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Discover everything St. Kitts has to offer on a guided motorized tour of the island. Relax with a glass of rum at Wingfield Plantation, see the city of Basseterre, and explore Romney Manor's botanical gardens. Meet your tour guide in front of MauPau Casino, right next to the cruise port. Board your van or open-air safari truck and head off for a tour of the island. Tour around the capital city of Basseterre before making your way to the eastern end of the island. Stop at Wingfield Plantation, and quench your thirst with a complimentary rum drink. Head to Romney Manor and explore the grounds of this 18th-century site, transformed into one of St. Kitts' most stunning botanical gardens. Continue to Frigate Bay and stop off at the iconic Timothy Hill. Marvel at the vast expanse of water, with the Atlantic Ocean on your right and the Caribbean Sea on your left. If you wish, enjoy about 1.5 hours to relax on the beach at Frigate Bay before returning to Basseterre.

Enjoy a tour around the historic capital of Basseterre, before journeying along the coastal countryside to the most beautiful plantations on the island, Romney Manor, home of Caravel Batik. The first stop on this sightseeing tour of St. Kitts takes you to Timothy Hill for a breathtaking panoramic view of both Frigate Bay and the South East Peninsula where you see both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea running parallel to each other! It's a breathtaking panoramic view that's second to none.  Continue on your tour with a visit to Friars Bay (Carambola Beach Club) which is your guide's first choice for the beach portion of this St. Kitts tour. Activities at the beach include water sports such as snorkeling, water skiing, sailing, and much more. For those who just want to sit back and relax, all the amenities are available at the beach, bathrooms, change rooms, beach chairs, umbrellas, restaurants, beach bars, and much, much more.

Disembark from your cruise ship and get picked up right at the port to head to the railway station. Climb aboard the renowned St. Kitts Scenic Railway, originally built between 1912 and 1926 to deliver sugar cane from the fields to the sugar mill in Basseterre. Enjoy sugar cake (a local delicacy), fruit punch, and daiquiris as you take in the local landscapes. Travel along the northeastern coastline of the island to come across spectacular vistas of the ocean, surf, cliffs, and lush vegetation surrounding you. Cross tall steel bridges spanning deep canyons and make your way through small villages and farms. See dark green rainforests skirted by rippling fields of sugar cane, with the volcanic cone of Mt. Liamuiga rising above the railway. Allow your guide to point out all the sights as the train passes old sugar cane estates with abandoned windmills and chimneys. Admire St. Paul's Village, home of St. Kitts's first national hero Sir. Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw. Discover Brimstone Hill Fortress and Old Road Town, where Sir Thomas Warner, founder of the English colony on St. Kitts is buried. Switch to a spacious bus to complete a full circle around the island before driving back to the port.

The tour begins with pickup from the cruise terminal before a drive through the historical section of the St. Kitts capital Basseterre. Enrich your cultural experience with historical knowledge as your local guide provides an introduction to the city, founded in 1627 by French settlers. See the Independence Square where slaves were sold and Basseterre's churches. On leaving the city, stop at Romney Manor, formerly owned by Captain Samuel Jefferson, great-great-grandfather of Thomas Jefferson. Romney Manor is 25 acres of lush, tropical gardens, now home to the Caribelle Batik workshop and boutique. Next, enjoy the stunning views of mountains, valleys, and neighboring islands at the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, 800 feet above sea level. The tour then turns eastward toward the third destination: Timothy Hill, the gateway to the Southeast Peninsula. Take in a panoramic view of St. Kitts' sister isle Nevis and the majestic backdrop of the Frigate Bay valley before relaxing at the nearby Carambola Beach.

Embark on a tour of St. Kitts from Basseterre. Relax on board an air-conditioned bus and visit the Romney Manor Sugar Plantation, the Timothy Hill lookout, and the UNESCO-listed Brimstone Hill Fortress. Be picked up from your chosen location in Basseterre and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned van. Take in the views of the city as you pass important landmarks, including the Berkley Memorial (The Circus), Independence Square, and The War Memorial. Head westward until you reach the Romney Manor Sugar Plantation. Explore what was once owned by the great, great, grandfather of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. Continue on to the Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO world heritage site and the British Military Head Quarters of the 17th and 18th centuries. Learn the complicated history behind this imposing fortress and admire the views over the Caribbean seas. Then, travel east on the F.T. Williams Highway to the Frigate Bay Area. Explore this glamorous resort area with paradise beaches and bustling restaurants. Ride along the southeast peninsula with views of Timothy Hill, Nevis, and the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean can be seen.

