Discover St Helena

Reveal the secrets of St Helena, one of the world’s most remote islands, throughout this 9-night exploration of the country’s intriguing landscapes, wildlife and history.

A tiny dot in the South Atlantic, 1,200 miles from mainland Africa, St Helena feels a long way from anywhere – and that’s part of its appeal. Once reached only by sea on the RMS St Helena, the island country welcomed its first commercial flights back in 2017. Today, with a weekly service, you can access this remote outpost with ease while it still retains a strong sense of isolation.

This week-long tour gives you a well-rounded overview, travelling with an expert local guide who brings its landscapes, wildlife and history into focus. It’s a good fit if you enjoy exploring on foot, have a curiosity for lesser-visited places and want time to take things in at a relaxed pace.

No two days feel quite the same. You’ll go from tracing the story of Napoleon’s exile to standing in places shaped by the Second Boer War. And, as you travel across the island, you’ll get to witness the sheer coastal cliffs soften into green uplands, with far-reaching Atlantic views.

The natural world here is just as compelling. St Helena supports many endemic species, including hundreds of invertebrates found nowhere else. Birdlife is a highlight, with chances to spot the wirebird (St Helena plover), fairy terns and seabird colonies of noddies, boobies and petrels.

Along the way, your guide helps you understand how people live on the island today and how conservation efforts are protecting its fragile ecosystems. With time built in to explore, rest and reflect, this is an excellent introduction to a place that few have experienced in depth.

Please note, this is an example tour. To create your own tailor-made itinerary, speak with our Travel Specialists by calling us today.