Butterfly Farm, Le gallion and zoo in one day, doable?

[nattie]

We have been to St. Maarten before (pre DS) and did Orient beach, etc. Now I have found some amazing kid-friendly choices and would like to explore them this time around. How doable is it to visit Butterfly Farm, Le Gallion beach and Zoo in one day w/o a car rental? I am conuisdering doing private tour, but it is only 2 of us this time, so price is to steep.

Suggestions?

 

Should I just stick to Butterfly Farm and Le Gallion, sounds like they are close to each other and save Zoo for next time around?

 

Thank you in advance for any advice

[Lard Greystoke]

We have been to St. Maarten before (pre DS) and did Orient beach, etc. Now I have found some amazing kid-friendly choices and would like to explore them this time around. How doable is it to visit Butterfly Farm, Le Gallion beach and Zoo in one day w/o a car rental? I am conuisdering doing private tour, but it is only 2 of us this time, so price is to steep.

Suggestions?

 

Should I just stick to Butterfly Farm and Le Gallion, sounds like they are close to each other and save Zoo for next time around?

 

Thank you in advance for any advice

 

The zoo is pretty much on the way back from the above sites, so it's not exactly off the beaten track. None of the distances involved are all that great; I actually walked from zoo back to port (not that great a walk, but just to indicate the distance). The zoo is not huge so doesn't need all day. Given 60-90 minutes each place, plus lunch, plus transport, it seems doable.

[Karysa]

I agree with the poster above. The butterfly farm and Le Gallion are in close walking distance of each other and save the zoo for last as this is closest to theport. Sounds like a fun day. :)

[nattie]

Thank you everyone!

I think we will cab to the Butterfly farm and may be walk to the beach from there (keeping fingures crossed, looks like short distance and wouldn't need a cab). After that cab to the zoo. Getting excited!

[SDA1125]

Hi Nattie - May I ask when you are going ? We will be in St Marteen in May 2014 and this is exactly what I have been wanting to do. Was wondering if I have enough time to taxi to La Galion - then taxi back to do some shopping - It would be great if you could let me know how you make out if you go before me :) thanks in advance

[nattie]

Candeegirl,

 

We are going in Dec 13, so way sooner. I'll post my experience and let you know. Sounds like I can get it done.

[SDA1125]

That would be fantastic ! I will give myself a note to come back to this thread to see how you made out. Have a great time ! ! ! ! !

[gtaylor]

Thank you everyone!

I think we will cab to the Butterfly farm and may be walk to the beach from there (keeping fingures crossed, looks like short distance and wouldn't need a cab). After that cab to the zoo. Getting excited!

 

FYI: The walk from the Butterfly Farm to the portion of le Galion where services are located (Chez Pat) is about 1/2 mile. Much of that is along a newly paved road, but the last 20% or so is not. It's all flat.

 

gary