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St. Kitts Rainforest Tour

St Kitts, St Kitts and Nevis

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Spend 4 hours strolling through the tropical forest on the grounds of Wingfield Estate on this tour from St. Kitts. With a small group limited to just 15 people or fewer, listen to your guide's commentary on the local environment, fauna, and flora. Wind up your experience with a jump in the nearby river to cool off. Bottled water and light refreshments provided.

4-hour rainforest hiking tour at Wingfield Estate
Travel in an open air safari truck
Learn about the history and wildlife of the estate
Take a refreshing dip in a nearby river
Water, refreshments, and walking stick provided
Pickup and drop-off near Port Zante
Small group of just 15 people or fewer

What's Included

Professional guide
Bottled water
Light refreshments

Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:30 AM

Pickup details

When you disembark the cruise ship and proceed through the arrival hall I will be holding green and yellow sign marked "Poinciana Tours" and I (David Swanston or assigned guide) will be standing next to Richies Diamond Gallery store. For Hotel pick up the client will have to provide name and address of said hotel for arrangements to be made. Hotels further than Frigate Bay will require an additional pick up cost.

What To Expect

Make your way to Richies Diamond Gallery store, located in Port Zante, Basseterre. Arrive a few minutes prior to your tour's departure time of 8:30am to meet your guide and small group of 15 people or fewer, then climb into an open safari truck and set off for the Wingfield Estate.

During the journey there, enjoy the scenery and learn about the history of your destination, one of the oldest plantations on the island. You'll see some Carib petroglyphs and the historic village of Old Road.

When you arrive at your destination, walk through the foothills of the western mountain range and into the rainforest. Trek along the Peter Manning Trail as your guide points out landmarks, wildlife, and local plants. When you've worked up a sweat, jump in the nearby river to cool off before heading back to your departure point after 4 hours.

Wingfield-Phillips Rain Forest Nature Trail

Admission Ticket Included

Poinciana Tours

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
A minimum of two people per booking is required
Not wheelchair accessible
Child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Near public transportation
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

5.0

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Brilliant! A lovely family operated tour. Zedane was our guide, really knowledgable

karen_m, Apr 2024

A great half day tour. A lovely family operated tour. Zedane was our guide, really knowledgable. Cake and ginger beer afterwards was lovely

Do it!!

Tiffany_D, Apr 2024

Such a great experience from start to finish! Jaleel and Ellie are altogether professionals! We were picked up at our hotel and off to our start point, had our delicious pastry, provided. Started our ascent, hiked the volcano in about 2:20 before descending. Along the way we learned lots about the plants, trees and history of the volcano and St Kitts. The hike was strenuous but fun! Jaleel had our safety at the forefront of his thoughts, making sure everyone was safe and happy. I would definitely recommend, a beautiful hike and worth the effort!

Rainforest hike

Kit_H, Apr 2024

My husband, two daughters (ages 15 and 16) and I did this tour. We all enjoyed it. It includes the Caribelle Batik, the grounds of the oldest sugar plantation and the rainforest hike. Our guide, Zidan, was really knowledgeable, engaging, and informative. The hike was mostly all-levels, but it did get a little tougher terrain towards the end before we headed back, but this seems to be adjusted depending on what kind of difficulty-level the hikers are/want. If you are looking for something to do in St. Kitt’s, would recommend!

An unexpected gem of a...

Kat1990, Mar 2024

An unexpected gem of a shore excursion! Our guide Akeem was fantastic and our group was only half full and made it such a better experience.

What a Hike

Kenneth_P, Mar 2024

There seem to be two very different types of rainforest hiking tours that you may be on when you book this. A lot of the reviews we read described this tour as exploring trees by the zip-line area near the old rum distillery with a focus on plant uses and maybe some animals and the hike wasn't too strenuous. Then there's the hike we somehow were booked on. 4 hours+ round-trip of quite strenuous hiking up 3,000 feet to the edge of the dormant volcanic crater. It was an amazing view at the top, but we weren't expecting that and at several points we weren't sure we could make it all the way up. It's not at all clear how they decide whether to give you the relatively easy hike or the very difficult hike. So better ask. We are glad we did it, and the 5 stars is because it was an experience we won't soon forget. But there ought to be two different tours if one is relatively easy and one is hard. The Mount Liamuiga hike we ended up on is described online as "a strenuous hike through rainforest and jungle over limbs and rocks; totally doable for those who are fit, adventuresome and limber." Again, just be sure to ask which hike you're on to be sure you're prepared.