Have a memorable experience with nature. Witness one of the oldest and historically wealthiest sugar plantation on the island of St. Kitts. Just a short walk away from being fully covered by the thick tropical canopy that shows the beauty of the rain forest. Take a walk into the Wing Field river which is filled with volcanic rocks and occasional flowing of fresh spring water. On this tour your senses will be soothed by the cool humid tropical air on your skin, while your mind relaxes with the sound of the sound of nature's tranquility and your vision filled with flora and fauna and all this with a knowledgeable local guide.

Discover the highlights of the island of St. Kitts on this tour from Basseterre. Drive past the important historical locations in Basseterre. Spend some free time on South Friars Beach and view a 400 year-old Saman tree.  Be picked up from Port Zante or from your accommodation in Basseterre. Sit back and relax as your driver points out the historical highlights in Basseterre. Drive by the Berkeley Memorial, Immaculate Conception Catholic Co-Cathedral, Independence Square, and the War Memorial. Arrive at Romney Manor which dates back to the 1600s and was once owned by the family of Thomas Jefferson. Take a walk to the largest living organism in St. Kitts, a 400-year-old Saman tree. View the adjacent Wingfield Estate and the Wingfield watershed. Learn about the batik fabric that is produced at Romney Manor. Pass by Bloody Point on the way to the Brimstone Hill Fortress. Have the chance to purchase entrance to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Brimstone Hill Fortress. Finally, have some free time at South Friars Beach to relax on the beach, swim, or snorkel. Return to Port Zante or your accommodation in Basseterre at the end of your tour.

Explore the island of St. Kitts with your family and friends while enjoy some cold beers. Visit the island’s key landmarks like the National Museum, Independence Square, Wingfield Plantation, the Botanical Gardens at Romney Manor, and much more. Discover natural landmarks like the Black Rocks area and admire the panoramic views of the island and surrounding seas at Timothy Hill. After taking in the sights of St. Kitts you can relax on the beach and unwind as the cool Caribbean breeze and sun fill your remaining time with memorable pictures and time. Addition Fee for entrance at Brimestone Hill - $15usd

Enjoy a half-day scenic drive around St. Kitts to soak up the Caribbean atmosphere of the paradise island, and discover some of the highlights, such as the Caribelle Batik factory, Brimstone Hill fortress, and Black Rocks. The tour operates on a daily basis, with most people preferring to take it early in the week to gain some first-hand knowledge of the island. Departing at 10:00 with a trip through Basseterre city, take the scenic coastal road out to Romney Manor, home of the Caribelle Batik factory at Old Road. Then it’s on to Brimstone Hill, now a U.N.E.S.C.O World Heritage Site, and admire the fortress that helps tell of the Spanish, French, English, American, Dutch, Amerindian, Carib, and Arawak history of St. Kitts. Continue past Dieppe Bay to see where the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea meet at the Black Rocks. Rich in history, architecture, and culture, this is one of the first tours you should take after your arrival on St. Kitts.

Discover the island of St Kitts in the company of a local expert and see some of the main landmarks in just one day. Embark on a journey through iconic sites, natural landscapes, and breathtaking beaches, as you uncover the history of this famous island. Depart from your hotel in Basseterre or cruise ship port and get to know the area, including spots like the Berkeley Memorial, Independence Square, and the War Memorial. Get a glimpse into the daily life of Kittitians, before moving on to the Romney Manor Sugar Plantation, where you'll hear about its history of slavery. After that, stop at the Brimstone Hill Fortress, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and was also the British military headquarters during the 17th and 18th centuries. Visit also black rocks where remains of our last volcanic eruption can be seen. Travel through the Frigate Bay area, home to the island's best beaches, resorts, a golf course, and various restaurants. While driving down the main road, enjoy amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea from Timothy Hill, and, on a clear day, gaze at the sister island of Nevis from afar.