St Croix Ecotourism
St Croix Heritage Trail
- This 72-mile driving tour connects our Caribbean island's historic sites and
attractions and includes many significant natural areas. Historic marker road
signs with the trail's brown and white sugar mill symbol guide visitors along
the route which runs between
Frederiksted and
Christiansted, primarily along
Centerline Road, extending north to Hamm's Bay in the west and
Point Udall in
the East.
http://www.stcroixheritagetrail.com/
Rainforest
around St. Croix Leap
A 15 acre natural wonder that is privately-owned but open to the
public.
St. George Botanical Gardens
A 16-acre complex that has the ruins of a 19th century sugar cane village and
rum factory. There are more than 1,500 varieties of plants here. (more
info...)
Hiking
Try hiking around the east end beaches beyond
Cramer Park Beach or the rainforest and hills surrounding Blue Mountain, which at
1,096 feet is the islands second highest point (Mt. Eagle is the
highest, with 1165 feet).
Caribbean
Adventure Tours - St. Croix Kayaking, Toll-Free 1-800-532-3483 · St. Croix 340-778-1522
Olasee Davis conducts group hikes (30-person maximum) on Sundays
and holidays at a charge of US$15 per person. The itinerary
changes regularly. Contact him at 778-9491 or 772-0325.
Camping -
great fun for the whole family. Experience life close to nature on the
beautiful Caribbean Island of St. Croix.
Mount Victory Camp - 340 772-1651,
or toll free (866) 772-1651
The St. Croix Environmental Association (SEA) offers guided hikes
into the Caledonia rainforest and in the Salt River National Park
on a request basis. Salt River is where Columbus landed on
November 14, 1593. This hike concentrates on describing the
mangrove system and other ecological communities. Rainforest walk:
the SEA rates the rainforest walk as strenuous because of the
boulders and fallen trees. For more information call 773-1989.
The charge is US$20 for adults and US$12 for children 12 and
under. www.stxenvironmental.org/
St. Croix Heritage Tours (guided) - 340-778-6997, 719-9079 - Experience
and enjoy the unusual! Let St.
Croix Heritage Tours customize a tour for you or your group through the
mysterious plantation ruins, lush tropical vegetation, picturesque
historic towns, stately sugar mills and imposing defensive forts.
http://heritagetrails.stcroixlandmarks.org/
Virgin Island Department of Tourism (self guided)
Christiansted -340-773-0495
Frederiksted -340-772-0357 (and info booth on Frederiksted Pier).
St. Croix Aquarium
- is currently closed, see their website for details on
their re-opening. http://stcroixaquarium.org/
Safari Tours
St. Croix Safari Tours (Safari Van) - Tours are Monday-Friday, departing
Christiansted across from Government House starting at 10 am and usually
last until 3:30 or 4. Pick up at some hotels is possible, please
inquire. $45 covers your transportation, guides, and entry fees.
SWEENY TOUSSAINT - Owner/Operator -
Toll Free:
1-800-524-2026 Local: 340-773-6700 Email:
sjtouss@hotmail.com
Also giving tours:
* Travelers Tours (Safari Van) - (340)778-1636, fax 778-7522
Turtle Nesting Sightseeing
Leatherback turtles, the largest of all turtles and endangered
throughout the United States range (federal register, June 2,
1970), have a nesting place in St. Croix. A nesting area was
discovered in 1977 on the western end of St. Croix, USVI .
Nesting can be found at the Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge
(call them for details, tours, etc). The turtle nesting occurs at
night. The United States nesting is restricted to St. Croix USVI,
Florida, Culebra, and Puerto Rico.
(Click
here for more information on Leatherback turtles)
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