While the British Virgin Islands is renowned for its white-sand beaches, the destination has so much to offer beyond the shoreline for travelers. From hiking trails and lush landscapes to thrilling watersports and time for relaxation, the BVI has endless ways to explore and connect with the islands.
With plenty of activities beyond the beaches, there’s something for every type of vacationer. Thrill-seekers can zip above the island of Tortola with Original Virgin Canopy Tours or hop on an ATV and explore the terrain of Jost Van Dyke with Salt Life Adventures. For a slower pace, Hike BVI offers guided treks through spectacular scenery, with hikes at national parks and to stunning lookout spots. BVI Eco-Tours offers guided bird watching, island tours and other immersive nature experiences. Travelers can also kayak and paddleboard through the mangroves of Beef Island with Magic Mangroves Paddle, where turtles, stingrays and baby sharks glide under the surface.
For those ready to trade the beach for open water, the BVI’s blue seas offer ways to dive into adventure. With a multitude of water sports to enjoy, visitors can tap into their adventurous spirit with activities like wakeboarding, kite surfing, kayaking and even surfing, with expert outfitters like Sealingo Watersports, Blue Rush Water Sports and more. Scuba diving and snorkeling remain among the destination’s top attractions, with world-class dive operators such as Sunchaser Scuba, Dive BVI and Jost Van Dyke Scuba guiding visitors through some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean. Witness the thriving marine life and descend down to the legendary ship wrecks beneath the surface like Sharkplaneo, RMS Rhone or Wreck Alley. A true once-in-a-lifetime dive experience, visitors are encouraged to venture under the surface and explore.
With so much to do in the BVI, the beaches are truly just the beginning of this quintessential Caribbean destination.
