Mantis Sustainable Adventures – Tracing Napoleon’s footsteps

Sunday, 13 October 2024

• 9:00 AM: Enjoy a full-day guided 4×4 tour to discover St Helena Island with Aaron’s Adventure and Michel Dancoisne-Martineau (for French speakers)
• 1:00 PM: Picnic at Sandy Bay provided by Aaron’s

Monday, 14 October 2024

• Napoleonic Sites Tour:
  • 9:00 AM: Depart Mantis St Helena Hotel to the Briars Pavilion
  • 10:30 AM: Visit Napoleon’s Tomb
  • 11:30 AM: Explore Longwood House gardens and learn about Napoleon’s exile.
  • 12:30 PM: Picnic (supplied by Mantis St Helena) in Longwood House gardens, weather permitting
  • 1:00 PM: Visit Longwood House
  • 3:00 PM: Return to Mantis St Helena Hotel

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

• Commemoration Day:
  • 9:00 AM: Depart Mantis St Helena Hotel to the Tomb
  • 09:45 AM: Commemorate the removal of Napoleon’s body
  • 10:30 AM: Enjoy high tea at Longwood House
  • 11:30 AM: Listen to a lecture by Michel Dancoisne-Martineau on Napoleon’s last years in the General’s apartment
  • 1:00 PM: Enjoy lunch at Longwood with Groot Constantia wine available for purchase
  • 2:30 PM: Explore Jamestown at leisure

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

• 9:00 AM: Join Tom Worthley for a guided walk or a 4×4 drive around the island (weather dependent)
• 1:00PM: Enjoy a picnic at Rock Mount supplied by Mantis St Helena

Thursday, 17 October 2024

• Archives and Upper Jamestown Tour:
  • 9:oo AM: Visit the archives and explore the upper part of Jamestown, learning about the island’s history through its society and inhabitants
  • 1:00 PM: Enjoy lunch in Jamestown (restaurant to be confirmed)
  • 2:30 PM: Continue exploring the island’s roads in Napoleon’s footsteps with stops at Plantation House, St Paul Cemetery, Rosemary Plain, Farm Lodge (includes high tea), and more

Friday, 18 October 2024

• Sea Adventure:
  • 9:00 AM: Sea trip with ‘Enchanted Isle’ to discover St Helena Island from the sea with Johnny Herne and Michel Dancoisne-Martineau (for French speakers)
  • 1:00 PM: Enjoy a picnic at Egg Island Main with opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and sea bird-watching
  • 7:00 PM: Celebrate the journey with a farewell dinner at Mantis St Helena Hotel Restaurant

Saturday, 19 October 2024

• 9:00 AM: Visit the Island Museum at leisure
• 11:00 AM: Depart St Helena

• Accommodation in a standard room
• Breakfast daily
• All lunches while on tour
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• Airport and transfers during tours
• Napoleonic Sites Tickets
• Sea trip with ‘Enchanted Isle’
• Guided tours that are included with the experience

• Subject to availability and exclusively available on the selected dates, minimum 7 nights.
• Travel insurance is mandatory for all guests. Proof of insurance must be provided prior to departure.
• Mantis St Helena reserves the right to modify the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions or operational requirements.
• Personal expenses and optional activities not listed in the itinerary are excluded.
• Day tours cannot be guaranteed as private and could include other patrons.