Top Things to do in St. Kitts
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis
Lush and luxuriant, the exotic tropical island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis is a romantic paradise. St. Kitts' wonderful beaches remain relatively crowd-free, and nature lovers delight in seeing lava formations, tropical forest and lagoons and underwater marvels while snorkeling or diving. Among more than 200 historical sites, former plantation homes now offer elegant accommodation. Eco-rambles, bio-tours and climbing are Nevis attractions. Rent cars or mopeds on-island and catch ferries between the two.
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1. Dos D'Anse Pond
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
A peaceful mountain pond nestled among tropical trees and flowers.
Reviewed By Allabouthiking
This is a very strenuous hike, made even more so because it’s almost impossible to reach the parking area in anything but a 4x4. We had to park and walk about 2km ( uphill) to get to the trail. The directions are great but the trail entrance is almost completely grown over so it took awhile to find. Once you are on the trail, there are lots of markers. My friend and I are in our fifties and experienced hikers but this hike is quite the challenge. It took us about 2 1/2 hours to reach the gut for the final climb. Leave early in the morning so as not to be climbing the gut at noon. Hiking boots and polls definitely a must. Glad we did it!!
2. Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,597 reviews
The 'Gibraltar of the West Indies', this massive fortress on a limestone hilltop rises nearly 800 feet above sea level.
Reviewed By luv2travelmucho - Wallingford, United States
A must see!!! If you step foot on the island of St Kitts please do yourself a favor and make every attempt to make sure you visit this wonderful site. I rented a vehicle and I had a mini panic attack driving up and down the fortress driveways. Please take a cab. They do this trip every single day and are used to the hairpin turns and narrow alley ways that can freak you out very quickly if you are the driver so just sit back relax and look out the window. The admission fee is $10 per person cash only. We went on an early Sunday morning and had the entire place to ourselves which was awesome. There is a quick 10 minute introductory historical video to watch adjacent to the gift shop. The steep steps up to the left bring you to the most strikingly beautiful views of Saint kits and the islands of Saba and St Eustacius. There are probably 40 cannons to look at take pictures of and admire the beautiful scenery. The historic bell is also located on the top of the tiled roof. If you go below to the main open gallery Archway there is a different room to learn about every piece of history along your journey through end it is fascinating information. Once you take the steep steps back down there is beautiful views overlooking a vast field with gorgeous mountainous views as well as the adjacent ocean with ruin type stone arches. I highly recommend going early in the morning before it gets too hot and the crowds begin to develop. Bring plenty of water and wear proper foot gear. They were also absolutely gorgeous hibiscus flowers everywhere to admire.
3. Mount Liamuiga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 312 reviews
Reviewed By PamPeisnerCruiseOne
We read all of the reviews about how this was a strenuous hike and thought, "We are active and fit people, we can do it!" Well let me tell you, the hike is a beast! Super fun and beautiful though. It was quite a sense of accomplishment when you are sitting at the top looking down at the crater. We had a great tour guide in Hilton from Poinciana Tours. He made it fun and manageable. There were many spots that were tough to navigate and super challenging. You literally are holding yourself up by ropes at some points and scrambling up slippery rocks and tree roots. Several times on the way down we just slid on our bottoms because it was too slick to walk. Don't wear good clothes because you will be dirty when you finish. My fitbit said I hiked over 11 miles in 5 hours so it's a great workout! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a unique adventure but is fit enough and agile enough to handle it.
4. South Friars Beach
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4.5 based on 355 reviews
A clean and friendly beach where a variety of sea life, including squid and sea urchin, reside.
Reviewed By retiredandenjoyingit - Sarnia, Canada
We were on a cruise and stopped for the day. We had to take a taxi, but you give them a time and they will come back and pick you up.. The beach was nice and the water very warm. Two chairs and an umbrella costs $20 U.S. There is a restaurant and food nearby. It was also known as the Carambola Beach Club.
5. Romney Manor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,018 reviews
This old plantation estate houses the Caribelle Batik works. You can watch colorful, tie-dye clothes being made.
