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The Kittitian Train Experience
The Kittitian Train Experience
The Kittitian Train Experience
The Kittitian Train Experience
The Kittitian Train Experience

The Kittitian Train Experience

By Scenic Escape St. Kitts Ltd.
4.2 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is P 7,580 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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

Activity location

  • Port Zante
    • Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre Parish, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Port Zante
    • Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre Parish, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability


The Kittitian Train Experience
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m3h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
P 7,579.66 x 2 AdultsP 15,159.32

Total
Price is P 15,159.32
Until Tue, Jun 25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board with local guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransportation from Port Zante Cruise Port (cruise customers)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedUnlimited drinks on board train: , fruit punch, and daiquiris.
  • What's includedWhat's includedA sweet Kittitian delicacy
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional transport cost from Park Hyatt - $30 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel transportation (Frigate Bay $20 in each direction 1-4 persons

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Basseterre (Pass by)
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. Kitts (Pass by)
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 Liamuiga (Pass by)
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.
Dieppe Bay (Pass by)
The train continues it chugging through the coastline of the fishing village of Dieppe Bay. This is the Atlantic Ocean side and where the fishermen dive for conch, and catch the best fish using small customed made fishing boats. This is also home to the Kittitian Hill (Belmont Farm) the hotel situated in the mountain side As you continue out of Dieppe your tour conductor will point out all the sights as the train passes old sugar cane estates with abandoned windmills and chimneys. See St. Paul's Village, home of St. Kitts's first national hero Sir. Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw;
Sandy Point Town (Pass by)
The train passes through the charming village of Sandy Point Town, located on the northwest coast of the island. Passengers can catch a glimpse of traditional Caribbean architecture and witness the laid-back lifestyle of the locals. The rail ends in an area of this village where passengers can disembark and have a restroom break before boarding the bus to continue the tour. As you continue this informative journey the guide will point out to you the Brimstone Hill Fortress a must-see attraction on your next visit. The train passes by this imposing fortress, a well-preserved 18th-century military fortification that offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Old Road Bay (Pass by)
The train bus slows down near Wingfield Estate, a former sugar plantation dating back to the 17th century. Passengers can catch a glimpse of the ruins of the old sugar factory ad learn about the St. Kitts sugar industry and its historical significance. Along the same route, the bus tour guide will point out the area where Sir Thomas Warner, founder of the English colony on St. Kitts and the first governor is buried beside his friend Samuel Jefferson, American President Thomas Jefferson's great-great-grandfather. (Alexander Hamilton was born on the neighboring island of Nevis.) As the bus journeys closer back to the city of Basseterre where your cruise ship docked, you will pass drive through the path which is known as "Blood River". It is known by this when one of the Kalinago female Indians sold out her people to the British soldiers. It is said from further up the river the massacre of the tribe caused the river to run like a river of blood hence, the name today "Bloody River".
Basseterre (Pass by)
Entering the city Basseterre from the West side you will have a chance to glimpse the city building architecture and other historical landmarks. The bus will drop you off at the cruise por if you arrived via cruise ship or return you to the train station located in Conaree Village close to the airport for your transportation back to the respective hotels. Transportation arranged privately or through your local tour provider. This unique rail and highway experience allows visitors to see the country in a very short period of time. The 18 miles by rail and 12 miles by bus make a complete 30-mile circle around the island. Approximately 2 hours by Rail and 45 minutes by Bus. The journey offers a unique perspective on the island's beauty, history, and culture, making it a memorable experience for visitors.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPort Zante
    • Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre Parish, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPort Zante
    • Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre Parish, Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEFrigate Bay
    • Saint Kitts and Nevis

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