St. Maarten Half-Day Tour of French & Dutch Sides Group Tour
ID: GYG30041-35532
Category:
Country: Netherlands Antilles
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Tour the French and Dutch side of St. Maarten and discover why it is called the “Friendly Island.” Enjoy time on the beach at Grand Case, shop for souvenirs in Marigot, and experience the famous “Airport Beach” of Maho.
Enjoy a 4.5-hour circular tour of the French and Dutch sides of St. Maarten (St.Martin), and experience a true Caribbean welcome. You will drive northeast to Dawn Beach and Oyster Bay, crossing one of the symbolic borders before stopping at Corilita Natural Reserve for breathtaking views of the tropical wilderness.
Continue to the viewpoint overlooking Orient Beach. Then, relax on one of the most serene beaches at Grand Case. Stroll along a pure white shore, or swim in the turquoise waters. Grand Case is the Caribbean’s gourmet capital, and you’ll find a diverse selection of local cuisine for lunch. Try some scrumptious Johnny Cake - a fried cornmeal pancake - or other traditional dishes.
Now it’s time to shop in Marigot, the charming capital of St. Martin, where a lovely French atmosphere unfurls along colonial streets and the open-air bazaar. Next, explore the upscale area of Lowland, crossing another border back to the Dutch side to reach Maho Beach. Watch as the jumbo jets fly low over the sand to land at Princess Juliana International Airport.
Your tour ends with a drive past Simpson Bay, stopping at Cole Bay Hill for one last picturesque view. If you wish, you can be dropped off in Philipsburg to explore on your own, instead of returning to the port.
Highlights
- Take a scenic circular drive around the French and Dutch sides of St. Maarten/St. Martin
- Swim in the turquoise Caribbean waters off Grand Case Beach
- Find local dishes to sample over lunch in your own time
- Get breathtaking wilderness views of Corilita Natural Reserve
- Experience the thrill of commercial planes coming into land low over Maho Beach
- Shop in the French colonial capital of Marigot
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please bring towels and sun lotion
• There is a minimum of 8 guests required for the tour to take place
• Please call the phone number listed on your voucher to reconfirm your reservation at least 72 ours before the tour.
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide at the Information Center of the cruise terminal building
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
