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Welcome to Virgin Islands Ecotours

Virgin Islands Ecotours is the only company in the beautiful US Virgin Islands offering exciting Kayak, Hike and Snorkeling tours of St. Thomas's Mangrove Lagoon, St. John's Caneel Bay in the Virgin Islands National Park and Historic Hassel Island!  Our award-winning tours combine kayaking, snorkeling, and education in a captivating  experience which exhibits the best in eco-tourism. Whether you like to hike, kayak, snorkel, or paddle we have a tour that is just right for you!  We also offer private tours for families, wedding parties, and other groups. 

During our busiest months which are mid winter and mid summer, please take the time to book your reservation well in advance.   Reservations are Required so please call us toll free at 1-877-845-2925, You can also email us by clicking here with questions.  For a limited time, we are offering discounts on some of our tours for booking online.  Book your tour with us today!

Our Tours - Now in three locations!

Kayak, Hike & Snorkel Adventure of Cas Cay, St. Thomas

index2.jpgKayak among the many small islands of the Inner Mangrove lagoon. Stop and learn why the Mangrove Ecosystem plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy offshore coral reefs, reef fish populations, and shoreline stabilization.  Hike the pristine, deserted 15 acre island of Cas Cay, in the Virgin Islands Park System. Explore the mangrove forest and observe hermit crabs. Enjoy many breathtaking views from coral and shell beaches, at the base of volcanic cliffs and marine tidal pools, complete with a rare geologic blow hole. Snorkel a coral-fringed mangrove nursery with easy beach entry snorkel in the clear protected waters. Read More...





Kayak & Snorkel the Marine Sanctuary & Mangrove Lagoon, St. Thomas

cas cay kayak1.jpgYou will pass in between the many beautiful angular islands that are made up of red mangroves. Many birds nest in the trees, such as the endangered brown pelican, blue herons, night herons, egrets, yellow warblers, hummingbirds and many more. Juvenile fish hide among the many roots of the red mangrove trees... Nature guides kayak with you through the protected Inner Lagoon Marine Preserve. You will pass in between the many beautiful angular islands that are made up of red mangroves. Many birds nest in the trees, such as the endangered brown pelican, blue herons, night herons, egrets, yellow warblers, hummingbirds and many more. Juvenile fish hide among the many roots of the red mangrove trees. Read More...




Full Day Kayak, Hike & Multi-Snorkel Adventure, St. Thomas

happy kayak kids.jpgThis is your chance to experience a unique, multi-eco trip in St. Thomas' Inner Mangrove Lagoon Santuary and the Island of Cas Cay. You begin by kayaking among the many small islands of the Mangrove Lagoon to Long Point and Patricia Cay. Enjoy breathtaking scenic views from the coral rubble barrier reef which divides Long Point, the southernmost tip of St. Thomas from the deserted island  of Patricia Cay. Here you will find multitudes of coral and shells, as well as interesting marine life including bristle stars, sea urchins, chitons and perhaps an octupus in very shallow waters. Read More...






Kayak, Hike & Snorkel of Caneel Bay, St. John

caneel2.jpgBeautiful Caneel Bay on St. John and the Virgin Islands National Park are the backdrop for this wonderful trip. Within its borders lie protected bays of crystal blue-green waters teeming with coral reef life, white sandy beaches shaded by sea grape trees, coconut palms, and tropical forests providing habitat for over 800 species of plants. Our expert guides will show you 100's of exotic tropical fish. See for yourself why this area is an important bio-reserve. Explore the trail on turtle point as our nature guides point out unique plant and other native flora and fauna. This is a limited availability tour, be sure to make your reservation early so you don't miss the date(s) you want. If you have any questions please call us toll free at 1-877-845-2925 Read More...




Historic Hassel Island Kayak, Hike & Snorkel Adventure

hassel-thumbnail.jpgThis is the only guided tour to Historic Hassel Island, part of the Virgin Islands National Park which is situated inside Charlotte Amalie’s Harbor guarding the entrance. Paddle past Danish and British Colonial ruins and Careening Cove. A brief hike brings you to Fort Willoughby, a British Fort from the Napoleonic era and the Garrison House. Paddle to the historic Creque Marine Railway which is undergoing a multimillion dollar renovation by the Park Service. The tour concludes with a visit to Garden Beach allowing you to to relax in the shade, cool off with a dip in the beach or enjoy a guided snorkel.Read More...

 

Best On St. Thomas

blue-ribbion.gifThe Virgin Island Daily News voted us the best kayak tour and eco-tourism destination  on St. Thomas for 2008 and 2009. Find out why by joining us on a tour today!

Ecotourism at its Best!

"It's fun. It's beautiful. And from the Professional guides that lead the tours, it's also educational.
It's ecotourism at its best."

-Caribbean Travel and Life

Magic of the Mangroves

"If you only have a day in St. Thomas, experience the magic of the Mangroves by kayak."

-Cruise Travel Magazine