MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (March 2006) – Chukka Caribbean Adventures has launched a new tour operation on Grand Turk, the capital island of the Turks & Caicos Islands. This is the sixth Chukka outpost in the region including Belize, The Bahamas and their award winning operations in Jamaica.

Thirty thoroughbred horses, five trail-ride guides and four drivers from Jamaica, dune buggies from Peru and monster Ford F250s ushered in the arrival of Chukka Caribbean’s unique brand of land-based adventure to the island, and laid the groundwork for this new venture’s three soft-adventure tours: Chukka’s signature “Horseback Ride ‘N Swim,” the “4x4 Safari,” and brand new “Dune Buggy Safari.”

“We are very excited to launch this venture in the Turks & Caicos Islands at a time when this extraordinary destination has come into its own,” says Danny Melville, founder and chairman. “Development of the new Grand Turk Cruise Center presented an opportunity for the Chukka team to fill a need for new leisure tours and activities.  Our new operation in Grand Turk, in conjunction with local partner Ervine Quelch, offers another wonderful chance for Chukka Caribbean Adventures to showcase the nature of the region with our soft-adventure tours. And as with all of our tours, respect for the island resources and trust and safety of our customers are our top priorities.”

The Horseback Ride ‘n' Swim will take riders along Grand Turk’s Northeast Ridge for a spectacular view of the Atlantic coast ending with a refreshing swim for horse and rider in the sapphire waters. The “4x4 Safari” explores the historic capital city of Cockburn and passes by the historic salt flats where pink flamingos and wild horses will give visitors an appreciation of this small island’s natural beauty. Marl tracks along the beach and rock coastline and dramatic vistas on the high northern cliffs provide the perfect course for the “Dune Buggy Safari.”

In addition to their expansion to Grand Turk Island, Chukka Caribbean Adventures has also made a splash with the creation of the Jamaica Dogsled Team. Chris Blackwell’s Palm Pictures has acquired the worldwide rights to “Sun Dogs” documentary feature chronicling the struggle and adventure of the founding the Team. Training is currently under way at the Chukka Cove Farm in Ocho Rios in preparation for a unique dogsled tour experience to be offered by Chukka Caribbean Adventures this summer in Jamaica