Local guide

Things to Do in St. Martin

Activities, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs — hand-picked by drivers who know the island block by block. Tell us where you want to go, we'll handle the ride.

Activities

From planes overhead at Maho to ziplines through the rainforest — the island's best experiences.

Rainforest Adventure
Rockland Estate, 59 L.B. Scott Rd, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Rainforest Adventure

The Caribbean's longest zipline circuit — soar above the rainforest canopy with the Fly Zone and Ti Tarzan courses for kids and pros alike.

Book the Extreme Fly Zone for the full circuit

  • Adventure
  • Zipline
  • Adrenaline
Maho Beach Plane Watching
Maho · Dutch side

Maho Beach Plane Watching

Watch jumbo jets roar in just feet above the sand on final approach to SXM. An only-in-Sint-Maarten thrill.

Check the flight board at Sunset Bar

  • Free
  • Iconic
  • Family
Loterie Farm
Pic Paradis · French side

Loterie Farm

Treetop ziplines, jungle trails, and a chic pool lounge tucked into the island's highest peak.

  • Adventure
  • Nature
Pinel Island Day Trip
Cul-de-Sac · French side

Pinel Island Day Trip

A 5-minute ferry to a tiny offshore island with calm turquoise water, snorkeling, and beach grills.

  • Beach
  • Snorkel
Orient Bay Beach
Orient Bay · French side

Orient Bay Beach

The island's most famous stretch of sand. Beach clubs, watersports, and a long Caribbean horizon.

  • Beach
  • Beach Clubs
Fort Louis
Marigot · French side

Fort Louis

A short hike to 18th-century ruins with panoramic views over Marigot, the lagoon, and Anguilla.

  • History
  • Viewpoint
Topper's Rhum Distillery Tour
Cole Bay · Dutch side

Topper's Rhum Distillery Tour

Behind-the-scenes tour and tasting of award-winning small-batch rums made right on the island.

  • Tasting
  • Local

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A tour of the island's must-do experiences

A 30-second look at the activities, beaches, and viewpoints on this page — from rainforest ziplines to Maho Beach plane-watching. Hit play, then let us drive you to your favorite scene.

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