johnny Cakes
Symbolic dishes of the BVI's Creole culinary tradition. Tasty, simple, and proudly served everywhere.
Street food, music, and rum at small local festivals (if you happen to be there at the right time)
Many villages organize evenings with homemade cuisine, live music, and local dances. A great opportunity to get into the island spirit.
