St Martin Nature Hike Secret Beach Tour: Petites Cayes
Four hours of coastal trail, golden sand and mountain views on St Martin's wild side
A half-day nature hike on St Martin's North Coast leads to Baie des Petites Cayes, a secluded beach ringed by green mountains and blue water. You walk the Anse Marcel Coastal Trail with a local guide, learn about the island's flora along the way, and finish with a swim in the pristine bay. The hike is challenging and requires a high level of physical fitness.
Step-by-step itinerary
Nature hike and beach visit
- Hike Anse Marcel Coastal Trail
- Visit Baie des Petites Cayes beach
- Swim at secluded beach
What’s included
- Local guide leading the hike and explaining the flora along the way.
- homemade banana bread and iced lemongrass tea served at the beach.
- water cooler.
- pickup and drop-off.
Times
- Every day 07:30
Before you book
Operated by Seagrape Tours
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The experience
The Anse Marcel Coastal Trail hugs St Martin's rugged North Coast, and the destination is Baie des Petites Cayes: a bay most visitors never find. The route takes four hours round-trip, with the guide pointing out the plants and trees that grow along the coastal path. You'll see how the landscape changes as you move between the exposed ridge and the sheltered cove, and the views open up across the water and back toward the green mountains that frame the island's interior.
The beach itself is the payoff: golden sand, shallow water clear enough to see the bottom, and the kind of quiet you don't find on the main tourist strips. You get time to swim and cool off after the hike. The guide brings homemade banana bread and iced lemongrass tea, so you're not carrying supplies the whole way. They're waiting for you at the beach.
Pickup is included, and the tour runs in small groups. Children from age 4 can join if they're accompanied by an adult and can handle the physical demands of a challenging hike on uneven terrain. The guide speaks English and knows the North Coast well enough to explain what you're walking through, not just where you're going.
Is this one for you?The hike is challenging and takes four hours, so choose this tour if you're comfortable with steady walking on rough terrain and want to earn a quiet beach most visitors don't reach. The small group size keeps the pace manageable and the experience personal.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is Baie des Petites Cayes like when you get there?
Baie des Petites Cayes is a secluded bay with golden sand, shallow blue water and green mountains rising behind it. The beach is quiet and rarely crowded, and the water is clear and calm enough for swimming after the hike.
How difficult is the Anse Marcel Coastal Trail?
The hike is challenging and requires a high level of physical fitness. You'll be walking uneven coastal terrain for four hours round-trip, so it's not a casual stroll. It's a real workout with elevation changes and rough ground.
What does the guide provide during the tour?
The local guide brings homemade banana bread and iced lemongrass tea, which are waiting for you at the beach. You don't need to carry food or drinks the whole way. They're part of the tour.
Is transportation included in the price?
Yes, pickup is included. The tour operates in small groups, so you'll be picked up and brought back as part of the booking.
St Martin Nature Hike Secret Beach Tour: Petites Cayes
4h · EN
from US$ 89 per person
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