Home Excursions Rainforest Hike
Rainforest Hike

St Kitts Rainforest Hike at Wingfield Estate

A 4-hour guided rainforest hike through Old Road and Wingfield Estate, including Caribelle Batik, Carib petroglyphs and the Peter Manning Trail.

Swipe for more details

4 hours Half-day rainforest experience
Min. 2 guests No maximum group size
Pickup included Port Zante or hotel pickup
US$60 pp Clear, simple pricing
Check Availability Chat on WhatsApp

All tours start at 8:30 a.m. in a comfortable open air Safari truck with locally made drink and light snacks served after the tour.

  • Local guide Led by David Swanston from Old Road
  • Small-group feel Minimum 2 guests, no maximum
  • Pickup available Port Zante or hotel in an open air Safari truck
  • Nature + history Old Road, Caribelle Batik and rainforest trail

Quick Details

Everything you need before you book.

This tour is well suited to guests who want lush rainforest scenery, local history and a memorable half-day experience in St Kitts.

Swipe for more quick details

8:30 a.m. start Pickup is arranged from Port Zante Cruise Ship Terminal or your hotel
Wingfield Estate route Old Road, Caribelle Batik, Carib petroglyphs and the Peter Manning Trail
Included after the tour Fresh locally made drink and snacks are served after the hike
Rainforest setting Warm cool tropical breeze amidst lush tropical forest
Best for guests who want a guided rainforest experience with island history built into the route.

The 4-hour format keeps the day memorable, personal and easy to fit into a St Kitts visit.

Tour Overview

See a greener, deeper side of St Kitts in half a day.

Journey to Wingfield Estate and Old Road via an open Safari truck and enjoy the historic village of Old Road where Sir Thomas Warner began the first permanent European settlement in the Leeward Islands.

On your way to the forest you will stop at Caribelle Batik and see a number of interesting Carib petroglyphs, along with Wingfield Estate, the gateway to the rain forest. From there, continue along the Peter Manning Trail through lush tropical forest.

The 4-hour route brings together Old Road, Caribelle Batik, Wingfield Estate, Carib petroglyphs and the Peter Manning Trail, with fresh locally made drink and snacks served after the tour.

Rainforest trail at Wingfield Estate in St Kitts
Follow the Peter Manning Trail through the rain forest after passing Old Road, Caribelle Batik, Carib petroglyphs and Wingfield Estate.

Why This Tour

Why guests choose this route over a standard island stop.

Swipe for more reasons to choose this tour

Guided by a local expert

David Swanston brings educated, knowledgeable local guiding rooted in the area around Wingfield Estate and Old Road.

History and nature together

The route combines Old Road history, Caribelle Batik, Carib petroglyphs, Wingfield Estate and the rain forest itself.

Flexible group size

With a minimum of 2 persons and no maximum, the tour can work for couples, families and larger groups.

Memorable half-day format

The 4-hour length gives you meaningful trail time without taking up the entire day.

Experience Highlights

The moments that shape the Rainforest Hike.

Swipe for more highlights

Historic Old Road

Travel through the village where the first permanent European settlement in the Leeward Islands began.

Caribelle Batik and petroglyphs

Stop at Caribelle Batik and see a number of interesting Carib petroglyphs on the way to the forest.

Peter Manning Trail

Continue beneath lush tropical forest while enjoying the warm cool tropical breeze.

Wingfield Estate gateway

Experience Wingfield Estate and the gateway to the rain forest.

What Your Day Looks Like

A clear step-by-step route from pickup to finish.

The experience is paced to give you scenery, context and trail time in a comfortable 4-hour window.

Swipe to follow the route

01
Pickup from Port Zante or your hotel

Start at 8:30 a.m. in a comfortable open air Safari truck.

02
Journey to Old Road and Caribelle Batik

Travel into the historic village of Old Road with local commentary before the Caribelle Batik stop.

03
Continue past Wingfield Estate and the Carib petroglyphs

Move on from Caribelle Batik toward Wingfield Estate and pass a number of interesting Carib petroglyphs before entering the forest route.

04
Continue from Wingfield Estate into the rain forest

Follow the gateway to the rain forest and begin the guided Peter Manning Trail experience.

05
Walk the Peter Manning Trail

Enjoy lush tropical forest and the warm cool tropical breeze along the route.

06
Locally made drink and snacks after the tour

Finish the experience with fresh locally made drink and snacks served after the hike.

What's Included

Simple and well-handled from pickup to rainforest trail.

Included in your Rainforest Hike

  • Pickup from Port Zante Cruise Ship Terminal or your hotel
  • Transport via open air Safari truck
  • Guided route through Old Road, Caribelle Batik, Wingfield Estate and the Peter Manning Trail
  • Locally made drink and snacks after the tour

Good to know before you go

This tour lasts for 4 hours and runs with a minimum of 2 persons and no maximum.

  • Start time: 8:30 a.m.
  • Price: US$60.00 per person
  • Pickup from Port Zante or hotel
  • Fresh locally made drink and snacks after the tour

Recommended dress: Wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothing for the rainforest route.

Meet Your Guide

Local expertise from the foot of the rain forest.

Living beneath the foot of the majestic rain forest and the ruins of an old sugar plantation is the home of Mr. David Swanston, owner of Poinciana Tours.

Open air Safari truck used by Poinciana Tours in St Kitts
David has been doing tours since he was a teenager and is passionate about ensuring visitors have a memorable experience while in St Kitts.

David is an experienced, educated and knowledgeable tour guide who has been doing tours since he was a teenager. He loves his island and is passionate about ensuring that visitors have a memorable experience while in St Kitts.

His knowledge and expertise in conducting various tours have gained him great ratings on TripAdvisor. Guests meet a guide known for a pleasant persona, a warm and friendly smile and a focus on making time on the island memorable.

  • Based at Wingfield Estate in Old Road
  • Guiding visitors since his teenage years
  • Great ratings on TripAdvisor

Local Reputation

Why guests remember Poinciana Tours.

Swipe for more about your guide

Years of guiding experience

David has been doing tours since he was a teenager and knows the island first-hand.

Great TripAdvisor ratings

His knowledge and expertise in conducting tours have gained him great ratings on TripAdvisor.

Warm and friendly approach

Guests meet a guide with a pleasant persona and a warm, friendly smile.

Memorable island experience

The focus is always on ensuring that visitors have a memorable experience while in St Kitts.

FAQ

Common questions before you reserve your date.

Ready to step into the rain forest?

Check availability for your date, confirm pickup and let David help you plan your Rainforest Hike in St Kitts.

Check Availability Chat on WhatsApp

8:30 a.m. start • Pickup available • Locally made drink and snacks included

More Tours

Explore more ways to see St Kitts.

Prefer a scenic drive, a higher hiking challenge, a shorter history-and-beach route or a deeper rain forest outing? These tours keep the same local guiding style with a different pace.

US$60 pp 4 hours • Pickup included
Check Availability