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Land Tours
LAND Experiences and Sightseeing Driving, walking and ziplining offer unique tours
While our Caribbean paradise is best known for our mesmerizing blue seas and sandy beaches, there is so much rich culture, history, shopping, dining and sightseeing to be enjoyed on land as well. Thanks to a growing number of tours, from Jeep adventures that offer off-and-on-road tours and traditional island shuttles to walking tours and ziplining, you’ve got to set your sights on seeing the best of what St. Thomas and St. John have to offer during your visit. The Jeep tours mean you have your own personal driver and tour guide and can go to places you might not ever see on your own. They have great itineraries planned that often include sightseeing, shopping, the best island views and some beach and water time as well. Some offer the chance to do an adventure customized just for you and your group. Other tours transport you in open-air touring safari trucks or air-conditioned vans with local veteran tour guides who know their home islands perhaps better than anyone. Of course, for an extreme open-air adventure try ziplining through our lush tropical jungle canopy for a tour above the landscape. The St. Thomas Historical Trust offers walking tours of downtown Charlotte Amalie that are packed with information about several centuries of fascinating history, architecture and culture that’s sure to thrill history buffs and educate the curious. Of course, if you want to explore on foot on your own, you can go to downtown Charlotte Amalie, Red Hook village and the Havensight area on St. Thomas as well as St. John’s Cruz Bay area. Whether on wheels, on foot or in the air, there is so much to see and experience in the U.S. Virgin Islands! If you are a St. Thomas or St. John tour provider and want to advertise on this page, please contact us at catkins@ sthomasthisweek.com or all 340-774-2500.
JEEP SURFARI 340-626-5337 jeepsurfari.com
Jeep Surfari offers half-day and full-day tours accommodating up to four people and strives to provide the ultimate island experience to all guests. Their goal is to show guests the beauty of St. Thomas in remote places very few visitors have ever seen to create memories for a lifetime here in the beautiful
Virgin Islands. They will whisk you to secluded locations of rugged terrain on unpaved roads not accessible by normal means of traditional transportation not equipped with special lifted vehicle frames, oversized tires and upgraded suspension.
Their pickup and drop off times depend on the tour you choose. It’s your Jeep, your day, your way.
They recommend that you wear or bring a bathing suit, cover-up, hat, sunglasses, good walking shoes and reef safe sunscreen. You may bring any other drinks or snacks that you wish and pack a lunch or schedule a lunch stop at a local restaurant (not included in the price).
Island Life Jeep Tours offers private tours for you and your close friend(s) or the entire family - even large families since they have several Jeeps. Come enjoy hiking, snorkeling, paddleboarding, donkey visits or just for the ride-along. Enjoy the nature, sightseeing and historic guided tours. All destinations are customized with your driver, the morning of your trip, to fit your vacation dreams. All tour guides/ drivers have 20-plus years of experience in the Virgin Islands. See Virgin Islands history, landmarks, animals and important hot spots i.e.: Bluebeards Castle, Drakes Seat - Best view on St. Thomas, Magens Bay Beach, Magens Bay Hike, Coki Beach, Secret Harbor, Sapphire Beach, Smith Bay Park, Hull Bay, Mountain Top, St. Peter and Paul Church, Synagogue, Charlotte Amalie Downtown Shopping, Fort Christian, Coral Bay, Donkeys, Goats and Sheep, Skinny Legs, Ms. Lucy’s. Saltwell Beach, Susannaburg, Windmill Bar, Neptune's Lookout and so much more. Book online today!
ST. THOMAS HISTORICAL TRUST 5332 RAADETS GADE
The St. Thomas Historical Trust offers a walking tour of Downtown Charlotte Amalie and operates a museum that showcases Virgin Islands history. On the walking tour along the harborfront downtown you will learn about and see centuries of history still gracing our town. Take note of the huge wood doors lining Main Street, the shaded balconies above, cobblestone and bricked alleys and lanes. The strolls are led by a trained and knowledgeable guide who leads travelers through 400 years of local history via historic buildings, architecture, culture and stories. Sites include Fort Christian, Grand Hotel, Fredrick Lutheran Church, 99 Steps, Hotel 1829, Hamburg-American Steam Ship Headquarters, De Lugo Post Office Art and Camille Pissarro Building Alley amongst other locations. Tours begin at 9 a.m. and take about 2-3 hrs. Tours are available Tuesday and Thursday for 2-15 people. The museum is open by appointment or by email. Visit the website to book tour online or email execdirector@stthomashistoicaltrust.org about museum access.
Zip through the air at speeds up to 35 miles per hour with Tree Limin’ Extreme, St. Thomas’ only zipline adventure. The three-hour tour departs from nearly the highest peak on the island and whizzes you through the jungle canopy on zip lines to breathtaking views that span the British Virgin Islands and beyond from eight scenic aerial platforms. This popular canopy tour/ zipline park boasts six ziplines, two sky bridges and acres upon acres of jungle. The ziplining park is located on St. Peter Mountain Road on the northside of the island. Plus, this tour is about more than ziplining as your guides will share all that our islands have to offer with a special focus on adventure, nature and extreme sports. This is the ultimate Caribbean experience. Reservations are required so be sure to book online now!
