Embark on a natural marvels journey at Rodney Bay's awe-inspiring Piton Mountains. Les Trois-Îlets, born from Le Diamant, les Anses-d'Arlet, and Sainte-Luce, offers lush forests beyond beaches. Discover Carambola Beach's tranquility near Brimstone Hill Fortress, a historic marvel. Explore St. Barts and Anguilla for vibrant marine ecosystems and hidden coves, a snorkeler's paradise.
Highlights
Discover beach scenes of Gustavia, St. Bart, Carlisle and Rodney Bay
Enjoy beaches and snorkeling, kitesurfing, and fishing in Rodney Bay
Visit Carlisle Bay's serene beach scenes and ancient shipwrecks for diving
Sample the famous rum at St. Nicholas Abbey, one of the oldest distilleries
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
The historic capital of Barbados, Bridgetown, contains centuries of colonial architecture displaying the spread of the British Empire. The Barbados Garrison, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, consists of many old buildings filled with the fascinating history of how the island grew into what it is today. Lying along the southwest coast of Carlisle Bay, the area also offers beautiful and serene beach scenes with soft, white sand. An enticing destination with ancient shipwrecks to dive and explore near the coast, like the S.S. Stavronikita, one of the most popular dive sites in the entire Caribbean. A trip to Barbados is incomplete without sampling the local rum at St. Nicholas Abbey, one of the oldest distilleries in the Caribbean.
A manmade lagoon within the Gros Islet, Rodney Bay entices visitors with bars, restaurants, and shops that invite a leisurely pace. Explore Pigeon Island National Landmark, a highlight encompassing the island’s rich history with monuments depicting the many influences across West Indian culture. Experience true magic in the sight of the peaks of the Piton Mountains, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their natural beauty. Enjoy a day on the sunny, pristine beaches with opportunities for water sports such as snorkeling, kitesurfing, big-game fishing, and diving. Discover the north side of Gros Islet and find a small fishing village offering a taste of local life, street food, rum shops, and Calypso music.
The coastal community of Les Trois-Îlets – a municipality created by the intersection of Le Diamant, les Anses-d’Arlet and Sainte-Luce – is perhaps best known as the birthplace of French Empress Joséphine, Napoléon Bonaparte’s first wife. Her family’s sugar plantation now stands as the site of Musee de la Pagerie, where visitors can find mementos from her childhood and a love letter that Napoléon once wrote to her. Nearby sits Maison de la Canne (House of Sugar), where visitors learn about the influence the sugar industry had on the community’s development. While the white, sandy beaches and crystal waters are a major allure of the three islets, they also contain an area of lush forest perfect for nature walks, hiking, and ecotourism.
On the island of Grande-Terre in Guadaloupe sits Pointe-á Pitre, a charming town known for its energetic markets. At Marché de la Darse, watch the fishermen peddle their catch from boats harborside. Marché Saint-Antoine comes alive with the enticing aroma of local spices, fruits and vegetables. Explore the island’s history at Place de la Victoire, constructed in 1763 when the city itself was established. Colonial-style homes clustered around the square tell a story of the past that leads to the city’s colorful personality today. A visit to Pointe-á Pitre is only complete with a stop at Musée St-John Perse, a museum dedicated to Alexis Leger, better known as Saint-John Perse, a renowned Nobel laureate poet.
Among St. Kitts’ stunning beaches, South Friar’s Bay stands as a shoreline filled with snorkeling and tanning opportunities. Within this stretch of sand lies Carambola Beach, inviting all to unwind in a tropical paradise with a landscape of palm trees and lush mountain peaks. The luxury of a beach club and restaurants, along with loungers and umbrellas, extend an invitation to take it easy and relax for a day in the sun. For those seeking more action, water sports options are available. Not far from the beach, the UNESCO-listed Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park awaits, a historical landmark that exemplifies the ingenuity of Britain’s military engineering and stands as one of the best-preserved fortifications in the Americas.
St. Barts, an island within the archipelago of the French West Indies, boasts deep valleys, stunning beaches, and verdant, formerly active volcanic hills. Within all this lies the capital city of Gustavia, displaying a diverse cultural heritage through Swedish colonial and French Creole architecture most easily seen in the signature red-roofed buildings. The beaches remain the main attraction, offering unspoiled coves such as Gouverneur and quiet scenes like Saline for more intimate beach days. For a more active adventure, engage in the Colombier hike leading to the perfect snorkeling spot. Savour exquisite flavors of Cajun and Creole seafood, along with staples like conch gratin, minced beef, and the island specialty – banana flambé.
White, sandy beach shores, azure waters, and palm trees on the horizon create an absolute paradise in Anguilla. Rendezvous Bay Beach emerges as a popular destination for a relaxing beach day with comfortable amenities. A visit to the renowned Elvis’ Beach Bar in Sandy Ground allows sampling of their famous rum punch. A stroll along the main beach offers an opportunity to absorb the electric energy of numerous restaurants and a bustling harbor. Quieter adventures await at Sandy Island, where a day of snorkeling and other water sports can be enjoyed away from the crowds. Alternatively, venture a little further inland toward North Hill Village to satisfy the appetite at a local restaurant. Embark on a journey to the Pamead shipwreck for an exciting adventure that ignites the imagination.xxcdfre
Day 8: Philipsburg, St. Maarten
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The island’s diverse environment truly makes St. Maarten a marvel, with over 100 nationalities speaking more than 80 languages. The Dutch capital, Philipsburg, attracts visitors with many art galleries, a zoo, and casinos. Soft white sands against serene blue waters make Great Bay Beach a perfect paradise for relaxation or activities like jet skiing and snorkeling. Jewelry, clothing, electronics, and perfume can be shopped for duty-free along Philipsburg’s famous Front Street. The Sint Maarten Museum is also located on this street, rich with the country’s history dating as far back as the Arawaks, the indigenous people of the Caribbean and South America.
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This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
Karen Snider
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Adventure Life is always an excellent choice when planning complicated, extreme, or exotic vacations or expeditions. They provide friendly professional services and advice and are enthusiastic and encouraging in helping us to prepare and thoroughly enjoy our trip. They handle all the details which greatly reduces the stress of planning a difficult trip. I'm very impressed with Adventure Life and definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Scott Trochim
2 days ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
4 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
5 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
