Tour St. Kitts A Scenic Experience
Stunning Natural Beauty: St. Kitts is known for its breathtaking natural landscapes, including lush rainforests, volcanic peaks, and pristine beaches. The Scenic Escape tour takes you on a journey through these diverse landscapes providing panoramic views of the island's beauty.
Panoramic Views: The tour is designed to showcase the best viewpoints on the island. Snacks included.
Historic Sites: St Kitts has a rich history and the tour incorporates visits to historical sites. These may include ancient sugar plantations, colonial-era ruins, or the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brimstone Hill offering a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Local Knowledge and Commentary: To enhance the experience, the tour guides provide insightful commentary about the island's history, culture, and natural environment. They offer unique insights into local traditions, folklore, and the significance of the sites you visit making the tour both educational and immersive.
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Tour St. Kitts A Scenic Experience
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What's included in Tour St. Kitts A Scenic Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Circus
Prepare yourself as you begin your historical journey from your hotel or the cruise port. Our tour begins upon arrival into Basseterre the city with an informative drive around the city for approximately 45 minutes. Basseterre: As the capital city of St. Kitts, Basseterre is home to several historical landmarks. Independence Square, formerly known as Pall Mall Square, is the heart of the city the Berkeley Memorial Tower Clock, and the St. George's Anglican Church. The Circus, a roundabout modeled after London's Piccadilly Circus was created after a fire destroyed the east of West Independence Square on July 4th, 1867. When Basseterre was rebuilt it was decided to widen the streets and design this roundabout for the ease of movement of fire trucks to avoid a reoccurrence. A clock monument featuring clocks and water fountains was erected and dedicated to a well-known legislator Thomas Berkeley in 1883. The tour guide will pause for 10 minutes at the Circus Clock.
Independence SquarePass-by Only
Independence Square; formerly Pall Mall Square, was renamed on the 19th of September 1983 to commemorate the birth of the new nation of St. Christopher and Nevis. Its layout was designed to look like a Union Jack and the streets and houses surrounding it once dated to the mid-eighteenth century. Time and the environment have damaged or destroyed many of them. St Theresa Catholic Church CO-CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION is an ornate church constructed out of grey stone. In the early years of the French occupation of St. Kitts, the Jesuits built a Roman Catholic Church and dedicated it to Our Lady, Notre Dame. It was burned in 1706 during the Anglo-French war and rebuilt later as St. Georges Anglican Church. In 1713 the English forbade public worship of the Catholic religion in St. Kitts. Wealthy Catholic families erected cupolas on the tops of their houses as a sign for other Catholics to come and worship. Only two such buildings remain in Basseterre both on Liverpool Row.
St. George's Anglican ChurchPass-by Only
ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH is the largest church in Basseterre. It stands at the head of Church Street and resembles an English parish church in style. The outer walls are of heavy andesite rock and the roof is covered in slate. In 1635, at the request of the directors of the Company of the Isles of America, the Provincial of the Capuchin Friars of Normandy assigned three men, Fathers Jerome, Marc and Pacifique de Provins to care for the spiritual needs of the French colonists and to attempt the conversion of the small Kalinago population that remained on the island after the massacre of 1627. In Basseterre they erected a place of worship which Rochefort describes as a fair Church able to contain a very great Congregation The Friars also had churches in Cayon and Capisterre but in 1646, Governor De Poincy felt that they were taking sides against him and ordered them to leave the colony. He replaced them with the Jesuits. In 1672 they built a church which they called Notre Dame
Inclusions
- Brimstone Hill & Caribelle Batik Entrance Fees
- Cruise Ship Port Pick up
- Stop at Timothy Hill
- Water
- Hotels transportation (selected hotel)
- Package snacks (chips, dried fruit & nut)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Additional cost from Park Hyatt US$30 per person
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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
Cruise customers 1) When booking list the name of the cruise ship 2) Upon arrival: Walk directly from the cruise ship into the terminal building (with arches) 3) Exit the terminal building to the right side (East) 4) Wait outside of the MaPau Casino (right side of the terminal building 5) Look for the handheld sign: Scenic Escape St. Kitts Your guide will be wearing a red, gold, or green polo shirt Hotel Customers 1) When booking indicate the name of the hotel 2) Reconfirm the tour and time by calling, emailing, or messaging on Whatsapp 3) Rep can arrange transportation at an additional cost for hotels outside of the Frigate Bay zone if required
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Ticket Redemption
Hotel guests Please indicate the name of the hotel at the time of booking Reconfirm your tour and hotel prior to the tour's date Wait at the entrance of hotel for the tour Rep Cruise ship customers: Walk directly from ship to the terminal building with arches Exit the terminal and turn right Look for the MaPau building (Casino) Look for the handheld sign Scenic Escape per Logo on your tour voucher Rep will be wearing any of the three colours (green, gold, red)
