Departing from the pier, your scenic St. Kitts tour begins with a drive-through of quintessential Basseterre. This area is steeped in dramatic history, and its heritage, colonial architecture, ancient stone churches, and memorials will take you back in time to centuries past. See the War Memorial, a cenotaph built to recognize the St. Kitts and Nevis descendants of African slaves that fought in both World Wars, and national landmarks such as the Clock Tower and Independence Square, which was once a slave market.

Your island drive into the picturesque countryside will take you past the local Carib Brewery, egret nesting grounds, modern Universities, ruins of windmills and chimneys of yesteryear, and plantation homes. During your St. Kitts excursion, see the historic Bloody Point, where over 2000 Caribs were massacred by the British and French in 1626, on your way to Romney Manor. Romney Manor is a charming Caribbean hideaway once owned by Sam Jefferson, the great, great grandfather of Thomas Jefferson. When you arrive, you will be able to explore its delightful gardens on the edge of the rainforest. This is the perfect place to enjoy the idyllic beauty of St. Kitts. You will have approximately 30 minutes of free time to wander and admire your surroundings, or observe a short demo of batik printing.

Depart Romney Manor and continue your tour through coastal villages, as your driver/guide imparts local wisdom and insights on the carefree way of island life. Along the way, you will pass Brimstone Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is visible on the hill. Your next stops are Gibbons Hill, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea, and the approximately 70,000-year-old volcanic formation, the Black Rocks. You will make a photo stop at this amazing ebony rock formation, and take in the spectacular views of the neighboring Dutch islands of St. Eustatius and Saba, the cloud-capped dormant volcano of Mt. Liamuiga, lush mountain scenery, and the windswept Atlantic coastline.

Enjoy awesome views as you travel in air-conditioned comfort through the luxurious Frigate Bay Resort to the top of Timothy Hill, where photo opportunities abound. Witness breathtaking, panoramic vistas of the southeast peninsula, the sister island of Nevis, the pristine Caribbean Sea, and the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, before making your way back to port with a lasting impression of your memorable island excursion of St. Kitts.

The Caribbean is rich with contemporary culture, historical sites and natural beauty. This St. Kitts tour will ensure that you experience it all to the fullest. See the island’s most enamoring sites, enjoy an adventurous walk through the rainforest, and end your day relaxing on the beach.

After meeting your knowledgeable guide, begin your St. Kitts tour in Basseterre, the capital city of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The oldest town in the Eastern Caribbean, Basseterre is a small city with some of the best preserved British and French colonial architecture in the entire Caribbean. Visit Independence Square, which was once the site of a slave market and the center of the island’s commerce, and view the cathedral, courthouse, and other historic buildings. Learn about the Berekely Memorial and its unique clock faces, and view the St. Kitts National Museum.

From Basseterre, take a walk to the Fort lands area. Once a fortress, the area is now home to restaurants, unique shops and other attractions. View the Cenotaph, a tall memorial dedicated to World War I and World War II veterans. As you journey westward, learn about how ancient history blends with contemporary culture and view attractions from the island’s past as well as more modern structures. See the national hospital, the local Coca-Cola bottling company, and two off-shore universities. If you look closely, you will also see a nest of egrets tucked in among the cultural sites. Next, explore Bloody Point, the site of a massacre in 1626. Your guide will share historical facts about the tragic event where the English ambushed the native Carib people of the island.

The next stop on your journey allows you to walk through a beguiling rainforest, where you will see some of the most verdant natural foliage in the region. As you make your way down the trail, your guide will share information about the flora and fauna and point out exotic plant and animal species. Enjoy an adventurous swing from one of the many sturdy tree vines that appear along the path.

A trip to Romney Manor, home to the Caribelle Batik handicraft facility, is next on your tour. Watch as artisans create clothing designs using the ancient art form that has been handed down through the ages. Enjoy exploring botanical treasures that grow on this lush 12 acres of gardening delights, and explore the Carib petroglyphs (rock carvings/drawings) found at the nearby Wingfield Estate. Watch for some of St. Kitts’s 50,000 green vervet monkeys that are often seen playing about on the property.

Venture on to Middle Island, where you will see the first Anglican church built on St. Kitts. Tour the burial site of Sir Thomas Warner, an English explorer, and pass Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of historical, cultural and architectural significance. Stop at Gibbons Hill, a lookout point where you can see the unique phenomenon of the meeting of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. View the Black Rocks on your tour as well, an amazing sight of giant boulders that were deposited by a volcanic eruption 1800 years ago. Enjoy some complimentary refreshments here, and enjoy the panoramic views of the island’s natural beauty, stately architecture and ambling plantations.

The next leg of your journey includes a drive through the affluent Frigate Bay area, a more recently developed region with numerous modern mansions and unique contemporary architecture. View picturesque beaches and breathtaking views as you pass through this modern paradise. Make your way to Timothy Hill on the Southeast peninsula and view the nearby Nevis Island. Witness the amazing churning waters of the Atlantic Ocean on both sides of the peninsula, as well.

At the end of your journey, make your way to South Friar’s or Cockleshell beach where you can relax on the beach, go for a swim, get a massage, or enjoy any number of water and beach sports available to you. Available activities include: horseback riding, aquatic sports, jet skiing, a children’s trampoline and many more fun adventures.

There is so much to see on this Caribbean tour, a camera is a must. Bring a swimsuit and a towel as well for beach fun, and a tote bag for shopping along the way.

Your St. Kitts Island Highlights Tour is chock full of interesting sites and informative background. It begins in the capital city of Basseterre. Founded in 1627 by the French, it served as capital of the French colony. By 1639, the town had become a large, successful port and was made the capital of the entire French West Indies colony, which included the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique.

When the British took control of the island in 1727, the city was made capital of the island. On your St. Kitts Highlights tour, you will see the British influence in the Georgian architecture, cobblestone streets, and the squares and monuments.

The city of Basseterre has had a tragic history, having been destroyed repeatedly by colonial wars, fire, earthquakes, floods, riots and hurricanes. Despite this, a considerable number of well-restored buildings still exist in downtown Basseterre.

Next on your St. Kitts excursion, you will visit Caribelle Batik, set on the grounds of Romney Manor. Using ancient Indonesian methods to keep the dye from reaching the material, Caribelle has created many designs for which they have become associated. During your St. Kitts excursion, you will see the artists demonstrating the techniques while you listen to an explanation from one of the experts. Then it’s on to Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fort is a monument to the ingenuity of the British military engineers who designed it and to the skill, strength and endurance of the African slaves who built and then maintained it. It is one of the best-preserved historical fortifications in the Americas. At the fort, a video presentation on the fortress is shown. This magnificent fortress, sitting impressively atop 38 acres of limestone and sulfur composites, is the result of 100 years of slave labor and has endured many wars fought between English, French and Spanish troops for its control.

From the fortress, your St. Kitts tour will return to the pier via the Basseterre Caribbean Sea coastal road.