St Kitts Scenic Railway & Motorcoach Sightseeing
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Port
Carambola Beach, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$140
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
The St Kitts Railway makes for a captivating journey through the island's lush landscapes.
Transfer from the pier to the station the board the first scenic railway in the Caribbean. You'll travel by train along the northeastern coastline, where fields of sugarcane stretch from the shore to the mountains. Roll across high steel bridges and wind through small villages and farms. Viewing almost the entire island from the comfort of a double-decker railcar is both unexpected and unexpectedly beautiful. Enjoy panoramic vistas from the upper level's spacious open-air observation deck. Ride in air-conditioned comfort on the lower level, viewing the scenery through expansive vaulted windows. There's island ambience galore with comfortable rattan furniture, specialty beverages, a locally-made cookie, and island music. A colorful and informative narrative brings to life the history of the Caribbean.
Now, switch to a sightseeing coach for a panoramic drive along the southwestern coast. Snap photos as you pass Brimstone Hill Fortress -- the Gibraltar of the West Indies. Watch for the tombstone in Middle Island, marking where Thomas Jefferson's great-grandfather is buried, and for egrets nesting in the trees.
Take in the views of the neighboring island of Nevis, the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton -- an American statesman and the first US Secretary of the Treasury.
Pass through the island's small villages on the 40-minute drive back to the ship.