Ardastra Gardens & Nassau Sightseeing

OVERVIEW

Sit back and enjoy a panoramic driving tour through Nassau with an extended stop to stroll the shaded paths of the Ardastra Gardens and Wildlife Conservation Centre. The traffic and time of day will determine the route for the drive, but you can expect to pass landmarks such as Parliament Square, the bustling Straw Market and the Governor General’s official residence. Fort Fincastle is noteworthy for its design – which resembles a paddlewheel steamboat with a huge bow – and the fact that it has never been attacked since being constructed in 1793. Ardastra Gardens offers a serene tropical ambiance in the heart of downtown. While meandering about, you will likely pass towering royal palms, tamarinds, Indian tulip trees and West Indies mahoganies. Peacocks often strut by fanning their tail feathers, bright green iguanas cling to the tree branches above and Caribbean flamingos are in abundance. Once nearly extinct, this species of flamingo is now the national bird of the Bahamas.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See Nassau in air-conditioned comfort on a driving tour through downtown.
• Hear enlightening commentary describing the capital city’s landmarks.
• Stroll the natural paths that wind through Ardastra Gardens.
• Admire the indigenous flora and observe animals in natural settings.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.