Reviewed By luv2travelmucho - Wallingford, United States
I am so happy that we went to visit RomneyManor and the Carrabelle batik factory and store. It was truly a beautiful walk through the rain forest up to the grounds that are perfectly manicured and such magnificent flowers and trees to admire. There are endless photo opportunities here to enjoy. There is a fountain and an overlook to the rainforest and a bell tower to climb and a 400-year-old Saman with flowers everywhere. In addition to the gorgeous landscaping there are recently handcrafted batik pieces free flowing in the wind to dry and admire. I was so taken aback and fell instantly in love with one piece in particular that I went in to buy it right off of the clothesline. I asked to meet the artist and take her photo holding my new treasure. We also met the owner/groundskeeper who took us on a mini private tour of some of the specific plants, trees and flowers that were growing nearby with a very informative exclamation for each. I highly recommend visiting this gem while on Saint Kitts
6. Wingfield-Phillips Rain Forest Nature Trail
7. Dieppe Bay
8. South Peninsula
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
A stretch of pristine beaches.
Reviewed By poppopedmonds - Haiti, Caribbean
We stopped here to look at the view on our way to the beach very nice view you have the Caribbean on one side and Atlantic Ocean on the other side really something to see play at our driver stopped thank UJ care
9. Greg's Safaris
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 932 reviews
Greg was born and brought up on St. Kitts and Nevis and following his return home from College in Nova Scotia Canada in 1980, started working at his Parents hotel, the Ocean Terrace Inn, with one of his jobs being to do tours for the hotels guests. While growing up on St. Kitts, Greg's parents became leaders in the local Tourism Industry, starting one of the first hotels in the islands, with Greg's Dad, eventually receiving the "Order of the British Empire" (OBE), from the St. Kitts Government for his outstanding achievements in local Industry. This has given Greg a unique grounding as well as a deep sense of understanding for his home country and coupled with his tourism training abroad, has allowed him to become one of leading and longest serving tour guides in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Greg and his team of certified Tour Guides have won many awards from the Tourism Authority for their businesses high standards of service. From the very beginning Greg has used modified, 4X4 Land Rovers to do his "unique" island Safaris with. Being specially made, the 8 Land Rovers he uses today, are all open sided with mostly forward facing, stadium orientated seating, that provide his guests with the best way to experience exploring beyond the shores of St. Kitts and Nevis. Greg's Safaris is the only tour company in the Federation that uses 4X4 Land Rovers for touring on both islands! For your private, half days hiking pleasure, Greg has created two "unique looped hiking trails", one at the Phillips Mountain Valley (2 miles long), and at the other at the Wingfield River Valley (2 1/2 miles long), on St. Kitts. His company is also the only one on St. Kitts to offer driving tours from coast to coast through the lushly forested interior and while traveling through the mountains his guests would have access to a private 5 acre "mountain top property", perched1000 feet sea level, a place of cool temperatures and breathtaking views, that can only be experienced on a "one of kind" 4X4 Safari Tour with him and his guides. Greg is one of the founding members of the St. Christopher National Trust and as well, sits on the Central Forest Reserve National Park Committee. He is also a Life Member of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Brimstone Hill National Park and is also part owner of Sky Safaris, a company he started in 2009.
Reviewed By attilay2019
I recommend this tour, since I have learned a lot about the history of Island, which is accompanied with great views and delicious offerings of local fruits of this Island.
10. Palms Court Gardens & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 403 reviews
Palms Court Garden is the exquisite privately owned property with stunning views on the Basseterre harbor. Its lush beautiful gardens host a spectacular infinity pool (open for visitors, reservations recommended as chairs are limited) a bar, restaurant (breakfast & lunch daily, dinner for groups 10+ only) , the production site of Shell Works St.Kitts and its gift boutique. Visitors may watch as beautiful shell & jewelry creations develop right in front of their very eye. Shopping opportunity in the adjacent gift boutique.
Reviewed By linsp2015
We came into the cruise port and needed a relaxing day - we booked this from home through trip Advisor. Excellent view over the cruise port, great staff - very relaxing day with good food and drink!
