The Kittitian Scenic Train Experience
Historical Significance: The St Kitts Scenic Railway tour is a narrow gauge railway that was originally built in the early 20th century to transport sugarcane from the island's plantation to the sugar factory.
Scenic Route: The train follows a 30-mile circular radius around the island providing passengers with picturesque villages, stunning views of lush rainforests, views of urban and rural areas, lush landscaping of farming, and the different livestock that seem to freely roam the island.
Double decks: The train provides two levels. The upper-level has open-air seating and the bottom with air-conditioning. Passengers have the opportunity to sit inside or enjoy the fresh air and panoramic views from the top deck
Onboard Hospitality: Enjoy daiquiris and fruit punches as you take this historical journey. Listen to live Caribbean music and informative narration about the island's history and landmarks.
Rail & Bus: Combining both rail and bus allows a unique experience
Options
Scenic Train for Cruise Guest
Tour for Cruise Customers only
Fruit, Rum Punch, Daiquiris: Sweet treats
Train & Bus: Begin your tour with the train bus guides
Transportation from Port Zante: Cruise customers will be met and escorted to the awaiting train tour buses for onward transport to the train station.
Pickup included
What's included in The Kittitian Scenic Train Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
BasseterrePass-by Only
The St. Kitts Scenic Railway has become one of the best know tours on the island of St. Kitts. It's one of the most popular tours on any platform. So why not experience what it's like to hop aboard the restored and refurbished train which has been transformed into a unique sightseeing experience, offering breathtaking views of St. Kitts' natural landscapes, historic sites, and charming villages? Like any other island or country, there are always the sights of development and underdevelopment. This is what makes it interesting. One can see past, present and future development on the island. Get ready to taste crunchy potato chips, sugar cake (a local delicacy), fruit punch, and daiquiris.
St. KittsPass-by Only
Let's begin an exhilarating experience by sitting on the top open-air section of the train (the bottom is enclosed and air-conditioned). Originally built between 1912 and 1926 to deliver sugar cane from the fields to the sugar mill in Basseterre, the "Last Railway in the West Indies" now provides a fascinating way for visitors to see the island from the comfort of modern passenger train cars and sightseeing buses. As the train begins to chug out of the station you begin to be treated to stunning vistas of the island's dramatic coastline and rolling hills. As the train hugs the railway into the Northeastern coastline spectacular vistas of the ocean, surf, cliffs, and lush vegetation surround you. The train rolls across tall steel bridges spanning deep "ghuts", or canyons, and winds through small villages and farms. Dark green rainforests are skirted by rippling fields of remnant sugar cane fields with the volcanic cone of Mt. Liamuiga rising above the railway.
Mount LiamuigaPass-by Only
As the train winds its way through the island's interior, passengers will have a majestic view of Mount Liamuiga. This dormant volcano, standing at 3,792 feet (1,156m), dominates the landscape and is covered in dense rainforest.
Inclusions
- A sweet Kittitian sweet treat
- Live commentary on board with local guide
- Transportation from Port Zante Cruise Port (cruise customers)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Unlimited drinks on board train: , fruit punch, and daiquiris.
- Transportation from selected hotels
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Addtional cost from Park Hyatt $35 per person
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
If you are arriving via ship, please indicate name of ship and follow the meeting instructions: 1) Meeting time: 30 - 45 mins prior to departure 2) Enter the terminal building and walk to the exit 3) Exit the building to the first right hand turn in the area of the casino 4) Look for the handheld sign: SCENIC ESCAPE ST KITTS
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Use this ticket and redeem 30 minutes prior to departure time. Look for the Scenic Escape handheld sign in front of the MAPAU Casino.
