Discover St. Kitts

Board your comfortable air-conditioned transportation and embark on an amazing scenic journey to discover the secrets of St. Kitts. As you travel through the thriving city of Basseterre your knowledgeable driver/guide will bring to life the history and heritage of the island so have your cameras at the ready to take pictures of monumental landmarks such as the Berkeley Memorial, Independence Square and the Catholic Cathedral.
Travel along the windswept Atlantic coast through colourful villages one being Cayon, known for its cotton ginnery; past swaying sugar cane fields and in the distance, ruins of windmills and chimneys of yester year. Wow! You will feel as though you have stepped into the pages of a best seller with a visit to the prestigious and stunning Ottley’s Plantation Inn. The 18th century Great House of this magnificent Caribbean hideaway and its carefully chosen décor, exudes charm and evokes gracious plantation living. Imagine what it must have been like to live here at the height of the flourishing sugar trade. Stroll through majestic gardens, snap photos of panoramic ocean vistas, a dormant volcano and lush rainforest scenery, a perfect place to enjoy the idyllic beauty of St. Kitts. Enjoy the expert narration and insights of your taxi driver as he/she imparts local wisdom on the islands history and carefree way of life. Your next stop is the natural wonder of the ebony volcanic formations of Black Rocks where you can take in the beauty of spectacular views of the neighbouring Dutch islands of Saba and St. Eustatius. Your picturesque drive continues to Romney Manor, home of Caribelle Batik passing along the way Brimstone Hill Fortress (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) , Middle Island - the resting place of Sir Tomas Warner 1624, the first Governor of St. Kitts and Carib fertility Petroglyphs. At Romney Manor, once owned by Sam Jefferson, the great, great grandfather of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States you are invited to tour its botanical gardens renowned for its excellent collection of tropical flora, a 350 year old saman (rain) tree, orchids, palm trees and see the art of Batik printing. Depart Romney for your relaxed journey back to the port passing many historic sites such as Bloody Point where over 2000 native Carib Indians were massacred by the British and French in 1626, Clay Villa Plantation, the only estate never to profit from slavery, modern day universities, the Governor General’s residence and the War Memorial which completes your personal experience of St. Kitts.

Departures (Local Time)

9:30 AM (Hours: 3)