Hiking and cultural discoveries in St Barth with Easy Time • EnezGreen

Hélène is the perfect guide to head off on the various trails which often cross private properties in Saint Barthélemy

This is a unique opportunity to discover the nooks and crannies of the island and visitors can choose a programme that suits their physical condition and liking. Everything is possible, from setting off on a path along the coastline to observe the seabirds climb up to higher grounds to enjoy striking views of the island, of the Caribbean and of neighbouring islands like Sint Maarten or Anguilla.

Discovering an exceptional natural site

The richness of the botanical biodiversity is really dazzling. Various species of cactus plants such as the night blooming cereus (Cephalocereus peruvianus), the ‘Tête d’Anglais’ (literally English’s Head) cactus species, the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp.), trees such as the pink trumpet tree (Tabebuia pallida) or the tree of life (Guaiacum officinale) and a multitude of splendid tropical flowers.

The fauna is not to be outdone either, with an amazing animal biodiversity. Various bird species live permanently or seasonally on the island.
Visitors can enjoy the beautiful ballet of pelicans in search of food which can unremittingly dive for hours to catch fish that venture too close to the surface of the water. Pelican’s Rock, on the wild coast in the vicinity of the Toiny hotel, is an ideal observation spot. Egrets, herons, Black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) and gannets, amongst others, can be admired from this viewpoint.

Cetacean and sea bird watching, key-features

Tailor-made tourist packages ★★

Hélène is a duly qualified professional and has been in the trade for ten years. This nature and heritage lover knows how to share her love of her island with visitors. A fervid and skilful advocate for her island, she devotes all her time to this endeavour. This outstanding guide knows the answers to even the most complex of questions.

Total commitment to environment protection and excellent naturalist knowledge ★★

Hélène Bernier is a certified tourist guide from Saint Barthélemy, where she has been carrying out her activity for ten years now. This nature and heritage lover has the art of sharing her love of her native island and fiercely defends it, especially through the St Barth Essential Association. The latter was launched in 2009 to preserve the soul and biodiversity of Saint Barthélemy through actions, events, conferences as well as training and information workshops.

The young woman is an outstanding nature guide who provides visitors with the opportunity to learn more about the daily life of the local population and discover a genuine and little known side of the island, which is most often referred to as the most glamorous in the Caribbean.

Excellent services for visitors ★★

The outings are organised around themes such as botany, geology or heritage discovery. A discovery package including encounters with local artists and craftsmen is also available.