Saint Kitts Railway Sugar Train Experience

From: $134

4.67

(15 reviews)

Check

Duration

3-4 Hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

30 people

Languages

English

About this tour

**Historical Significance:** The St Kitts Scenic Railway is a narrow-gauge line established in the early 20th century to transport sugarcane from plantations to the sugar factory.

**Scenic Route:** The train travels a 30-mile circular path around the island, offering passengers breathtaking views of charming villages, lush rainforests, urban and rural landscapes, vibrant farms, and free-roaming livestock.

**Double Decks:** The train features two levels: an upper deck with open-air seating and a lower deck with air conditioning. Passengers can choose to relax inside or enjoy the fresh air and stunning vistas from the top.

**Onboard Hospitality:** Savor refreshing daiquiris and fruit punches during this historical journey, accompanied by live Caribbean music and informative commentary about the island’s history and landmarks. **Rail & Bus:** This combination of rail and bus travel creates a unique experience.

Highlights

See The Islands Beauty.

Included/Excluded

We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
Bottled water
Soda/Pop
Restroom on board
Guide

Lunch

Durations

4 Hours

Language

English

Tour's Location

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Reviews

4.67/5

(15 Reviews)

Excellent

Very Good

Average

Poor

Terrible

15 reviews on this Tour - Showing 4 to 6

Richard W - A unique experience on a historic railway.

11/06/2024 - Verified Booking

This railway is left from sugar plantation days. The crew work very hard to maintain the tracks and rolling stock, including some vintage diesel powered drive wheel locomotives. Each car has open seating, an attendant, and the entire ride is narrated. Entertainment was provided by local dancers in local festival/Mardi Gras costumes. Along the route you will see how the locals live, their homes, gardens, schools, and other facilities of education and research. It is a fascinating mix of old and new, have's and have not's. However, the people work hard on this excursion and seem happy and are proud of their nation. I learned a great deal about the old sugar plantation system, how small and inefficient it was compared to the more modern industrial versions. It is important to remember that the old system and the citizens now are all from the era of slavery.

Sand M - Go back in time

01/30/2024 - Verified Booking

So you know what ? I read the reviews before booking this and read of the shaky cars and the breathing in fumes etc etc. those must have been bad days because my trip yesterday was great. We enjoyed it. We went upstairs on the old sugar cane train that’s probably older than my 60+ years. We drove through the island and were educated on the slavery and then the abolishment of slavery. We were then informed that St Kitts and Nevis were the smallest independent countries having sought independence from the Uk. Good on them. So there is hope for the Scottish then. Still work to do on tourism but in poor countries such as this they will learn and embrace tourism the more they learn. Loved it. If you get a chance you will love it. And no there were no fumes and yes the carriages move from side to side. The train line has been there for a long long time. Good on them for using it to their advantage. Oh did I say you also get plenty of rum punch onboard ?

186ronaldk - A good time

01/28/2024 - Verified Booking

Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. From the bus driver who took us to/from the railway to the hostess and men/women on the train. Drinks were good and overall.. enjoyable