I signed up for this tour while on a cruise and I found it to be a great attraction. At times I find that I am claustrophobic, but not at all on this Barbados natural attraction. The cave ceilings are quite high and riding on the tram makes the trip very comfortable. I was surprised as to how warm it was during our tour, I thought it might be cooler passing near streams and waterfalls. Also, water occasionally drips from the cave ceilings but it is not like being out in the rain. Of course, during the trip, the tram stops and you are asked to turn off your electronic or light emitting devices and then all lights are turned off. Total and utter darkness! Then the guide tells you, " Tour's over, find your way back to the entrance". This would be a nice trip for a family, the tram is comfortable and the guide and driver are very helpful and full of information about the different cave formations. The driver pointed out a very unusual feature at the bottom of the cave near a large lake and waterfall. You are going to have to find what that is for yourself by taking the tour.
We had never visited a cave before so we don't really have much to compare with, but we thought Harrison' Cave was a worthy attraction away from the sun and beach. We went early in the morning (10am tour) so we had no lines or wait. It was very pleasant, nice facilities, enjoyed our tour and thought the cave was really impressive.
Everything I have seen on line has under sold this. Well worth a visit. Friendly knowledge staff. Modern electric trams. Well thought out and organised tour. A wonderful cave with pristine formations.
There aren't that many attractions in Barbados really so this is one of the main ones and therefore worth a visit. The caves are very big by most standards of cave sites I have visited elsewhere. They are big enough to warrant a shuttle train that runs you down through the cave system and back again. While it wasn't absolutely mobbed- there was a cruise ship in and people from there going through when we arrived. e had to wait best part of an hour to start our tour and there isnt much to see really while you wait so that was a bit of a pain, once you were in though the video was a good explanation of how the island came about and the cave tour was interesting and about long enough. Not the best thing ever but worth a visit.
Harrison's Cave is the type of place that you have to visit at least once when you come to the island of Barbados. Especially considering that there really isn't much else. In my case I'm going to have to go again on my next visit to do the Walk-In Tour. You need to take a tour or a taxi to get to Harrison's which is in the middle of the island unless you're driving. For the four of us we were able to get a taxi there for $180 BDS through MHKK Tours. Our driver Katrina was an asset to have. Entrance to the cave itself via the tram tour is $60 BDS for adults.Your tour starts with a video about the island but the true gem is when you get inside. Inside of the cave was a beautiful site to see. Natural wonders are amazing. You can take pictures along the way but there are also a few points where you can get off the tram and take pictures.It's definitely worth the trip!
Loved this cave! We had no idea that Barbados wasn't a volcanic island and was pleasantly surprised that such a wonderful exhibit existed. We didn't book an excursion but went to the taxi stand just outside the cruise terminal to get someone to take us (what an experience). For $80 for two people we got a drive to take us to Harrison's Cave (he waited 2 hrs for us) and then on to Flower Forest (he waited another hour). The cave is very interesting and the tour guide is excellent ($30 per person).....the Flower Forest is nice but it should have had a lot more flowers for the $12.50 entry fee.
Arrived early for the 9.30 tram ride so as to avoid crowds. Started off with a short video and then tram ride of about 45 minutes. The guide was very informative and we were able to get off the tram half way through the tour to take photographs. Worth a visit especially on a rainy day.
Guides were great and the tour was unique and interesting. You get very wet and muddy and have a good time. Just the right amount of activity to keep you active but nothing too extreme. Went here with a group of friends while in port and we all had a great time. For the less active you can opt for the tram tour instead.
I never like attractions that remind me of those oh so boring school field trips. This was an amazing cave that was beautiful and you did learn a lot without being bored. We took the tram ride and actually our driver was more knowledgable and entertaining than the guide. At each stop, his love for the cave and for what he does just shined. He made it fun and we actually learned a lot. Took a ton of photos and will go back again on the next trip to this island.
Visited this as part of the trip called Triple Delight run by Sun Tours. Very well organised and well worth a visit. Upon arrival you go down a cliff side in a lift to the level of the cave entrance. Then you are taken in an electric 'train' through the caves - there is an opportunity to get out at certain points for photographs. Certainly worth a visit.