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Saint Helena Tours & Holiday
Explore one of the world’s most remote islands on our 8-day guided tour. Discover Jamestown’s historic streets, visit Napoleon’s exile home, and enjoy pristine waters filled with dolphins, rays, and unique wildlife.
Reached by a weekly flight from Johannesburg, Saint Helena sits in the middle of the South Atlantic and remains one of the least visited places on the planet. Best known as the island where Napoleon spent his final years in exile, it also boasts one of the best-preserved Georgian settlements anywhere, dramatic volcanic terrain, and waters rich with dolphins, devil rays, and turtles.
On land, the star resident is Jonathan – a giant tortoise believed to be around 190 years old and the world’s oldest living land animal. Layer in Boer War history, Charles Darwin’s connection to the island, and the genuine warmth of the local community, and you have a destination unlike anywhere else.
Explore our Saint Helena Tours
Saint Helena brings together history, wildlife, and sheer remoteness in a way few destinations can match. Our intimate adventure group tours keep things to a maximum of just 12 travellers, giving you real experiences – walking in Napoleon’s footsteps at Longwood House, climbing Jacob’s Ladder for views over Jamestown, cruising the coastline for dolphins and rays, and meeting Jonathan the giant tortoise at the Governor’s residence.
Our Saint Helena Tour Package
8-Day Saint Helena – Undiscovered South Atlantic
Fly from Johannesburg and spend seven nights in Jamestown at the Mantis St Helena. Explore the Georgian capital on foot, cruise the coastline spotting dolphins and turtles, and visit Plantation House to meet Jonathan the tortoise. A full island tour by 4×4 covers Boer War sites and panoramic viewpoints, with dedicated excursions to Longwood House, a working coffee plantation, the Millennium Forest, and the dramatic Blue Point coastal walk.
What to see on our Saint Helena Group Tours
Visit the British overseas territory of Saint Helena – one of the remotest places on earth and now reached via a weekly flight from South Africa
Trace the paths of Saint Helena famous figures like Darwin and Napoleon, explore rugged terrain and diverse wildlife, including rare bird species
Take a stroll in the grounds of Plantation House, the Governor residence and meet the famed Jonathan, a 190-year-old giant tortoise, the world oldest living land animal | .Climb the 669 steps of Jacob Ladder for fine views over Jamestown, the island capital
Join us on the ultimate island adventure and extend your trip to include the former Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe
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With a 97% satisfaction rating from over 250 independent reviews on AITO, our travellers consistently praise the unique experiences and exceptional service provided by Undiscovered Destinations. From exploring the vibrant cultures of West Africa to uncovering hidden gems in the Caribbean, our carefully curated tours offer unforgettable adventures off the beaten path.
A wonderful opportunity to explore and experience a string of Caribbean islands. Although the pace of the trip was fast, we still managed to see behind the glitz and glamour of the holiday industry and get to grips with local history and culture.
Noggin
Simply amazing!
Getting to Saint Helena does require more planning than most destinations — it's reached by a weekly flight from Johannesburg, and as a remote Atlantic island, day-to-day costs tend to be higher than on the mainland. Booking as part of a small group tour is a cost-effective way to visit, as accommodation, guided excursions, meals, and internal transfers are typically included. Our Saint Helena tours also have no compulsory single supplements, making it a good option for solo travellers.
A week on the island is the sweet spot. That gives you enough time to explore Jamestown on foot, visit Longwood House and Plantation House, take a boat cruise along the coastline, tour the island by 4x4, and still enjoy quieter moments like a coffee plantation visit or the Blue Point coastal walk. Our 8-day Saint Helena tour is designed around this timeframe, so you see everything without feeling rushed.
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