Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour: unique eco-adventure

The travellers will experience the natural beauty of the tropical paradise by the Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour through the country’s lush rainforest.

23rd of January 2024

Immerse yourself in the wonder of the Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour. (Credits: Discover Antigua Barbuda, Facebook)

Antigua and Barbuda are among the best places for a nature lover who wants to explore the paradise of rainforests. The Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour is a unique eco-tour through the country’s lush rainforest.

The travellers will experience the natural beauty of this tropical paradise. During an exhilarating journey, they may traverse a network of suspended aerial walkways high above the forest floor.

Glimpses of Antigua's Canopy tour. (Credits: Discover Antigua Barbuda, Facebook)
Glimpses of Antigua’s Canopy tour. (Credits: Discover Antigua Barbuda, Facebook)

The rush of soaring through the treetops on thrilling zip lines will grant a breathtaking birds-eye view of the diverse flora and fauna that call this rainforest home.

Further, the visitors are welcomed with a local welcome drink, and after that, the adventure begins at the Old Pump House with a walk from the side of the building to the suspension bridge that spans the canyon to the far edge.

After crossing the bridge, there is a 13-mile -zip line journey through the forest, which begins as an aerial zip crossing the canyon. There are zip lines ranging in length from 52 feet to 328 feet.

Zipline & Challenge Course

The award-winning Antigua Zipline and Challenge Course is the main highlight of an adventure’s delight. One may embark on an amazing 28-element journey through the flourishing forest high above the tree.

Zipline & Challenge Course during Canopy Tour. (Credits: Discover Antigua Barbuda, Facebook)
Zipline & Challenge Course during Canopy Tour. (Credits: Discover Antigua Barbuda, Facebook)

There is a series of ‘twelve zip lines, nine typical challenge elements, one tree house, and two suspension bridges.

Canopy Tour- 6 Ziplines

The Antigua Canopy Tour is a vibrant experience offered to people of all age groups, from 4 years old to 99 years old. After crossing the bridge, there is a 6- 6-zipline journey through the forest, which begins as one may trail to the start of aerial zips, crisscrossing the gorge.

Notably, the gorge is full of unique and interesting plants and fruits and has a definite ‘tropical’ feel.

6-zipline journey through the forest. (Credits: Discover Antigua Barbuda, Facebook)
6-zipline journey through the forest. (Credits: Discover Antigua Barbuda, Facebook)

Apart from this, this canopy tour showcases a series of large trees, including silk and cotton, which are among Antigua’s national symbols. One may witness the prominent boulders, a rock pool and shaded areas with interesting plant life and a range of wild fruits, vines, lichens and mosses.

The tour allows participants to connect with the heart of nature and experience the enchantment of Antigua’s rainforest first-hand.