St. Croix ECO Tours
What Caribbean vacation would be complete without taking a closer look at the gorgeous eco system that makes up the islands? St. Croix gives its visitors an incredible opportunity to explore the gorgeous landscape of the US Virgin Islands. All one has to do is decide where she wants to end up and she’ll be sure to find something marvelous.
One of the most unique qualities about St. Croix is that it is largely undiscovered by the mainstream tourist crowd. There’s an amazingly wide range of undiscovered landscape that has yet to be explored or altered for the sake of inviting more tourists to the island. It’s a gorgeous island made just for those who have done their research and want to explore the land in its raw, uncorrupted form. Any visitor will get the opportunity to explore the island from top to bottom --from the highest peak to the deepest parts of the coral reef.
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St. Croix is known for its efforts to keep the environment unmarred by tourism and pollution. The area is pristine and the island is full of extraordinary wildlife. If you want to get a closer look at the efforts that St. Croix has put forth to maintain its natural beauty, visit the Virgin Islands Sustainable Farm Institute. It boasts the title of the only certified Organic and Green Globe destination on Earth. This 200 acre conservation forest farm houses cabanas for those who are taking an extended stay on the property. It also has personal workshops, garden tours, and healing arts. If you’re lucky enough to book one, you may also get the chance to experience one of the farm taste tours.
The St. Croix East End Marine Park is home to some of the largest selection of underwater wildlife on the island. There are monthly family events to raise awareness about the importance of keeping the waters and the reefs safe for all anime and plant life under the water.
More than just the conservation groups that offer guided tours, there are tour specific aspects of the island. The Buck Island National Monument has some of the clearest water and most pristine beaches to be seen on St. Croix. Anyone who wants to has the opportunity to do a bit of snorkeling and drink in some of the natural wonder of the island. There are also once in a lifetime horse rides through the rainforest. There, a guide takes you through St. Croix’s unmarred rainforest and introduces you to the multitude of trees, plants, and even gives you an inside look at the cultural history of the rainforest. There are also guided kayaking tours on Salt River. On this tour, visitors get the chance to take a closer look at some of the plant life on and around the water. There are mangroves, birds, iguanas, and all manner of marine life.
There’s so much to discover and explore of the ecological transcendence of St. Croix that it can be hard to wrap your mind around it all. Just take your time and enjoy the natural beauty of the island at your own pace.