Interesting Tour and History

David_D, Mar 2024

Interesting tour. Ran into a school group on a tour, and they wanted a picture with us! Lots of history at the Estate.

Smaller local operator much better choice than the overpriced cruise deals.

Chris_C, Feb 2024

I scheduled this outside of the much more expensive on ship excursion. The tour operators were quickly responsive to chat communication. Just be aware that you will meet the operator outside of the immediate area of the on cruise excursions. No big deal, just make sure you have the operator name. Once we met up we had a much smaller group than the crowded ship offerings. Big plus. The driver/guide was friendly, knowledgeable and spoke clearly. The rainforest hike was a little strenuous. Sneakers or hiking shoes. No flip flops.

Awesome experience

Lorne_O, Feb 2024

We had a great time throughout the entire tour. Our tour guide Zidan was very knowledgeable, courteous and patient. It was an educational experience and a great workout. We had a great time.

Fun, informative hike through the rain forest with extras

HazelLynn_R, Jan 2024

Very knowledgeable guide- nature, plants, history in a fun vibe. The homemade banana bread and passion fruit juice topped it off!

Great 1/2 day adventure in the rainforest

Diane_W, Jun 2023

Our guide, Zidan, was very informative about the environment, plants and history of the island. I would highly recommend this tour.

Zidan was a great driver...

Derek_M, Apr 2023

Zidan was a great driver and rainforest tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the environment. We were "lucky" to have seen so many monkeys. We also saw a big snail on the trail which was awesome!

Great rainforest tour

Raychel_G, Mar 2023

We really enjoyed the small group size and the friendliness of our guide. We were able to interact with him individually and he answered all of our questions with enthusiasm. The information about the plants was quite interesting and seeing monkeys in the trees was the highlight! Also, signage was clear and transportation easy and quick. Would recommend if you want something different than a beach day in St. Kitts that's not too strenuous.

Priceless experience

Christie_J, Mar 2023

The Rain forest was amazing. Breathtaking and Zidan is the best tour guide! Definitely will do again

Excellent guide.

Barrie_S, Jan 2023

Zadan the guide was very knowledgable and interesting. The fact he was local to the area added to his narrative.

Highly recommended

Prem_R, Dec 2022

Great day. David is very informative, being in a small group helps, chatty and funny. Highly recommended. His wife’s baked refreshment was a delight.

Best tour on the island!

Andrea_B, Jun 2022

Our tour guide was absolutely amazing! He was very knowledgeable and extremely nice! Best tour on the island!! 10/10 would recommend to anyone and everyone!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi Andrea We aim to satisfy and we are happy you enjoyed the rainforest tour. Look forward to seeing you again in my beautiful island. David

Rain Forest Hike

lorinda_S, Jun 2022

Our guide was so knowledgeable in the Medicinal Purposes of all the plants. He was very patient with us during the hike and we went at our own pace. The forest was so lush with so many different plants. We saw the remains of a sugar plantation and the rum distillery. We saw monkeys and lots of sheep. We purchased some beautiful die work from Caribelle Batik. We loved the experience and highly recommend this trip.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi Lorinda We are happy you enjoyed the Experience with Poinciana Tours. Next time you are in St. Kitts don't hesitate to reach out to us. David

Fun way to about St Kitts nature and history

christal_v, May 2022

Zidan was so knowledgeable about the island and medicinal uses of plants on the island. We got a much better feel for what it is like to live on St Kitts today, and what it was like during plantation times. We were very happy with the entire experience.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Good day Christal Thank you for the positive feedback. We are always happy when our clients have a memorable time on our beautiful island.

Wow 🤩

Amelia_T, Mar 2022

This was a fantastic tour from beginning to end! Our guide was friendly, helpful and knows ALOT about teas 😀. The scenery was beautiful and the hike was great to get the heart pumping and muscles burning!!

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you for joining us. It was a pleasure touring you and showing you a fantastic time on my beautiful island.