Region
Saint Helena
Sleep in Jamestown; use a car or taxi for one island loop; plan around the flight.
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Rules in force · 4
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha ↗Entry rules are set by each island's government, not the UK: check the Saint Helena, Ascension or Tristan da Cunha government requirements for your passport (proof of onward travel, insurance and accommodation are typically required).
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha ↗Ascension has no right of abode; visitors need prior permission from the Ascension Island Government before travelling.
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha ↗Tristan da Cunha requires prior approval from the Island Council, and berths on the few ships from Cape Town are limited.
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha ↗Carry travel insurance that includes medical evacuation; hospital facilities are limited and evacuation is long and expensive.
Saint Helena is small but steep. Jamestown is the base; the interior (Longwood, Diana's Peak) needs a car or taxi. The flight decides the length of the stay, so keep spare days.
Where to sleep
Jamestownsleep base
The valley town; museum, gardens and Jacob's Ladder.
Night sequences
- 5 nights
- Jamestown 5, one island loop by car
- 7 nights
- Jamestown 3 + island loop + a boat trip + spare day
- Flights and shipping are the risk: keep insurance with medical evacuation.
Day-trips door to door
| To | From | Door-to-door p50 | Last return | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood (Napoleon's house and the interior) | Jamestown | 30 min | unknown | Steep road by car or taxi; book the ride in advance. |
| Diana's Peak | Jamestown | 40 min | unknown | Car to the trailhead, then a walk on wet trails. |
Bags between cities
No luggage forwarding culture: keep your Jamestown bed for the stay and take a day pack.