Fly to one of Earth's least-visited islands and explore Napoleonic exile sites, 190-year-old giant tortoises, and pristine Atlantic waters.
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For those travellers who enjoy getting off the beaten track, the British overseas territory of Saint Helena – one of the remotest places on earth and now reached via a weekly flight from South Africa, is a must visit destination.
The tropical island of Saint Helena, secluded in the Atlantic Ocean, offers a pristine paradise steeped in history. Despite its remote location, recent accessibility has opened it to tourism. Visitors can trace the paths of famous figures like Darwin and Napoleon, explore its rugged terrain and diverse wildlife, including rare bird species and the famed Jonathan, a 190-year-old giant tortoise. Saint Helena’s rich history, from Boer prisoners to Napoleon’s exile, adds depth to its allure. During our week on the island, we will uncover Saint Helena’s extraordinary sights and natural wonders, and we will experience the genuine hospitality of the local people as we embark on a journey filled with intrigue and wonderthe least visited destinations on the planet.
Saint Helena – Undiscovered South Atlantic
Drawn from the full tour dossier — the standout days, encounters and views our specialists keep coming back to.
The highlights
After arriving in the capital, explore Jamestown's Georgian architecture, Castle Gardens, and St James Church. The evening walk also takes in Jacob's Ladder — 699 steps rising steeply from the town — and the historic Court House.
A morning excursion on the water offers encounters with Bottlenose and Rough-Toothed dolphins, turtles, and Devil Rays in the deep blue Atlantic. The cruise also passes historic island fortifications viewed from the sea.
A full-day 4x4 and minibus island tour visits Deadwood Plain, a Boer War campsite used from 1900 to 1902. The route also takes in Flagg Staff viewpoint, Levelwood's Bell Stone, and panoramic southwestern Atlantic vistas spanning 2,700 unbroken kilometres.
A private tour of Plantation House, the Governor's official residence built in 1792, is highlighted by a meeting with Jonathan — a giant tortoise approaching 200 years old and reportedly the world's oldest living land animal. The afternoon continues with visits to St Paul's Cathedral, High Knoll Fort, and the Boer War cemetery.
The Museum of Saint Helena covers the island's history alongside 500 years of shipwreck artefacts recovered from surrounding waters. It is recommended as the standout independent activity on the leisure day.
A two-hour morning hike to Blue Point delivers coastal views over Sandy Bay beach, Lots Wife ponds, and the Blue Hill countryside. The afternoon visits a coffee plantation where cultivation and processing of one of the world's rarest coffees can be observed.
Trip highlights for Saint Helena – Undiscovered South Atlantic
Full itinerary · 8 days
Reserve your place with a £1,200 per-person deposit; the balance is due 70 days before departure. Prefer your own space? A single room is available on every departure.
Our departures are guaranteed to run. We never cancel a confirmed tour.
Every one of our Saint Helena journeys can be rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests — or we’ll design something entirely new.
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Saint Helena is reached by a weekly Airlink flight from Johannesburg — a journey of around 6.5 hours. There are no direct flights from the UK or other major hubs. Most international travellers fly to Johannesburg and connect from there. Our tour price includes all flights from Johannesburg as shown in the itinerary, along with arrival and departure transfers on the island.
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Common questions
Maximum 12 travellers — that's the cap on every Undiscovered Destinations small-group tour. Small enough to eat in a local family home; large enough to share the wonder with other like-minded travellers.
Yes, solo travellers are welcome on every small-group tour. A private single room is offered on every trip, with the single-room supplement listed alongside the departure price. If you’d rather share, you can opt for a twin room with another solo traveller of the same gender. Around 60% of UD travellers come solo, so you’ll be in good company.
Fitness requirements vary by itinerary, from gentle to demanding. The day-by-day tour dossier sets out walking distances, terrain and any altitude so you know what to expect. If you have specific concerns, speak to our team before booking — they can talk you through a typical day.
The next available departures are 13 November 2027; 18 November 2028. See the "Choose your departure" table further up the page for the full schedule and per-departure pricing.
Yes. Departures marked Guaranteed on this page run whether one traveller books or twelve. We never cancel a confirmed tour for lack of numbers, so you can book flights and time off around it with confidence.
Included items vary by tour — see the full list above. On this trip, expect: Arrival and departure transfers Minibus, or similar vehicle for guided excursions and tours; All international and domestic flights as shown in the itinerary, including a checked-in luggage allowance of 20k; All accommodation; and more. International flights and travel insurance are not included.
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