Half French - Half Dutch Tour
Explore St. Maarten's French and Dutch sides and learn why it is known as the "Friendly Island." Spend time on the beach at Grand Case, do souvenir shopping in Marigot, and visit the famous "Airport Beach" of Maho.
A 4.5-hour circular tour of St. Maarten's French and Dutch sides (St.Martin) will give you a genuinely Caribbean welcome. You'll head northeast to Dawn Beach and Oyster Bay, passing one of the symbolic borders before arriving at Corilita Natural Reserve for stunning views of the tropical environment.
Continue to the Orient Beach viewpoint. Then, unwind on one of Grand Case's most tranquil beaches. Swim in the turquoise waves or stroll along a beautiful white beach. Grand Case is the gourmet capital of the Caribbean, and you'll find a broad assortment of local cuisine for lunch. Try some delectable Johnny Cake, a fried cornmeal pancake, or other traditional fare.
It's time to shop in Marigot, St. Martin's picturesque capital, where a lovely French ambience unfolds through colonial lanes and the open-air bazaar. Next, visit the posh neighbourhood of Lowland before crossing the border back to the Dutch side to reach Maho Beach. Observe the big planes as they fly low over the dunes on their way to Princess Juliana International Airport.
Your tour concludes with a drive past Simpson Bay, stopping at Cole Bay Hill for one last scenic look. Instead of returning to the dock, you might be left off in Philipsburg to explore independently.
