St Maarten Island Nature and Snorkel Tour

Sightseeing  :  Netherlands Antilles  :  St Maarten  :  Philipsburg  :  Half-day Tours

This Sint Maarten and Saint Martin nature, sightseeing and snorkel tour which offers stunning views off the highest peak of the island – Pic Paradis – brings you to a pond for wildlife-watching, offers a short hike and will end with a refreshing guided snorkel in the best bay of the day. Small group tour with a maximum of 6 guests only.After the pick up from your starting point in Philipsburg, your guide will drive from the Dutch to the French side to visit Pic Paradis. A 20-minute slightly sloping walk will bring you to the first viewpoint with breathtaking vistas of the east side of the island. With a little walk further the southwest side of the island is in full view. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you all you want to know about St Martin’s history, nature and other remarkable info.

Once back to the car it’s time for a break with iced tea or coffee and homemade cake with a Caribbean twist. The second stop will be at a freshwater or saltwater pond which are great spots to watch local wildlife such as birds, lizards and iguanas.

The last stop of this half day trip is a beach - at a calm bay - where you’ll snorkel with your trained snorkel guide to see some of St Martin’s underwater life. When the guide drops you back off at the starting point you’ll have had a full round-trip tour of St Maarten and St Martin while visiting her natural highlights.