Tortola - Activities Day Trips Jost Van Dyke Jost Van Dyke 284-495-9258 Located west of Tortola, this remote island has several bars and restaurants as well as beautiful white sand beaches to spend the day. White Bay Beach is a favorite among residents of the area. To get there take the ferry from West End, Tortola. It's about a 25-minute trip. Call the Jost Van Dyke ferry service (284-494-2997) to check departure times. When visiting the island, be sure to stop by Foxy's Famous Tamarind Bar, Monday-Friday for Happy Hour (4-6pm) to hear Foxy Callwood sing. Patouche II Road Town Joe & Julie 284-494-6300 Email  patouche@surfbvi.com Website  www.patouche.com Located on Waterfront Drive, Patouche II offers personalized sailing and snorkeling trips in the British Virgin Islands. Joe and Julie are focused on providing guests with a safe, fun and educational experience. Beginners receive personal instruction and optional snorkeling tours with a marine educator. Experienced snorkelers can snorkel at their leisure. Full and half day sails available (drinks and snorkel equipment included). Guests rave about the personal service and delicious lunches served on board. Full and half day sails available (drinks, lunch and snorkel equipment included in rates). Cane Garden Bay Pleasure Boats Cane Garden Bay 284-495-9528 Cane Garden Pleasure Boats is located in beautiful Cane Garden Bay. Sample excursions include the "Tour Paradise" which makes trips to Sandy Cay, Green Cay and Jost Van Dyke. "Treasure Tours" goes to The Baths on Virgin Gorda, Cooper Island, Peter Island and the Treasure Caves. Beverages, snorkeling gear and lunch are included in the price for both of these tours. If you like to fish, ask for information on their full and half day fishing trips. Open daily. Ferry Service -- Tortola & Virgin Gorda 284-495-4495 We encourage guests staying on Tortola to visit beautiful Virgin Gorda for the day. Virgin Gorda is famous for The Baths, a collection of enormous boulder formations that form clear pools of water for excellent snorkeling and swimming. A roundtrip ticket between Tortola and Virgin Gorda costs $24 for passengers. Smith's Ferry Services offers multiple daily departures. Please call for the updated ferry schedule. History & Nature Sage Mountain National Park Sage Mountain The highest point (1,780 feet) in the Virgin Islands can be reached by hiking through beautiful Sage Mountain National Park. A primeval rainforest, Sage Mountain National Park offers breathtaking panoramic views of the islands. There are a variety of long and short trails to hike that provide a close look at the island's flora and fauna. Come here to enjoy the solitude and cool breezes. J.R. O'Neal Botanic Garden Road Town 284-494-4997 J.R. O'Neal Botanic Gardens offer a beautiful collection of flora and fauna for all to see. Visit the orchid house or small rain forest within the 3-acre lot. The gardens also have a small birdhouse with lovebirds that nibble on feed while local chickens pass outside the cage to catch remnants. Open daily. JUD Scuba and BVI Ecotours 284-495-0271 Website  www.jvdwatersports.com Guests staying on Tortola will love a day trip to Jost Van Dyke. Here they can experience a lazy day on White Bay, or enjoy the scuba and eco tour services with this local company. JUD Scuba and Ecotours offers eco-adventures and tours, scuba diving Instruction and excursions, snorkeling trips, water sports, sport fishing, and group specials. We are pleased to share with you the fabulous diving and natural beauty of Jost Van Dyke and the BVI. The company's mission is to provide guests with one-of-a-kind adventures that educate and have minimum impact on the surrounding environment. Walking & Hiking Sage Mountain National Park Sage Mountain The highest point (1,780 feet) in the Virgin Islands can be reached by hiking through beautiful Sage Mountain National Park. A primeval rainforest, Sage Mountain National Park offers breathtaking panoramic views of the islands. There are a variety of long and short trails to hike that provide a close look at the island's flora and fauna. Come here to enjoy the solitude and cool, gentle breezes. Activities, other Island Helicopters International East End, Tortola 284-499-2663 or 340-513-1217 Email  info@helicoptersbvi.com Website  www.helicoptersbvi.com Treat yourself to an incredible helicopter ride while on vacation in the islands. Operating out of Beef Island, the company offers everything from island tours to day trips and airport transfers. Interested in trying something new and different? Ask about heli golf or the use of the excellent photographic platform available on their Bell 206 Longranger Helicopter.

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