Grand Turk Island is one of the eight islands and numerous keys that make up the British Overseas Territory Turks and Caicos. Situated in the Caribbean and only a little over 600 miles from Miami, Turks and Caicos is a dream destination pegged as one of Caribbean’s undiscovered territories.
Tourist are drawn to picture white sand beaches, azure water, a beautiful climate, wild animals, adventure activities, partying to reggae music, the outstanding hospitality of the people – the surprises here are just amazing! While on Grand Turk Island, you can go swimming at the magnificent warm beaches, as well as enjoy various fun outdoor activities that all add up to a perfect vacation.
Diving
Diving is Grand Turk’s best attraction because of its unparalleled, world class, dramatic ocean wall. Aside from the wall, another diving site and attraction is a shipwreck for you to explore. It is most common for visitors to undertake day diving however, the fantastic underwater scene on this island should not be missed at night, so try their night dives too. You will be amazed at the colors of the marine creatures while they illuminate underwater. If diving is too much for you, you can snorkel and experience Grand Turk’s reefs teeming with multitude of colorful fishes.
Horseback Ride and Swim
Horseback riding may be something you have done perhaps more than once before, but give it another chance here in Grand Turk. If you think you will go in for the swim in this adventure, you are not wrong, but with this adventure you will with the horse. Your horse will be unsaddled to get them ready for the swim, and you will be on the water pad with a halter while riding into and out of the sea – truly a unique adventure memory to take home.
Dune Buggy Safari
If you are addicted to rough driving adventure, hop on any of a number of dune buggies at CHUKKA, an adventure company providing some of the most exciting tours in Grand Turk, as well as in other Caribbean countries/territories. These dune buggies are specially designed tubular frame, built for sand, four-wheelers.
Your buggy safari will begin with a drive through the narrow track that outlines the rocky beach around the island until you reach the south-east side. From there, you may trek a bit until you position for an excellent view of the uninhabited islands around like the Gibb’s Cay.
If you have time, visiting Gibb’s Cay gives you the chance to experience a unique close encounter with sting rays and get the chance to feed them. Hop back in your buggy and make your way to Cockburn town which is Turks and Caicos capital. On the way, you will pass by interesting ponds called the Salinas which are actually salt ponds.
Brace yourself on your way back from the capital as you might just chance upon the famous pink flamingos raking the Salinas of shrimps and other crustaceans. If luck’s still on your side you might come across some of the island’s indigenous horses that wander around freely.
Finally as you make your way to the Northern most tip of the island, you’ll pass by a ships’ anchorage used during hurricanes. If you walk down from the tip of the island through the cliffs, you might just be able to see the migrant humpback whales.
Grand Turk Island makes for a perfect Caribbean vacation for those who love beaches and water activities and those who love adrenalin pumping activities. Make it part of your future vacation plans.
