Botanical Gardens & Pedro St James in Grand Cayman
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Enjoy a relaxed tour exploring Grand Cayman’s nature and history. Visit the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park to see vibrant tropical gardens, native wildlife, and the endangered Blue Iguana. Then step back in time at Pedro St. James Castle, the oldest stone building in the Cayman Islands, featuring restored rooms, ocean views, and an informative multimedia presentation. A perfect blend of culture, heritage, and natural beauty.
Your experience
Stop 1
Enjoy a leisurely walk through colorful gardens, botanic, lake and nature displays. Stroll through Heritage Garden, enjoy the Tea House with its panoramic views, and the lake area which forms a natural habitat for the Cayman Blue Iguana and breeding ground for a variety of rare aquatic birds and animals native to the Caribbean. When Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II opened Grand Cayman’s Botanic Park in 1994, only the Woodland Trail was complete.In the ensuing years, the grounds have grown and developed into the full fledged world-class facility that is operating today. THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II BOTANIC PARK IS A UNIQUE BLEND OF NATURAL BEAUTY, CULTURE AND HISTORY. Enjoy the simple elegance of a traditional Caymanian garden with the startling beauty of an exotic floral display. Spend an hour or two… or a full day! One thing is certain, each of our visitors will leave with a greater appreciation for the delicate balance of nature and the dedicated care in it’s preservation.
Stop 2
Discover the unique heritage and culture of Cayman via this lovingly restored window into the 18th century that’s only a 20-minute drive from George Town. At a time in the Cayman Islands when most people lived in tiny, thatch-covered houses, a wealthy Englishman, using slave labour from Jamaica, created an astonishing 3-storey building called Pedro St. James. In the 1990s, the Government of the Cayman Islands purchased Pedro St. James and painstakingly restored the Great House to the splendor of its 18th century heritage. Today, visitors can stroll through the imposing edifice with its period furniture and authentic artifacts to experience what life was like so long ago in Cayman’s history.
What’s included
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Carbonated beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
Meeting and pickup
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Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infant seats are available on advance request at extra cost. Please inform us at the time of booking if you require an infant seat.
Cancellation policy
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