Q: I will be arriving on the Carnival Miracle on th 19th of march I have found that arranging tours are usually cheaper if done on shore after arrival but wondered if this would be true in takeing the train tour around the Island Answer
(1 Replies) Last Post 03/02/08, 12:17 pm
A: An afternoon trip on the Sugar Train, as it’s better known, is a 30 mile tour that includes a 17 and a half mile scenic train ride and an 11 mile bus tour. The 3 hour tour circles the island’s coastline while a conductor delivers a unique perspective on the island’s culture, people, views and history. Among the majestic scenes that unfold for train passengers are Brimstone Hill, the site of Thomas Jefferson’s great-great-grandfather’s grave at Old Town Road, abandoned windmills and chimneys from old sugar estates, 23 bridges and a canopy of rainforest vegetation along the slopes of Mt. Liamuiga.
A great attraction for the whole family, the Scenic Railway features new comfortable double-decker railway cars. All guests have seats on both levels. The lower deck, or parlor car, is fully air conditioned and features rattan furniture, restrooms and a frozen drink machine for their complimentary banana daiquiris and rum punches. The six foot vaulted windows ensure you don’t miss a thing, but for the most expansive views, passengers can climb up the steps to the second floor upper observation level.
Throughout the tour passengers are treated to a colorful narrative history and musical entertainment. So hop aboard and take a step back in time as you clatter through centuries-old sugar estates and small villages while taking in spectacular ocean and mountain vistas. The tour costs US $89 per person and includes the railway and bus excursion. Children are half-price.
Answered by ThomAndShawna
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