Two Countries, One E-Bike

This was a very enjoyable excursion. There were 5 people on this tour when I took it during February 2023. We had a highly knowledgeable guide who, when asked, told us about the history and geology of St. Maarten and pointed out some of the differences between the French and the Dutch parts. An excellent, safe trip.

Had a great day. Met our tour guide per the directions. We were the only two. He recommended electric bikes which was a good recommendation. Made the trip more enjoyable and allowed us to go a little further and see more of the island. Tour guide was great, very knowledgeable and kept us safe.

This tour is a roughly 23 mile route that takes you from Phillipsburg to Marigot (on the French side), around Simpson's Bay lagoon, and back to Phillipsburg. It is quite scenic. The ride was sometimes marred by poor quality roads and the inevitable chaos that characterizes driving amongst motor vehicles on most Caribbean islands. Our guide was excellent! He was sensitive to the fitness level and constraints of all the participants on the ride, stopping frequently to see how we were doing, and he did a great job of pointing out landmarks and providing a historical perspective on the island. Several of the scenic viewpoints we stopped at were simply gorgeous. Finally, a word on the level of fitness required for the ride. It is fairly challenging with long hills (to get to those great views). Having an e-bike helps immensely, but you should not attempt this ride if you are not in good shape physically, or if you are uncomfortable riding a bike in congested areas.

My wife and I really enjoyed the tour. They upgraded to e-bikes which made pedaling much easier. Our guide was great keeping us at a good pace and telling us lots about the area. The tour included a great smoothie which was a nice break.

We love to see new places, and St. Maarten is a beautiful place to see! It was made even better on well-maintained Trek bicycles and a very knowledgeable guide. Like many islands in the Caribbean, there is no shortage of hills. Be prepared to pedal and be rewarded with spectacular views and a bit of island history. If you think the hills are work, you’ll be even more impressed when your guide pulls a bottle of water out of their backpack for you! Thanks for a great tour!

We did the 2 countries, 1 bike tour early July 2019. It was an enjoyable experience, but very challenging. You need to be in excellent shape, as the hills are serious. Bring lots of water (even a camelback) and be prepared to work. This is not a leisure tour! But fun way to see the island.

There were 6 of us guests and two young men guides. They were great, providing a great guided tour. I felt safe with these guys given the traffic and roads we were on. I’m glad they carried so many extra bottles of water in their backpacks- it was sure a hot day! Distance was about 23 miles as measured from my Garmin watch. Best excursion of my trip!

So, loved this tour. It was just me and my husband along with our guide Benson. Who was the best. We learned so much about both sides of the island. The course is an out and back, with multiple hills. Most people get a bus back after half way. We were the first group in 6 months to do whole course. It mot an easy 30 miles but oh the sights .you see!!!

My husband and I did a "Two Countries, One Bike Shore Excursion" (booked through shoreexcursions.com) which took us through the French and Dutch side of the island. It was, hands down, the best excursion we have ever done. Before biking, our guide checked in with us on our comfort level and asked about what we wanted to see. He let us chose how intense of a ride we wanted (i.e. how many hills, how many breaks, how far and long we wanted to ride) and what sites we wanted to see. Not only was our guide incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the island, but he was fun and engaging. He also took pictures of us using my husband's camera (which was great -- in our experiences many excursions only use their own camera equipment). I would highly recommend this particular excursion to active persons looking to have fun while also learning. Based on our experiences, I have no doubt that the other excursions this company offers are amazing as well.

Our guide Cotton was awesome! Very concerned with our safety on the bike ride. Told us lots about the island. Would definitely do this again although be aware you need to be in shape to do the hills. Awesome views from on top of the mountains!

This bike tour is for those who are used to biking on roads with traffic. I read all of the reviews before selecting and was well aware of the traffic and hills we encountered. I am an avid bicyclist and even I had to walk up some of the hills! It was great fun though. The Tour guides took care of us the whole way and helped out anyone who needed to take their time.