Basseterre Exotic Island Tour: Private Scenic Tropical Adventure in St. Kitts

Embark on a private scenic tropical adventure in St. Kitts with our exclusive Basseterre Exotic Island Tour. Discover lush landscapes, indigenous green monkeys, historical sites, and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the enchanting town of Basseterre, the capital of the stunning island of St. Kitts.

This adventure provides an opportunity to explore some of the island’s most iconic landmarks, such as Caribelle Batik, renowned for its breathtaking gardens and historical artifacts, while immersing yourself in the authentic Kittitian lifestyle.

The tour begins with a comfortable, air-conditioned drive through historic Basseterre, showcasing old fort ruins, grand church buildings, and the picturesque Independence Square. The journey continues westward, passing the egrets’ nesting site, a paradise for bird watchers, and onward to Bloody Point.

Our next stop is Caribelle Batik, a beautifully restored old plantation house. Spend 45 minutes exploring the Lipstick Tree, Ginger Lilies, and other unique flora and fauna, followed by a 15-minute stroll through the lush, verdant Rain Forest. Experience nature at its finest, with green monkeys and a variety of birds and animals awaiting your discovery.

The tour proceeds with a 45-minute visit to the internationally acclaimed Brimstone Hill National Fortress, dating back to the eighteenth century and meticulously preserved.

Next, we head to Black Rocks, where majestic igneous rocks, formed from the 2,000-year-old Mount Liamuiga volcanic eruption, stand proudly in the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a scenic drive through the eastern countryside of Saddlers, Tabernacle, Cayon, and Conaree before returning to the cruise terminal at Port Zante.

Points of Interest

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What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Live commentary on board
  • Time for lunch (at own expense)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive, private exploration of the verdant tropical paradise, St. Kitts. Immerse yourself in an island rich in historical significance. Amazing landscapes, native green monkeys, hospitable locals, and monumental historical landmarks are all part of this journey. Visit the renowned Caribelle Batik with its globally celebrated botanical gardens. Next, head towards Brimstone Hill National Fortress, the most well-preserved barracks in the West. Finally, gaze upon the exquisite view of the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea from the notable Timothy Hill, offering one panoramic spectacle.

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
Location
Port Zante
I will be standing in front of the Smoke and Booze Store in Port Zante holding a red sign that says "V&J Tours" The Store is about a two minute walk from the Arrivals Hall or you can ask anyone in uniform to point it out to you
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jennifer_g
Feb 25, 2024
A+ - Our driver Michael aka Mikey was the most knowledgeable guide we have ever had. The history lessons and tour of the city was very good. Highly recommend this excursion.
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Stevejacobovitz
Aug 1, 2023
Tour guide was outstanding! - Dujan was an amazing tour guide and was extremely helpful and friendly. He was very accomodating to all of our requests. He even picked us up as a taxi another day and gave us fresh mangos as a thank you. Would absolutely recommend for anyone.
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Vecolvin
Apr 12, 2023
Gorgeous Views - Our guide Dujohn(sp?) and his wife, Jocilynn, were exceptional tour guides. We explored the island a bit years ago but were able to see so much more on this trip as Dujohn let us decide on a few stops. You should opt to go to the fort as this is where you will have some of the best views and photos! Book this tour with Dujohn and you will not be disappointed.
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Drew
Mar 13, 2020
Great Tour would recommend to anyone - This was a great tour. My wife and I were the only two on the tour and the operator customized the tour to meet our needs, so we could see exactly what we wanted. Unlike most tours we were able to spend as much time as we wanted in each location. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone going to St. Kitts
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Cynthia_b
Jan 9, 2020
Great tour - Thoroughly enjoyed this whole tour. Our guide/owner from VJ Tours was very friendly & informative about the area. Told us a lot about the history of St. Kitts and we saw & learned things we didn't get to see before. Even though it was just my husband & myself she was on time (even before we got to the meeting point) Would travel with her again anytime.
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Mrbill33000
Jun 18, 2019
She's awesome. - Verona was our guide and she was great. She hit up every place I had on my list with plenty of time to have a beach break. She timed every stop so we could manage to get it all in. She knows the island very well. Its a long way around the island so be ready for a ride. I will def use her again on my next port stop. Thanks Verona.
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Larry
Mar 10, 2019
V&J Tour - Our driver Verona was extremely knowledgeable of all of the island's attractions and history. Her van was comfortable & extremely clean. We saw sights with her that were not covered by the train tour. The rain forest, churches, forts and more were enjoyable. We even got a close up of the black beaches along with the history of the slave trade and exactly where the ships landed. We also toured a very special church where we learned the history of the pastor who wrote Amazing Grace in 1776. I highly recommend her services for anyone going to St Kitts.
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Mary
Apr 4, 2018
The trip was excellent. Better than... - <p>The trip was excellent. Better than the ship trips. The guide was very nice and took us all around the island. Never fully understood why we did not go to the batik factory. She went to busy places early in the morning so we avoided the crowds. Very knowledgeable and clearly spoken English.</p>
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Laura_c
Jan 5, 2020
Exotic island tour from Basseterre, st. Kitts - Our guide turist came very late have an hour late,without any communication to the place where we had to meet. Other guide turist tried to communicate without any luck. We were worry that this tour was a scheme.Make personal calls during our trip while we were with her on the car. Not to proffessional.
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Bruce
Oct 31, 2018
Guided Tours Are a Waste - If you are planning a trip to St Kitts, touring the island is a must, but the professional tours are a waste of time and money. The van in whcih we toured had small, dirty windows. We could not see out of the van at buildings or tall monuments. What was worse, the driver breezed by land marks and buildings and before we could look out, we were gone. TIP: Hire a taxi to take you on a tour of the island. Executive Taxi run by Raphael Jacob provided an excellent experience. The dirivers were knowledgeable and stopped for as long as you liked to get out and take pictures.
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