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Harrison's Cave
In the heart of Barbados’s interior, a vast cave system lies hidden beneath the ground – a true natural gem. Harrison's Cave are beautiful stalactite caves with small lakes, which you can admire from a guided train ride.
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The caves were discovered in the 18th century, but were not fully explored and opened to the public until the 1980s.
The main route for the public runs through the wide Boyce Tunnel, which leads you into the 15-metre-high Great Hall, the largest chamber in the Harrison's Cave. From there, the cave system continues through further passages up to 2.5 km long, most of which are inaccessible.
Tourists are transported through the caves by a small electric train with open carriages, making a visit to the caves suitable even for travellers who are less physically fit.
Admission and opening hours
The caves are open every day and can only be visited with a guide. Tours start every 20 minutes and take around 40 minutes.
The first tour starts at 9.20 am, the last at 3.00 pm, and you can book your place in advance online via the cave operator’s website,chukka.com. However, you must arrive 30 minutes before the tour starts to go through the safety briefing and collect your helmets.
Admission costs 130 bbd or 65 usd; payment can be made in either currency or by card.
The admission fee also includes a guide.
Getting there Harrison's Cave
The cave is located in the centre of the island and is best reached by car. There is a large free car park on site, and it is a 13 km drive from Bridgetown; see google.com/maps.
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A taxi is also a convenient option, but given its location in the centre of the island, fares will be quite high:
- Bridgetown cruise ship terminal: approx. 100 usd
- Barbados Airport: approx. 75 usd
Although buses do not go right up to the cave, the nearest stop is just 700 metres from the entrance (location on the map). The following routes pass through here:
- Bus 4 from Bridgetown (Princess Alice Terminal) and Belleplaine approx. once an hour
- Bus 4A from Bridgetown (Princess Alice Terminal) approx. once an hour
- Minibus 57 from Bridgetown (Cheapside Terminal) at irregular intervals
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Does the $30 US entrance fee for the cave include a guide? Also, do you have any idea of the approximate cost of a return taxi journey from the cruise terminal? Thank you very much
I’ve updated the price list. It looks like the cheapest admission at the moment is 65 USD. And yes, that includes a guide (you cannot enter the cave without a guide).
A taxi from the harbour will cost around 200 USD (there and back in total).