Top Grand Turk Nature and Wildlife Tours

Your guide is a local historian with surprising stories to share. In the 1950s and 1960s, Grand Turk played a role in historic space missions. The tour passes Waterloo, an 1815 colonial mansion and the Governor’s official residence. For nearly 300 years, Grand Turk supplied salt to a global trade network. The tour passes through Cockburn Town, a preserved colonial capital with Bermudian-style architecture, where every corner is photo-worthy. Hear about abolitionist Mary Prince and her connection to Grand Turk and the British West Indies. See some of the island’s oldest churches still standing today. Visit the Turks and Caicos Islands National Museum to learn about the Tanios/Lucayans and see the Western Hemisphere’s oldest known European shipwreck. Learn about Columbus Landing National Park and the salt flats that attract flamingos and wading birds in season. At the 1852 Grand Turk Lighthouse, enjoy Atlantic and Turks Island Passage views from the Horatio Nelson Lookout.

Escape the crowds and see a different side of Grand Turk with a guided ATV tour. Meet outside the cruise port and jump onboard your ATV. Follow your guide around historic roads, paths, and dirt trails, while learning about local history. Highlights include the Ridge Trail, Lighthouse, and North Creek Bird Watching Area.

Easily navigate Turks and Caicos in a 4- or 6-seater golf cart with this one-day rental opportunity. Rather than deal with bulky cars, zip around the island in an open-air golf cart and enjoy the wind on your face. Customize your itinerary to your interests and maximize your time on the islands with your group.

Maximize your time on Grand Turk without the stress of navigating—this guided open-air tram tour takes you to all of the highlights. Cover the island’s top locations in just a couple of hours while a guide brings local history to life. Visit key landmarks, including museums, historic churches, the old prison, and the island’s famous salt ponds. The tour finishes in Cockburn Town with time for shopping and a stop at the Grand Turk Lighthouse.

Skip the hassle of renting a normal car and rent this 4-seater golf cart to explore Grand Turk. Ride around the island in the open-air vehicle that reaches speeds of 50 mph (80 kph), giving you the freedom to go wherever you want. Rentals range from one hour to one day, depending on your needs, and include maps and brochures to aid your journey.

A golf cart is one of the best ways to get around Grand Turk. Make the most of your time on Grand Turk with a 6-seater golf cart rental for the day. Easy to drive, you can explore the island with your own itinerary, and at your own pace. Hotel pickup is included.

Book this Catamaran to get out into the waters of Grand Turk and look for whales. Your captain will know the best spots to try your luck spotting whales. Be ready to have the opportunity to get in the water with your guide to observe them even more closely, for an unforgettable experience.

Meet some of the Turks and Caicos' resident southern stingrays and go conch diving on this adventure to the uninhabited Gibbs Cay. Set out from Grand Turk on a spacious boat, enjoying the scenery and sun on the way to your destination. Stop to watch the crew dive for conch (or join in) and then anchor to see a fresh conch salad made in front of you. Once at the cay, slip in to the water and swim with the gentle local rays, learning about their biology and behavior from your captain.

Give tired legs a break and tick off lots of Grand Turk sights in a day with this golf cart rental experience. When you pick up your vehicle, receive a map, and get insider tips on the best things to see on the island. Then, set off on your adventure and explore the island’s highlights at your preferred pace.

Escape the crowds and explore Grand Turk the way you want with a full-day utility task vehicle (UTV) rental. With a roof cover for shade, seating with seat belts for four people, a spacious cargo area, and the ability to go off-road, you can go just about anywhere on the island with ease. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience. Note that a fuel surcharge applies.