A 5-day, 4-night getaway to St. Maarten and St. Barts with Ready2Xscape’s self-guided tours offers an ideal blend of relaxation and adventure in two stunning Caribbean locales. St. Maarten enchants with its dual French and Dutch influences, vibrant beaches, and lively nightlife. Enjoy exploring its colorful markets, lush landscapes, and pristine waters perfect for snorkeling and water sports. Just a short ferry ride away, St. Barts exudes luxury and charm with its boutique shopping, exquisite dining, and secluded beaches like Anse de Grande Saline. Ready2Xscape’s self-guided tours allow you to experience each island at your own pace, uncovering hidden gems while creating unforgettable memories in these Caribbean paradises.

Explore St. Maarten and St. Bart

Itineraries

DAY 1

ARRIVAL IN ST. MAARTEN

MORNING: ARRIVE AT PRINCESS JULIANA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN ST. MAARTEN. CHECK-IN TO YOUR HOTEL.
AFTERNOON:
MAHO BEACH: FAMOUS FOR ITS PROXIMITY TO THE AIRPORT. WATCH PLANES LAND OVER THE BEACH WHILE ENJOYING COCKTAILS AT THE SUNSET BAR.
EVENING:
DINNER AT GRAND CASE: KNOWN AS THE "GOURMET CAPITAL" OF THE CARIBBEAN, IT OFFERS FRENCH-CARIBBEAN CUISINE AND AN ARRAY OF BEACHSIDE RESTAURANTS.
NIGHT WALK IN MARIGOT: EXPLORE THE SHOPS AND MARKET IN THE FRENCH CAPITAL OF ST. MARTIN.
OVERNIGHT: HOTEL IN ST. MAARTEN

DAY 2

FULL-DAY ISLAND EXPLORATION IN ST. MAARTEN

MORNING:
BREAKFAST AT A LOCAL CAFÉ IN PHILIPSBURG.
FORT LOUIS: TOUR THIS HISTORIC FORT OVERLOOKING MARIGOT BAY FOR SCENIC VIEWS AND A TOUCH OF HISTORY.
AFTERNOON:
LOTERIE FARM: ENJOY ZIP-LINING THROUGH LUSH FOREST CANOPIES OR LOUNGE BY THE ECO-POOL.
PIC PARADIS: IF YOU'RE UP FOR A SHORT HIKE, THIS IS THE ISLAND'S HIGHEST PEAK WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS.
EVENING:
DINNER AND CASINO NIGHT: HEAD TO THE SIMPSON BAY AREA FOR DINNER AT A POPULAR LOCAL RESTAURANT FOLLOWED BY A NIGHT AT ONE OF THE CASINOS.
OVERNIGHT: HOTEL IN ST. MAARTEN

DAY 3

FERRY TO ST. BARTS & BEACH DAY

MORNING:
TAKE A FERRY OR SHORT FLIGHT TO ST. BARTS (APPROX. 1-HOUR FERRY RIDE).
CHECK INTO YOUR HOTEL IN GUSTAVIA.
AFTERNOON:
SHELL BEACH: KNOWN FOR ITS ABUNDANCE OF SEA SHELLS AND STUNNING TURQUOISE WATERS. PERFECT FOR A RELAXING BEACH DAY.
LUNCH AT DO BRAZIL, A BEACHFRONT RESTAURANT SERVING LOCAL SPECIALTIES.
EVENING:
GUSTAVIA HARBOR STROLL: EXPLORE THE LUXURY BOUTIQUES, AND WATCH THE SUNSET BY THE HARBOR.
DINNER AT BONITO: A STYLISH FRENCH-LATIN FUSION RESTAURANT WITH A GORGEOUS VIEW OF GUSTAVIA BAY.
OVERNIGHT: HOTEL IN ST. BARTS

DAY 4

EXPLORING ST. BARTS – BEACHES AND SIGHTSEEING

MORNING:
BREAKFAST AT LE TOINY: KNOWN FOR ITS SCENIC SETTING, THIS IS A CHIC SPOT TO START THE DAY.
SALINE BEACH: THIS QUIET, UNDEVELOPED BEACH IS PERFECT FOR THOSE SEEKING A PEACEFUL, NATURAL VIBE.
AFTERNOON:
ST. JEAN BEACH: ENJOY SWIMMING, SUNBATHING, AND PEOPLE-WATCHING. GRAB LUNCH AT NIKKI BEACH, A POPULAR BEACH CLUB.
EXPLORE GUSTAVIA’S HISTORICAL SITES: VISIT THE WALL HOUSE MUSEUM AND ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH TO DIVE INTO THE ISLAND’S HERITAGE.
EVENING:
FAREWELL DINNER AT L’ISOLA: A FINE-DINING ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN GUSTAVIA.
OVERNIGHT: HOTEL IN ST. BARTS

DAY 5

DEPARTURE

MORNING: BREAKFAST AT YOUR HOTEL, FOLLOWED BY LAST-MINUTE SHOPPING OR A LEISURELY WALK.
AFTERNOON: FERRY OR FLIGHT BACK TO ST. MAARTEN FOR YOUR RETURN FLIGHT HOME.

• Accommodation:         
• 2 nights in St. Maarten, 2 nights in St. Barts
• Transportation:
  • Ferry from St. Maarten to St. Barts (round trip)
  • Airport transfers in St. Maarten and St. Barts
• Activities:
  • Zip-lining or eco-pool access at Loterie Farm
  • Sightseeing tours and access to historical sites like Fort Louis, Wall House Museum
  • Beach Club access at Nikki Beach (St. Barts)
• Meals:
  • Daily breakfast
  • Welcome and farewell dinners

• International flights to and from St. Maarten
• Lunches and dinners not listed in inclusions
• Personal expenses, souvenirs, and tips
• Optional activities (e.g., water sports, luxury shopping)
• Travel insurance