Family trip to Tortola with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Tortola is an adventure island. If your child is inquisitive, active and ready for new experiences, he will definitely love this place. If your child has a strong nervous system, you can go together on the Original Virgin Canopy Tour. This is quite an interesting and varied route that runs through the local mountains, where you will have to overcome several climbs together, go down on a rope from a decent height and climb over the gorge on a hinged rope bridge. Such a small camping trip can be the most memorable event for a child during his holidays on Tortola. All obstacles are overcome only with special equipment, but you will get unforgettable emotions.

Be sure to show dolphins to your child at Dolphin Discovery Tortola. Here you can not only watch the performances of these mammals but also swim with them in a fairly large pool. The child will surely enjoy communicating with these intelligent animals. Young naturalists will enjoy walking in the Sage Mountain Park, where dozens of different species of animals and birds live in the dense forest. In addition, it is quite a beautiful place where a lot of endemics grow. You can walk along Ridge Road with your child, which provides magnificent views of the coast. In addition, there are perfect conditions for cycling. Young botanists will enjoy visiting O'Neal Botanical Garden, where a lot of tropical plants grow on a relatively small area.

If your child is not afraid of heights, you can go together on a sightseeing tour on a small plane. The bird's-eye view of the island is simply stunning. The child may enjoy a trip to the neighbouring Islands of the archipelago. For example, Yost van Dyke is an island, where the child can see dolphins in their natural habitat and many species of migratory birds. Anegada should appeal to young divers and snorkelers. Here is not only the most beautiful coral reef but also a real cemetery of pirate ships: they sank in the area of the island more than two hundred years ago. Young divers will love Rhone National Marine Park. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

However, Tortola itself is also a perfect place for water activities. A child can be trained in diving if he is already eight years old, or try swimming in a mask on the local, rather deserted beaches with clear water. Even the smallest children can try snorkelling. Cane Garden Bay will interest young surfers, Brewers Bay will appeal to those who are looking for a private secluded place, and Long Bay Beach is nice for children who love to spend time in the company of children of the same age. You can rent all the necessary equipment for surfing, diving, snorkelling and fishing on Nanny Cay Beach, where your child can also play on a football and volleyball court. Moreover, your child can learn to play true English cricket on Tortola Island.

Be sure to visit the Folk Museum in Road Town with your child. There is remained a considerable number of artefacts that once belonged to the indigenous population, which may be interesting even to the baby. If the child wants to learn more about the life and customs of the local population, you can visit the Crafts Alive village together. Here the islanders are engaged in the same national crafts as a few hundred years ago. The child can look at the process of making wicker utensils, dolls and objects from rattan. If your child is interested in war and old fortresses, you can show him George Fort and Charlotte Fort, which are relatively well preserved. Fort Burt, renovated in the mid-20th century, now houses a hotel that can only be viewed from the outside.

Don’t miss the chance to visit Josias Bay with your family. This is a relatively well-preserved example of colonial architecture. Here the child will have a chance to see the living conditions of the plantation owners and their workers in the 18th and 19th centuries. There is a gallery in one of the buildings of the former sugar cane plantation, where young artists will find interesting objects. You can just walk through the streets of Road Town with your child, which have not changed too much over the past three centuries. Here is the old government building, which is the residence of the administration of the island since the founding of the city. The child may also be interested in Mount health's Wind Mill - a mill built in the 18th century.