St. Kitts: South West Coast Van Tour
ID: GYG411195-745930
Category:
Country: St. Kitts and Nevis
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
See the best views in St. Kitts on a van tour of the island's south west coastline. Learn about the island's history and see historical sites, including Brimstone Hill Fortress.
Journey through time on a historical and picturesque tour of St. Kitts' south western coastline by van. Visit Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Fairview's Great House and Botanical Garden with your guide. Learn about the island's rich history and culture.
After your hotel or port pickup, travel through Basseterre in the comfort of your air-conditioned van. Your guide will point out important historical sites like the Berkeley Memorial, Immaculate Conception Catholic Co-Cathedral, Independence Square, and the War Memorial.
Stop at your first destination, Fairview Great House and Botanical Gardens, to stretch your legs. Here, go on a guided walk around the Great House, which is believed to have been built in 1701 by the French.
Each of the many inhabitants over the years left their mark and contributed to the unique history of the property and Botanical Gardens.
Next, head to Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was designed by British military engineers and built by enslaved Africans. It is one of the best-preserved historical fortifications in the Americas.
Finally, make your way to the Timothy Hill Overlook for 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Friar’s and Frigate Bays, and the island of Nevis.
Afterward, return to your hotel or to the port.
Highlights
- See where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea
- Visit the most famous historical sites in St. Kitts
- Tour the Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Walk through history in the Great House of the Fairview Botanical Gardens
- Sit back and relax in an air-conditioned van between locations
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place rain or shine
This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs, walk reasonable distances, and over uneven ground and cobblestoned paths or streets
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Meet your guide/driver in your hotel lobby or off your cruise at Port Zante. They will be holding a sign with your last name on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
