St Maartin: Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman Entry Ticket Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman at RainforestAdventures SXM
ID: GYG560482-961059
Category:
Country: Netherlands Antilles
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the new chairlift ride, Sky Explorer, and watch the landscape unfold before you as you soar above St. Maarten’s mountains. Zip back down on The Flying Dutchman, the world's steepest zip line.
As an adventure-seeker you will simply love this new thrill ride that takes you on the Sky Explorer with the landscape unfolding below to the top of one of St. Maarten’s highest mountains. Then you’ll go flying back down on the world’s steepest zip line; The Flying Dutchman.
Each adventure begins in this restored plantation house originally built in the 1700s. The Museum tells the powerful story Trace Wilson who was born into slavery on the property in 1818 and her direct descendant Emilio Wilson. You will see depictions of what life was like on a plantation and learn about the customs, traditions, lifestyle and stories that earned Sint Maarten the nickname ‘The Friendly Island.
Embark on the Sky Explorer for the approximately 25-minute ride to the top of Sentry Hill; one of St. Maarten’s highest elevations at 1,125 feet. The experience encompasses two chairlifts as well as a series of platforms encircle the mountaintop showcasing 360-degree views of the island including vistas of neighboring islands Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Barts and Anguilla.
A brief orientation will prepare you to fly down the mountain on The Flying Dutchman; the world’s steepest zip line! You’ll be attached to a flight line in a secure harnessed chair, launching you on the 1050-foot drop in elevation over 2800 feet to experience the ride of a lifetime.
After your fun-filled adventure, souvenirs and attraction photos are available for purchase in gift shop.
Highlights
- Roundtrip ride on the Sky Explorer
- Flying Dutchman zipline ride
- Admission to the Emilio Wilson Plantation House
- You must wear closed-toe shoes.
Guiding languages
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.